Bruce Wasem ’68 was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame for achievements in football and track and field, as well as achievements in collegiate coaching. A four-year member of the football team and a two-year member of the track and field team, Wasem earned the A.C. Burcky award at Bluffton in 1968.

A history and political science double major, Wasem is an instructor of physical education University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

Wasem has a successful history as a football and baseball coach. He coached football at the University of Virginia’s college at Wise for eight seasons. In 2006, Wasem was named Mid-South Conference coach of the year. That same year, his team received the NAIA Champions of Character award.

Quote: “Work hard to be the best person you can be at everything. Work hard to be the best student, work hard to be the best athlete, but most importantly, work hard to be the best person you can be. People will remember you more for who you were as a person than how many touchdowns you scored.”