By MICHAEL BOYLAN
Sports Editor

Last February, Fayette County High School launched their Sports Hall of Fame. It gave current Tigers and Tiger alumnus a chance to recognize athletes that have excelled both on the field and off. One of last year's inductees included Cecil Travis, a baseball player who went on to a major league career with the Washington Senators. The ceremony was a well attended, catered affair in the Fayette County cafeteria. But this year, they would like your help.

“We have some ideas for this year's inductees,” said Principal Gary Phillips, “But we would like some input from people who have lived in this county and attended Fayette County High School. It is important to see who they remember making an impact on the field and in the community.”

Principal Phillips has been in the area off and on for the last 30 years, so he is looking for people that were here from the school's inception on. The other main organizer of the Hall of fame is Trigg Dalrymple, who also has several ideas of possible inductees. The school is also getting write-ins from the Booster Club.

The Booster Club is also in the process of forming an alumni association at the school. They are hoping to have their inaugural banquet this year and induct two outstanding alumni that have distinguished themselves in a career and in their community.

If you know of a person who should be nominated for the Sports Hall of Fame, Principal Phillips would like to hear from you. Send in a sheet of paper with the:

• Athlete to be nominated :

• Sport(s) played:

•  Graduation Year:

• Honors (if known):

• Other reasons for consideration:

Please mail your response to Mr. Gary Phillips, Principal

c/o Fayette County High School

1 Tiger Trail, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214. The nominations are due by Nov. 15 and the inductees will be named in January.

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