MACOMB, Ill. - The Western Illinois Department of Athletics inducted five new members into the Hall of Fame. The 2010 class includes: three student-athletes, a contributor and administrator. The induction ceremony took place Friday night (Sept. 24) in the Lamoine Room inside the University Union.

The class consists of: Charlie Carey (contributor), Wendell McKemey (1982-85, Track and Field), Dr. Helen Smiley (Administrator), Aaron Stecker (1997-98, Football) and Curt Westen (1978-82, Football).

Associate Athletics Director Sean McDonough served as Master of Ceremonies. University President Dr. Al Goldfarb gave a welcome address, Al Boyer (Hall of Fame member) gave the Invocation and Closing, and Director of Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine gave a final address.

Nearly 200 attended the event, including 19 members of the Hall of Fame.

The five newest members will be also be honored during the Homecoming parade Saturday morning, then during halftime of the Leathernecks' football game on September 25th against Indiana State (3 p.m. kickoff).