 Our fifth inductee is Wade Henninger. Wade was a member of the men's basketball team from 2001 to 2005 and ranks fourth in career scoring with 1,424 points in 95 games. He also ranks in the top 10 in six other categories and had a single game school record 44 points against Salisbury as a junior. I think we can all agree that Wade really belongs in the Hall of Fame for Stevenson. His leadership abilities, his incredible talent on the basketball court, and his determination to be the best and to be the best team player are characteristics that any Hall of Famer should have. Wade always demonstrated an enormous amount of respect for me and I think for the other faculty as well in the days that we were in Villa Julie. He always addressed me as yes ma'am or no ma'am and I would tell him Wade you don't have to call me ma'am and he would say yes ma'am I know that I'm more comfortable with that and that's sort of characteristic of his personality. He had a tremendous amount of respect for authority for his coaches for his teachers but that respect also carried through to his family. He's a he was a great he's a great husband to Nicole, great father, he he works for the police athletic league and is a significant role model for the younger kids there and those kind of characteristics came to us from Wade clearly from his days at Eastern Tech from his parents but also were developed here as part of the basketball team that was patient and team oriented and successful because of that. The four core values of Stevenson began long ago before we became Stevenson University as far back as I can remember those values resonated within the entire community and I would say Wade exemplifies in the best possible way all of those values especially his desire for excellence and excellence is achieved not overnight. It's a daily drudge of hard work and determination and grit and clearly Wade has all those things. From the class of 2005 it is my honor to welcome Wade Henninger into the Dick Watts Athletics Hall of Fame. I want to first thank Stevenson University all the people who nominated me and those that voted for me Paul Canobine thank you for everything. You know you start playing any sport when you're young because the joy it brings you and the way it makes you feel about yourself when you play it then as you get older you trust the hard work dedication and passion never know in that in the end you're going to receive a tremendous honor like the Hall of Fame of your college. While this is an individual honor there are a lot of people that helped me achieve this and make it possible and I not only stand here by myself but I represent them as well and I want to take the time to thank them now. Coach Brett Adams coach allowed me the opportunity to develop into an all-around player. He allowed me to play multiple positions even point guard for a few games when Kenny was hurt. He even encouraged me to shoot more. Every time we talk in his office he say I want you to shoot the ball more. I said alright coach it's going up. Not every player gets these opportunities and I'm thankful that I didn't have a coach to put limitations on me. My favorite coach Adams story is one day the school shut down for snow. Everybody went home early practice was canceled but there was as me, Kenny, Fitz, Adam and we were just sitting in the gym shooting we all wanted to get a workout. Coach said somebody else is there it was three on three. Chris Warren. Coach said you guys need a fifth. Ran to his office hustle back he had his gear on and we played three on three for two hours. I remember it was me, Kenny, me, Kenny and Chris, Fitz, Adam and coach and I'll never forget this this is my favorite memory coach it wasn't from a game it wasn't from practice it was from us playing in three on three. Coach said damn it Adam excuse my language. He said damn it Adam it doesn't take any talent to hustle and when I think of coach I think of that quote so I wanted to share that today. Coach Nappy where's coach Nappy? Coach Nappy you taught me to swing and head used to grab my jaw turn my head back then I hated it but I love you for it now. I work with youth now and I catch myself using that phrase to swing and head you got to see the court. He always taught us to point out the weak sister on the other team and that we did we went where the matchup was. You did a lot to help me get overseas a lot of mentoring set up a workout and I want to thank you for that thank you coach. Coach Jeb Barber because not here tonight always willing to get in the gym with me always willing to rebound open the gym so I get a workout we had a lot of good times on the road going to scout and recruit so I want to thank coach Jeb. Miss Chip Rouse her door was always open anytime I needed her she was at every home game that I can remember always supported the team. She showed me what it took to go from a B student to an A student and for that I thank you. I can tell you now I work for Baltimore County now and because of your classes my email stand out my presentation stand out and I want to thank you for that. I want to thank one of my former teammates and still a good friend Brian Hubbard. When I came to Stevenson as a freshman Brian was the hardest worker on the team and that really resonated with me. I wanted to be looked at the way I looked at Brian so I emulated him my freshman year hung out with him and became a very good friend off the court with him. Thanks Hub. I want to thank Anthony Fitzgerald. I don't think I've ever seen Fitz in a bad mood. His easygoing personality often reminded me not to take life so serious what which I often did. While Fitz and I had many tenacious battles in practice we also did a good share beating up on the green team together but all in all it made both of us better. Thanks Fitz. I want to thank Kenny Wood. Kenny Wood still is a great friend and the most unselfish player I have ever played with. Everyone knew Kenny could really shoot the ball but he always chose the past first which worked out good for me and Fitz. I really credit Kenny with the development of my as me as a player. He had me playing in gyms all over Baltimore City that I didn't even know existed. He organized all the off season leagues that we played in. At one point I think we were playing in three or four at a time up and down 95. I don't think I've become the player I was without Kenny. Thanks Kenny. I want to thank my grandmother Juanita Beatty and my late grandfather Bill Beatty. My grandparents allowed me to opportunity go to college and always helped me in any way possible. There are huge reasons for my success in life and I don't think I'm here without them. Thanks grandma. I want to thank my parents Wayne and Sharon. They started me playing soccer and baseball when I was eight years old and we're always there for all my games. My mom taught me early on about eating healthy and taking care of my body. She was always supporting me in everything I've done even if I was wrong. For my entire adult life my dad has worked two jobs. He's a man that doesn't show a ton of motion a motion but leads by example and up until I wrote the speech I never noticed that's exactly how I was as a player. I always watched him and thought if he could work that hard to support our family I could work that hard when it came to my classes and give 100% to being the best basketball player I could be. So for that I want to thank you mom and dad. I need to thank my wife Nicole. She endured the countless hours of driving and sitting to watch me play. She knows better than anybody the amount of work I put into the game of basketball. When I was 19 or 20 she even made me get her a gym membership so she could hang out with me more in the summer. I know I wasn't always easy to be around after we lost or when rehab and injury but you're always there for me and you still are and I want to thank you for that. Lastly I want to thank my mother and filing law for being here tonight. They rarely miss one of my home games and always support our team. And to Brianna my daughter who I'm so proud of I want to thank you for being a great kid you are and I'm glad you're able to participate in the night. Thank you all for coming.