2000 Hall of Fame Inductee

WAYNE GADBERRY &endash; Live Oak, CA

Football 1957, 1958

Wayne came to Chico State in the fall of 1957 by way of Marysville High School and Yuba College. He played football for two years and received the honors of team Captain and All-Conference recognition in his senior year. Wayne graduated in June 1959, with a BA, received his General Secondary Credential the following June and completed his Masters Degree in 1969. He also did post-graduate work at CSU Sacramento, CSU San Luis Obispo and UCLA.

After teaching at Paradise High School, he was hired as a teacher and coach at Marysville High School. After four years he moved to Sutter High School as a teacher, coach, athletic director and vice-principal. In 1974, Wayne became the principal/superintendent and retired from that position in 1998.

During his coaching years, Wayne was very successful with many championships and honors. He coached football, wrestling, basketball, and track and field. Wayne has been inducted into both the Hall of Fame at Yuba College and Northern California Old Timers Sports Association. The football field at Sutter High School is named after him.

Wayne has always strived to play by the rules and to be a positive role model for others. He was blessed by having wonderful parents and good athletic coaches who gave him direction and encouragement. His two college coaches who influenced his life were Gus Manolis and George Maderos.