HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Keith Greer '67, Bonnie (Ellison) Greer '67 and Sanjeev Parmar '00 are the latest inductees into the Houghton Athletics Hall of Honor after a luncheon ceremony among friends, family and Houghton staff on April 27.
The three honorees of this induction class join a Hall roster that now totals 69 alumni, coaches, teams and contributors.
Keith and Bonnie Greer made their marks as Highlander athletes during the final years of the Purple and Gold era. Keith primarily excelled in football, but also participated in soccer, basketball, baseball and track. He received the Sportsmanship Award (given to that year's top athlete) at the 1967 Athletic Association Banquet. Bonnie was a standout in field hockey, but also was a cheerleader and participated in swimming, track and tennis. She was voted the 1966 homecoming queen. The couple were married following graduation and spent more than three decades serving in local church ministry in Massachusetts. Today they reside in Pennsylvania and work alongside and support missionaries at Barnabas International.
Lifelong friend, Phil Stockin, read the citations for the Greers at the induction ceremony. Keith was unable to attend.
Parmar played men's soccer under Head Coach Dwight Hornibrook from 1996-1999. The native of British Columbia, Canada, earned Third Team NAIA All-America accolades as a sophomore and was a two-time NAIA Honorable Mention All-America selection. He finished his career with 21 goals and 30 assists and helped guide the Highlanders to a 53-16-4 record. The Highlanders were ranked No. 9 in the NAIA at the end of Parmar's sophomore season and No. 16 after his junior campaign. Following his Houghton career, Parmar was drafted by the Toronto Lynx of the USL A-League, and went on to play for the Charlotte Eagles and Ottawa Wizards. Following his passion for the sport and coaching, Parmar started his own soccer training business, Parmar Futuro Soccer Academy, where he leads a coaching staff that trains elite youth players throughout Eastern Canada.
Former Highlander men's soccer coach Dwight Hornibrook read the citation and presented the award to Parmar.
Read the full citations and bios read at the induction ceremony:
Keith Greer
Bonnie Greer
Sanjeev Parmar
About the Hall of Honor
Established in 1994 the Athletic Hall of Honor is charged "To help preserve, strengthen and add distinction to the athletic program at Houghton University." The 'Highlanders' Hall of Honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the program, through participation, support or interest. Induction into the Hall takes into account the lives of those honored, acknowledging evidence of discipline, sacrifice, steadfastness, cooperation, commitment and Christian witness. The Hall honors the men and women who have demonstrated—both on campus and in succeeding years—the worth of athletics by their mature leadership and their impact on society. Additionally, inductees may have exemplified courage and tenacity having applied the disciplines learned in athletics to significant life challenges or championed a significant cause that has benefited others. A plaque commemorating each member hangs in the foyer of the Nielsen Center.
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Do you know an individual who has made outstanding contributions to athletics through participation and/or support of athletics? The Hall of Honor Committee of the Houghton University Athletic Advisory Board is inviting the Houghton community to be a part of the nomination process and use the online nomination form to nominate candidates for consideration!
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