Hall of Fame Nomination Information
Athletic Hall of Fame
This Year's Hall of Fame Reception is postponed until 2021 (TBD) to ensure the safety of all the inductees and guests. Many congrats to the Inductees below and their families! We will celebrate you all when we can come together again! Until then, Stay safe and well!
Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees
Armstrong
Lucille Brown – (Contributor, Armstrong)
Ada Green - (Contributor, Armstrong)
Donnie Holmes – (Baseball, Armstrong)
Bubba Peterson – (Football, Armstrong)
Greg Pleasants – (Football, Kennedy)
Larry Williford – (Football, Kennedy)
Deborah Day – (Track, Armstrong-Kennedy)
James Lurry – (Football & Basketball, Armstrong-Kennedy)
George Wythe
Richard Izquierdo (Track Coach, Athletic Director)
Hank Coleman Jr. (Football, 1991)
Huguenot
Bob Schumann – (Basketball, 1970)
Archie Harris, Jr. – (Football, 1982)
Sean Miller – (Basketball, 1993)
Sean Smalls – (Football, 2005)
Wanetta Kirby – (Track, 2007)
John Marshall
Sam Davis (Baseball & Football, Coach)
Cornelius Quarles (Football)
Maxanne Cheatham (Basketball, 1997)
LaSonia Morris Baker (Basketball, 1993)
Sabrina Treakle (Basketball, 2007)
Fred Bruner Dixon (Principal)
Maggie Walker
Leroy Sledge- (Football, Basketball, Track, 1966)
Charles Isler - (Wrestling,1974)
Shirley Penny - (Basketball, Track, 1974-1978)
1971 State Boys Basketball Team
Lavern Jackson Taylor - (Basketball, 1966)
Thomas Jefferson
Winifred Lee Smith (1973) Deceased
Cullen Mattox (1980)
Tanya Hill-Holiday (1976)
Kip Arnall (1971)
Horace “Rich” Richardson (1967)
Hall of Fame 2019
Armstrong
Mr. Adolph Powell (Basketball, Football and Track)
Ms. Sallie Elam (Girls Tennis)
Ms. Denise Winn (Girls Basketball)
Mr. Alexander Coles, III (Basketball, Indoor and Outdoor Track)
Ms. Antionette Irving (Girls Basketball)
1964 Boys Basketball Team - VIA Champion/ National Runner-Up
George Wythe
Alvester Wayne Tucker- (Football, Basketball, Track & Field, 1976)
Charles Cook (Football and Track and Field, 1970)
Sylvia Bragg (Girls Basketball, 1982)
Terry Gordon Allen ( Field Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, 1969)
Huguenot
Stuart Holt (Wrestling, 1971)
Kevin Cousins (Indoor Track, 1971)
April Robinson (Basketball, 2005)
Cindy Cain (Coach – Girls Basketball & Field Hockey 1974-1984)
John Marshall
Larry Watts (Football, basketball, and baseball)
Raymond Dark (baseball)
Arrington Jones(football, basketball, and baseball)
Fletcher Johnson (basketball)
Edward Filer (Football)
Robert Pate (Football)
Maggie Walker
Cheryl Elder (Girls Basketball, 1977-1978)
John Collins (Coaching Football, Wrestling and Track & Field, 1961-1962)
Football Team 1965-66
Will Roberts (Baseball, 2008)
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Otis Fulton (Basketball, 1975)
Mr. Frank Sanyour (Football, 1970)
Mrs. Laurita Harris Portee (Track & Field, 1977)
Mr. Delbert Montague (Football, Basketball, 1972)
Mrs. Sandra “Sandee” Smith (Track, 1979)
About the Athletic Hall of Fame and Applications
RPS Athletics will annually recognize one or more distinguished alumni or friends of athletics and education to be inducted into the Richmond Public Schools High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee shall consider the following criteria in making the selection:
- Be a graduate of Richmond Public Schools and have graduated from Richmond Public Schools at least ten (10) years prior to the nomination
- Nominees may have served as an volunteer, athletic administrator, coach, or staff member who must have made a direct and significant impact on RPS Athletics for a minimum of 5 years. Individual nominees must have been retired at least 5 years prior to nomination
- Have made significant contributions to his or her field and/or the community at-large, exhibit outstanding leadership, character and service to community
The Richmond Public Schools High School Athletic Hall of Fame will have nominees from all high schools. Applications are due each year by December 15th.
- Armstrong HOF Application
- George Wythe HOF application
- John Marshall HOF application
- Huguenot HOF application
- Thomas Jefferson HOF application
- Maggie Walker HOF application
Help Support the RPS High School Athletic Hall of Fame
Help support the RPS High School Athletic Hall of Fame with a tax-deductible donation through the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation. Your generous support will help sustain the RPS High School Hall of Fame. Visit the Richmond Education Foundation website to submit your special purpose donation.
Contact Info
Dr. Stefanie Ramsey, Ed.D.
Coordinator of RPS Athletics
301 N. Ninth St
Richmond Va 23219
804-698-3026
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Middle School Athletic Director
Travis Amos
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High School Activity Directors
Armstrong High School
Mr. Glenn Anderson
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George Wythe High School
Mr. Dion Foxx
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Huguenot High School
Mr. Richard Farquharson
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John Marshall High School
Ms. Danyelle Smith
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Thomas Jefferson High School
Dr. William Holt
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