TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee University Intercollegiate Department of Athletics welcomed 11 new members at the 2019 Tuskegee University Hall of Fame Enshrinement Banquet. The bi-annual event was held inside Tuskegee University Kellogg. The inductees were also recognized during an on-field presentation of Saturday's football game against Winston-Salem State.
The 2019 Tuskegee Hall of Fame Induction Class includes:
Dr. Charles Herbert Thompson
Coach Men's Basketball
Mr. Robert 'Cochise' Watkins
Class of 1980 – Football
Mr. Render Copeland
Class of 1980 – Football
Rev. Arthur Lee Jackson, Sr.
Class of 1981 – Football
Dr. Elizabeth 'Diane Smart' Thomas
Class of 1982 – Track & Field
Mr. Willie H. Lampley
Class of 1983 – Football
Dr. Sidney L. Brown
Class of 1987 – Football
Mr. Bruce Lawrence Johnson
Class of 1989 – Football
Dr. Stephanie Davis
Class of 1994 – Women Basketball
Mr. Jonathan Porter
Class of 1995 – Football
Mr. Kenneth E. Woodard
Class of 2019 – Football
FULL LIST OF CURRENT INDUCTEES
ABOUT: Tuskegee University Athletics Hall fo Fame
PURPOSE
The Hall of Fame was organized to recognize and to pay tribute to former athletes and supporters of athletics for their exceptional athletic performance while at Tuskegee and/or their loyal dedicated support of athletics as well as their contributions and community service through their professional careers. To serve as a stimulant to student-athletes, especially those with high skills of athletic attainment to seek higher education training at Tuskegee University.
Since the inaugural induction ceremony, November 1974 over two hundred individuals have been enshrined. To be eligible for induction the athlete must have:
GOVERNANCE
The Hall of Fame is governed by a Board of Directors and standing committees established by the constitution and by-laws, the committees are appointed by the Board of Director. The Chairmen of the Board of Directors is elected by the membership of the board at its first meeting. The composition of the Board of Directors is as follows:
- Five members of the Hall of Fame elected by the Hall of Fame Membership
- The Athletic Director at Tuskegee University
- The Director of Alumni Affairs
- Three members at large selected by the Board of Directors
Board of Directors (2016-2020)
- Dr. Robert Wilson III, Chairman
- Otis M. McDaniel, Vice-Chairman
- Paul H. Carney, Treasurer
- James Arrington, Secretary
- Harrell Moore, Financial Secretary
- Dr. Joel McCloud, Jr.
- Lorenzo Ogden Jr.
- Col. Palmer Sullins Jr.
- Jesse Webb
- Willie Slater, Athletic Director
- Kymberly Holland, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs
