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DUNCANVILLE ATHLETICS HALL OF HONOR SELECTION COMMITTEE NOMINATION AND VOTING HANDBOOK HALL OF HONOR BANQUET WHEN Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WHERE Tom and Verda Shine DHS Performance Hall 900 W. Camp Wisdom Road Duncanville Texas 75116 PAST HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES Bob Rombach Bill Savage Sandra Meadows Bob Alpert Keith Creel Sharon Smith Greg Ostertag Phil Mcneely Tamika Catchings Barry Foster Jay Miller David Nied G.W. Kennemer Ted Allen Ray Crockett Pem Smith Todd Ritchie Sara Hackerott Jan Briggs Anita Campbell Rose Farmer Faye And Raye Wilson Alison Muldrew Saber Pierce Sonny Kemble Frank Gammon Dana McCarroll Van Q. Smith Bryan Winnett Guy Greening Chris Hill Bill Ray Ground Mike Chrietzberg Jeanne Doolan Cunningham Chris Owens Kristi Capps Siar DUNCANVILLE ISD HALL OF HONOR NOMINEES Name Chad Allen Billy Anderson Brigetta Barrett Cheryl Barringer Mike Bascik Brian Boddicker Jason Boles Dave Burton Bill Cochran Dell Cothran Becky Davis (Cade) Jay Davis Sterling Davis Mark Dominy Kim Edmondson Bill Fahey Brandon Fahey Shelley Finger Leroy Fisher David Gilbralter Steve Gilbralter Keri Glover Stephanie Glover Vernon Grant Cenentra Henderson Harold "Tot" Houser LaJeanna Howard Jermey Hurd Cliff Hyman Tonja Michelle Hyman Tiffany Jackson Craig Johnson Barbara Jones Nick Junior Cobi Kennedy Brandon Kent Julie Lake Dalton Lott Steve Martin Marla McBurnett Katie McClelland Dean McGuire Kim Merrifield Sylia Miller Kevin Ozee Martin Piller Lee Pool Sharon Presley Marty Rogers Janice Savage‐Martin Amy and Andee Sherion Tom Shine Justin Simmons Renee Southers Rodgers Lori Sutherland Will Tanner Geroge Whitley Shawn Williams Sport/Position Baseball Player Football/Track Coach Track and Field Athlete Adaptive PE Coach Baseball Player Basketball Player Student Athletic Trainer Head Athletic Trainer Athletic Booster Head Track Coach Basketball Player Tennis Booster Basketball Player Soccer Player Volleyball and Track Coach Baseball Booster Baseball Player Soccer Player Coach and DHS Administrator Baseball Player Baseball Track Athlete Soccer Player Football Player and Track Athlete Basketball Player Baseball Booster Basketball Player/Coach Football Player Player of Multiple sports Soccer Player Basketball Player Soccer Player Athletic Secretary Baseball and Football Player Basketball Player Baseball Player Basketball Player Athletic Booster Athletic Booster Basketball Player and Coach Swimmer Basketball Coach Athletic Booster Head Girls’ Soccer Coach Athletic Director Golfer Track and Field Athlete Special Olympics Coordinator Baseball Coach Basketball Player and Athletic Booster Basketball Players DHS Band Director Baseball Player Basketball Player and Coach Golfer Swimmer Coach, Athletic Director and DHS Administrator Basketball Player Page Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Chaad Allen Baseball Playeer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: No biograaphy available e at this time 1 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Billyy Anderson Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Football/Track Coaach Person No ominating: Barbara Jones Phone Nu umber: Accomplisshments: Coach Anderso on has a huge e heart and he e shares it wiith his athletees and studen nts alike. My eight he athletic de epartment have consistenttly shown mee the integrityy and character of Coach years in th Anderson. I’ve seen hiim in my officce interact with students, ccoaches and staff with resspect and alw ways with a smile. Billy Anderson cares aabout his kidss learning theeir subject fro om him, be it aacademic or athletic, aand will go the e extra mile tto help them. 2 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Brig getta Barrett Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS TTrack and Fieldd – High Jump Champion Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: Duncanville High Schoo ol, Duncanville, Texas: One e of the top hhigh jumpers in the nation during her high mark of 6‐1 d during her tim me at Duncanvville...Won th he Texas Statee school carreer...Set a scchool record m Meet in 2008 and 2009 9...Also the Te exas Relays C Champion in tthe event in 22008...Finisheed second place at the World d Junior Qualiifiers...Also co ompeted for Roy C. Ketchaam High Scho ool during herr freshman an nd sophomore seasons...W Was the indoor state cham mpion in 20077 and second place outdoo ors...Was the district an nd regional ch hampion indo oors and outd doors during bboth her fresh hman and sophomore seasons....Holds the sch hools high jum mp record witth her then ppersonal best mark of 5‐9..... 2010: Perrhaps the fresshman with th he biggest impact during tthe 2010 seasson and the next in a long line of exceptiional UA wom men's high jum mpers...Won the MPSF Chhampionship iin the event indoors with aa then‐care eer best leap o of 1.89m (6‐2 2 1/4) to make e it a 1‐2 sweeep for the W Wildcats with tteammate Lizz Patterson n finishing seccond...Would go on to finissh third at thee NCAA Indoo or Championsships and earrn All‐ American honors with a jump of 1.8 84m (6‐0 1/2))...Carried thee success to tthe outdoor season wheree she finished third at the Paac‐10 Championships and earned her seecond All‐Am merican award d at the NCAA A Champion nships in Euge ene, Ore., witth a seventh p place finish... After the seaason, Barrett ccompeted at the USA Outd door Track and d Field Championships and d finished thi rd with a careeer best clearrance of 1.91m (6‐ 3 1/4), a m mark that stands tied for fifth All‐Time in Arizona hisstory... Brigetta B Barrett...Born December 24 4, 1990 to Lottie M. Barre tt. She Has ttwo siblings, TTakiya Barrettt‐ Ross and Shawn‐De Baarrett...Plans tto major in th heatre arts...EEnjoys singingg, dancing, writing poetry and acting... H Hopes to be an Olympic champion high jumper someeday... Also hopes to be an n actress and singer... 3 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Cheryl Barringer Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Adaptive PE Coach Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972‐780‐2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 4 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Mikke Bascik Baseball Playeer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: No biograaphy available e at this time 5 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Brian Boddickerr Boys’ Basketbaall Player Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: M Marillis and Th hom Brockles Phone Nu umber: Home e: 972‐780‐8240 Accomplisshments: 1997‐98 ore of the Year District 6‐‐5A Sophomo All‐Tournaament Whataaburger Westtside Lions To ournament All‐Tournaament Dr. Pepper Thanksggiving Shooto out BCI All‐Am merican and invited to USA A Basketball YYouth Festiva l in Colorado Springs Dallas Mo orning News P Player of the YYear District M MVP 1998‐99 MVP Warrrior Classic, SSan Antonio MVP Dallaas Morning N News MVP Ft. W Worth Star Te elegram 1st Team A All Region 1st Team A All‐State MVP Distrrict 7‐5A Dallas Mo orning News P Player of the YYear State 5A C Champions MVP Classs 5A State Tournament 6 1999‐2000 All‐Tournament Team at Spice Tournament at Purdue MVP Dallas Morning News Inside High School Basketball MVP Whataburger Westside Lions Tournament Dallas Morning News Player of the Week All‐Tournament Team at Holiday Hoops, Fayetteville Arkansas All‐Tournament Team at the Great Florida Shootout, Kissimmee, Florida 1st Team All‐State 1st Team All‐Region MVP District 7‐5A MVP Ft. Worth Star Telegram MVP Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News Player of the Year Greater Dallas Player of the Year McDonald’s All‐American Sonny Vaccaro’s Roundball Classic Gatorade Texas High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director Magazine Player of the Year Parade All‐American Rivals 100/Hoops Texas Player of the Year 7 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Jason Boles Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Athletic Trainer Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972‐780‐2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 8 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Davve Burton Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Athlettic Trainer Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: Dave Burtton was Head d Athletic Traiiner at Duncaanville High Scchool from 19979 to 2002. Education n and Experie ence Dave Burtton complete ed his undergrraduate degre ee with a Bacchelor of Science in Health h and Physical Education n at East Caro olina Universitty in Greenville, NC. In 19888, he receiveed a Master o of Science in Physical EEducation ‐ Atthletic Administration and a minor in Coomputer Scieence from thee University o of North Texxas in Denton, TX . He is a C Certified Athlletic Trainer ssince 1977. He has experieence as an Athletic Trainer with multiple o organizations including the e San Diego PPadres and as Head Athletiic Trainer at Duncanville ISD in Dun ncanville, TX from 1979 to 2002. He voluunteered cou untless hours as an athleticc trainer for multiple you uth sport eve ents and regio onal, nationall and internattional sport championship ps. Dave has published sevveral docume ents and articcles and has bbeen a featureed guest on lo ocal television sports sho ows. He has h had prominen nt roles in mu ultiple organizzations includ ding the South hwest Athletiic Trainers' A Association. H He has dedicaated his workk to advancingg the professiion of Athletic Training and is the recipient of highly coveted "Ath hletic Trainerss Service Awaard" from thee National Ath hletic Trainerss' Associatio on in 2007. Professional Organizattion and Certtificates Certified A Athletic Train ner ‐ National Athletic Train ners Associattion ‐ Board o of Certification (NATABOC)) Licensed A Athletic Train ner ‐ Texas De ept. of State H Health Servicees Certified K Kinesio Taping Practitioner ‐ Kinesio Taping Associattion Certified M Member ‐ National Athletiic Trainers Asssociation, Incc. (NATA) Certified M Member ‐ Southwest Athle etic Trainers Association (SSWATA) Charter M Member (Retirred) ‐ Arizonaa Athletic Traiiners Associattion Texas Socciety of Sportss Medicine Medical FFitness Association ‐ appro oved facility exxaminer Past mem mber ‐ Associaation of Texass Professionall Educators Past mem mber ‐ Nationaal Interscholaastic Athletic A Administrato rs Association n 9 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Bill Cochran Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Fan/ School Board Member Person Nominating: Debbie Harrington Phone Number: 972‐298‐5186 (Home) 972‐708‐2518 (Work) Accomplishments: Fan from Sixties to Present School Board Member for eight years DISD Employee who contributed his help to coaches and players Helped Boosters (Baseball) Bill Cochran’s involvement in the DISD athletic program is not as a former player or as a coach. However, few former players or coaches of the Duncanville school system have impacted the sports program, as has Bill Cochran. As a parent of children in Duncanville schools, he attended all Duncanville Panther football games. He was one of the passengers on the fondly remembered train to Stephenville that carried fans and students to a Panther high school game. Ask anyone from the 1966 to 1976 era if they remember “Aba‐Daba‐Doo” being yelled from the football stands. That yell came from Bill Cochran, and it came to represent “pure fan love” decades before the term “super fan” came into existence. In the late 60’s and early 70’s he served on the Duncanville school board for eight years. One of the terms he served as president of that board. His love for the community and the schools was his motivation to take on such a responsibility‐laden and time‐consuming role. During his terms he was a proponent of athletics. He knew how athletic endeavors could serve as a training ground for life, and for some, sports provided a lifeboat in the sea of a tumultuous home‐life. Bill Cochran had worked with young boys in the RA organization of the First Baptist Church. He used sports to keep the boys interested in continuing to attend the RA meetings. Because of their 10 interest in sports the boys were exposed to a program that would benefit them and help them cope not only as young boys but also in their futures. Many of those boys have come as men to tell “Big Bill” how their involvement had helped them through tough family times. They also would always talk and rehash all the stories of their church league baseball games. Two brothers on his church team went on to play on Duncanville’ first state championship baseball team. One boy became a high school pole vaulter, went to school at A&M and returned to serve his community as a dentist. Bill Cochran had experienced the importance of having sports available to young people, believing that team experiences shaped character and kept them in school. So he continued to support all athletics when he was on the school board. As a senior citizen, he became an employee of Duncanville ISD as a custodian, working at Daniel, the Ninth Grade School, and the high school. He performed not only custodial duties, but would go above and beyond what was expected. The coaches knew they could come to him and find an eager pair of hands to help them with any task. If a problem arose with the gym, Bill Cochran could be counted on to help find a solution. When working on football stadium and natatorium upkeep, he cut no corners, treating the facilities in the same way he would expect someone to take care of his own home. Those he came across as he performed his job—both coaches and students—knew they had a loyal fan in Bill Cochran. But more than that, they knew he cared about them beyond the arena of sports. Bill Cochran is also a BIG baseball fan. Before the new stadium was built his spot was right by the dugout. His chair would be pulled up to the fence in the corner by the dugout wall. He wanted to be close to the action and close to the players so he could make a personal connection. He knew each player’s name and would use it when offering encouragement. The boys came to expect his comments, some telling him he had to repeat the same line to “give them luck.” He was a fan who not only supported by cheering but by cooking. Many an evening he could be found cooking hamburgers, hot links and hot dogs behind the Duncanville Baseball Boosters’ big smoky grill. He helped the boosters by finding wood to fuel the grill. As he drove through town, he would keep a harp eye out for wood. If anyone was clearing a lot or cleaning up brush, chances are Bill Cochran could be found asking if he could haul the wood to the field to be used in the cooker. So although he is not a formed player, nor a coach, he has left a BIG, positive mark on Duncanville’s athletic program. His impact did not span just a few season. He has left a lifetime of encouragement and love as his personal contribution to Duncanville athletics. Bill Cochran deserves to be in the Duncanville ISD athletic Hall of Honor. 11 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Dell Cothran Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Head Track Coach Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972‐780‐2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 12 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Becky Cade Davis Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Manager/Fan/Statistician Person Nominating: Phone Number: Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 13 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Jay Davis Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Tennis Booster Person Nominating: Martin Kreis Phone Number: 972‐780‐1524 Accomplishments: Longtime supporter of Duncanville tennis. Provided free lessons to many players to get them interested in the game. Seldom missed a match. Jay is now deceased, but I believe his widow still lives in the area. 14 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Sterling Davis Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Boys’ Basketball Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972‐780‐2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 15 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Mark Dominy Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Soccer Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 16 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Kim Edmondson Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Volleyball Coach/Track Coach/English Teacher (Reed) Person Nominating: Megan K. Smith Phone Number: 972‐708‐3581 Accomplishments: Kim has faithfully served as girls’ athletic coordinator and a volleyball and track coach at Reed for over a decade. She maintains a good balance between coaching her athletes and teaching her English students the skills they need in order to be successful. She is a role model to everyone who walks through the doors at Reed. Kim was also nominated as secondary teacher of the year last year by her fellow teachers. 17 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Bill Fahey Baseball Boostter Member aand Commun nity Volunteer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: Sttacy Parker‐ SSecretary of D DHS Baseball Boosters Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 708‐3429 Accomplisshments: Th he Duncanville Baseball Bo ooster and th he high schoo l baseball pro ogram itself w would not be as successful as they are ttoday withou ut the leadersship and guidaance of Bill Faahey. Bill hass been involveed in the Duncaanville Basebaall Boosters for over twelvve years. He sserved as Preesident for eigght of those yyears and still continues to ggive his time aand talents to o this program m and commu unity even without a child m. He serves n not only the b boosters and parents, but the players lo ook to him fo or playing in the program e to help any pplayer with b batting practicce or just sit d down guidance on everything. He will givve up his time m for advice o on life. He has a willingnesss to give withhout you even having to ask. with them ‐D DHS Baseball Boosters Member since 1993, Presidennt for 8 of tho ose years ‐C Coach for Sum mmer Baseball Program – Red/Blue ‐M Made boosterr bylaws officcial ‐R Revamped Senior Scholarsship Applicatio on so that all graduating b baseball playeers had the opportunity to receive e scholarship m money, not ju ust one ‐W When we didn n’t have an icce machine he e would get icce from the football field tthen bring it tto the baseb ball field before the gamess started ‐D Dug trenches for plumbingg for our first concession sttand (the GREEN SHACK) ‐FFixed the netss for the battiing cages ‐TTook back the e concession sso that the baaseball boostters would bee benefiting frrom profits ‐D Did ALL shopp ping for the co oncession 18 ‐It was his idea to open the grill – which is now infamous for its hamburgers, hot dogs, and hot links! ‐Made the frames for the annual posters so that they could hang with pride in the field house ‐Went to the Ninth grade school (since its opening) on weekends to pull weeds, pick up trash, take care of the field, etc. so that the freshman team would have a decent field to practice and play on. ‐In the Texas Sports Hall of Fame ‐Nominated for Duncanville Man of the Year ‐On the Duncanville Athletic Advisory Council ‐Is a guest speaker around the North Texas area – no compensation accepted ‐Is a Texas and National PTA Life Member And by far his most known accomplishment – he was aggressive in raising funds for the new stadium long before it was a part of any bond election. He went to school board meetings and the chamber of commerce asking for permission to build the new stadium, not for funding it. He got Tom Grieve, the Texas Rangers announcer, to narrate a video for marketing and advertising for the boosters to help raise money for a new stadium. Knowing that the district had to wait for a bond to pass by voters, which could take years, he took it upon himself to get the money raised so that the boosters could fund it themselves. His number one priority was that the players should be playing in a stadium that represented the high caliber of a program that Duncanville Baseball offers. His commitment to excellence has now provided the Duncanville community and school district to have what is now known as “Panther Field” –home of the Duncanville Baseball Teams. Visitors to our new stadium are always impressed by the quality of the facility and question how we even have such a nice baseball stadium. Our answer to them is Bill Fahey is why we have what we have. So much so that Baseball America, a national magazine, ranked the Duncanville Panther Baseball Stadium as the 5th Best High School Ballpark Facility in the nation. He settles for nothing but the best. There is no one more deserving than Bill Fahey to be recognized as an inaugural inductee into the Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor. He’s been the coach, the teacher, the fan, and booster club member who has never been paid for any of his work, nor will he ever accept payment. The only payment he will seize is watching the enjoyment on an athlete’s face or the excitement that a parent has just for the love of the game. He’s dedicated to the Duncanville community and school district, and strives to be more than just a role model, but a lifelong friend. To be associated with Bill Fahey is a privilege. 19 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Brandon Fahey Baseball Playeer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972 7 708 2150 Accomplisshments: No biograaphy available e at this time 20 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Shelley Finger Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Soccer Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 21 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Leroy Fisher Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Retired DISD employee Person Nominating: Virginia Fisher Phone Number: 972‐298‐5865 Accomplishments: When we heard of the Hall of Honor, the first person we thought worthy of the honor was Leroy Fisher. Leroy fits every category: great athlete, coach, teacher and fan. Leroy started his career as an athlete during high school. He was one of the finest athletes of his time for Duncanville High School. He was a three‐year letterman (1965, 1966, and 1967) in football and also played baseball and track. He was tri‐captain in football in 1967‐68 and this same year was named defensive guard to the first All‐District Team. During his senior year he was heavily recruited by the University of Houston and Oklahoma. He accepted a full scholarship to the University of Houston where he was red shirted and played for five years. He finished his playing career as the starting center for the University. After his graduation from the University of Houston in 1972, Leroy was recruited by Coach Bill Savage to become a Duncanville football coach. Leroy was the first former Duncanville ISD football player to be asked to come back to his home school district to specifically coach football. Leroy saw this as a great honor and poured his heart into the Duncanville High School athletic program. As well as being a football coach, he coached baseball and golf, taught health and outdoor education. In 73‐74 he coached freshmen football, golf, and became involved in Duncanville’s baseball program becoming the assistant varsity high school baseball coach and head J.V. baseball coach. In 74‐75 as the head ninth grade football coach, he took the team to a 10‐0 winning season. As the assistant varsity baseball coach he had the privilege of being a member of the coaching staff that brought home the first state championship in baseball. 22 As a testament to the impact that Leroy has on young lives, the players asked him to hold the trophy when it was presented on the field. The team had great respect for him as a former Duncanville baseball player. They saw his passion, for not only the game, but also for Duncanville High School and its students. Having the opportunity to play a part in the special time of Duncanville sports’ history was the highlight of his coaching career. He continued as a high school assistant varsity football coach from 1975‐1979. Leroy was a teacher and a coach for Duncanville ISD for 8 years. After that he became a high school administrator and continued to serve for 21 years. Being an assistant principal at the high school allowed him to assist in all the sports. Players knew that he supported them and often sought his advice when being recruited to universities and colleges. Leroy took an active part in the lives of all athletes. When the Duncanville Panthers won the State Football Championship in the 1998‐99 season, Leroy was there to see it. He was asked to stand on the sideline but chose to sit in the stands. He had waited a lifetime to see the Panthers win a state football championship. Watching the Duncanville Panthers win that championship in the Astrodome was especially meaningful for him. It had been this same Panther football program that had given him the chance to play on that field years ago and experience success. It remains a joy for him when former players come up and call him “coach”. He feels honored when a senior citizen of the community tells him how much they enjoyed watching him back in the 1960s. Many of them can still recall plays he made, and each remembers him as an outstanding athlete. In 2002 the high school teachers and administrators honored him with a championship ring for his contribution in winning the first state baseball championship. Unlike today, the coaching staff’s assistant is acknowledged with a ring. In the 1970’s only the head coach was recognized. Because of Leroy’s constant effort and support for the baseball program, the teachers decided to surprise him with this honor. It was a special moment for him, and he was greatly appreciative. For nearly 40 years, Leroy Fisher has been passionate about the Duncanville athletic program. He will be the first to say that it was the Duncanville athletic program that molded him into the person that he is today. It was this program that helped provide him with the financial means to continue his education. Giving back to this program has been a life‐long mission of love toward his community. He carries with him the winning spirit of Duncanville. Respectfully yours, Amy Fisher Henderson (Class of 1993), Christy Fisher McCoy (Class of 1998), Virginia Shields Fisher (Class of 1968) 23 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: David Gilbrater Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Baseball Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 24 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Stevve Gilbrater Baseball Playeer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972 7 708 2150 Accomplisshments: No biograaphy available e at this time 25 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Keri Glover Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: 1988 DHS Graduate & varsity track member Person Nominating: Jerry and Linda Glover Phone Number: Accomplishments: We would like to nominate Keri Glover for the Athletic Hall of Honor. She graduated from DHS in 1988, top 5%, and was in National Honor Society. She was a member of DHS track team from 1858 – 1988. Her accomplishments were as follows: District Champ ‐ 100 m. hurdles ‐ 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 District Champ ‐ Triple jump, long jump, sprint relay, and mile relay ‐ 1988 Regional Champ ‐ 100 m. hurdles ‐ 1988 State Silver medalist ‐ 100 m. hurdles ‐ 1988 (Still holds school record in hurdles ‐ 13.9) Elected Most Athletic in 1988 Dallas Morning News Scholar Athlete ‐ 1988 Received fall track scholarship to UNT 26 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Stephanie Glover Moore Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: 1992 DHS Graduate and Varsity Soccer Player Person Nominating: Jerry and Linda Glover Phone Number: Accomplishments: We would like to nominate Stephanie Glover Moore for the Athletic Hall of Honor. She graduated from DHS in 1992, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of the girls soccer team from 1989‐1992. Her accomplishments were as follows: All‐District: 1990, 1991, 1992 District Champs: 1990, 1991, 1992 Regional Champ: 1990 State Champs: 1990 (She was the only sophomore starter) All Region Team: 1992 Went to UNT where she won a National Championship 27 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Verrnon Grant Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Football Player Person No ominating: Zaane Reeves Phone Nu umber: 214 3 315 7935 Accomplisshments: Oklahomaa State seniorr football playyer and Duncanville High SSchool graduaate Vernon Grant, 22, died d in a tragic automobile accid dent. Grant w was a leader both on and ooff the field ffor the Cowbo oys and his lo oss is devastatin ng to everyon ne associated with Oklahoma State Uniiversity. High Scho ool: One of the top prospects in Texas, G Grant finishedd with 67 tacckles his senio or season. As a junior, he had 49 tackles and one in nterception. H He was a secoond‐team Sup per Team playyer in Texas Football m magazine, and d a top‐100 TTexas and areaa recruit accoording to the Dallas Morning News. He was listed amo ong the top‐5 50 prospects iin the Big 12 region by Firsst Down Sporrts, and on the top‐100 Texxas list by Heaartland Recru uiting. Notre D Dame, Iowa SState and Wyooming also reecruited Gran nt. Vernon w was a memberr of the DHS SState Champio onship track tteam in 20000. He was also o on the State champion nship winningg 4x100 relay in 2000. In three seasons at Oklahoma State e, Vernon Graant has establ ished himselff as one of th he anchors of the Cowboy d defense. He has an aggresssive style and a nose for geetting to the ball, giving th he Cowboys aa solid starter at strong safetyy. Grant playyed in 38 gam mes (starting 27 of those) d during his thrree‐year career for the Cow wboys. 2004: As aa junior in 2004, he played d in all 12 gam mes, registerinng 67 total taackles (includiing a team‐hiigh 59 solo stopss). He had two o interceptions, two fumb ble 2003: Playyed in all 13 ggames a year ago and regisstered eight sstarts. Grant finished seco ond on the teaam with 89 taackles, including two for lo oss, while also o tallying fourr pass breaku ups. He also excelled in thee classroom m, where he w was named to o the CoSIDA D District VI Acaademic team with a 3.25 ggrade point average in n engineeringg. His eight staarts last seaso on gives him 15 starts in h his career. 2002: Verrnon made his seventh‐con nsecutive start when the CCowboys lined up against SSouthern Misss in the Houstton Bowl. He finished the sseason with 6 62 tackles, onne interceptio on and five paass breakups. His tackle total was fifth‐b best on the OSSU defense in n 2002. The trrue freshman n cornerback w was a difference maker in O OSU’s 28‐23 w win over Texaas A&M, and was OSU’s noominee for Big 12 Defensive Player of tthe Week afte er an eight tackle, three brreakup, one interception pperformance against the A Aggies. 28 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Cenentra Henderson Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Girls’ Basketball Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 29 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Harold “Tot” Houser Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Supporter and Volunteer Person Nominating: Bill & Carla Fahey Phone Number: (972)296‐3452 Accomplishments: Booster Member – Super Fan & Volunteer Harold “Tot” Houser has been a familiar face at Panther Field for many years. He rarely misses a game, and is always in attendance at DHS Baseball Booster meetings. He even travels to play‐off sites (even after having had 2 strokes and currently battling lymphoma). I don’t think that there has been a greater fan and supporter than our Tot! He’s always willing to lend a helping hand – even if in only an “advisory” role when volunteer workdays are scheduled. He supported two grandsons in our baseball program, and upon their graduation, continues to be a “fixture” at the ballpark. I’ve always believed in showing others our love, thanks, and appreciation while they are alive and can enjoy the honor, applause, and congratulations from others. Besides his involvement in DHS Baseball, Tot is active in his church. A few years ago, he was inducted into (I’m not sure the exact title) a Softball (or Softball Coaches) Hall of Fame. For many years he coached the boys softball team at his church ‐ and made champions of them. There are many great champions in Duncanville – some who are paid to do the good job that they are doing or have done, and then there are others like Tot Houser – who give freely of their time – because they care. It is a privilege and honor to nominate Harold “Tot” Houser for the Athletic Hall of Honor. 30 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: LaJeanna Howard Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Girls Basketball Player and DISD Coach Person Nominating: Kathy Culbertson Phone Number: 972 708 3505 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 31 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Jeremy Hurd Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Football – Quarterback for 1998 State Championship Team Person Nominating: John Thompson Phone Number: Accomplishments: While at DHS Received Dale Hansen’s Scholar Athlete of Week award Captain of 1998 State Football Team Received MVP award for 1997 Semi‐Final Football Team Regional Champion in 400m dash 1999 State Qualifier in 400m dash 1999 4 time Letterman in Track and Field Graduated Top 10% in Class of 1999 Regularly mentor elementary students Received Full Athletic Scholarship to Rice University While at Rice Mentored youth during summer breaks and provided strength and conditioning training Participated in program at Rice to chaperone at‐risk youth on a trip to Moody Gardens in Galveston Graduated with a B.A. in Economics Frequently spoke to high school football players (Duncanville and Cedar Hill) After Rice Helped put together Chism Trail Football camp for underprivileged youth in 2004 and 2005 Coached a little league flag football team in 2006 Ministry coordinator for the Adult Drama ministry at church Participate in church‐wide Resurrection productions since 2009 2004‐2005 – Residential Appraiser for the Harris County Appraisal district 2005‐2007 – Electronic Loan Interface specialist with EMC Mortgage Corp. 2007‐2008 – Data Analyst for Financial Computer Software 2008‐Present – Military Programs Pricing Analyst for American Eurocopter 32 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Cliff Hyman Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DISD Athletic Hall of Fame Person Nominating: Anne Hyman Phone Number: 972‐298‐2162 Accomplishments: 1. Played football, basketball, baseball, track, and cross‐country at DHS. 2. The only DHS athlete to ever start and letter in every varsity sport as a junior in high school. 3. Football – Captain and all district two years. 4. Track – Captain and three year letterman. 5. Qualified for regional track twice and State track once. 6. Ran on mile relay team that broke school record. 7. Member of Future Teachers of America, Spanish club, Valentine coronation, and class officer. 8. Voted most athletic in his class. 9. Ran track in college. 10. Had full scholarship for football in college. After Athletics 1. Coached in public school for six years. 2. Helped start first girls softball league in Duncanville. 3. Coached and help start first youth football league in Duncanville. 4. Served on the first soccer board in Duncanville. 5. Coached youth soccer for ten years. 6. Coached adult soccer for eight years. 7. In charge of soccer referees for six years. 8. Refereed high school and college basketball for ten years. 9. Financial supporter of almost all school activities. 10. Member of numerous civic organizations. 11. Served on Duncanville School Board. 12. Served on Duncanville Education Foundation. 33 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Tonja Michelle Hyman Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Soccer player for Club, DHS, College, National Team, and Olympic Team. Person Nominating: Clifton Hyman Phone Number: 972‐298‐6477 972‐293‐6000 Accomplishments: DHS Freshman Year 1. Led DHS to first ever state tournament by scoring both goals in last five minutes of 2‐1 win over Arlington Lamar. 2. All District‐ 1st team 3. All Regional‐ 1st team 4. MVP on offense DHS Sophomore Year 1. Led DHS to state runner‐up title. 2. All District‐ 1st team 3. All Regional‐ 1st team 4. All State‐ 1st team 5. Underclassman of the year DHS Junior year 1. Split time between Club and DHS. DHS undefeated in all games that Tonja played. DHS Senior Year 1. Led DHS to Regional Championship game. Only defeat of the year 21‐1 record. 2. All District‐ 1st team 3. All Regional‐ 1st team 4. All State‐ 1st team 5. All Metroplex‐ 1st team 6. MVP of DHS soccer tournament 7. Set record that still stands for most assists. College Freshman Year 1. Led Hardin –Simmons College to National Runner –up title. 2. Captain 3. All American 4. Defensive player of the year for NAIA. 34 College sophomore year 1. Led Hardin‐ Simmons College to Regional Championship Game. 2. Captain 3. All American College Junior Year 1. Led SMU to NCAA Tournament College Senior Year 1. Led SMU to NCAA Regional Finals. 2. Captain 3. All American 4. Member 4.0 GPA Club at SMU Club Soccer 1. Played on the Under 12 Southern Regional Championship Team 2. Played on the Under 14 Southern Regional Championship Team 3. Played on the Under 16 Southern Regional Championship Team 4. Played on Women’s National Championship Team. 5. NTSSA Regional Team Player 6. NTSSA State Team Player. 7. National Pool Player 8. Olympic Pool Player 9. Played against and beat China’s National Soccer Team. 10. Represented the United States on Soccer Ambassador Team in England. 11. MVP At the Portsmouth Cup in England 12. Made USA first women’s Olympic Team up to the final cut despite being the younger player on the team. Coaching Career 1. Coached several club soccer teams including Duncanville Arsenal. 2. Coached high school girls in soccer, volleyball, and cross‐country. 3. Coached high school boys’ soccer team. 4. High school District Coach of the Year 5. High School All‐Star Coach. 6. District coach for NTSSA 7. State team coach for NTSSA. 8. Coached National Champion Runner‐up team. 9. NSCAA lifetime member. 10. Graduate assistant at SMU Tonja was a once in a life time player and she continued to compete in life by example through Christ. 35 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Tifffany Jackson Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS G Girls’ Basketbaall Player Person No ominating: M Martin Kreis Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐1524 Accomplisshments: At DHS, Tiffany was a m member of th he 2004 Dunccanville Girls’ Basketball Sttate Championship Team AS A COLLLEGIAN: Named an n All American and National Player of th he Year Cand idate in 20077 while averagging 17 ppg aand 8.9 rpg ... Honored as A Associated Prress All‐America Honorabl e Mention, Kodak All‐Ameerica Honorab ble Mention, ESPN.com Se econd Team A All‐America an nd First Team m All‐Big 12 in n 2006 ... In 20 004, was a fin nalist for all thre ee National P Player of the YYear honors (State Farm W Wade Trophy, Naismith Aw ward, Wooden n Award) along with the U.S. Basketball Writers Asssociation All‐‐America Teaam, Associateed Press All‐ norable Menttion ... Includeed as a All‐Bigg 12 First Teaam America TThird Team, aand Kodak All‐‐America Hon and conse ensus media A All‐Big 12 Firsst Team pick tthat season .... Named Nattional Freshm man of the Yeaar by ESPN.com m and US Baskketball Wome en’s Association, All‐Big 122 Second Team m and Big 12 Freshman off the Year in 20 003 WNBA: und (5th overrall) of the 20 007 WNBA Drraft by the Neew York Libertty. Acquired by Selected iin the first rou the Tulsa Shock from the New York Liberty in excchange for Pl enette Pierso on on 6/14/10 0 2011: Ave eraged careerr‐highs in poin nts (12.4), reb bounds (8.4) and minutes (33.9) … Scorred in doublee‐ figures in 23 games … Had 10 or mo ore rebounds in 14 games … Recorded 11 double‐do oubles which ranked third in the leaggue … led the e team in rebo ounds 22 tim mes … Scored her 1,000th ccareer point against Indiana on 8/5 … ork Liberty . . . Played in evvery 2010: Was acquired byy the Shock on June 14th in a trade withh the New Yo e Shock . . . Avveraged 7.6 ppoints per gam me in 25 gam mes with the SShock game sincce she was accquired by the and 4.3 po oints per gam me in 9 gamess with the Liberty . . . 2009: Appeared d in 34 games, with a caree er‐high nine sstarts ... Earneed first career start on Julyy 30 versus Washington ... 36 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Craig W. Johnson Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: 1993 Duncanville High School graduate, Varsity soccer player Person Nominating: Val Johnson Phone Number: Home: 214‐339‐5144 Cell: 214‐577‐5144 Accomplishments: I would like to nominate for the Duncanville Athletic Hall of Honor, Craig W. Johnson, Class of 1993. Craig played and lettered in soccer all four years at DHS. He was an All‐State forward his junior year and he still holds the title of All‐time assist leader at the high school with 36. Also during his high school career he was on the U‐18 U.S. national team that represented the U.S. in France. He was also named to the 1992‐1993 Adidas All‐American Soccer Team. Craig went on to Centenary College in Shreveport, LA where he played all four years and graduated with a degree in sociology. He is now a special education teacher and head soccer coach at Gregory Portland High school in Portland, TX (a suburb of Corpus Christi, TX). Since arriving at Gregory Portland three years ago, he has made the playoffs each year and this year won the district Championship with a 13‐1 record. He continues to carry on the winning tradition that has been established through and at Duncanville High School. 37 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Barbara Jones Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Athletics Secretary 1997‐2010 Person Nominating: Earle Jones, Husband Phone Number: 972‐780‐5093 Accomplishments: Barbara served loyally as Athletics Secretary in the Department for 13 years, having served Bob Alpert and Kevin Ozee, Athletic Directors. During Barbara’s tenure in the Department Girls Basketball teams won two state championships in 1997 & 2003, Boys Basketball in 1999 & 2007, Football in 1998 and Boys Track & Field in 2000. That amounts to six State Championships in 13 years in 5 sports. District policy never accorded the position the status of pay grade of a secretary for a principal despite having her responsible for the administrative needs of 80+ coaches in every sport at every level of Duncanville ISD Athletics. She has many friends in the department and in the ranks of former coaches, players, boosters and from among current coaches, athletes, aides, custodial staff and from support staff. She hears from former students whose lives she has touched, regularly. Her loyalty and work ethic is well known. Having lived with her through these 13 years I can attest to her love and dedication to DHS coaches and athletes. The 5 state championships are particularly noteworthy when excellence in the department form support staff enables coaches to do a better job and affords athletes a model of excellence. Barbara considers herself a professional and is a very conscientious employee and advocate for successful athletic programs. It is for these reasons that I proudly nominate her for a position in the DHS Athletic Hall of Honor. 38 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Nick Junior Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Former Student Person Nominating: Junior family Phone Number: 903‐479‐3912 Accomplishments: Duncanville High School 1975‐1978 Varsity Baseball: Catcher All‐District two years All‐State 1976 All‐Metro 1978 Batted over 300 for three years Caught three straight years in baseball state finals Varsity Football: Quarterback & Defensive Back All‐District Cornerback 76‐77 All‐District 2nd team Quarterback 1977 Football scholarship to: Henderson County Junior College (now Trinity Valley Junior College) – 1978 East Central Oklahoma University 1979‐82 All‐Conference four years Graduated 1982 Degree in Education Teaching and Coaching career: Has taught Social Sciences in the public schools for 23 years DeSoto High School: Varsity Football two years South Grand Prairie High School: Defensive Coordinator four years Maybank TX High School: Baseball Head Coach & Varsity Football one year McGregor TX High School: Baseball four years‐ three years Dist. Championships & Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator four years China Springs TX High School: Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator & Head Baseball District Championships L.D. Bell High School: Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator three years Lake Worth High School: Head Baseball‐District Championship 2006&2007 & Varsity Football‐District Championship 2006&2007 Quarter Finalist 2006 Awards: All Centex Coach of the Year 1993 Recognized by Texas High School Coaches Association for having more than 100 wins Coach Junior and his wife Kim have been married for 25 years and have one son who is an honor student at Baylor University. They both teach in public schools. Kim taught at Duncanville High School 1985‐91. Nick is a deacon in the Church of Christ and is a truly loved teacher and coach. He has a great talent helping boys to become men and bring the best out in his students. He is a loved teacher and coach. Coach junior truly loved being at Duncanville High School, he will always be a PANTHER! 39 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Cobi Kennedy Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Girls’ Basketball Player Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 40 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Brandon Kent Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Baseball Player Person Nominating: Don Reichert Phone Number: phone: 972/571‐1777 e‐mail: donreichert@charter.net Accomplishments: To: DISD Athletic Hall of Honor Selection Committee ‐ July 10,2013 Re: Brandon Kent ‐ Baseball player/pitcher. DHS'93. I would like to nominate Brandon Kent for consideration to be selected into the Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor. Brandon was a vital part of a very successful baseball program during the 1991, 1992 & 1993 seasons. Among the All‐Time DHS Individual Pitching Records, Brandon currently has the following rankings: Winning pct. for a season ‐ #1 ‐ 13‐0 in 1993; Avg. strikeouts per game ‐ #2 ‐ 11.40 in 1991; Avg. strikeouts per game ‐ #3 ‐ 10.66 in 1992 Avg. hits/game allowed ‐ #1 ‐ 3.02 in 1993; Career wins ‐ #4 ‐ 28‐3 in 1991‐93; Brandon was drafted by the Detroit Tigers but instead played at Blinn Jr. College for two years to improve his skills. Following arm surgery Brandon sat out the next season and then enrolled at the University of Oklahoma where he pitched for two years and completed his degree. During 1999‐2000 Brandon was a member of the U. of OK coaching staff. In 2000 Brandon became the Baseball Groundskeeper and then was promoted to become the Athletic Turf and Facilities Manager in charge of all sport facilities at the U. of OK. Brandon also spent time as a personal hitting and pitching instructor and served as a member of the OU Baseball Camp coaching staff. In 2011 Brandon left the baseball and sports world and is now the Territory Manager for Evans Enterprises and is living in Waco, Texas. Brandon has distinguished himself as an honorable individual in high school, at the collegiate level, and now in the business world. Brandon is an excellent example for many to follow, has made Duncanville proud, and deserves your consideration for selection into the Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor. 41 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Julie Lake Girls’ Basketbaall Player Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS G Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972 7 708 2150 Accomplisshments: Julie Lake was a four ye ear varsity baasketball playyer at Duncannville High Sch hool. Her team m was a two time state‐finalist in 1992 and 1995. She was the Texaas Associationn of Basketbaall Coaches M Miss Basketballl of Texas. Sh he was the Gaatorade Playe er of the Year in 1995. Juliee was a WBCA A Kodack All‐‐American in 1995. From Dun ncanville, Julie e went to playy at Texas Tech Universityy. Julie was naamed SWC Frreshman of th he year by th he Dallas Morrning News. JJulie helped the Lady Raideers to a SWC Championship in 1995. TThen, to a three e time Big 12 Championship the following three yearrs. The Lady Raiders weree ranked in the top 20 in the nation all fou ur years. At Texas TTech, Lake sco ored over 1,0 000 points in h her career. SShe is second in minutes played in Texas Tech histo ory. Julie is fo ourth on the A All‐time free‐‐throw percenntage in tech history at (.8 829) percent. She is also Fiftth on the All‐ttime assist re ecord at Tech.. 42 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Dalton Lott Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Athlettic Booster Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: A longtime supporter o of Duncanville e Athletics, D Dalton has beeen a strong financial suppo orter of Duncanville Athletics for many yearrs. er of the Parkkland Board o of Managers. He is also fou under and CEO of Club Dalton Lott is a membe hich providess sales and maarketing serviices to wholeesale clubs like Sam’s, Wal‐ Marketingg Services, wh Mart, and d Costco. Mr.. Lott holds a Bachelor’s De egree and an honorary Do octorate from m Baptist Chrisstian College. H He began his ccareer as a saalesman for a major food ddistributor, an nd soon became a principaal in Oliver Tayylor Food Brokerage Comp pany in Dallass. He formed CClub Marketing Services in n the early 1980s, an nd today the ffirm has officces across the e country, witth its base in D Duncanville, TTexas. Mr. Lo ott also ownss and manage es Century Avviation, Jet Ce enter of Dallass, Brand Speccialists, Pro‐A Active Marketing, Omni Indu ustrial Corporration, Duncaanville Dairy Q Queen, The Suurf Inn and O Oak Grove Cam mpground in Branson, Missouri. He is currently vvice chairman of the Metroo Economic D Development Corporation, and a member of the steerring committe ee for the Uniiversity of Noorth Texas at Dallas. Mr. Lott has long b been mmerce and R Rotary active in ccivic affairs in Duncanville. He is a past president of bboth the Chamber of Com Club. He h has received tthe Chamber Community SService Awarrd, and is reco ognized as a P Paul Harris Feellow by the Rotary Foundation. He has se erved on the Duncanville PPlan Commission, as direcctor of the Education n Foundation,, and a board member of SStudents in Frree Enterprisee. He lives in n Duncanville with his wife, LLinda, a retire ed elementaryy school teacher. 43 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Steve Martin Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Athletic Booster Person Nominating: Phone Number: Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 44 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Marla McBurnett Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DISD Athletic Hall of Fame Person Nominating: Denyce Inmon Phone Number: N/A Accomplishments: I would like to nominate Marla McBurnett for the DISD Athletic Hall of Fame. Marla attended the Duncanville Public Schools, grades 1‐12. While she attended Reed Jr. High she set a 9 lb. shot record of 31’ 10” which still stands. She also still holds the since season scoring record in basketball of 350 points scored in one season. She graduated from DHS after playing basketball 4 years, starting her senior year. Marla went on to graduate from Sam Houston State University where she played softball on a scholarship, winning the National championship her Junior year. Marla returned to DISD to teach and coach. She was the Bryd Junior High Girls Basketball and Track Coach for 21 years. She had an amazing WIN/LOSS record while teaching and being the department head for the History Department her last 8 years of coaching. Marla has loved Duncanville and it’s athletics as a student, as a teacher and as a coach. She had been a fan of all DISD sports for the past 38 years of her life. She cares about the Pantherettes, their program, their passion, and their pride while remaining an avid fan. 45 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Katie McClelland Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Student Person Nominating: F. Gammon Phone Number: 972‐296‐37165 Accomplishments: Member of National Honor Society & Best Southwest Student. State Champion, state record holder, outstanding competition at state meet, 2 time high school All‐American, set 5 western Athletic conference records, 20 time collegiate All‐American, GTE Academic All‐American at SMU also Senor Captain of team. Recently graduated from Law School at Texas Tech. Finalist at the 2000 Olympic trials in the 100m breaststroke 4 time district female swimmer of the year (1993‐1996) 2 time Region Female swimmer of the year (1995‐1996) 46 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Deaan McGuire h Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Assistaant Boys; Bassketball Coach Person No ominating: Phone Nu umber: Accomplisshments: Coach McGuire e was a boys’’ basketball assistant coac h at Duncanvville High Scho ool for 22 yeaars, 6 to 2008. De ean began coaching at DHS as a 9th gradde basketballl coach for nin ne seasons an nd from 1986 became the varsity asssistant coach in 1994. Durring his time ccoaching at D DHS, the baskeetball teams have won 3 5A state championships with h Coach McNe eely and Coacch McGuire leeading the vaarsity team. 47 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Kim Merrifield Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Booster Club Representative on 4 Booster Clubs Person Nominating: Christia Rogers Phone Number: Accomplishments: Kim organized two cross country banquets, has supported every meet during cross country, and took pictures to provide a slide show that included all of the athletes; not just her daughter. A part of both boys and girls booster clubs, she organized team motivation for locker rooms, and helped organize track and field banquets. She does everything so that the athletes feel appreciated. Her help has been seen for well over five years and has worked with Coach McNeely, Cathy Self, Coach Tolbert, and myself. 48 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Sylvvia Miller Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Girls’ SSoccer Coachh Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: For eleven n years Sylviaa reigned as th he head coacch of Duncanvville High Scho ool’s Girls’ So occer Program m. Her eleven year stint h has brought to o DHS 209 wins, only 35 loosses and 5 tiees. In addition to this ble win/loss re ecord, the girls program haas nine districct championsships, seven b bi‐district remarkab champion nships, five arrea champion nships; two arre runner‐up ttitles, one reggional runnerr‐up title, four regional cchampionship ps, one state ssemi‐finalist ttitle, one statte runner‐up ttitle and two state champion nships won in 1987 and 19 990. Every year that the prrogram is in eexistence, mo ore and more recognitio on is being givven in the Staate of Texas, b but across thee nation as w well. This can b be seen by th he number o of girls who co ontinue their education wh hile playing sooccer at the ccollegiate level. Twenty‐ttwo girls in all have gone on to play colle ege ball and o of those ninetteen, sixteen are playing o on scholarships, which are e few and far between. experience started in Germ many during tthe 1960’s an nd 1970’s. Wh hile attendingg Coach Miller’s soccer e 1975‐79, she played interccollegiate vollleyball for fou ur years as weell as North Texxas State Univversity from 1 ran track for two. Afte er receiving a Bachelor of SScience Degreee in Physicall Education an nd a Minor in n French an nd English in 1 1979, she wass acquired byy DeSoto to teeach at the Ju unior High Sch hool and coacched volleyball, basketball aand track. It w was then that Sylvia startedd to play wom men’s soccer with N.T.W.SS.A.. e exception off two seasonss due to the b birth of her tw wo She has played every sseason since tthen with the obtained a te eaching and head coachingg position at D DHS where sh he taught children. In 1981, she o homores, Jun niors, and Sen niors as well aas being the H Head Soccer C Coach for the Girls’ Language Arts for Soph ogram. Soccer Pro 49 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Kevvin Ozee Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Athlettic Director ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Person No Phone Nu umber: 972‐7 780‐2150 Accomplisshments: AM: ACCOMPLLISHMENTS FOR THE ATHLLETIC PROGRA The athlettic program aachieved a #24 national ranking, out of 38,000 high sschools, by Sp ports Illustratted in May 2005 5. Each yearr, 75% of Duncanville High School teams have advannced beyond d district competition. Implemen nted a consisttent leadership and motivaation curricullum in all spo orts at Duncan nville High School. Initiated aan athletic ad dvisory committee made up of coaches,, boosters, paarents, and co ommunity leaaders. Implemen nted an athlettic hall of hon nor for Duncaanville ISD. Oversaw aa bond packaage that includ ded the consttruction of a new athletic arena, trainin ng room, baseeball stadium, ssoftball stadiu um, practice fields and ren novations to tthe current fo ootball stadiu um and socceer stadium. Increased d outside fund ding and partnerships thro ough advertisiing, sponsorsships, and fun ndraising. Added spo orts and team ms at the middle school an nd high schoool level to promote particip pation in athletics. Negotiate ed a multi‐yeaar uniform an nd apparel contract with R ussell Athletic. Implemen nted a techno ology based syystem for sch hedules and ccommunicatin ng with stakeholders. With the input from he ead coaches, devised a five e year plan foor athletic exccellence in Du uncanville ISD D. The plan includes a mission n statement, goals, and ob bjectives. “Ag enda for Exceellence” Created a weekly camp paign to creatte positive media coverag e of the athleetic program. Implemen nted a consisttent athletic d discipline policy. Implemen nted a parentt/student athletic handboo ok. Implemen nted a yearly recruiting infformation sem minar for studdents and parrents. Upgraded d technology aand video equipment for aall sports. ACCOMPLLISHMENTS FOR THE COA ACHES: Founded tthe Texas Coaaches Career Academy to help coachess in Texas to b be better professionals. Implemen nted a continu ual staff deve elopment program for Dunncanville ISD ccoaches to in nclude guest speakers and book studies. Implemen nted a mentoring program m for new coaches to Dunc anville ISD. Implemen nted a head coach of the m month award. Implemen nted an athlettic intranet fo or coaches to include policcy, guideliness, forms and in nformation. Made CPR R/AED/First A Aid certificatio on mandatoryy for all coachhes in Duncan nville ISD. Solicited sponsorsh hips to fund the training. Conduct aa yearly evalu uation of the aathletic director by the heead coaches. 50 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Martin Piller Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS G Golfer ominating: JD D Wyner Person No Phone Nu umber: Accomplisshments: olfer at Duncanville High SSchool from 2 2001 to 2004:: While a go Won 10 individual high school invitaational tournaaments Won 2 individual districct titles 2002 individuaal regional tittles Won the 2 ent as a mem mber of a DHSS golf team in 2001 and 2004 Advanced to the state ggolf tourname duation, atten nded Texas A & M on a gollf scholarship p. Upon grad pen in his firsst professionaal tournamen nt Won the TTexas State Op 2010 Nationw wide Professio onal Golf Touur Events Won two 2 Currently Playing Golf on the PGA TTour: ear on Tour and collected a pair of winss among his ffive top‐10 Made 24 starts during his second ye n the money list and will pllay his rookiee season on th he PGA TOUR R in finishes. EEnded the seaason No. 8 on 2011. Opened the year with a T7 finish at the Michael Hill New Zealland Open, w where he was a runner‐up the year before. Continued d his solid plaay with a T8 at the Moonah h Classic in Auustralia. Led tthe field in Pu utting that weeek. Earned his fist career ttitle with a on ne‐stroke victory at the Staadion Athens Classic in Maay. Fired a final‐ round, evven‐par 71 at the University of Georgia GC to beat Daaniel Summeerhays. Was tiied with Summerh hays at 12‐und der on the fin nal hole and w won when Su mmerhays bo ogeyed No. 18 from over tthe green. Fin nal round feattured 16 parss, one birdie aand one bogeey. Recorded his fourth to op‐10 finish off the season ffive starts lateer, at the Forrd Wayne Greetzky Classic. Posted four rounds in tthe 60s to fin nish T10. with 18 cuts m made in 26 sttarts, includin ng Enjoyed aa solid rookie season on the 2009 Nationwide Tour, w three top‐10s. Finished d the year No o. 35 on the m money list, thaanks to his eaarly season su uccess. Earned his first caree er top‐10 with h a T8 at the M Moonah Clasic. Won his first‐ever tourrnament as a professional,, the 2008 Te xas State Opeen, making a hole‐in‐one tthat week, his first in competition. Playe ed four events on the Gateeway Tour in 2008 with a TT3, a sixth and d a T14. 51 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Lee Pool Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS State Champion High Jumper Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 52 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Sharon Presley Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Life Skills Teacher/ Special Olympic Coach Person Nominating: Donna Pettit Phone Number: Accomplishments: Sharon has been the Special Olympic Coach for the past 17 years. When she began in 1988, there were only two sports available for our athletes. She has built the program into offering eight different sports that run year around. In 2003 she took four athletes to the World Games in Ireland where they took Gold medals in Sailing. She is preparing athletes now to try for the World Games in China in 2006. 53 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Marty Rogers Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Assistaant Boys’ Basseball Coach Person No ominating: Phone Nu umber: Accomplisshments: Coach Rogers aarrived in Duncanville is 19 985 and begaan coaching aa Byrd Middlee School. From m oaches the DHS freshman and junior vaarsity baseball team. In 19 993, Coach Ro ogers 1988 to 1992, Marty co h Bob Rombaach on the varrsity staff and d quickly becaame an imporrtant part of tthe success o of the join Coach Panther B Baseball Progrram. From th he time Coach h Roger begann coaching baaseball at Dun ncanville, thee varsity teaam won one 5A state cham mpionship and appeared i n the 5A state tournament an additional 6 times from m 1988 to 2002. Marty attend t M the Universityy of Arkansass where he waas an outstan nding outfield der for the Razorbackks and earned d the coveted d Bill Dickey A Award. 54 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Janice Savage Martin Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Player / Booster Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972‐780‐2150 Accomplishments: Education: Duncanville Independent School District (Grades 1‐12) Duncanville High School – Class of 1971 Southern Methodist University – Class of 1974 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Major) Honors and Awards: Pantherette 1968‐71 DHS Student Council Secretary & Treasurer 1969‐71 Miss DHS 1971 Miss Duncanville 1972 Tyler Rose Festival – Duchess from Duncanville 1973 SMU Mustang Letterman – Basketball 1971‐74 Pi Beta Phi Sorority 1972‐74 Texas Quarter Horse Association All‐Around Amateur 1985 Leadership Southwest Graduate 1996 Co‐Chair for World Cup 1994 Duncanville ISD Training Site Served on the Incorporating Duncanville Community & Economic Development (4B) Board in 1996‐1997 2001 Duncanville Woman of the Year Board of Directors of the DISD Education Foundation from 2000‐2003. Duncanville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2005‐10 & Treasurer 2008‐09 Duncanville Lions Club (1992‐present) President in 2009‐10 55 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Amy & Andee Sheiron (Amy Tennison & Andee Kenter) Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Former Players Person Nominating: Kim Merrifield Phone Number: (972)283‐0887 (hm) (214)745‐5492 (wk) Accomplishments: Amy and Andee have always been great ambassadors for Duncanville Athletics and embody the spirit of being a Pantherette throughout the State of Texas. These two dubbed in the day, “The Darlings of Duncanville” often received attention for being identical twins, however this was always soon over shadowed by their work ethic, determination and their drive to excel. These traits helped them to be major contributors to the 1994‐95 State Semi‐Finalist Basketball team. This team’s record of 37 ‐ 1 speaks for itself. Along with this accomplishment, there were many individual honors from various All‐ Tournament teams to District through State level recognition; however their focus was always that of the team’s accomplishments. As a matter of fact, they will be embarrassed to know I have nominated them. Amy and Andee have always been involved in community activities attempting to set an example for the future generations. I feel they try to return to the community, especially the kids, the support they received from the community throughout their sports careers. Amy’s decision to return to DHS as a Chemistry teacher and Basketball Assistant is an example of their ongoing commitment after they graduated from DHS. As they are always thought of together, I take great pride in submitting them jointly for the DHS Hall of Honor. 56 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Tom m Shine Band Director Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: Kasey Cheshier Phone Nu umber: 979‐7 703‐5309 Accomplisshments: To om shine hass dedicated hiis life to the D Duncanville baand program and would b be a very deseerving candidate e for the Athle etic Hall of Ho onor. His sup pport of athleetic programs throughout tthe years is quite evident an nd he has tou uched thousands of studen nt’s lives in hiis tenure at D Duncanville. TThe accomplisshments of th he DHS Band program are too many to list, but he haas led his uniq que group of students tto several staate championships in marcching band annd concert baand competitiions. Again, M Mr. Shine wou uld be a very deserving candidate for th he DHS Athlettic Hall of Honor! 57 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Justtin Simmons Baseball Playeer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: A Athletic Deparrtment Phone Nu umber: 972 7 708 2150 Accomplisshments: No biograaphy available e at this time 58 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Renee Southers Rogers Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Basketball Player and Coach Person Nominating: Sharon Smith Phone Number: Accomplishments: Renee' Southers Rodgers played basketball and ran track at Reed Middle School in her 7th and 8th grade years. She ran track and played basketball at Duncanville High School for 4 years. In 1976 she was on the first Duncanville girls’ team to win 1st place in the State Tournament. Renee' was selected on the All‐Tournament team and also All‐State that year and All‐State again in 1977. Renee' was also selected to play in the Texas North‐South All Star game and the Texas‐Oklahoma All Star game. Renee' played college basketball on a scholarship for two years at South Plains Jr. College in Levelland, Texas. After graduating from South Plains she attended Sam Houston State University on a softball scholarship. While At Sam Houston she played centerfield and helped lead her team to two National Championships in a row her Junior and senior years and was named All‐American her senior year. Renee' eventually returned to Reed Jr. High where she taught science and was a very successful basketball coach. After she retired from coaching she helped Coach Self Morgan two times fill in a season when the assigned coach was unable to complete the season. Renee' has been an outstanding athlete in Jr. High, High school, and college in multiple sports and programs. She is a superior coach, a wonderful person and a positive influence on all those around her. She definitely deserves to be in the Duncanville High School Hall of Fame. 59 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Lori Sutherland Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS Golfer Person Nominating: Athletic Department Phone Number: 972 708 2150 Accomplishments: No biography available at this time 60 Duncanville ISD Athletic Hall of Honor Nomination Form Nominee’s Name: Will Tanner Nominee’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Student Person Nominating: F. Gammon Phone Number: 972‐296‐3716 Accomplishments: Member of National Honor Society, Best Southwest Scholar, four time state finalist, three time high school All‐American, attended LSU where he was a collegiate All‐American and senior captain. Earned an engineering degree and was Academic All‐Sec two years. Performed mission worked for at least one week every summer to help build shelters for poor and needy in New Mexico. Three time district male swimmer of the year, and also two time region male swimmer of the year. 61 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Geo orge Whitley Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: Assistaant Coach, Heead Football and Trackk Coach, Athle etic Director aand High Scho ool Administrrator Person No ominating: Calvin Wells Phone Nu umber: 972‐2 298‐1311 Accomplisshments: After bein ng head footb ball coach for only two seaasons, his (Whhitley’s) Panth hers won theeir first outright football championship in history lasst year (1961)). Once befor e Duncanvillee had shared the district tiitle and had represented the district. (1 1941) ‐ Dallas Morning New ws, Feb. 13, 11962, Page 2 Dallas Cou unty Class AA A Coach of the e Year for 196 61 Sports Achievement Dinner, Downtow wn Dallas YMC CA, February, 1962 Won Distrrict 11 ‐AA Fo ootball Champ pionship, seco ond consecuttive year, 19662 as head coach h. Coached the first Won Distrrict Track Chaampionships, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 a s head coach Duncanville track athle etes who qualified for the State Track CChampions in Austin. High Scho ool Athletic Diirector from 1 1960‐64 (Girls Basketball sstate final fou ur, 1962, distrrict champion ns, 1961, 63, 6 64. Baseball rregional cham mpions, 1961;; regional finaalists, 1963, D District champ pions, 1964) Served as Assistant Foo otball Coach ffive years und der Adair Maankin (1955‐1960) before b becoming Head Football Coach and Athletic D Director in 196 60 h School Assistant Principal, Duncanville High nistrator (retirred in 1998 affter 43 years of service to DISD). Duncanville ISD Admin Longtime member of tthe Duncanvillle Lions Club, served as Prresident, 1969. nd Doris Whittley celebrate ed their 40th Wedding Annniversary in 22011 (Doris W Whitley George an was an En nglish teacherr and drill team teacher at DHS). 62 Duncaanville ISD Ath hletic Hall H off Honorr Nomination Forrm Nominee’’s Name: Shaawn Williamss Basketball Playyer Nominee’’s Position(s) in Duncanville ISD: DHS B Person No ominating: Jo ohn Thompso on Phone Nu umber: Accomplisshments: Shawn Williams ool: Duncanville High School in Duncanvville, Texas (hhead coach Ph hil McNeely) .... ranked as tthe High Scho No. 46 pro ospect nation nally by Scoutt.com and No o. 53 by ESPN U following h his senior seasson ... ranked d as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Te exas by TexassHoops.com ffollowing his senior year .... four‐year leetter winner at Duncanville who helped h his teams posst a 130‐20 ovverall record in his four seasons ... led h his team in both scoring and reboundin ng in each of his last two yyears ... averaaged 20.7 points, 8.5 rebou unds and 3.1 asssists per gam me in his senio or season and d posted a teaam‐best 12 d double‐doublees ... Dallas Morning N News Area Player of the Ye ear as a senio or ... scored a season‐high 44 points in a win againstt South Graand Prairie (Fe eb. 10) ... ave eraged 17 points and 9.5 reebounds per game during his junior year ... in his sophomore season (2006‐07),, Duncanville posted a 39‐‐0 record and won the Classs 5A state tittle and the m mythical high sschool nation nal championship. 63
