COVINGTON — Covington High School will induct 18 new members into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The inductions will take place at 6 p.m., prior to the CHS football game against Narrows at Boodie Albert Stadium. The game will kick-off at 7 p.m.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2022 includes a well-rounded group of inductees who were chosen from among 35 nominees. This year’s inductees are:
Richard Brown, Class of 1978. Brown was an all-around athlete who excelled in football, track, and basketball. He earned all-district and all-region honors, and he received the Boodie Albert Award upon graduation.
Langon Burns, Class of 1982. Burns was an outstanding football and track athlete at CHS. He became the all-time rushing leader at CHS in 1981 with 2,752 yards.
James Lewis “Wacky” Davis III, Class of 1987. Davis excelled as a student-athlete at CHS, and he was known for his character, integrity, and academic success. Davis was a wrestler and he played football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He was named Outstanding Graduate for the Class of 1987.
Charity Tyree Hale, Class of 1999. Hale was the salutatorian of her graduating class, and she was an outstanding athlete in basketball, golf, and softball, earning district and regional honors. Hale became athletic trainer at CHS in 2007, and she was responsible for starting the school’s sports medicine program. Hale also served as the school’s athletic director.
Ronald Holloway, who became the first-ever African-American athlete at CHS in the 1960s. Holloway excelled in football and basketball for the Cougars. He was the first Black student to apply for admission to CHS prior to the segregation of schools in Covington.
J.P. Hostetter, Class of 2000. Hostetter excelled in football, baseball, and basketball for the Cougars. He received district and regional honors, and he was recognized as the school’s male athlete of the year.
Gene Huffman, Class of 1949. Huffman was a noted athlete at CHS, who went on to play football at Georgia Tech before his career was cut short by an injury. At CHS, he earned all-district recognition as a football player.
Neil Huffman, Class of 1978. A son of Gene Huffman, Neil wrestled and played football at CHS. He earned district and regional accolades as a football player, and he won district and regional tournaments as a wrestler.
Wade Leech, Class of 1965. A Vietnam veteran, Leech was a standout athlete at CHS, playing football and baseball. He bypassed an opportunity to play football at Emory & Henry, choosing instead to serve his country in the U.S. Army.
Brad Morton, former coach. Morton worked at CHS from 1979-2006. He coached basketball and football and served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and athletic director. Morton was an assistant coach for the 1984 state championship football team, and he eventually became head coach. His basketball team won seven district championships, and he was a six-time coach of the year.
Richard “Ricky” Ray, Class of 1981. Known as a “true Cougar,” Ray was a manager for the football team while he was at CHS. After graduating, he continued to support the school by serving as athletic trainer for 20 years. Ray will be inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously.
Caprice (Laws) Reynolds, Class of 2005. Reynolds was an exceptional three-sport athlete, playing volleyball and basketball, while also running track. She received district, regional and state accolades. Reynolds was known by her coaches and teammates as a hard worker who led by example.
Darlene Stewart, Class of 1976. Stewart was an outstanding basketball player for five years at CHS. She developed her basketball skills by playing on the court with friends in her neighborhood. She was the first African-American female to reach the coveted 1,000-point club for basketball players at CHS.
Adaryl “Pooh” Twitty, Class of 1991. Twitty was a touted football player and basketball player, who earned district and regional honors for his accomplishments.
Keith Twitty, Class of 1976. Twitty was a four-year letterman in basketball and recorded 1,174 points during his career. He received all-district and all-regional honors and was a part of the 1976 team that was undefeated in the regular season.
Gary Wayne Twitty. Gary Wayne has been employed at CHS for 43 years, and he has been an ardent supporter of the school’s students and athletes. He has been a fixture at CHS athletic events for 43 years, and he works to ensure that all events at the school run smoothly.
Mary Tyree, Class of 1978. Tyree has taught and coached at CHS for more than 30 years. She has coached cheerleading, track, girls’ basketball, softball, and volleyball. She has served as volleyball coach for 13 years, and her teams have recorded more than 150 wins. As a student at CHS was on the school’s first girls’ track team.
Mark Weiss, teacher and coach. Weiss has been involved in Covington High School athletics for over 40 years. He was instrumental in leading a successful track program at CHS, while also serving as an assistant football coach for several years.
Each member of the 2022 Hall of Fame Class will be given a commemorative plaque featuring a gold Cougar logo on a blue background. An identical plaque will be displayed in a foyer at the school alongside other members of the Hall of Fame.
Even though Covington High School will merge with Alleghany High School in the fall of 2023, CHS Principal Derek Cantrell said the tradition of inducting new members into the school’s Hall of Fame will continue.
“We will continue with these inductions into the Hall of Fame moving forward, to ensure that the outstanding alumni of this school receive the recognition they deserve,” Cantrell said.
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