College honors its athletic heritage

"This gave me an opportunity to think of all the people that helped me. It's a huge honor."

Wielochowski's name was one linked with honors, as he competed for the basketball team in the 60s.

One of the most complete offensive players to ever suit up for the Vaqueros, Wielochowski holds the record for highest scoring averages in conference with 33.5, in a season with 30.5 and a career with 23.8 points per game.

Unable to attend the ceremony due to illness, Wielochowski also holds the team record for most points scored in a season with 855 and conference play with 467, which were set during the 1963-64 season.

Sticking with the basketball court, Tiffany also left a lasting impression at Glendale college.

Between 1952 and 1954, Tiffany was an all-conference selection and the team's most valuable player. He took his skills to Occidental College where he became an All-American and the Tigers all-time leading scorer.

After basketball, he became a fixture in the Glendale school district, serving as a teacher at Glendale High and Crescenta Valley, among others.

"This college was probably a savior for me," Tiffany said. "It was a great start for me. It put me on the road to get into college."

While in college, the 1961 men's swim team absolutely dominated the competition.

The team, which was lead by a majority of local swimmers from Glendale and Hoover highs, won back-to-back conference titles, including going undefeated in conference dual meets in the 1961 season.

The team, which was led by Jim Baugh, Jim Ballard, Garry Johnson, Mike Towles and Jim Wexler, hadn't seen each other in 46 years.

"It's really good to see their ugly faces," Baugh joked. "I can't believe they are that old."