Induction Year: 2019

Born: December 2, 1969 in Oxnard, CA 

1987: Hueneme High School 

University of Texas at El Paso 

Teeing up for the first round of the 1996 Nike Louisiana Open, Oxnard native Paul Stankowski wasn’t exactly an unknown golfer. A three-time All-American at the University of Texas at El Paso, Stankowski had recorded four top 10 finishes in two previous seasons on the PGA Tour. 

The next three weeks would be a whirlwind for him. 

Not only did he win the title in Louisiana, Stankowski followed up the next week with a victory BellSouth Classic on the PGA Tour becoming the first golfer win a “web.com” tour title and PGA event in successive weeks. 

As a bonus, Stankowski became the final qualifier for the 1996 Masters tournament. After missing the cut, not knowing if he’d ever make return to Augusta, Stankowski stopped at the practice green on his way out of the club and scooped up some sand from a practice bunker. It now sits in a commemorative glass in his trophy case along with the ball he used to birdie the last hole. 

However, that would not be the end to his incredible year. Stankowski recorded two world-wide wins at the Casio World Open in Japan and Lincoln Mercury Kapalua International. 

Stankowski’s final PGA title came at the 1997 United Airlines Hawaiian Open. Injuries to his right shoulder and left wrist curtailed his career, which saw him earn $7.4 million in 402 PGA events. He had 88 top-25 finishes, including 30 in the top 10. 

Before he began collecting paychecks, Stankowski had a successful amateur career. Among the highlights are two Junior World top five finishes, a Channel League individual title while at Hueneme High School, and helping UTEP to second- and ninth-place finishes at the 1988 and 1991 NCAA golf finals. In 1990, he won the WAC individual title, captured the Oxnard City Championship and became the youngest golfer (19) to win the Southern California Golf Championships. 

Stankowski has had a long involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and College Golf Fellowship, once supporting an annual fundraiser for FCA in ElPaso and numerous CGF retreats at his home in Texas. 

Tied the PGA Champions Tour record with eight straight birdies at the 2023 PURE Insurance Championship.

He and his wife Regina have two children, Joshua and Katelyn, and reside in Flower Mound, Texas.

Born: December 18, 1982 in Suva, Fiji

2001: Buena High School

2012: San Diego State, B.A. in Political Science

In helping the Buena High football program to three consecutive Channel League championships, Freddy Keiaho was a rarely-come-off-the-field difference maker on both sides of the ball.

As a junior, Keiaho was an all-league and all-CIF-Southern Section Division IV first-team selection as a linebacker. In wrapping up his high school career, the senior rushed for 2,157 yards and 29 TDs to earn all-CIF-Southern Section Division IV first team honors on offense.

While the numbers on offense were impressive, Keiaho’s memorable moment of the 2000 season came in a game that would decide the Channel League title. In the game’s closing moments, Keiaho’s fourth down tackle behind the line of scrimmage preserved Buena’s 28-21 victory over Ventura.

Keiaho finished his career with 4,165 yards rushing, second only to older brother George, on the school’s all-time list.

Another role would be waiting for Keiaho at San Diego State University. For his first three seasons with the Aztecs, Keiaho was a leader on the special teams, eventually earning status of captain.

As a freshman, Keiaho ranked third in the Mountain West Conference for kickoff return yardage and return average. Becoming a starting linebacker in his senior year, he led the conference with total tackles (113) and solo tackles (68) and was an all-conference first-team selection. Keiaho was the national defensive player of the week for his 19 tackles, including 10 unassisted, against an Ohio State team that would finish fourth in the final Associated Press poll.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Keiaho in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft. In his four seasons with Indianapolis, Keiaho would be a member of three AFC South Division championship teams.

By the end of his rookie season, the Colts won the Super Bowl championship. Keiaho recorded 81 tackles, including 64 solo, in 2007 and followed that up with a 105-tackle effort in 2008. Indianapolis reached the 2009 Super Bowl, losing to New Orleans.

Since leaving the game, Keiaho has run a faith-based sports league, Field of Faith, and a ministry for retired families in transition from sport.

Freddy and his wife Traci are the parents of three children: Sheila, Sera and Elijah.

Born: May 26, 1977 in Los Angeles, CA

1996: Hueneme High School

1996-1998: Brigham Young University

1999: Northern Arizona University

 

On the final rushing attempt of his high school career, Ronney Jenkins reached the end zone…and the history books as well.

That 15-yard touchdown run gave the Hueneme High senior running back an astonishing 619 yards, enabling him to break the single-game national rushing record by 11 yards. In that November 9, 1995 game, Jenkins scored 46 of his team’s 52 points (seven touchdowns, a field goal and an extra-point kick) in a win over Rio Mesa. Jenkins finished the season with 2,168 yards. His career numbers included 4,317 yards and 38 touchdowns.

He excelled in track and field as well. His long jump best of 24’-9” stood as the county record for 20 years and his 100-meter best of 10.66 seconds was the second-fastest in county history at the time.

At BYU, Jenkins was the Western Athletic Conference freshman of the year after leading the team in touchdowns and all-purpose yards. He set a single-game school record after rushing for 250 yards against San Jose State. As a sophomore, Jenkins made the All-WAC second team. Transferring to Northern Arizona, Jenkins rushed for 1,051 yards, caught 67 passes for 716 yards and scored 17 TDs in 1999.

As a rookie for the San Diego Chargers in 2000, Jenkins set franchise records for kickoff returns and yardage. He led the NFL in yards per kickoff return, averaging 26.6 yards in 2001. He set Chargers records for kickoff return yardage (1,541) and single-game kickoff yardage with 250 against the Oakland Raiders. He was a first alternate for the Pro Bowl. When his Chargers career ended after the 2002 season, Jenkins owned numerous franchise season and career records.

In his post football career, Jenkins has mentored young men and women in Ventura County. He is a certified personal training professional and the President and owner of 805 Pro Performance, Inc. 

The Oxnard resident has four children: Nayana, Foxx, Romeo and Damani.

Born: January 21, 1980 in Ventura, CA

1998: Buena High School

2006: University of Texas, Kinesiology/Biomechanics

• 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 United States Olympic Team Member
• 2012 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist (Synchronized 3-meter)
• 38-time National Champion
• Eight-time World Championships team member
• 20-time U.S. national team member
• 2010 World Cup silver medalist on synchronized 3-meter
• 2009 World Championships silver medalist on 3-meter, synchronized 3-meter
• 2006 World Cup silver and bronze medalist
• 2005 World Championships bronze and silver medalist
• Six-time Pan American Games medalist (gold and bronze in 2007; silver in 2011; two bronze in 2003; bronze in 1999)
• Named USA Diving’s Athlete of the Year in 2009, 2006 and 1997
• 2006 Sullivan Award finalist
• Recipient of the 2002 Men’s All-Around Award
• 2002 NCAA Division I 1-meter and 3-meter champion, fifth on platform
• 2001 Men’s All-Around Award at Indoor Nationals
• 2001 NCAA 1-meter and 3-meter champion
• 2000 NCAA 3-meter and 1-meter champion, platform silver medalist
• 1999 NCAA 3-meter champion and silver medalist on 1-meter and platform
• 7 times NCAA individual champion at Texas
• 3 time NCAA team champion at Texas
• Undefeated 3M board for four years at Texas
• To date, the only male diver to win NCAA 3M board for four years in a row
• University of Texas Hall of Honor inductee
• University of Texas Hall of Fame Swimming and Diving Currently holds the record for most junior titles with 19
• In 1995, became the first U.S. junior diver to win two world junior titles since 1979 with gold medals on 1- and 3-meter
• Four-time high school All-American and team MVP
• 2 time Southern Section (SS) CIF champion
• CIF all-time Boys record (701.65 – year 1997)
• 4 time High School (NISCA) National Champion

Born: June 14, 1984 in Port Hueneme, CA

2002: St. Bonaventure High School

2006: Florida State University, B.A. English

 

Lorenzo Booker’s high school football career was perfect. On his way to setting three State records, Booker was the catalyst to three unbeaten CIF-Southern Section championship teams for the St. Bonaventure High Seraphs. Booker & Co. were 42-0 from 1999-2001.

 

In an era of outstanding Ventura County running backs, Booker stood out, setting state career records for yards rushing (8,495), touchdowns (137) and points (894). CalHiSports named Booker as the state junior class player of the year in 2000.

 

Closing out his high school career by rushing for 233 yards in St. Bonaventure’s CIF-SS Division IV championship game against Orange Lutheran, Booker finished the 2001 season with 2,870 yards and 50 TDs.

 

The honors would come fast and furious:

– Parade Magazine National Player of the Year

– Gatorade National Player of the Year

– Ken Hall Player of the Year, receiving the High School Heisman

– PrepStar Dream Team

 

Taking his athletic attributes to track and field, Booker won the 2001 CIF-Southern Section Division 4 long jump title.

 

The first high school football player to make his college decision on ESPN, Booker signed with Florida State. In four years with the Seminoles, Booker rushed for 2,389 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, and caught 114 passes for 985 yards. He led the program in combined rushing and receiving years as a sophomore and senior.

 

Booker was selected as the team MVP for his 2006 senior season. Two of his best collegiate performances came in bowl games. In Florida State’s 30-18 win over West Virginia in the 2004 Gator Bowl, Booker rushed for 101 yards. Booker was named as the 2006 Emerald Bowl MVP after rushing for 97 yards and catching 5 passes for 117 yards in a 44-27 win over UCLA.

 

Drafted by the Miami Dolphins, Booker was voted team Rookie of the Year in 2007. During a 6 year pro career, he spent time with four different NFL teams.

 

Booker now lives in Camarillo and is raising sons Kayin and Kairyn.