51st GPSA Hall of Fame Banquet

The Greater Pueblo Sports Association (GPSA) held it's 51st Annual Awards Induction Banquet on Wed., Nov. 15, 2023.  The event was held at the Occhiato Center Ballroom on the campus of CSU Pueblo.

A crowd of 180 came to see six new members inducted into the GPSA — John Loia, Dale Cresswell, Casey King, Dan Sanchez, Todd Kelly and Kory Sperry.  Before the induction ceremony, those attending dined on house salad (ranch or Italian dressing), mashed potatoes, Fall vegetable medley, marinated beef tips in Burgundy sauce, Chicken Marsala, assorted dessert, along with a choice of beverage (iced tea, water and coffee).

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Pictures are courtesy of Cara J. Siegel, Marketing and Engagement Coordinator, Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.
 
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 Click above to view pictures from the evening's program:


Ballroom Before Banquet

 

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CSU Pueblo Occhiato Center Ballroom was the site of the 51st GPSA Induction Banquet

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GPSA programs placed on each table along with a placard showing seating for each inductee(s) and family.

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Pueblo High School mascot banners adorned the back part of the ballroom on two sides.

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Pueblo High School mascot banners adorned the back part of the ballroom on two sides.

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GPSA awards tables in front of the podium

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GPSA awards tables in front of the podium

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GPSA President Jerry Sisneros and John Barker, Jr., the Media Relations Coordinator and webmaster for the association hangs the big "Hall of Fame" banner.

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THE GPSA Hall of Fame banner behind the inductee's table

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The food serving area for the 51st GPSA Banquet at the back of the Occhiato Center Ballroom

 

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN GPSA INDUCTEES

The Greater Pueblo Sports Association (GPSA) has announced a list of honorees that have passed since the 2023 induction ceremony on Nov. 15.

 

 

Daniel RosalesDaniel
Rosales

12/13/2023
Class of 2002

Everett C. ThalhamerEverett C.
Thalhamer

12/23/2023
Class of 2014

Bob GrahamBobby Max
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02/26/2024
Class of 1990

Joe BonaquistaJoe
Bonaquista

07/16/2024
Class of 1977