Yuma High to induct 2025 class into Hall of Fame

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma High Athletic class of 2025 will have several events for their induction into the hall of fame.

The Yuma High School (YHS) Hall of Fame currently has 142 individuals inducted, with five individuals, one team and four representatives joining them.

Individuals in the hall of fame include athletes, coaches and Friends of Athletics.

The following events are planned:

Friday, October 17

• Meet and Greet at Lute's Casino | 4-6:30 p.m.
• Inductees at YHS Game Kickoff | 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 18

• Induction ceremony at YHS cafeteria | 12:30 p.m.
• Presentation of inductee plaques | 1:30 p.m.

The following are getting inducted:

5 INDIVIDUALS

• Al Alvarez | Coach-1965-1974 Football
• DeeDee Baumgarner | Coach- 1985-2010 Swimming
• Yolanda Biebrich | Athlete- Grad.1982 - Volleyball/Basketball/ Softball
• Jerry Gaillard | Athlete- Grad.1978 Football/ Track
• Tom Hurt | Coach-1988-1992 Football

TEAM

• YHS 1941-42 Girls Tennis Team | Arizona State Champions
• COACH - Elizabeth Rose

TEAM MEMBERS

• Katherine Burger Opaline Liles LaVerne Stanton
• Verda Rae Donkersley Ruth Ann Lipscomb Maxine Weiss
• Norma Dale Hyatt Louise Raley

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

• ALSCO
• Lute's Casino
• 4th Ave Gym
• Mr. G’s