Melba Williams Inducted 1995 She coached Waycross to 19 state tennis championships and 61 region titles- an astounding record! She began her coaching and teaching career at Waycross High School in 1948 and retired in the late 1970s. She spent her entire career at the...
Herb Reeves Inducted 1995 He was an outstanding area high school coach in both baseball and basketball. He was also a professional baseball pitcher. After an outstanding high school career in Kentucky, he entered the Navy and served aboard a destroyer in the Pacific...
Mickey McGowan Inducted 1995 He was a super high school athlete in Dothan, Alabama. Mickey won a scholarship to the University of Alabama for his football and basketball prowess. But a yen for the “diamond” caused him to renounce that opportunity to play professional...
Harry Hipps Inducted 1995 He was a leader on the 1941 and 42 Waycross Bulldog football teams. Harry was a triple threat back who led Waycross to within two games of the 1942 state championship. The team captain in 1942. He was awarded the George Kontos MVP trophy. As...
Bobby Harrison Inducted 1995 He was one of the greatest running backs Waycross High ever had. Bobby brought the fans to their feet with his superb ability to run in the open field. One of Bobby’s accolades is the rare distinction of winning five varsity letters in a...
Charlie Brewster Inducted 1994 He is considered the most outstanding shortstop to ever wear the colors of the Waycross Bears in the Georgia-Florida Baseball League. He worked his way to the Major Leagues and performed for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and...
