"T" Association | 10/29/2014 10:00:00 AM

SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State "T" Association recently announced its 2014 Distinguished Athletic Alumni Hall of Honor Class as voted on annually by the "T" Association Board of Directors. Induction into the Hall of Honor is the highest athletic honor given to Texas State athletic alumni. Texas State is excited to announce this year's class consisting of multi-sport star Donna Lassiter Boehle and football players Floyd Campbell and Gilbert Price.
 
The 2014 Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 7^th in the J. Garland Warren room at Bobcat Stadium. Each recipient will also be recognized during halftime of the November 8^th Bobcat football game versus Georgia Southern. To purchase tickets for either the ceremony or the football game, please contact the Texas State Athletic Department at 512-245-2220.
 
Texas State University Athletics would like to congratulate the following 2014 Hall of Honor inductees: 
 
Donna Lassiter Boehle
Donna Lassiter Boehle was a four-year letter winner for several Texas State sports teams from 1965-69. A trailblazer for collegiate athletic competition for women at Texas State, Boehle competed in volleyball, tennis, badminton, basketball, track and field and archery.
 
Boehle was a member of the inaugural volleyball team in 1965 and was one of two women to become the first athletes to compete all four years on the Bobcat volleyball team.  Through Boehle's and her teammate Marilyn McCreavy's effort and perseverance, the women worked directly with Texas State administrators to establish the volleyball program and were instrumental in recruiting and forming the first team and coach for Bobcat volleyball. Boehle led the team as co-captain throughout her college career, and during the 1968-69 season led the Bobcats to a 2^nd place finish in the State Intercollegiate Volleyball Tournament after winning the Division for Girls' and Women's Sports (DGWS) District IV volleyball championship. The Bobcats finished the season 20-4. 
 
Boehle excelled as well as a four-year member of the tennis team.  During the 1966-67 season, Boehle's double team with Karen Linden won first place in the District IV championship, and she went on to win consolation at the state tennis tournament in Odessa.  Boehle was also an accomplished badminton and archery athlete.  Competing in both sports for the Bobcats, Boehle advanced to the state tournament during the 1968-69 season in badminton and represented Texas State nationally in archery in the National Teleconference Meet in 1966.
 
Boehle was also a member of the track and field team in 1966, competing in several events including the javelin, shot put and 100-yard dash.  She was also a member of the 440-yard relay team. She placed 1^st in the javelin and second place in the shot put in the 1966 Southwest Texas Invitational Women's Track and Field Meet.
 
Boehle was also a member of the women's basketball team, competing from 1965-1967.  At six-foot, she made the team as starting guard and was an integral part of an outstanding Bobcat team that finished second place in the 1966-67 state tournament. She led the team with 110 rebounds that same season.
 
While attending Texas State, Boehle was the President of the Phi Epsilon Mu freshman class in 1965-66. In 1966-67, Boehle was the Representative for Falls Hall Women's Recreation Association as well as the Vice President of the Women's Recreation Association. In 1968-69, Boehle was the parliamentarian for Phi Epsilon Mu.
 
After graduating from Texas State with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Boehle began a lifelong career coaching in the Comal Independent School District at Canyon Middle School and Canyon High School. Again, Boehle was instrumental in advancing women's athletics, starting the middle school volleyball and track programs, 7^th grade women's basketball program and the Canyon High School tennis program.  She was the head varsity basketball coach at Canyon High from 1975-77 and the head varsity volleyball coach from 1973-97.  She also coached freshman basketball from 1977-95.
 
As head volleyball coach, Boehle excelled. She compiled an impressive 551-216 career record.  Her teams made 15 consecutive playoff appearances from 1983 until her retirement in 1997.   She advanced to the state tournament six times over three decades in 1974, 1975, 1983, 1986, 1989 and 1996. In 1986 and 1989 her teams were the state runner ups. She advanced to the state semi-finals in 1974, 1975 and 1996, and regional finals on five other occasions. In 1983 Boehle led Canyon High School to a state championship.
 
In 1976, Boehle co-founded the Fraulein Volleyfest Tournament in New Braunfels with Karen Chisum. It continues to be the second largest high school volleyball tournament in Texas. Boehle has also served in numerous roles with the Texas Volleyball Coaches Association, including terms as Vice-President and 2^nd Vice President. She was also an active member for several years in the Texas Girls Coaches Association serving as Board of Director from 1980-86 and on various committees during her involvement.
 
In 1984, Boehle was the All Star Volleyball Coach for the Texas Girls Coaches Association, as well as Teacher of the Year at Canyon High School. In 1996 the San Antonio Express-News named her the San Antonio Area Volleyball Coach of the Year. In 2000, the Texas Girls Coaches Association members named Boehle their Honor Coach.  In 2013, Coach Boehle was inducted into the Texas Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
 
Boehle retired after 36 years of teaching and coaching in 2005.  She lives with her husband Robert, also a Texas State graduate, in New Braunfels, Texas. They have two children, Ricky and Becky. Donna continues to support the Bobcats by donating to the Texas State Volleyball program and has participated in "T" Association events for several years.
 
Floyd Campbell
Floyd Campbell was a two-year letter winner for the Bobcat football team from 1970-71. Transferring from Cisco Junior College in 1970, Campbell became a major player in the success of his team as both a running back/halfback and kick return specialist.
 
During his first year as a Bobcat, Campbell took on the position of running back even though he had been recruited as a defensive player.  Campbell seized his opportunity on offense, and after having five games of rushing for more than 100 yards off the bench, he earned the starting running back position late into the season. As a special team's standout, Campbell led the team in kickoff returns, averaging 24 yards per return. His total kick return yards in 1970 rank him 16^th all-time in kick return yards per season.  During the 1970 season, Campbell also earned Lone Star Conference player of the week award once.
 
In 1971, Campbell was part of a dominating Bobcat Football team that finished 8-1-1 for the season and tied Howard Payne for the Lone Star Conference Championship.  Campbell was the starting tailback his senior year and again led the Bobcats in kickoff returns. For his on-field play, Campbell was named second team All-Lone Star Conference. He finished his career 18^th all-time in average yards per kick return and is sixth all-time in total kick return yards. 
 
Campbell graduated from Texas State in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health. Later, in 1988, Campbell went on to earn his Masters in Science Education from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
 
After graduation, Campbell began an extensive and successful career as both a teacher and coach. His initial coaching and teaching stops included stints at Gatesville ISD from 1973-75, Freer ISD from 1975-78, and Sinton ISD from 1978-81.  He held a variety of positions, including health and physical education teacher in charge of freshman athletics at Gatesville.  He was a history teacher, football offensive coordinator and both head basketball and track and field coach at Freer, and he was a health teacher and assistant football coach and head track coach during his time at Sinton. 
 
In 1981, Campbell took a position at West Oso High School and began one of the most successful coaching campaigns in the state. During his time at West Oso, he held several positions, including football offensive coordinator for 12 years, football defensive coordinator for two years, head men's basketball coach for 24 years and athletics director for 14 years.
 
As the men's basketball coach, West Oso dominated its competition. During his 24 years as head coach, Campbell led his teams to 19 district championships. Campbell won six regional championships and appeared at the state basketball tournament six times. He was named District Coach of the Year 15 times, Metro Coach of the Year six times and South Texas Coach of the Year five times. He was also named Big Brother/Big Sister Coach of the Year during the 1991-92 season and was named Youth Sports Network of the Coastal Bend Coach of the Year during the 1998-99 season. He was later selected to coach the 2004 Texas Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game.  
 
Campbell retired from coaching and teaching in 2009. He stays active as a Deacon at Zion Fair Baptist Church of Sinton, where he is also the Sunday School Adult Teacher and member of the male and senior auxiliary choirs. 
 
Campbell is married to Elsie Levon (Higgins) Campbell, who is also a Texas State graduate. They have three children, Floyd Christopher Campbell, Kevin Lamont Campbell and Marcus Ronnell Campbell.
 
Gilbert Price
Gilbert Price, known for his hard work and positive attitude, was a four-year letter winner for the Bobcat football team from 1988-1991. Price was a multi-position athlete for the Bobcats, playing running back, cornerback and excelling at quarterback during his career at Texas State.
 
During his first two seasons as a Bobcat, Price developed an appreciation and understanding of what being a part of a team means. Price wanted to do whatever he could to help his team, and although recruited as a quarterback, Price switched positions his freshman year and played receiver for the Bobcats. During his sophomore year, Price changed positions again, helping lead the Bobcat defense as a cornerback in the defensive backfield.  During both his freshman and sophomore seasons, Price was named to the Southland Conference All-Academic Honorable Mention team for his performance on the field and in the classroom.
 
Finally, in 1990, Price was placed back in his natural position of quarterback and excelled as a leader for the Bobcats. During his junior season, he was named the football team captain and earned All-Southland Conference Honorable Mention and Southland Conference All-Academic Team honors. That season Price led the Bobcats in total offense averaging over 127 individual yards per game, rushing for 738 yards and passing for 661 yards.  Price finished with 229 rushing attempts in 1990, placing him in the top-10 all-time for rushing attempts in a season. 
 
In 1991, Price's success continued to grow. While continuing to fulfill his role as team captain, Price was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Year and was named to the SLC All-Conference First Team.  He dominated on offense for the Bobcats, leading the team again in total offense, increasing his per game average to 162.8 individual yards. He led the Bobcats in passing with 954 yards and was the team's leading rusher, gaining 837 yards on the ground (total 1,791 yards). Price led the Southland Conference in rushing for several weeks during his senior season and earned SLC Co-Offensive Player of the Week while racking up 208 rushing yards on 29 carries versus Northwestern State. He also set a Bobcat record for most carries by a quarterback with 29 against North Texas, and was again named to the SLC All-Academic team. 
 
During the 1990 and 1991 seasons, Price led the Bobcats to back-to-back winning seasons, the first time since the 1983-1984 seasons.  Price currently ranks seventh all-time in rushing attempts in Bobcat history with 478 carries for 1,575 yards.  He was a member of the Dean's List his final two seasons as a Bobcat and was the recipient of the J.C. Kellam Award in 1991, awarded to the team's most outstanding senior football player.
 
Price graduated with a Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in health and is now employed with Schulenburg ISD as an assistant football coach, head softball coach and health teacher.  Price has been a successful coach in the Texas School System for over 21 years, with stops at Yoakum as a junior high and high school track coach, Industrial as an assistant football and head men's basketball coach, Refugio as the football offensive coordinator and head men's basketball coach, Corpus Christi as an assistant football and assistant basketball coach, Smithville as the football offensive coordinator and assistant basketball coach, Sweeney as the football offensive coordinator and assistant basketball coach and Shiner St. Paul High School as the head football coach and head softball coach.
 
As a football coach, Price reached the class 2A semi-finals as the offensive coordinator at Refugio High School in 1996. He also reached class 3A regionals as the offensive coordinator at Sweeny High School in 2000, where he also coached current Oakland Raider Johnnie Lee Higgins. As a softball coach, Price coached Shiner St. Paul to a softball state championship in 2005 and won 2005 Coach of the Year honors for his district.
 
Aside from coaching; Price is an active member of his community. He is a Boys & Girls Big Brother mentor, a program he has participated in since his time in San Marcos. He is active in his church, a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association and Texas Girls Coaching Association, a coach for both select softball and baseball teams, and a coach for collegiate summer camps across the state. He is also active in the "T" Association and has attended every homecoming and athletic alumni weekend every year since graduation.
 
Price currently resides in Shiner, Texas and is married to Michelle Velek Price. He has two children, Colton Garrett (17) and Patricia Price (3).