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Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends

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By The Hub on May 8, 2018 Headlines

From “Mr. Raider” to “Grandmama,” the inaugural Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrated 10 outstanding alumni who have made their mark both on and off the field of competition.

The ceremony held May 4 at the American Airlines Center presented the inductees with jackets, plaques and rings to celebrate their accomplishments. Each living inductee addressed the audience, sharing jokes, stories and inspirational words about their life journey.

Dallas ISD Athletic Director Troy Mathieu applauded the 10 phenomenal student-athletes who were inducted into the Hall of Fame and inspiration they provide students everywhere.

“We need to celebrate the great history we have here in Dallas ISD,” Mathieu said. “This is a motivational tool that shows students that, one day, they too can be great.”

Also at the ceremony, Kennedy Taylor of Lincoln High School and Sergio Armendariz of Adamson High School were selected as the 2018 Dallas ISD Student-Athletes of the Year.

Armendariz received a cross country and track scholarship and will attend Sam Houston State University to complete his studies. Kennedy recieved a basketball scholarship and will attend Texas State University to further her academic career.

Kennedy and Sergio both received a $2500 scholarship.

Below are the inaugural Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Go here to see more photos from the great event.

Ernie Banks*; Booker T. Washington High School (‘50); baseball

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Ernie Banks family member.

Tim Brown; Woodrow Wilson High School (‘84), football

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Tim Brown

Michael Carter; Thomas Jefferson High School (‘79); football

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Michael Carter

Chryste Gaines Courtney; South Oak Cliff High School (‘88); track and field

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Chryste Gaines Courtney

Fran Harris, South Oak Cliff High School (‘84); basketball

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Fran Harris

Freddie James; David W. Carter High School, head football coach

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Freddie James

Larry Johnson; Skyline High School (‘87); basketball

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Larry Johnson

Davey O’Brien*; Woodrow Wilson High School (‘35); football

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Davey O’Brien’s son

Jerry Rhome; Sunset High School (‘60); football

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Jerry Rhome

Dave Stallworth*; James Madison High School (‘61); basketball

Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony celebrates 10 sports legends
Dave Stallworth family member

*deceased

David W. Carter High School James Madison High School Skyline High School South Oak Cliff High School Sunset High School Thomas Jefferson High School Trustee District 1 Trustee District 2 Trustee District 5 Trustee District 6 Trustee District 7 Trustee District 9 Woodrow Wilson High School
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