Kennedy to induct 9 into athletics hall of fame

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Jan. 12, 2016 3:49 pm

CEDAR RAPIDS - Cedar Rapids Kennedy has announced nine new inductees into its athletics hall of fame. All nine will be feated Friday during its boys' and girls' basketball double-header against Cedar Rapids Jefferson.

The nine inductees are athletes Elise Reid (class of 2006, soccer), Maria (Zimmerman) Paulsen (2001, swimming, basketball, softball), Kyle Bassett (1998, football, basketball and baseball), Teddy Shonka (2007, football, basketball, soccer, track, baseball) and Eric Schultz (2008, football, basketball, track, baseball).

Boosters inducted are Connie Caviness, Ken Terukina and Ricki Schulte. Coach Mark Wilden (assistant football and girls' track, head boys' golf coach) also is a 2016 inductee.

Teddy Shonka returns a kickoff for a touchdown during a 2006 game against Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Shonka will be inducted into the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Hall of Fame this year. (The Gazette)