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Athletic Hall of Fame<\/h1><\/div>

Nominate an Athlete, Coach, or Team into Our Athletic Hall of Fame<\/h2><\/div>
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Since 2015, the Hampton Roads Academy Athletic Hall of Fame has honored individuals whose outstanding achievements have brought pride and distinction to HRA Athletics. This award serves to inspire our current students to pursue excellence in athletics while embodying HRA’s core values. Nominations are open for athletes, coaches, and teams whose extraordinary achievements, commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to our athletics program have earned them a place in the storied history of our school community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hall Of Fame Inductees<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

2024 Honorees
\n<\/strong>Thad Shelly ’71
\nDr. Leslie Stiff Jones ’87
\nThe 1979 Varsity Boys Tennis Team
\nCoach Kelly Alford<\/p>\n

2022 Honorees<\/strong>
\nNancy L. Richwine
\nR. Maxwell Gillespie II
\nThe 1987-1988 Varsity Boys Basketball Team<\/p>\n

2018 Honorees<\/strong>
\nJames Robert \u201cBobby\u201d Harris III ’68
\nAshley Meeker ’98
\nThe 1995 Girls Swim Team<\/p>\n

2017 Honorees<\/strong>
\nWilliam A. Shelly ’77
\nThe 1969 Varsity Field Hockey Team
\nCaroline Hammond Varga ’03<\/p>\n

2016 Honorees<\/strong>
\nMichael Dickens ’65
\nThe 1989 Varsity Golf Team
\nEmily Behncke ’02<\/p>\n

2015 Honorees<\/strong>
\nWalter Herman Hogg
\nThe 1977 Varsity Football Team
\nThomas E. Yevak ’83
\nJames J. Reid ’89
\nMatthew C. Behncke ’98<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Submit a Nomination<\/h2><\/div>

Athletes and teams are eligible for nomination 10 years after their graduation from HRA, and current coaches are eligible once their direct affiliation with the athletics program has ended. However, exceptions to these criteria may be made by a unanimous vote of the Selection Committee. Nominees should have made notable accomplishments in HRA Athletics, through scoring and skill, awards recognition, success post-graduation, and service to the Academy, our athletics program, and the community.<\/p>\n

Any member of the HRA community, including teachers, faculty, alumni, and parents, may submit nominations for the HRA Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations can be made below<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Process<\/h2><\/div>

The HRA Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee reads and reviews the submitted nominations and votes on the individuals who will be inducted into the HRA Athletic Hall of Fame. Winners are announced at the biennial Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Recipients receive a framed recognition plaque to take home, and a second plaque is permanently installed in a designated area in the Alumni Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction<\/h2><\/div>

The 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 30, with a reception to follow. Check back soon for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Submit Your Nomination<\/h2><\/span>
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Hampton Roads Academy Athletic Hall of Fame<\/h3><\/div>