Kim Hoppes
Inducted
November 1, 2008
Kim Hoppes, who was a volleyball standout from 1991-94, was one
of the best female student-athletes to don a Huskies uniform in any
sport.
A two-time All-American and three-time All-Great Lakes
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, Hoppes helped the
Huskies to their first GLIAC volleyball title in 1994. Michigan
Tech was a combined 56-10 in 1993 and 1994 with two trips to the
NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship match. Hoppes ranks first
all-time at Tech in hitting percentage (33.8) and second in both
kills (1,545) and blocks (437). She also played basketball for
three seasons, earning GLIAC All-Defensive Team accolades her
senior year.
Following her collegiate career, Hoppes played volleyball
professionally in Finland from 1996-2004. She continues to reside
in Finland.
