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Randolph-Macon Inducts its Fifth Class
On Friday, September 22, 2000, Randolph-Macon College held its annual Hall of Fame banquet to induct the fifth class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Five alumni who have distinguished themselves on the playing fields and courts as Yellow Jackets were honored as inductees during the event.
The Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to honor and memorialize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Randolph-Macon athletics and have helped to bring recognition, honor, excellence and distinction to the college and its intercollegiate athletic program. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, an alumnus must have been a full-time student for at least two years and have been a letterwinner in at least one varsity sport at the college. Alumni are eligible at any time 10 years after leaving Randolph-Macon. The Hall may also honor former athletes who have made outstanding contributions to society in general.
The class of 2000 includes former standouts from basketball, football, baseball and women's lacrosse. Eight charter members were inducted in 1996, five were honored in both 1997 and 1998 and four new members were inducted in 1999. The five inductees this year bring the total number of Hall of Fame members to 27.
Paul Gartlan '81 (Coral Gables, Florida)
A four-year letterman on the basketball court for Randolph-Macon from 1977-1981, Paul Gartlan had a very successful career as a Yellow Jacket. Gartlan, under legendary head coach Hal Nunnally, earned numerous accolades throughout his career. A list of his honors and accomplishments that is long and prestigious could have been even greater had Randolph-Macon had a conference affiliation during his time as a student-athlete.
Gartlan is currently second on the school's career steals list, with 170, and is third on the career assists list, with 466. An accomplished scorer as well as a team player, Gartlan scored 1,362 points in his career, placing him as the 13th-leading scorer in Randolph-Macon history.
As a sophomore during the 1978-79 season, Gartlan was named to the All-Tournament team in the Yellow Jacket Classic. The following season, Gartlan was a First-Team All-South Atlantic Region selection.
Gartlan's senior season in 1980-81 was his most successful. He led the team to the 1981 NCAA Tournament and to a final ranking of ninth in the NCAA Division II poll, with an overall record of 21-9. The Yellow Jackets participated in three tournaments that year, and Gartlan earned a spot on the all-tournament team in all of them. He was named the Most Valuable Player of the Yellow Jacket Classic, leading his team to the championship. In addition, he was also named to the All-Tournament teams in the R-MC Invitational and the Jaguar Christmas Classic. At the end of his final collegiate season, Gartlan was named First-Team All-South Atlantic Region for the second consecutive year and Second-Team All-State.
After Gartlan's graduation from Randolph-Macon, he played professionally for seven years in Chile for the Catholic University Sports Club, which represented the highest level of professional basketball in Chile. During his time there, he was named National Player of the Year three times.
In 1997, Gartlan served as the primary contributor of funds for the Randolph-Macon men's basketball team's trip to Chile for an International Tournament. He also continues to remain an annual supporter of the college and of the Yellow Jacket Club, donating money for the school and the athletic program.
Gartlan currently serves as the President and CEO of Professional Aviation Management.
Robert J. Golubic '48 (Crewe, VA) (Deceased)
Bob Golubic was a three-sport athlete at Randolph-Macon, participating for four years in football, basketball and baseball. Originally a member of the class of 1942, he was enrolled from 1938 to 1941 before leaving to serve his country in World War II. For his courage and service, Golubic was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He returned to Randolph-Macon for the 1947-48 school year to finish his studies.
Golubic played both offense and defense in football, as a receiver and defensive end. At the end of the 1941 season, he was named Honorable Mention All-State. In his final season in 1947, Golubic was a team co-captain.
On the basketball court, Golubic represented the Yellow Jackets as a team captain in the 1947-48 season.
As a catcher and third baseman on the Randolph-Macon baseball team, Golubic was the leading hitter in 1946, helping the Yellow Jackets capture the State Baseball Championship. In his final season in 1948, he was named a captain of his third team that year.
Off the athletic fields and courts, Golubic was an instrumental part of the college community, serving as Vice-President of the Student Government Association.
Following his graduation from Randolph-Macon, Golubic continued to be a successful leader. He was hired directly out of college by Crewe High School as the Athletics Director and coach of football, basketball, and baseball. In football, his team accumulated an incredible record of 111-69-3 (61.5%), and won six district championships. The Crewe High School football stadium is named in his honor.
Golubic's induction into the Randolph-Macon Hall of Fame is his second such honor. He is also a member of the East Boros Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
Professionally, Golubic earned his master's degree in Secondary Education from the University of Virginia, and was specifically selected by the school superintendent of Nottoway County to be principal of the county's first integrated high school.
Tim Landis '86 (Formerly from Davidson, NC; currently from CA)
Tim Landis is not only one of the greatest players to ever step on the baseball field for Randolph-Macon, but he was also a standout football player and played one year of basketball for the Yellow Jackets.
As a pitcher on the baseball team, Landis holds a total of seven school records -- four single-season and three career. His single-season records, all set in 1986, include: most innings pitched (90.2), most complete games (9), most decisions (11), and most wins (9). For his career, his records are: wins (22), complete games (18), and shutouts (5).
During his four-year career, Landis was named to the all-Old Dominion Athletic Conference team three times. As a sophomore, he was second-team all-ODAC as a designated hitter. On the mound, he was second on the team in earned run average (2.48) and posted a 3-0 record in 32.7 innings pitched.
In 1985, Landis was a first-team all-ODAC selection following a breakthrough season in which he won eight games, striking out 21 batters, with an earned run average of 3.99 in 74.1 innings pitched.
Landis had his best campaign, both offensively and defensively, in 1986. He was the team's second-leading hitter, batting .333, with 10 runs batted in. On the hill, he set the school single-season records for wins, decisions, complete games and innings pitched. He was named first-team all-ODAC for the second consecutive year, and was also the ODAC Player of the Year.
In football, Landis was a three-year letterwinner at quarterback. As a senior in 1985, he set the Randolph-Macon record for completion percentage in a season at 64.5%, which is ranked second all-time in the ODAC. He was first-team all-ODAC that year. Landis holds both the school and conference records for completion percentage in a career (63.1%).
To cap off his career, Landis received the George Compton Award, given annually to the college's top male athlete.
Landis continues to support Randolph-Macon, annually contributing to the Yellow Jacket Club. He served as an assistant football coach with the Yellow Jackets in 1986. For the past seven years, Landis was the head football coach at Davidson College in North Carolina, where he compiled a 35-36-1 record (49.3%). He led the Wildcats to back-to-back eight-win seasons in 1998 and 1999, which is the program record for victories in a season. With a win against Randolph-Macon last year, Landis' record against his alma mater currently stands at 2-5.
This past spring, Landis was hired as the new head football coach at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California.
Jack Luck '64 (Ashland, VA)
A four-year starter at fullback and linebacker on the Yellow Jacket football team, Jack Luck was and continues to be a very valuable member of the college community.
Luck was named First-Team All-State, All-Mason Dixon, and All-Little 8 for three consecutive years beginning with his sophomore season. As a junior, he added two more honors: Second-Team All-Methodist and Honorable Mention Small College All-American. In his final season in 1963, Luck was a team-co-captain, and was a First-Team All-American for Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Following his time as a student at Randolph-Macon, Luck continued to maintain a relationship with the school as a member of various committees. He has been involved with the Randolph-Macon President's Society, the college's Board of Associates, and the Yellow Jacket Club as a trustee. In 1999, Luck was the recipient of the Randolph-Macon Algeron Sydney Sullivan Award.
In addition to Luck's involvement with his alma mater, he also served as the former chairman and member of the board of trustees at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, which is located on the Randolph-Macon campus. In 1991, Luck earned the Distinguished Patron Award from Patrick Henry High School for his continued support of the school.
Luck is currently the partner and co-owner of Luck Chevrolet, which is located in Ashland. In that role, he has helped Randolph-Macon with many of its vehicle purchases for the athletic department and the college in general. Luck also remains an annual sponsor of the athletic department and other areas of the college.
Nancy Sebeck-Love '85 (Sparks, MD)
Nancy Sebeck-Love joins classmate Sharon Miller '85 as the only women in the Randolph-Macon Athletic Hall of Fame. Miller was inducted into the Hall last year. Sebeck-Love was a standout lacrosse player from 1982-85, and also played basketball for one year.
Sebeck-Love is remembered for helping to jumpstart the Yellow Jacket women's lacrosse program and leading it to prominence in the early years. Until just recently, she held all of the Randolph-Macon women's lacrosse scoring records.
As a standout freshman in 1982, Sebeck-Love led her team to the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women national tournament, and set three records that will stand forever because that was the last year for the tournament. Those records are: most goals scored in a game (7), most goals scored in a tournament (16 in three games) and most points scored in a tournament (also 16 in three games).
Currently, Sebeck-Love stands third on the Randolph-Macon all-time career list for total points (200) and goals (185). She also had 15 career assists. Sebeck-Love was chosen as a team captain three of her four years on the Yellow Jacket squad. In each of her last three seasons, she was named First-Team All-South Atlantic Region, First-Team All-State, and First-Team All-ODAC.
Randolph-Macon is not the only place that Sebeck-Love made a name for herself athletically. She was also the second-ever female to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at McDonogh School in Baltimore, behind tennis legend Pam Shriver. As head coach of the varsity lacrosse team at Hereford High School, Sebeck-Love helped her squad to capture the Baltimore County Championship in 1992. She continues to be active herself, completing the 26-mile Marine Corps Marathon in October of 1998.
Sebeck-Love received her master's of education in school counseling at Loyola College in Baltimore, and is in her fifth year as a counselor in the Baltimore County school system, working primarily with at-risk youth in a dropout prevention program. She developed a model for helping youth to succeed in school through business involvement, and it was adopted by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy and Studies and has been implemented throughout the county's public schools.
In the spring of 1999, Sebeck-Love continued her post-graduate work at Johns Hopkins University, aiming towards a doctoral degree with a focus on working with troubled youth. She serves as a volunteer and Chair of the PTA at her children's school, and is also a volunteer coach of recreation soccer and girl's basketball.
Nominations or other pertinent correspondence may be sent to:
Kevin Eastman
Athletic Director
Randolph-Macon College
P.O. Box 5005
Ashland, VA 23005-5505