Hall of Fame
Kim Pingsterhaus Rakers graduated from Quincy University in 1999 with a degree in accounting. Kim was a two-sport athlete, playing basketball her freshman and sophomore years and volleyball for four years.
Kim played a significant role on the Lady Hawks Volleyball team. As a three-time QU volleyball team captain, she finished her senior year as the all-time leader in kills, digs and service aces. In the GLVC, Kim ranked fourth in kills, ninth in digs and first in service aces.
Kim’s awards include single season record of 423 digs her freshman year, school record of 33 kills in one game, Brother Clete VanAckeren Award for Academic & Athletic Achievements, 1998 GTE College Division District V All-American Women’s Volleyball Third Team, First Team All GLVC, GLVC Player of the Week two times, and McDonald’s Invitational All-Tournament Team. She was nominated for the Mart Heinen Award of Excellence in Intercollegiate Athletics and for the Richard F. Scharf Paragon Award.
Kim also excelled in academics. She was a Presidential Scholar and member of the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athletics Honor Society and the Phi Eta Sigma National College Honor Society. Kim was recognized as GLVC Volleyball Scholar Athlete, GLVC Academic All-Conference Team for three years, GLVC Academic-Athletic Team for four years, and Who’s Who Among Students in American College and Universities.
Kim has worked for AT&T for 23 years and is active in coaching and community betterment in her local area.
