The video event is titled, Hall of Fame Inductees Ceremony held in Whitley Auditorium in the fall of 2008. To be inducted into the Elon Hall of Fame, an individual must prove that they have exceeded outstanding athletic accomplishments and maintain the character of Elon. The 2008-2009 Hall of Fame marks the 107th year of athletic competition on the Elon campus and the 37th Annual Induction ceremony. Traditionally each fall season, since 1972, Elon Athletics gathered under the oak trees to honor Elon's great students, athletes, coaches, and administrators. This 2008 video opened up with Dr. J. Earl Danieley walking down Rhodes Stadium stairs with the other inductees during the football game half time show and people in the stadium are chanting ELON, Let's Go Elon. Danieley has a huge smile on his face. At this Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony, Brian Tracy welcomed all guests. Tracy said, there are six inductees of the very best to honor the maroon and gold. Dave Black, Director of Athletics, further welcomed the athletes who have achieved excellence in their sport. This is one of Black's favorite days of the year. There is a Hall of Fame committee that selects the new inductee class each year. Blank asked, Current Hall of Fame Inductees to stand and be recognized. Blank recognized Willy Tart (Class of 1964) who passed away in 2008. The first Hall of Fame inductee was Quinton Ballard with football. Lt. Col. Kenneth Grimes, a friend of Quinton Ballard, was asked to provide a friendly thought on the new Hall of Fame Inductee. Grimes honored Ballard as a new Hall of Fame inductee. Grimes pinned on the pin and handed Ballard his Hall of Fame plaque. A handshake between Grimes and Ballard occurred. Ballard thanked everyone including the Hall of Fame committee, the coaches, and his mentor (Coach Ferguson). Ballard continued his appreciation speech in talking about his team players. In between the Hall of Fame ceremony and the football half-time show, David Hibbard announced each Hall of Fame inductee's name and statistics as each of the six Hall of Fame Inductees stood together across the 50 yard line. David Hibbard announced Quinton Ballard's statistics during the football half-time and Ballard waved to the crowd. The second inductee was Paul Braxton Sr., (Class of 1927), Posthumous Basketball and Baseball. Eddie Bridges, (Class of 1957) a friend, paid tribute to Paul Braxton, Sr., as a new Elon Hall of Fame Inductee. Bridges stated, baseball became the first sport to be approved by the Elon College trustees in 1900 for intercollegiate competition. During the first 25 years of baseball, Elon's records were not impressive until in 1927, Paul Braxton, Sr., was a senior member of the Fighting Christians Baseball team and changed Elon Baseball season with posting 14 wins against 4 loses. Paul Braxton, Jr., spoke of his father (Paul Braxton, Sr.). In-between the induction ceremony, David Hibbard announced the statistics of Paul Braxton, Sr., during the football half-time game. C.K. Siler (Elon College Hall of Fame baseball Inductee) spoke of Paul Braxton, Sr., as the Principle of his school in Siler City, (Chatham County), North Carolina. The third Hall of Fame inductee was Macky Carden, football and coach. Lee Johnson, a friend, came to Elon College in 1964 with Carden. Johnson and Carden were teammates and roommates. Carden upon his Elon College graduation, went to obtain his Master's degree at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, for high school football coaching. Carden returned to Elon College in 1977 to be the Fighting Christians Assistant Football Coach. Carden was part of the National Championships in 1980-1981. In addition, Carden won other Elon College football championships. In 1984-1989, Carden was Elon College's Head Football Coach. Mark Carden was pinned and received a plaque. Carden provided an appreciation speech. Carden stated that he is a better person because he attended Elon College. David Hibbard provided the statistics of Macky Carden with photographs of Carden and then the shot dissolved to the six 2008 new Hall of Fame inductees on the football field during half-time. Macky Carden steps forward on the football field. The forth inductee was James (Earl) Danieley. James Waggoner, a friend of Danieley's spoke of accomplishments which included: born in Alamance County; attended Altamahaw-Ossipee High School and worked on his father's 48 acre farm; Danieley was the son of Henry H. Danieley (1903-1978) and Grace Mansfield Danieley (1903-1980); Henry H. Danieley had health problems since 1936; Danieley attended school and worked on the farm; Henry was proud of his son, Danieley academic achievements in high school were good and his father encouraged higher education at Elon College; September 1, 1941, Danieley enrolled at Elon College; it was Danieley's first time to set his feet on the land of the Oaks; in his first year, Danieley received his first taste of athletics under the direction of Horace (Horse)Henderickson; Henderickson had been noticing this 6 ft. 2 in. 300 lb young man on campus and spoke to Danieley about playing football and Danieley said that he would have to speak with his father; Henry Danieley (father) approved of Danieley to play football because Danieley was doing well with his grades; Danieley went to football practice the next day and due to bad weather the football practice was cancelled; the very next day, the Elon College Board of Trustees cancelled Elon College Athletics for the duration of World War II; cancelled Elon College Athletics scholarships as of June 1, 1942; in 1943 there were tough times for the Danieley family due to his father's (Henry) health and finances, so Danieley dropped out of Elon College; Danieley returned to Elon College in September of 1944 and graduated in 1946; immediately Danieley was hired by his alma mater (Elon College) to teach chemistry; on September 4, 1948, Danieley married Verona Daniels from Beaufort, North Carolina, who was an Elon Alum and was the Secretary to Leon Edgar Smith (Elon College's 5th President); two years after teaching chemistry at Elon, Danieley received a graduate degree in organic chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), Chapel Hill, North Carolina; conducted post-doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; Danieley returned to be an Elon College Dean until 1957 when Danieley was offered to be Elon College's 6th President; Danieley served as Elon College's president for 16 years until 1973 who dedicated the next years of his life to teaching; Danieley was elected to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors in 1983 and served in that capacity for 12 years; in 1987, Danieley agreed to reduce his teaching hours in order to serve as Elon's Director of Planned Giving in the Development Office; and in 1992, Danieley was named Elon's President Emeritus of the college. In addition, Danieley has continued to teach classes as a member of the faculty of the Department of Chemistry, as well as taught an Elon University Winter Term Class on the history of Elon College. Waggoner re-directed Danieley accomplishments to Elon's athletics program. Waggoner considered Dr. and Mrs. Danieley Elon Athletics' biggest supporters. Waggoner continued with President Danieley's responsibilities for hiring faculty, staff, and naming of department chairs. Waggoner told the audience that people joined Elon College because of Danieley's values. Some of the names that Danieley selected to join Elon College included: Dr. Alonzo Hook, Dr. John D. Sanford, Luther N. Byrd, Graham (Doc) L. Mattis, Robert C. Benson, William (Bill) Miller, and George M. Tucker. Waggoner mentioned that Danieley arrived early at all events. On one particular occasion, Danieley arrived early to speak at the Medical Society in Raleigh, North Carolina. Upon Daniely's early arrival, he listened to the choir rehearsal for the Medical Society event. Danieley informed the director of the choir band that Elon College needed a director to lead the pep band. The choir director responded with ... yes I can do this for Elon College. The choir director's name was Jack White. White went onto to lead not only the Elon Pep Band, but the Marching Band, the Concert Band, the Stage Band, and the popular Emanons Jazz Ensemble for many years. Also, Danieley hired Alan White in 1964 to lead Elon College Athletics and White became one of the nation's finest Athletic Directors. Also, Danieley hired Jerry Drake to lead the baseball team to many championships. In 1966 and 1967, Danieley's administration expanded and renewed the Elon College Athletic program. Fred Wilson came to lead the football team. Renovations on the running track and tennis courts occurred during Danieley's presidency. Danieley hired Kay Yow to coach women's basketball. Waggoner stated that Terry Wills (Kyle Wills, father) and Donald (Don) Kelly meant a lot to the athletic program, including William (Bill) Morningstar. Danieley had a way that brought out the excellence in everyone. Danieley played an important role in furthering Elon's development. Waggoner stated that the number of students' lives have changed in an unimaginable way because of Danieley. Danieley has been an encourager, an enabler, a visionary, a rock solid supporter of Elon Athletics, and he embodied the Elon Spirit. One of Waggoner's favorite Danieley photographs was when Danieley jumped two feet off the ground cheering for Elon. The final accomplishment for Danieley was when he established the Elon Athletic Hall of Fame in 1972. Waggoner stated that Elon Athletics Hall of Fame honored Danieley in 2008 because of the contribution of the coaches, administrators, and to sports. Waggoner said, SO HERE IS TO DEAR OLD ELON. HERE IS TO OUR DEAR DR. J. EARL DANIELEY for many years of contributions, programs, and the students who have worn the maroon and gold. We thank you and welcome you, Dr. James (Earl) Danieley, into the Elon's Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Danieley received a pin and plaque. Danieley accepted his pin and plaque and provided an acceptance speech. Danieley stated, I thought for a while Waggoner was talking as though he could really do my (Danieley) funeral speech? Great laughter occurred from the audience. Danieley continued his speech with, what a trip down memory lane; what a happy day this is; and all the more so because of the family members that are here. When I (Danieley) started the Elon Hall of Fame, the furthest thought from my mind that one day, I (Danieley) may be an inductee. It has been a wonderful time. In my 63 years of teaching, I (Danieley) can't wait for each morning to go to school. Danieley said, he enjoyed his students who have become dear friends. As Danieley's Hall of Fame memento, he brought a 2007 photograph with the Elon Phoenix Phanatics (this 2007 photograph represented a way Elon University cheers for our Phoenix athletics). Danieley said, he can't wait until Elon's Basketball season, begins again. David Hibbard provided Danieley statistics during the football half-time show as Danieley waved on the football field. The fifth inductee to the Hall of Fame was Randy Oxendine, Football. Kyle Wills introduced Oxendine into the Hall of Fame with many stories. Kyle Wills was 16 years old in 1973 when Oxendine came to play Elon College Football. Oxendine was recruited for his size and speed. Wills informed the audience of an Oxendine story in which Coach Shirley (Red) Wilson, Terry Wills, and Kyle Wills could not find Oxendine in Smith Dormitory and they drove to his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, to inquire with Oxendine's parents. In the end, the Elon team and Oxendine's parents found Oxendine with his girlfriend. Oxendine immediately returned to Elon College. Oxendine's career included: in 1973, Elon's Football team made a major turn in wins (12 to 1); Elon won the conference, district, and the first play-off championships; Wills informed the audience of Oxendine's nickname OX; in 1974, Oxendine was a sophomore and started as nose guard playing with Ricky Lockly; Elon College Football began to gain national attention and ranked number two and finished the football season in wins (10 to 1) and headed to the play-offs; Oxendine was named all-conference, all district, state, and conference player in 1974, in which Oxendine broke all defensive records for Elon College; in 1975, Oxendine and his team did not have a successful football year for the Fighting Christians; in 1976, Wills became a freshman at Elon and served as the equipment manager for the football team; Wills tells a story as he officiated over an Elon Women's basketball game and the football players (Oxendine) did not agree with Wills basketball calls, and the payback from Wills was new football shoes for Oxendine and his teammates; Oxendine won three championships, three district championships, and had three play-off championship games; Oxendine was a vital part of the Elon College Football team success in the 1970's; and Wills asked the audience to join him (Wills) in welcoming Randy Oxendine into the Elon's Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Oxendine was pinned and received a plaque. Oxendine provided an acceptance speech. Oxendine recognized his family, including one of his daughters, who attended and graduated in 2005 from Elon University. Oxendine thanked all of his teammates, especially Buddy Thomas. Oxendine talked about attending a Native-American K-12 school because of his roots. After Oxendine's graduation, he went back to Henderson High School in North Carolina to coach football. In 2008, Oxendine coached soccer and volleyball because of his daughters. Oxendine spoke highly of Coach Terry Wills (Kyle Wills, father). Oxendine continued to speak about other Elon College coaches that included: Coach Dwight (Mickey) Brown, Coach Jerry Tolley, Coach William (Bill) R. Miller, and Coach Donald (Don) J. Kelly. David Hibbard informed the football audience of Randy Oxendine statistics. The sixth inductee to Elon's Hall of Fame was Tracy Shuford who played soccer, basketball, and softball. Shuford was introduced by Sue Leonard, a friend. Leonard spoke of Shuford's journey to Elon College and through Elon College Athletics. Shuford was known for her slow pitch in softball. Leonard said, Shuford gave each sport a try and played her best. Tracy Shuford was pinned and received a plaque with an acceptance speech. Shuford said that she was lucky Leonard gave her a chance at Elon College. Shuford thanked her family and teammates. David Hibbard announced Tracey Shuford's statistics in playing at Elon College during the 1990, 1991, 1992 years. Shuford was on the football field during half-time waving. Brian Tracey invited the new class of Elon Sport's Hall of Fame, Class of 2008, to visit the Hall of Fame with the gifts from previous Hall of Fame classes. Tracey applauded the 107th year of Elon Athletic history. Tracey asked for a final round of applause for the new Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Some names included: David Braxton, Paul Braxton, Jr., Kenneth Braxton, Paul Braxton, Ned and Linda Danieley, Mark and Heidi Danieley, Jane Danieley and her husband (unknown last name).