HALL OF FAME


Official Nomination Form

The Virginia Interscholastic Association Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing and preserving the rich heritage and legacy of African American (Black) high school sports and activities under the direction of the VIA from 1954-1970 and promoting greater appreciation and understanding of the contributions of Blacks to the history of high school sports and activities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nominees must have exemplified the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, moral character, and carry the endorsement of their respective high school.

All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long term contribution to interscholastic athletics and activities. While many served their school and local programs over a long and distinguished career, their accomplishments must have have been worthy of state recognition for them to be considered. Longevity, without meaningful state impact, does not constitute appropriate credentials for Hall of Fame Consideration.

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Candidates

Seven individuals who have made outstanding contributions through high school, college and professional careers have been selected to the 2022 class of the Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association (VIAHA) Hall of Fame.

LIST OF NAMES:

Athletes

Dr. Claudius “CB” Claiborne – Langston High, Danville (1965) – Basketball
Jacob “Jake” Wyche, Jr. – Carter G. Woodson High, Hopewell (1958) – Basketball

Coaches

Dr. Paulette Walker Johnson – Peabody High, Petersburg (1969)

Contributors

Carlton Earl “Carl” Anderson – Dunbar High, Lynchburg (1965)
Thelma M. Jefferson – Peabody High, Petersburg (1967)
Dr. Gladys B. West – Dinwiddie Training School, Dinwiddie (1948)
James “Jimmy” Hollins – Jackson P. Burley High, Charlottesville (1965)

Members of the Class of 2022 will bring total membership to 81. The sixth annual Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in June 24, 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Charlottesville, VA. Click here for details.



Contributions to The VIA Heritage Association are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.