The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame nominations are now open.
Nominations close March 24, 2025
The purpose of the Valwood Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of individual athletes, teams and/or supporters who represent excellence in sportsmanship, leadership, courage and teamwork.
The Valwood Athletic Hall of Fame is housed in the Jimmy Rainwater Lobby of the Eager Sports Center. The inductees’ names are inscribed on plaques located on the wall display.
Inaugural class inducted March 10, 2018:
Robin Carter Coleman ’77 – Athlete
Maurey Copeland ’87 – Athlete
Roy Copeland ’01 – Athlete
Bill Eager* – Coach and supporter
Paul King ’80 – Athlete
The 1974 Championship Soccer Team
*Eager was awarded posthumously.
Class of 2019 Inductees:
Jim Gibson – Coach
Shannon Houchins ’87 – Athlete
Jean Oliver ’80 – Athlete
Danny Swilley ’88 – Athlete
The 1999 State Championship Football Team
Class of 2022 Inductees:
Nic Daugharty ’94 – Athlete
Susie Hiatt Hoggard ’87 – Athlete
Don Faircloth ’87 – Athlete
Steve Browning – Supporter
The 1984, 1985, & 1986 Football Teams
