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2011 Information

Last year’s inaugural JVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was a huge success. The event brought together generations of JVHS athletes, families and friends for a night of celebration and inductions into the highest athletic award the school offers. Guests enjoyed a formal reception and dinner followed by a memorable induction ceremony. The event was covered by several media sources as the JVHS Athletic Hall of Fame is a unique organization—one of very few in the region.

The Second Annual JVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend will take place this fall and will consist of two events. The 3rd Annual Anthony Dimitri Golf Classic will kick off the weekend on Friday, August 12, 2011 and will conclude on Saturday August 13, 2011 with the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year’s inductees are as follows:

1943 JVHS State Basketball Champions
Richard Miles
Ben Garnto
Dennie Trotter

You are cordially invited to participate/attend these events. Specific event information is listed below:

3rd Annual Anthony Dimitri Golf Classic:

Friday, August 12 2011

Time: 9:00 A.M. Registration begins at 7:30 A.M.

Place: Bull Creek Golf Course, West Course

7333 Lynch Road

Midland, GA 31820

http://www.columbusga.org/BullCreek/

Registration: $75.00 per person ($300.00/ 4-person team)

Hole sponsorship: Businesses may wish to advertise by purchasing a hole sponsorship - $100/hole. There are 8 left; Call Fred Ogle (contact info listed below) to reserve by August 6th.

Second Annual JVHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony:

Saturday, August 13, 2011

St Luke United Methodist Church Activity Center,

1104 2nd Avenue

Columbus, GA 31901

Reception: 5:30pm

Dinner/Induction: 6:00pm

Price: $30.00 per person

Make checks payable to “JVHS Hall of Fame”

RSVP to:

JVHS Hall of Fame

P.O. Box 1456

Columbus, GA 31902

Please purchase all tickets in advance. More information can be obtained by contacting Fred Ogle at (706) 580-6786 or dawgone21@yahoo.com. A will-call table will be available at each event for out-of-town patrons who are unavailable to pick up tickets.

All proceeds will support the JVHS General Athletic Fund.

2010 Information

Saturday, August 7, 2010

5:30pm - 10:00pm

St Luke United Methodist Church Activity Center, Columbus Georgia

1104 2nd Avenue

Columbus, GA

Congratulations to the 2010 (Inaugural) JVHS Hall of Fame inductees:

William A. Screws: Lifetime Achievement Award
Mr. Screws was a graduate of JVHS, and earned a Bachelors of Arts from Troy University, a Masters of Education from Mercer, and a Specialist Degree from Auburn University. His influence in the Field of Education spanned 51 years, but he will always be remembered as an icon of Jordan High School where he served as Assistant Principal for nine years and as Principal for 23 years.

Jimmy Griggs: Lifetime Achievement Award
Mr. Griggs was a member of the first JVHS track team and went on to announce for WRBL (CBS Affiliate). He covered the Columbus Astros, Columbus Yankees, and the Columbus College Cougars (Baseball and Basketball). Mr. Griggs is also a member of the Columbus State University Hall of Fame.

Tony Pierce: Athlete
Mr. Pierce played baseball for JVHS and went on to pitch for the Kansas City A’s (Oakland A’s) 1967 through 1968.

Charles F. Hurston: Athlete
Mr. Hurston played football for JVHS and went on to play for Auburn University. He was drafted by the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1965. After winning the American Football League Championship with the Chiefs in 1966, he started for them in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game. He was also with the 1969 Chiefs who won Super Bowl IV.

JVHS 1971 Baseball Team: Athlete
The entire 1971 baseball team will be inducted to commemorate winning the state title.