GPS Hall of Fame

In 2003, GPS established an Athletic Hall of Fame to honor chosen alumnae/athletes and former coaches for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the GPS athletic program. The five charter members were GPS founder Eula Lea Jarnigan, honored posthumously; Dr. Janet Parks '60; Teresa Lawrence Phillips '76; longtime GPS coach and dance instructor Peggy Evans Thomas; and Peggy Patten Willingham '49.

Members of the Athletic Hall of Fame: 

Eula Lea Jarnagin, GPS Founder 

Dr. Janet Parks '60

Teresa Lawrence Phillips '76

Peggy Evans Thomas, Coach

Peggy Patten Winningham '49

Sherry Wheat Anderson '74

Christy Gearhiser '82

Barbara Johnson Pricket '64

Elizabeth Ann Tessmann '59

Nan Chamberlain Smith '55

Ann Kimball Johnson '63

Charlotte Grant '78

Kappie Clark Boles '76

Ellen Kovacevich Hanna '70

Helene Striebinger Reisman '66

Georgia Dicks McCravey '73

Dotty Worsham Lowe '77

Laura Holt Strang '72

Rebecca Stimson '73

Kitty Fisher Delany '75

Debbie Bohner Young '79

Call for Nominations:

The GPS Office of Alumnae Affairs accepts nominations for induction into the GPS Athletic Hall of Fame.

The following are selection criteria for a nominee:

•  Any alumna is eligible if she has been outstanding in any GPS varsity sport or has been exemplary in instruction, participation or support of the athletic program at GPS. The athlete should be a graduate of GPS prior to 1999.
• A nominee who has achieved regional or national acclaim in sports since graduation must have been involved in athletics in some way while at GPS to be considered.
• Any active, inactive or retired coach may be considered for selection. There is no specific length of coaching time required for consideration, and a coach at any level of instruction may be nominated.

Other individuals who have made a significant impact as advocates and supporters of the GPS athletic program may be considered for membership. Nominations may be made by alumnae or past or present faculty members, and will be accepted through November for the upcoming reunion in April.

Please call Katherine Betts in the Alumnae Office if you have any questions: (423) 634-7611 or e-mail at kbetts@gps.edu