CHARLOTTE, NC- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will induct seven honorees into the 2016-17 John B. McLendon, Jr., Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will be held at the Hall of Fame Breakfast on Friday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Convention Center.

Representing the Virginia State University Trojans in this year's CIAA Hall of Fame Class is Dr. DeWayne Jeter. Jeter joined the VSU football team in 1957 and was considered a scholar-athlete. He was a four-year starter at quarterback and led the Trojans in passing yards in each of his seasons for a career total 2,510 yards. His career passing yards and total offense (1958, 1,012) records upheld in the Virginia State record books for 28 years.

The 3-time All-CIAA quarterback led the Trojans team to a 7-2 and 6-3 season record as team captain his junior and senior years. In 1962, Jeter signed a professional football contract with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League, known today as the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. Called to active duty, he continued his passion for football through the military at Fort Benning. Jeter's performance at quarterback led the Doughboys to an undefeated season and a National Military Championship (1962). Committed to academics, Jeter went on to spend 30 years in education administration.

Joining Jeter in the 2017 class are Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, President of Bowie State University; Lakisha Phifer-Patterson, former women's basketball student-athlete at Saint Paul's College; Derrick Johnson and Terry Davis, former basketball standouts at Virginia Union University; Richard Huntley, former Winston-Salem State University running back; and Stephen A. Smith, Winston-Salem State University alumni and CIAA supporter.

The CIAA recognizes inductees for their excellence in the CIAA, significant contributions in the community, leadership in CIAA sports, and commitment to the conference mission. Each honoree is recommended by the CIAA Hall of Fame Committee, endorsed by the Management Council, and approved by the Board of Directors.

The induction ceremony is one of many ancillary events surrounding the 2017 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament that will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina from February 21-25, 2017. Individual seats and tables of ten for the induction ceremony and celebration breakfast are now on sale and can be purchased using the online registration  HERE.

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