Stafford H. "Pop" Cassell Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Saturday, January 31, 2025 | Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance

The 2026 class of the Stafford H. "Pop" Cassell Hall of Fame includes four individuals whose contributions to American University Athletics span generations—as student-athletes, supporters, and champions of the department's growth.

Jack Cassell, SOC/BA ’77 
Lifetime Contributor 

Alan Meltzer, CAS/BA ’21 
Lifetime Contributor 

Shelly Montgomery, CAS/BS ’14 
Field Hockey 2010-14 

Wilbert ‘Wil’ Smith, SPA/BA ’75 
Men’s Track 1970-73 


$125 Per Person
RSVP by Friday, January 23 | Cocktail Attire

EVENT TIMELINE
2:00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Lafayette, Bender Arena
Game tickets included in RSVP
4:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Meltzer Center Lobby
5:45 p.m. Special Ribbon Cutting, Meltzer Center Lobby
6:00 p.m. Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Barry Goldberg Court in the Meltzer Center

For questions, assistance registering, or to purchase a table (8 seats), please contact Lindsey Campbell at [email protected].

Athletics Hall of Fame Members and Cassell Society Athletics Donors receive complimentary registration, please e-mail Lindsey directly to RSVP. 


Special thank you to the Stafford H. Cassell Hall of Fame Endowment for its role in supporting the Dinner and Ceremony.