Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. Athletics Hall of Fame
Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. served as the 16th President of Keuka College from 1983-96. During that time, Dr. Kirk led the charge to shape Keuka College and its athletics program into what it is today. During his tenure, Keuka College Athletics was reestablished after a year of competing as club teams due to budget restraints. In 1985, Keuka College returned to a coeducational institution and added men's basketball, hiring David Sweet as the Director of Athletics and Head Men's Basketball Coach. Sweet currently remains as the Director of Athletics at Keuka College. Along with men's basketball, Keuka College also added men's lacrosse (1988), softball (1988), and men's soccer (1990) during Dr. Kirk's tenure. The Keuka College Department of Athletics also moved all of its programs to full-time NCAA Division III status during this time.
