GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The College of Health and Human Performance will be inducting its distinguished alumni class of 2005 on Friday, March 18, 2005, at Emerson Alumni Hall. The social will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 7 p.m.

HHP alumni Tom Holton, Martha F. Owens, Celia Regimbal, Sue Selph Stoops, Larry Travis and James Yancey Jr. will be the eighth class inducted at a banquet held in their honor.

Holton received his Bachelor of Science in physical education and Master of Physical and Health Education from the College. Holton’s accomplished career has greatly impacted education in the state of Florida through his service as teacher, principal and administrator. During his years of service with Marion County, Holton paved paths for educational systems throughout Florida and the United States. The physical education program developed by Holton for grades K-12 was recognized by the President's Council for Fitness and Sports as a model program for the U.S.

Owens received her bachelor’s degree in recreation from the College in 1953. The originator and director of the Every Child a Winner project, Owens helped raise more than $150,000 per year for 12 years for the Irwin County school system in Georgia. The Every Child a Winner project holds the distinction of being the longest continuously federally funded physical education project in the United States.

Regimbal received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in physical education from the College by 1970. After graduating, she began teaching in Gainesville, Fla. This marked the start of her dedicated career that has lasted for more than 30 years. Regimbal is extremely active in the academic programs of her school as well as the community. She serves as an academic mentor to The University of Toledo Athletic Department, providing summer orientation programs for high school seniors and their families. In addition, Regimbal serves as the 2004-2005 president of the Ohio Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 

Stoops received her Bachelor of Science in health education in 1968 from the College, which landed her a job as a science teacher at Brooksville Junior High School. Stoops, now the principal at the K-8 Magnet School of Science and Mathematics, has served as principal of Brooksville Elementary School and assistant principal of Brooksville Elementary School and Spring Hill Elementary School. Stoops remains active with the University of Florida, as she is chairperson of the College’s Advisory Council, which she has been a member of since 2000. In 1998, Stoops was elected president of the Hernado County Gator Club and was named the UF Alumni Association Outstanding Gator Club Member in 2000-2001.

Travis played football for the Gators from 1958-62 and has spent most of his career in athletics, serving as football coach and athletics director at various schools around the country. Travis, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College in physical education, began his coaching career at the University of Florida as the assistant offensive line coach in 1963 and was the freshman team head coach. He led the Gators to the only undefeated season by a freshman team in school history. After serving as the associate director of athletics at the United States Naval Academy for three years, Travis was named director of athletics in 1992 at Western Carolina University, a position he held until his retirement in 2000.

Yancey received both his Bachelor of Science in physical education and Master of Education in administration and supervision from the University of Florida. His education at UF paved the way for a very successful career, recently resulting in his election as superintendent of schools in Marion County. Yancey's leadership in education is exemplified through his past role as principal of Belleview High School in Belleview, Fla. He shaped and planned this new high school from its development to its opening as a ninth grade center, to the full operation of a 2,000 student body high school. He is an active member various community service organizations, and has been a volunteer youth athletics sports coach for both football and baseball.

Jimmy Carnes, the former head coach of UF’s track and field team, will receive the B.K. Stevens Service Award for his service to the College. Carnes has been a strong supporter of the College for many years. He takes an active interest in the College and its students, faculty and staff. Carnes is a member of the Advisory Council and the Distinguished Alumni committee, and constantly helps HHP students secure jobs and internships. Carnes also has given many lectures in the College, including the Stanley Lecture in 1989 and has spoke in Dr. Ruth Alexander’s sports finance graduate class.”