In-between Keuka College's soccer doubleheader on Saturday, Keuka paid tribute to a proud supporter of Keuka's athletics programs and its student-athletes when Lyle P. Corey, the late president of Keuka's sports booster club, was inducted into the College's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Mr. Corey, who passed away in August of 2010, became the 15th member of Keuka's Athletics Hall of Fame, and was remembered as a passionate supporter of the Storm's 16 varsity sports teams.

The college rededicated the press box at the soccer and lacrosse fields in Mr. Corey's honor, and a green and gold banner reading "Lyle P. Corey Press Box" was unveiled during an emotional ceremony following the conclusion of Keuka's men's soccer team's 7-0 win over Gallaudet University.

The ceremony featured remarks by David Sweet, director of athletics and head coach of the women's basketball team; College President Dr. Jorge L. Díaz-Herrera; Bill Goodrich, president and CEO of LeChase Construction; Tom Bennett, a member of Stormwatchers, Keuka's sports booster club; and three members of Corey's family: wife, Joanne; daughter, Caron Lehmann; and son, Michael.

Each member of the Hall Fame, located in the Weed Physical Arts Center, is featured on a plaque that includes a photo and summary of his or her athletic accomplishments at Keuka or contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program. The Lyle P. Corey Hall of Fame plaque was unveiled at Saturday's ceremony.

Corey served as president of the Stormwatchers from 2003 until his death in August 2010. The senior vice president of LeChase Construction Services in Rochester was a resident of Victor and native of Penn Yan.

He played a key role in the construction of the press box, one of many projects funded by Stormwatchers that benefit student-athletes and the intercollegiate athletics program.

Corey and his company also undertook leadership roles in the renovation of Ball Hall, the College's venerable original building.