Galen Harris, 2015 OHSAA Hall of Fame Inductee
Congratulations to one of our own, Galen Harris. Galen has been inducted into the OHSAA Hall of Fame. Galen is known throughout the area as an excellent official in the sports of Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling. Below are a listing of some of his accomplishments:
- Wrestling Official – 38 years – Active
- Sectional Official 30 years
- District Official 26 years
- State Official 2003-04; 2004-05; 2006-07; 2007-08
- Softball Official – 31 years – Active
- Sectional Umpire 28 years
- District Umpire 22 years
- Regional Umpire 14 years
- State Umpire 1996-97; 2002-03; 2006-07
- Volleyball Official – 30 years – retired in 2010
- Sectional Official 26 years
- District Official 23 years
- Regional Official 17 years
- State Official 1996-97; 1998-99; 2002-03; 2004-05;2006-07
- OHSAA Approved Officiating Instructor – Taught classes for new officials in all three sports
- Recognized in 2001 by OHSAA for 25 years of Service in Wrestling
- Recognized in 2005 by OHSAA for 25 years of Service in Volleyball
- Recognized in 2007 by OHSAA for 25 years of Service in Softball
List Special Honors, Awards and Achievements.
- Officiated State Finals in all three sports in 2006-07
- Greater Miami Valley Wrestling Association – Official of the Year: 2003 & 2008
- Selected to officiate Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches All-Star Match 5 times
- Selected to officiate District 9 Volleyball All-star match 6 times
- Broadcast live radio coverage for local participants on WPKO Radio – Bellefontaine
- Provided “What’s New” sessions for Parent’s Night and Previews