BIDDEFORD, Maine -- The University of New England has announced its 2008 Hall of Fame class that will be presented for induction Sept. 27.

Derek Vogel WCC '96, Peter Lynch SFC '64, and the 1988-89 UNE men's basketball team comprise the University's fourth Hall of Fame class.

Vogel had a stellar four-year basketball career while playing for Westbrook College.  The all-time leading scorer in Maine collegiate basketball history, Vogel totaled 3,050 points, including 983 his senior season, to go with 954 rebounds.  During his career, the Wildcats made two appearances at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Tournament.  Vogel, whose number has been retired, holds the program's single-game scoring record (45).  After graduation, he played professionally in Europe.

A member of UNE's Board of Trustees for 35 years, Lynch has been a long-time supporter of UNE's athletics program, and has played a crucial role in maintaining the connection between St. Francis College and UNE.  He has been honored with the UNE Alumni Award, as well as a Presidential Medal.  Lynch has held numerous administrative positions in the education profession, including assistant dean at Niagra University, administrative principal at Grafton High School and director of guidance at Blackstone Valley Technical School.  A native of Uxbridge, Mass., Lynch is a real estate broker in that area.

The 1988-89 University of New England men's basketball team established a UNE record with 24 wins.  Four players from that team surpassed 1,000 points for their career, and two--Everick Shackelford and Jay Corey--were selected all-district that season.  The team finished with a 24-6 record and qualified for the NAIA District 5 Tournament.

The Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Decary Hall Upper Dining Hall.  For more information on the event, contact the Alumni Advancement Office at 207-221-4377.