LOS ANGELES -- Cal State LA Hall of Famer Sherri Howard was one of seven new members named to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Hall of Fame, the CCAA announced on Wednesday.

Howard, a star track and field runner for Cal State LA, Tony Alfaro of Cal State Dominguez Hills, Karenee Demery of Stanislaus State, Kim Ford of Cal State San Bernardino, J.J. Jakovac of Chico State, Violet Palmer of Cal Poly Pomona, and Chrissy Stalf of Cal Poly Humboldt were all selected by the CCAA Hall of Fame committee to comprise the class of 2023.

"I want to congratulate the 2023 CCAA Hall of Fame class," CCAA Commissioner Mitch Cox said. "Being selected for induction is a true honor, and it couldn't go to a more impressive group of former student-athletes. Those selected for induction certainly made their mark on their chosen field of play during their CCAA career, but also in their post-collegiate career,  including competing in the Olympics and professional sports. It is an amazing group that we honor this year, and the CCAA family celebrates this honor with them!"

The CCAA Hall of Fame was created in 2013-14 in conjunction with the celebration of the conference's 75th Anniversary. It now includes 41 members from 13 current and former member institutions. These individuals will be the seventh CCAA Hall of Fame class. The conference office will work with each inductee and their respective institution to find the time and a location to honor their induction.

Howard was inducted into the Cal State LA Hall of Fame in 1992 along with her sisters, Tina and Denean. 

Howard competed for Cal State LA in 1984 and 1985 while at the same time representing her country on the national stage. During the 1984 season, Howard moved into the top 10 in Cal State LA's record books in four events; the 100m (11.24), 200m (22.97), 400m (50.40), and 800m (2:09.6). Her time of 50.40 in the 400m still stands at the top of the record book today, as does her time of 3:30.25 in the 4x400m relay (1985). Howard would also capture an NCAA Division I Championship in the 400m with a time of 50.95 in 1985.
 
While all this was happening at Cal State LA, Howard was also making a name for herself, representing her country on the national stage. She competed in Olympic Trials starting at age 16 in 1980 and was selected to the USA teams in 1984 and 1988. Howard captured gold in the 4x400m relay at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, setting an Olympic record time of 3:18.29. Howard was also honored in 1985 with the prestigious Southland Olympia Award, presented to athletes in the 31 summer and winter Olympic sports with extraordinary achievements in athletics, scholarship, and leadership.
 
The Sherman, Texas native returned to the Olympics in 1988 and took home the silver in the 4x400m relay. Howard was also a US National Champion, winning the title in the 400m in 1980.
 
Howard's success on the national stage garnered her opportunities off the track. She appeared in numerous Hollywood productions, including The Scorpion King and Criminal Minds.

Howard is the second former Cal State LA track star to join the CCAA Hall of Fame. Nicole Duncan Chance, who won eight individual national championships and earned 14 All-America awards, was part of the inaugural CCAA Hall of Fame class in 2014. Duncan Chance was inducted into the Cal State LA Hall of Fame in 2011.