Wall of Fame Class of 2017
Wilson L. Zehner ’81 competed at MMI as a member of the golf, bowling, basketball and baseball teams. He was named MVP of the golf team three times and helped the team to a 44-6 record over his four years on the team.
During his junior year, Mr. Zehner led the golf team to an undefeated season and the Anthracite League Championship after averaging a 79 during the season. He was second at the District 11 Tournament and qualified for States.
During his senior golf season, he helped the team to their second consecutive Anthracite League title and placed fifth at the District 11 Tournament. He placed 20th at the state championship in Hershey.
He was named MVP of the bowling team as a sophomore, junior and senior. On the hardwood, he averaged 8.2 points per game as a junior and 10.8 points per game in his senior year.
He hit a grand slam against West Hazleton as a junior on the baseball team and was named MVP of the baseball team as a senior.
Mr. Zehner is currently the Head Golf Professional at The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida.
He had served previously as head professional at Lancaster C.C. (Pennsylvania) from 1994-1999 and at The Springhaven Club (Pennsylvania) from 1989-1993.
Prior to his head professional roles, he served as Assistant Golf Professional at Aronimink G.C. (Pennsylvania) from 1984-1988.
More recently on the golf course, Wilson won the 1997 Caribbean International Pro-Am and the 2006 Southeast Chapter South Florida Section PGA Pro-Assistant Championship. He qualified for and competed in the 1998 Nike Hershey Open.
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