Hall of Fame
Ron Holihan was a four year letter-man for Eastern Eels swimming team and set many pool and state meet records during his career. He, like fellow honorees Rick Hill and Bill Walker, was a member of four Kentucky Intercollegiate Swimming Championship winning teams.
He was Eel of the Month several times and was a recipient of the Most Improved Swimmer award for the 1968-69 season and the Most Valuable Swimmer trophy his senior year. Holihan qualified for the NCAA his freshman and junior years in the breaststroke and as also honored with his selection to the 1972 edition of “Who’s Who in College Athletes of America”.
He served as the graduate assistant with the Eels in 1972-73 and was also the swim team coach at Arlington Country Club that year.
Other honors of Holihan include his receipt of the EKU Board of Regents Plaque, the Governor’s Merit Award for saving a pupil’s life while student-teaching, and award from the EKU Department of Physical Education for contributions to his profession.
