Posted: Jan 19, 2022

2022 Kirkwood Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced

Cedar Rapids, IA – Kirkwood Community College Athletic Department has announced the 2022 Inaugural Hall of Fame. The three-member class of 2022 will be officially inducted on the weekend of February 18-19 2022.

The Athletics Hall of Fame class features three highly decorated individuals in Kirkwood athletic history, two former Kirkwood student-athletes and a prominent head coach. The inductees are Lu Ann Campbell Schlafke (Softball & Women's Basketball, 1983-85), Desiree Francis (Women's Basketball, 1996-98), and John M. Lewis (Baseball Head Coach, 1979-2011).

This year's class will be recognized with a formal social, dinner, and induction on Friday, February 18th at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. The class will also be recognized between the Kirkwood Women's and Men's Basketball games vs. Northeast CC on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Interested parties can now make plans to join the festivities and may purchase dinner tickets at the following link | www.kirkwood.edu/halloffame (by February 11, 2022)

Lu Ann Campbell Schlafke – Softball & Women's Basketball, 1983-85

First Kirkwood athlete to receive All-American recognition in two sports (softball & basketball)
Second Team NJCAA All-American, Softball (1984)
Honorable Mention NJCAA All-American, Women's Basketball (1984)
First Team NJCAA All-American, Softball (1985)
1985 NJCAA National Tournament 3^rd place finish

Completed her collegiate career at Mount Mercy College
IGHSAU Pitchers Hall of Fame
IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame

Desiree Francis Walker – Women's Basketball, 1996-98

NJCAA All-American First Team (1997 & 1998)
WBCA Kodak All-American (1998)
1997 NJCAA national championship team (34-3)
1998 NJCAA 5^th place team (34-2)
Played for Hall of Fame Coach, Kim Muhl
Completed her collegiate career at Iowa State University
Played professionally for the New York Liberty – 2^nd round pick

John M. Lewis – Head Baseball Coach, 1979-2011

32 years as Head Coach with an overall record of 1095-589
1,000+ wins, multiple Region Coach of the Year awards, multiple trips to the NJCAA World Series
6x Iowa Community College Head Coach of the Year
4x District B Coach of the Year
4x World Series participant
19 players drafted to play professionally
Estimate 750+ players recruited and coached over his tenure
Numerous All-Region and All-American players
Iowa Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame member
Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame member