TIMES STAFF REPORT



LEXINGTON - Twelve former high school coaches, athletes, officials administrators and/or contributors make up the 21st class to be inducted into the Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame. The class was first recognized at the annual Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame golf outing Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington. The class of 2008 will be inducted in ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at the Lexington Convention Center. The induction of the 12 will bring the total number of individuals honored to 355. Among the inductees is former Wayland High School boys' basketball coach “Copper” John Campbell.

“Copper” played basketball for Hindman Settlement where he was a three year starter. In 1939, he helped Hindman to the State Tournament and was selected All-State Tournament for his efforts. Later, he coached the Wayland Wasps for 11 years, winning four district titles, three regional titles, including his 1959 squad that set many State Tournament records.

Others due to be inducted into the KHSAA Hall of Fame are Joe Carr Jr., Gloria Compton, Nancy Crutcher Martin, Charles “Doodle” Floyd, E.G. Plummer, William Burton Rankin, Ervin Stepp, Brad Wilkerson, Rozella Young

Two individuals have previously been voted into the Hall of Fame but declined induction at that time. Kelly Coleman (1989) and John Reynolds (1994) have yet to accept the honor. They or their representatives would be added to the induction class in the year the honor is accepted. Coleman played under Campbell's watch at Wayland High School.