THIBODAUX — Nicholls State University Athletics Director Rob Bernardi today announced the names of the five inductees that will make up the Nicholls Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

The induction ceremony, that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at Envie Restaurant in Thibodaux, will honor Randy Raymond, Reed Pere', Matthew Shelton, Darrell Hebert and Tom Broom.

“This class of inductees have all made a unique contribution to our athletics history. I am pleased that they will be recognized for their contributions to Nicholls Athletics,” said Bernardi.

Here is more information on the honorees.

Randy Raymond served a dual role during his time at Nicholls, coaching both football and tennis. It was his accomplishments as head men's tennis coach that earned him Hall of Fame honors. Raymond coached the men's tennis team from 1975-80 and compiled an impressive 80-31 record, which included four NCAA Tournament appearances in 1977, 78, 79 and 1980. His 1979 team finished third in the NCAA Division II Men's Tennis National Championship. The Colonels went on a 46-0 run during 1978 and 1979 seasons. Raymond's 1980 team went 16-2 and finished second at the NCAA Championship that year.

Reed Pere' is a former Colonel football player from 1982-86. Pere' was named an Associated Press All-American in 1987 and served as team captain for the 1987 and 88 teams. Pere' was also named to the 1987 All-Louisiana Team as an offensive lineman.

Matthew Shelton is the first soccer player in Nicholls history to be inducted into the athletics hall of fame. Shelton was a four-year starter for the Colonels from 1985-88, and was the first soccer player to receive the Ray E. Didier Award.

Darrell Hebert was a member of the Colonel baseball team from 1971-74. Hebert earned regional all-conference honors in 1973 and 1974. During the 1974 season, Hebert hit .350 and was named to the all-conference team as well as being selected to the American Association of Baseball Coaches All-American team as a catcher.

An offensive lineman, Tommy Broom played football for the Colonels during the 1975-79 seasons. Broom was named to the Nicholls Team of the Decade (1971-81), as well as being named first team All-Louisiana in 1977 and second team All-Louisiana in 1979 by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association.

Tickets to the Nicholls Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are $20, and are available by contacting the Nichols Athletics department at 985-448-4794. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. The class of 2011 will also be recognized at halftime of the Nicholls football game against in-state rival Northwestern State. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 3 p.m. and will be televised on the Southland Conference Network.