Art Gilliland, ’93 • Football, Wrestling
The unequivocal leader of the Carleton defense, linebacker Art Gilliland led Carleton to its only MIAC title in the modern era in 1992, earning All-MIAC and All-America awards along the way. His 120 tackles during the 1992 season rank ninth on
Carleton’s single season list. He’s third on the all-time tackles list with 312 and is the record-holder for assisted tackles in a career (199). He was named the football team’s Zell Award winner in 1990 and the Lippert Award winner in 1992. A four-year letter winner in wrestling, Gilliland qualified for the NCAA Championships in 1990, one of only a handful of Carleton wrestlers to ever compete in the national meet. He earned Academic All-America honors in the sport in 1991.
Will Kemper, ’93 • Cross Country, Track & Field
A rare transfer to Carleton prior to his sophomore year from Rive University, Kemper packed four years worth of accolades into three season. After finishing second at the MIAC Cross Country Championships his junior year by .01 seconds, Kemper won the individual title in 1992 and qualified as an individual his sophomore and junior seasons. He earned individual All-America honors his junior and senior years, placing eighth and 16th, respectively. On the track, Kemper excelled in the steeplechase, earning all-conference honors in the event three times and All-America honors once. Until four weeks ago he was the school record holder in the event as well. He was also an All-MIAC performer in the 1500, 3000, and 5000 meters indoors and in the 10000 meters outdoors. “Will Kemper is one of the best athletes I have had in 19 years at Carleton,” Bill Terriquez, his head coach in all three sports, said.
Gerrick Monroe, ’93 • Basketball
Carleton’s only MIAC most valuable player and one of only four All-Americans in the 92 year history of Carleton men’s basketball (and the only one in the last 64 years), Gerrick Monroe holds top spots in nearly every record category. He elevated Carleton’s men’s basketball program the moment he stepped on the West Gym hardwood, leading the Knights to the MIAC Playoffs in each of his four season. A 1992 all-region and All-America selection, Monroe was a three time all-MIAC selection, culminating in his selection as the conference’s most valuable player in 1992-93. He was also the MIAC’s Sixth Man of the Year as a first-year player in 1989-90. He currently ranks second on Carleton’s all-time scoring list (1,927 points) and holds the school record for field goals in a career (732). He’s second all-time in free throws made (461), third in career rebounds (747), seventh in blocked shots (39) and his 227 field goals made in 1992-93 is still the school record. His 40 points scored against Southern California College on November 27, 1991 is one of the only three times that a Carleton player has scored 40 or more points in a single game. “Few athletes have graced the small college basketball court who are as talented, competitive and team oriented as Gerrick Monroe,” Carleton head coach Guy Kalland said.
Warren Beson • Head Football Coach
Beson came to Carleton in 1956 after leading Edina High School to the mythical state championship. He quickly turned the fortunes of the program around in three-plus seasons before dying of a heart attack midway through the 1959 season. Despite his short tenure he left a lasting impression on colleagues and students. According to one of his former players, John Larson ’60, Beson “exhibited… extraordinary characteristics. He brought respectability and credibility to the sports aspect at Carleton and to the entire Carleton community.” Beson, who reportedly had chances to coach larger and more successful programs, stayed at Carleton, amassing a 21-7-2 mark, including a 1956 Midwest Conference tri-championship. During his four-season tenure, Carleton outscored the opposition 632-397. He’s one of only three Carleton football coaches to coach at least three seasons and win at least 70 percent of their games.