Harris Boyd Beacon of Light Award 2017 A community servant of high character who became very popular as a local sports booster, a recreation coach/mentor, and a legendary basketball, baseball, softball, and football ref (umpire) is the third recipient of the Rev. F.J....
Richard Young Inducted 2016 Waycross High was blessed through the years of its existence with competent and talented coaches. Certainly Richard Young ranks high among that number. Football, basketball and golf athletes wearing the Red and Black were among those...
Benjamin Silas Inducted 2016 The late Benjamin Silas will forever be remembered by those who played for and studied under him while he was a coach, teacher and administrator in Waycross. Silas began his exemplary career at Center High in 1959 and coached the Center...
Edwin Lastinger Inducted 2016 An All-State football player and team captain for the 1976 Bruce Bennett-coached Ware County Gators, Edwin Lastinger played in some of the biggest games in the history of the Green, White and Gold. A senior in ’76, he led the rushing...
Craig Barnes Inducted 2016 Craig Barnes is one of a handful of local distance runners achieving state, regional and national notoriety. A Ware County High and Valdosta State athletic standout, he knew few peers on the track four decades ago. Barnes placed in the top...
