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KENNESAW, Ga. – Four new members were inducted into the Kennesaw State University Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the KSU Sports and Recreation Park on Saturday (Oct. 11).
 
The new group of inductees include Denisha Ferguson (Davidson) (women's basketball), Keri McKee (Cortolano) (softball), Grant Reynolds (baseball) and Dr. David Harris, who served as chair of Health and Physical Science and head coach of Kennesaw College's first sponsored (club) men's basketball team. Dr. Harris was inducted posthumously after his passing on Sept. 16, 2014.
 
The latest class was celebrated during a lunch ceremony and recognized during the Kennesaw State football team's scrimmage at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.  The 2014 group of inductees brings the total number of individuals enshrined into the Hall of Fame to 39. The 1994 NAIA national championship baseball team is the lone team included in the Hall of Fame after it was inducted in 2013.
 
The afternoon was highlighted by remarks from current KSU Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams, former softball coach and current senior associate athletics director Scott Whitlock, and speeches from each inductee, including Greg Harris, son of Dr. Harris.
 
Ferguson was introduced by her former coach, Colby Tilley, Scott Webb reflected on Dr. Harris, Whitlock presented McKee and current KSU head baseball coach Mike Sansing introduced Reynolds.

The Kennesaw State Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their athletic achievement as student-athletes, former student-athletes who have achieved notable professional achievement, former coaches and administrators, individuals with distinguished service to the Department of Athletics and athletic teams.

Denisha Ferguson (Davidson), Women's Basketball (2001-04)
A first-team Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Daktronics Division II All-American, Ferguson, earned Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year honors in 2003-04 and all-conference honors three times. She concluded her career ranked No. 1 in rebounds-per-game (9.9) and No. 4 in points-per-game (18.6). Ferguson also ranks No. 3 in career points (1,583) and career rebounds (844), and holds the No. 2, 3 and 4 single-season rebounding averages. A three-year letter winner, Ferguson helped lead the Owls to a 52-33 (.612) record.
 
Dr. David Harris, Professor, Chair of Health & Physical Sciences (1963-86)
Dr. Harris served as a professor and chair at Kennesaw State for a combined 20 years, including 15 as department chair. He assumed the role as head coach of Kennesaw College's first sponsored (club) men's basketball team in 1984-85 and a year later it became the institution's first varsity men's basketball team. Dr. Harris served Kennesaw State University in numerous capacities, including teaching as a part-time instructor following his retirement in 1986. He accepted the position of instructor and acting chairman of the physical education department at Kennesaw Junior College in 1966. Following completion of his doctorate from Southern Mississippi, Dr. Harris returned to Kennesaw Junior College in 1969 and accepted the chairmanship position. During his teaching tenure, Dr. Harris served in the U.S. National Guard for almost 37 years, receiving a second master's degree in military science. In 1986 he founded Dave Harris Realty, a commercial, land and residential brokerage company, where he was the owner and broker until he passed on September 16, 2014.
 
Keri McKee (CORTOLANO), Softball (2004-07)
A two-time first team Peach Belt Conference (2004 and 2005) and Atlantic Sun Conference (2006 and 2007) selection, McKee holds the rare distinction of earning conference Player of the Year honors at both the NCAA Division II (2005) and I (2007) levels. In her first season at Kennesaw State, McKee was named Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year, earned All-South Atlantic Region accolades and was selected to the South Atlantic Region All-Tournament team after helping the Owls advance to the 2014 NCAA Division II Softball World Series. McKee ranks second all-time in KSU history with a .413 batting average and is the program's Division I average leader with a .416 mark. She ranks in the Top 10 in nine career statistical categories, including No. 1 in hits (339), RBI (216), doubles (65), at-bats (820) and games played (258).

Grant Reynolds, Baseball (2002-03)
A two-time NCAA Division II All-American following the 2002 and 2003 seasons, Reynolds twice earned Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. He was twice named to the All-South Atlantic Region team and was tabbed the 2002 South Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year while leading the Owls to a two-year record of 86-31 (.735), two South Atlantic Regional appearances and the 2003 Division II College World Series. In 33 career appearances, including 25 in a starting role, Reynolds posted an 18-5 career record and 3.50 ERA. Reynolds concluded his career as KSU's all-time strikeout leader with 249 and currently ranks second. He established a program single-season record with 134 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched in 2002.
 
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