The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.

The fourth and final grouping so honored are the PSAC’s 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.

“Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together,” said PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray. “The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn’t only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself.”

Of the 75 named, four represented Lock Haven in Hubert Jack, Tom Justice, Charlotte Smith and Dave Tomasi.

Jack coached both football and wrestling from 1946 to 1960, leading the wrestling team to a record of 153-39-5 from 1946 to 1964 while also fore-fronting the football program’s only undefeated and untied season in 1957. In football, he coached the Bald Eagles to 102 career wins.

Justice coached volleyball from 1991 to 2012, building the program up from scratch and ultimately turning it into a regional Division II power. Through his multi-decade stint with LHU, he led the team to six PSAC Tournament titles, seven NCAA Division II Atlantic Region titles, 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and seven NCAA Elite Eight trips.

Smith founded both the field hockey program in 1945 and the lacrosse program in 1970, coaching the former for 28 years while compiling a record of 152-36-19. LHU’s field hockey and lacrosse turf field is named after her.

Tomasi was an athletic trainer at Lock Haven for four decades, developing and sustaining its Athletic Training program. He was elected into the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame for his dedication and passion to LHU, his students, his athletes and the profession of Athletic Training.