Troop 1908 Award

The Troop 1908 Award recognizes and honors individuals or groups who have supported Pittsburg State University Intercollegiate Athletics programs through substantial service and/or contributions over a significant period of time or have otherwise distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in the field of athletics over a period of time, bringing recognition to Pittsburg State University Intercollegiate Athletics.

Troop 1908 General Information
The Troop 1908 Award, which recognizes PSU's first year of intercollegiate sports competition, is administered by a committee composed of PSU staff and coaches that annually select the honorees.

The Pittsburg State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics formally recognized its inaugural Troop 1908 Award honorees on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The honorees – Harvey & Sharon Dean, Bob Leppke and Miles & Paula Schnaer – were the guests of honor at a special dinner at the Wilkinson Alumni Center on the PSU campus. Additionally, the group was recognized during the Gorillas home basketball doubleheader Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, against Newman University. The award recipients were first announced at the 2024 Kick-Off Party and Auction in August 2024.

Inaugural Troop 1908 Award Recipient Biographies

Due to creation of the Associate of Arts degree program at PSU as well as other updates to the PSU Athletics Hall of Fame process, the award replaces the Meritorious Achievement category for the Hall of Fame. The 25 individuals who have previously been inducted in that category also are considered recipients of the award and help compose the inaugural class.

Full List of Troop 1908 Award Recipients

The Troop 1908 Award Display is located in the west lobby on the first floor of the Garfield Weede Building.