Athletics | 7/31/2012 12:22:00 PM

MONMOUTH, Ore. - The Western Oregon University Athletic Hall of Fame will once again open its doors as it inducts Judy Lovre, Kevin Boss, Marv Hiebert and Renee Lambrecht as the class of 2012. This will be the eighth induction class into the WOU Hall of Fame.

"I am extremely proud to be welcoming these four outstanding individuals into the Western Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame," said Western Oregon Athletic Director Daniel Hare. "Renee, Judy, Marv and Kevin each had remarkable careers at WOU, and they are very deserving of this prestigious honor."

Here is a look at the 2012 class: 

Kevin Boss: Perhaps the most recognizable name in modern Western Oregon football history, Boss played for the Wolves from 2003-06 where he was a two-time All-American as a tight end. Boss ranks in the top 10 at WOU in career receiving yards, catches and touchdowns. He would be selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants. The Philomath native would help the Giants earn a Super Bowl in his rookie season after hauling in a 45 yard reception early in the fourth quarter to set up New York's first touchdown. Boss joined the Kansas City Chiefs during the offseason after playing with the Oakland Raiders last season.

Marv Hiebert: Hiebert was an outstanding three-sport student-athlete for the Wolves in the late 1940s and early 50s. He helped lead the 1949 football team to an undefeated season where he was a dominant performer on the offensive line.  Hiebert would go on to be named OCE's Outstanding Athlete of the Year in1950 and was inducted into the NAIA District 2 Hall of Fame. He would take the football knowledge he learned at Western and transition it into a successful coaching career at both David Douglas High School and Mt. Hood Community College.

Renee Lambrecht: A standout performer for the Wolves on both the track and the basketball court during the late 1970s, Lambrecht's name can still be found atop many Western Oregon record books. She still holds the mark for career rebounding average (9.8) and rebounds in a game (24. Lambrecht was also a four-time top 10 finisher in the javelin at the NAIA National Championships and WOU's all-time record holder in the event (168-11). She was named OCE's Female Athlete of the Year in 1979 and went on to play basketball professionally in France.

Judy Lovre: The winningest coach in Western Oregon athletics history with 489 career victories, helped lead the Wolves' volleyball program to its most successful run in school history. During Lovre's 17 years at the helm, the Wolves won the NAIA District 2 title nine times, including playing for the national championship in 1987, 1988 and 1994. Lovre coached 18 All-Americans and her teams won 16 conference and district titles.

The Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 12 on the campus of Western Oregon University as part of Homecoming Weekend.

The 2012 class will join the 67 members already inducted into the Western Oregon Hall of Fame. The WOU Hall of Fame began in 2004.