5th Annual SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame event is
Saturday, Aug. 17 , 2019 from 4 – 6:30 pm
Alamo Convocation Center
Six Honorees to be Inducted into 2019 AHOF
Six honorees will be enshrined into the 5th annual 2019 SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. They are as follows: Rudy Bernal (Lanier HS/Basketball Coach), Larry Collins (Edison HS/Class of 1974/Football), Rudy Davalos (Edison HS/Class of 1956/ Coach & Athletic Director), Adriane Lapsley Butler (Brackenridge HS/Class of 2002/Track), Diz Reeves (SAISD/Coach & Athletic Director) and Gilbert Salinas (Burbank HS/Class of 1977/Basketball).
The SAISD Athletic Department accepts nominations on a rolling basis. Click here for the nomination form. Click here guidelines and instructions. Nominations must be received by March 1, 2020 for consideration for the following year’s induction class.
When you purchase online ticket(s), please indicate under “Comments” field – the name of honoree you are supporting at event. Thank you for your support!
SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees
| Class of 2019 | Rudy Bernal Lanier HS Basketball Coach |
Larry Collins Edison HS / Class of 1974 Football |
Rudy Davalos Edison HS / Class of 1956 Coach & Athletic Director |
| Adriane Lapsley Butler Brackenridge HS / Class of 2002 Track |
Diz Reeves SAISD Coach & Athletic Director |
Gilbert Salinas Burbank HS / Class of 1977 Basketball |
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| Class of 2018 | Fennis Dembo Fox Tech HS / Class of 1984 Basketball |
Tai Dillard Sam Houston HS / Class of 1999 Basketball |
Delores “Delo” Dyer Jefferson HS Volleyball Coach |
| Darryl Grant Highlands HS / Class of 1977 Football |
Clifford Johnson Wheatley HS / Class of 1966 Baseball |
David Vela Burbank HS / Class of 1979 Football |
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| Julius Whittier Highlands HS / Class of 1969 Football |
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| Class of 2017 | Gary Bell Burbank HS / Class of 1954 Baseball |
Vic Castillo Brackenridge HS / Class of 1963 Football |
Laura Neugebauer Groff Jefferson HS / Class of 1982 Volleyball |
Phil Harris Jefferson HS / Class of 1962 Football |
Joel Horlen Burbank HS / Class of 1955 Baseball |
Howard “HJ” Johnston Highlands HS Track Coach |
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Willie Mitchell Wheatley HS / Class of 1959 Football |
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Christi Cano Edison HS / Class of 1999 Golf |
Wayne Dickey Highlands HS / Class of 1970 Basketball Coach (Sam Houston HS) |
William Carson “Nemo” Herrera Brackenridge HS / Class of 1918 Basketball Coach (Lanier HS) |
| Kathleen Lovejoy SAISD Athletic Department Special Contributor / Historian |
Warren McVea Brackenridge HS / Class of 1964 Football |
Gabe “Señor Sack” Rivera Jefferson HS / Class of 1979 Football |
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| Dorothy “Dottye” Williams SAISD Athletic Department Assistant Athletic Director |
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| Class of 2015 | Clyde Pearson Glosson Wheatley HS / Class of 1965 Football |
Gary Green Sam Houston HS / Class of 1973 Football |
Paul G. Martin Highlands HS Football Coach |
Tommy Nobis Jefferson HS / Class of 1962 Football |
Dr. Victor Rodriguez SAISD Teacher/Coach/Superintendent |
Raymond “R.A.” Johnson Jefferson HS / Class of 1961 Football Coach (Sam Houston HS) |
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| Claud H. Kellam SAISD Athletic Director |
Kyle Rote Jefferson HS / Class of 1947 Football |