The Greenville University athletic department will honor three individuals and three teams with induction into its Athletic Hall of Fame as well as recognize the winner of the Order of the Orange and Black at Greenville University's Alumni Honors Ceremony on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Wilson Recital Hall of the Whitlock Music Center. For Homecoming Honors Banquet tickets, register here.
The Hall of Fame entries include Danny Donaldson (Athlete - Men's Track & Field and Football; Class of 2004), Jamie Schollenbruch Bilinski (Athlete - Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, and Women's Soccer; Class of 2016), Doug Faulkner (Meritorious Achievement - GU Athletics; Class of 1986), and the 1971-1973 Men's Cross Country Teams. In addition, Norah Swinigan Atkins (Women's Cross Country and Women's Track & Field; Class of 2026) will receive the Order of the Orange and Black.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Athlete
Danny Donaldson attended Greenville College from 1999 to 2004 and excelled in track and field while also participating in football. He became one of the most accomplished athletes in school history, winning nine NCCAA championships, earning four NCAA All-American honors, and setting multiple school records in the long jump, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4x100 relay, and 4x200 relay. Despite suffering a torn ACL in 2001, he returned to achieve national success, including NCAA All-American finishes in the long jump. He was a two-time Team MVP and recipient of the Team’s Most Points Award. His combination of speed, jumping ability, resilience, and championship performances made him a standout Greenville athlete.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Athlete
Jamie Schollenbruch Bilinski attended Greenville College from 2012 to 2016 and distinguished herself as a multi-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She is best known for her volleyball accomplishments, including setting Greenville’s career digs record with 2,279 digs, earning SLIAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2014 and 2015, and being named the 2015 SLIAC Tournament MVP. A four-time Greenville Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year and three-time First Team All-Conference selection, she helped lead the Panthers to multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. Her achievements culminated in receiving the 2016 June Strahl Award and selection to the SLIAC Volleyball All-Decade Team.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Meritorious Achievement
Doug Faulkner attended Greenville College from 1982 to 1986, participating in both men's basketball and men's soccer. While his playing career included four seasons of soccer and one season of basketball, his most significant contributions came after graduation. Since joining Greenville University in 1988, he has served in numerous leadership roles, including head men’s and women’s basketball coach, director of athletics, professor, and currently Senior Athletic Director. His career has focused on integrating faith and athletics to develop students as leaders and followers of Christ. He holds master's degrees from Bethel College and SIUE and earned a Ph.D. from Saint Louis University.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Team
The 1971 Greenville men’s cross-country team, coached by Dave Altopp, produced one of the finest seasons in program history, finishing with an outstanding 11-2 dual meet record while defeating 35 teams in invitational competition. Led by standouts including Dave Johnson, Rich Weinhandl, Steve Piercy, Byron Wilbur, and Terry Lewis, the Panthers earned key victories over SIU-Edwardsville, Missouri-St. Louis, and numerous regional opponents. The team placed fourth at both the Marion and Greenville Invitationals and finished fourth at the NAIA District 20 Championships. This squad helped establish a historic era of national-caliber success and contributed to Greenville’s unprecedented stretch of consecutive NAIA-qualifying teams.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Team
Under first-year coach Roger Haun, the 1972 Greenville men’s cross-country team continued the program’s rise, compiling an impressive 10-2 dual meet record. The roster featured Rich Weinhandl, Steve Piercy, Byron Wilbur, John Holak, Terry Lewis, and other talented runners who helped the team defeat strong opponents such as Washington University, Grace, and Principia. The Panthers qualified for the NAIA National Championships, demonstrating their elite status among small-college programs. Unfortunately, budget limitations prevented participation in the national meet. Even so, the team strengthened Greenville’s historic run of consecutive national qualifiers and helped establish school records for sustained dual-meet success.
Athletic Hall of Fame - Team
The 1973 Greenville men’s cross-country team, coached by Roger Haun, capped a remarkable era with a 7-1 dual meet record and another NAIA National Championship appearance. Anchored by Rich Weinhandl, Steve Piercy, Byron Wilbur, Terry Lewis, John McHugh, and Bob Alsman, the Panthers earned victories over Millikin, Washington University, Missouri-St. Louis, and other regional rivals. In invitational competition they finished second at the Cougar Championships, fourth at Greenville, and second at the NAIA District 20 Championships before placing 32nd nationally. The team represented the culmination of Greenville’s only streak of consecutive NAIA national qualifiers and sustained athletic excellence.
The Order of the Orange and Black
Norah Swinigan Atkins established herself as one of the most accomplished athletes in Greenville University women’s cross country and track & field history. A four-time First Team All-Conference performer in cross country, she finished conference runner-up three times. Indoors, she earned five All-Conference honors, winning three conference championships and helping lead relay teams to an NCCAA national championship and national runner-up finish in the 4x800. Outdoors, she became the SLIAC record holder in the 1500 meters, earned Track Athlete of the Meet honors, and collected eight All-Conference awards. A four-time NCCAA All-American, she was also a member of the 2025 overall team championship squad and received the NCCAA Indoor Wheeler award.
