Bruce TisonBeacon of Light Award 2026 The F.J. Beverly Beacon of Light Award honors an individual who reflects the faith, character, and servant leadership of Reverend F.J. Beverly. This year’s recipient, Bruce Tison, embodies those qualities through a lifetime of...
Willie F. (Bill) Cobb, Jr. Inducted 2026 Some people move on from the game. Others stay in it—finding new ways to give back at every stage of life. Bill Cobb is one of those people. As a young athlete in Ware County’s recreation program, he quickly stood out, earning...
Jerry PaulkInducted 2026 Sometimes a program begins with a single athlete who sets the standard for what is possible. For Center High School track and field, that athlete was Jerry Paulk. When track was introduced at Center High in 1964, Jerry, then a junior, quickly...
Fred Willocks Inducted 2026 Some coaches are remembered for their records. Others are remembered for the lives they changed. Fred Willocks is firmly in the second group. From the beginning, he built his life around athletics and education. A graduate of Maryville...
Dr. Erin Ethridge Harvey Inducted 2026 Some people spend a lifetime around athletics. David B. Shields, Jr. built his life in it. Some athletes compete. Others grow into leaders who carry those lessons far beyond the game. Dr. Erin Ethridge Harvey is one of those...
Debbie Neugent Taylor Inducted 2026 Every great team has a player who may not always seek the spotlight, but you feel her presence every time the game is played. For the Ware County Gatorettes, that player was Debbie Neugent Taylor.Debbie played the rover position,...
David B. Shields, Jr.Inducted 2026 Some people spend a lifetime around athletics. David B. Shields, Jr. built his life in it. A Ware County native, David learned early that success starts in the classroom but finds its expression on the field. At Ware County Senior...
