Daniel High School
has one of the most
storied and proud
sports programs in SC
history
D W Daniel High School has a long, proud tradition
in sports since its founding it 1955. The blend of the
communities of Central, Clemson and Six Mile has
combined to produce some of the finest athletes and
teams in South Carolina Prep history.
Up until now, Daniel High School has not had a
place to honor those individuals that have made
such success possible. With the completion of the
new school and athletic facilities, it now seems only
fitting that we recognize them with the inception of
the D W Daniel Athletic Hall of Fame.
The D W Daniel Athletic Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for its
inaugural class. In subsequent years, class size will be limited to 5; however, the
inaugural class can have more than that, and HOF Chairman Russ Hebert III expects it to
be well in to the double digits. “If you look at the names from 10 years and back, it is too
hard to count the outstanding athletes and coaches that have made a real impact here at
Daniel.”
Hebert is encouraging all Daniel fans to send in nominations that they feel are worthy of
this high honor. “Daniel is a special school, a special place. Not only does it serve this
community well with its academic excellence, it represents us just as well on the field of
play, and we encourage all fans that have benefited from the past 57 years to tell us who
you would like to recognize forever on the Wall.”
Remember, Once a Lion, Always a Lion.
Russ is a 1984 graduate of DW Daniel. He graduated from Clemson
University with a degree in Business Management in 1989.
After becoming a golf professional at both Harbour Town Golf Links and
Orangeburg Country Club he returned to Clemson to work as a real estate
broker in his family’s business, Re/Max Foothills Realty. Russ is married to
Christy Hebert and they have four daughters: Hunter ( freshman), Mason
(8th grade), Kayce (3rd grade) and Drew(5k). It has been a long time dream
of Russ’s to serve DW Daniel’s alumni and to create a Hall of Fame. He is
happy to finally have this opportunity and is looking forward to contributing to
the great traditions at DW Daniel.
Mission Statement
The mission of the D W Daniel High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize those
individuals who, through their accomplishments, service, dedication, or commitment,
have brought pride and distinction to our school and community as athletes, coaches,
administrators, or contributors.
Committee Membership
The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will consist of eight members:.
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Current DHS Principal
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Current DHS Athletic Director
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One Coaching Staff Member
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One Faculty Member
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Two Community Members
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Two Blue and Gold Athletic Booster Club Members
Any committee member that has a direct relationship with a nominee being considered
shall be removed from the committee while that nominee is under consideration. Direct
relationships are defined as immediate family members or individuals personally
nominated by a committee member.
Eligibility Requirements
Athlete: Ten years after graduating or attending DHS
Coach: Five years after leaving or retiring from DHS
Administrator: Five years after leaving or retiring from DHS
Contributor: Anytime
Nominees and elected members must maintain and exemplify traits and characteristics
that provide positive role-model qualities for past, current and future Daniel High School
students and the Daniel High School community. A failure to do so could result in removal
from the ballot or the Hall of Fame, if already selected.
Selection Criteria
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Athletes are eligible ten years after graduation or attendance and must be in good
standing or, in special circumstances, as determined by the Selection Committee.
Such athletes must have competed in a varsity sport and must have excelled.
Among the factors taken into account will be individual (All-Star, All-Region, AllState) and team accomplishments, individual school or team records held, impact
on teams and the overall athletic program at DHS during their era, and
accomplishments thereafter.
Selection Criteria (cont)
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Coaches or administrators must have participated with distinction and/or made
significant contributions to athletics at DHS, as evidenced, for example, by the
success of their teams and the acknowledgment of their former student-athletes.
Such coaches or administrators shall be eligible for nomination beginning five
years after they have left DHS for any reason, or in special circumstances as
determined by the Selection Committee.
Contributors will also be considered for nomination based upon their service and
dedication to the athletic programs at DHS.
Method of Selection
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Nominations will be accepted from the community
Nominations must be submitted to the athletic office by the specified date each
year.
The Selection Committee will choose the inductees (nominees must receive 75%
of votes for induction).
The Induction Ceremony will annually take place at a Daniel home football game.
A minimum of one and maximum of five inductees will be selected each year.
If more than five receive a 75% vote, then the top five vote getters will be inducted
in that current year.
In case of a tie, there will be a re-vote among those tied.
The inaugural year may have more than five inductees.
Nomination Ballot
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Nomination forms must be filled out and returned to the athletic office by the
deadline listed on the nomination form.
Each nomination will be held for a period of three years, and the nominee will be
considered for selection in each of those years. If the nominee is not selected for
induction during that time period, he/she must be re-nominated.
The honorees will be notified of their selection no later than May 30 of the
selection year.
Honors for Hall of Fame Inductees
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There will be a Hall of Fame dinner each year prior to the induction ceremony.
There will be a reception prior to the Hall of Fame Game each year.
A ceremony honoring Hall of Fame inductees and members will be conducted at
half time of the Hall of Fame Game each year.
Each member selected to the Daniel High School Athletic Hall of Fame will have a
plaque placed on the Hall of Fame wall located inside Daniel High School.
This November marks the 32 year anniversary
of Daniel High School’s first individual state
cross-country title. With no 3A or 4A then,
Daniel’s Becky Calhoun outran every female
athlete in the state. In track, Becky set state
records in the 2-mile (11: 20.5), won the 800
(2:23.6) and placed 1st in the Junior Olympics
regional 1,500m (4:51). While Daniel fielded
cross country teams in the mid 70s, Becky
trained without a team during the 1980
season starting a cross country tradition that
has yielded 4 more Girls State individual titles
(Gammon, 2004; Haughey 2007, 2009, 2010,)
and 5 Girl team titles (1999, 2000, 2005,
2006, 2007). The daughter of Doris, a
Clemson University librarian, and Richard
Calhoun, a distinguished Clemson Professor,
Becky was often trained by her father.
"Becky's running always released pent up
energy and calmed her," says Becky’s
mother, Doris. "She liked the feel of running
and competing.”
Shown below L to R are Becky, Jerry Lesley (track
coach) & Dick Singleton (who acted as one of
Becky’s coaches), at the Daniel 1980-81 awards
DWD Class of 1984
A three-sport star at Daniel (lettering in basketball, volleyball and
track), Cheryl is most remembered for her outstanding Basketball
career. As a Lady Lion, Cheryl was a three-year letterman and led
the team in scoring each of her three seasons. When she
graduated, Cheryl held almost every Lady Lion basketball record
there was. After high school, Cheryl went on to a very successful
playing career at Clemson University.
Daniel High School 1981 – 1984
Career Points (59 games/3 seasons) = 19.3 PPG Career Average
42 points vs. Belton Honea Path (Career high)
Division I-AAA All-State, All-Conference, All-County
School records for most career points, most points in a game, most points in a season (420), most assists in a game (12), and most
steals in a game (9)
National Scholar Athlete Award
Clemson University 1984-88
BA (Elementary Education)
Career Points, 312 Career Assists, 155 Career Steals
112 Games played, 61 Career Starts
Team Captain 1987-88, Annie Tribble Leadership Award 1987-88
Clemson Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year 1984-85
Clemson Women’s Basketball Playmaker Award 1986-87, Best Free Throw % Leader 1986-87
Ranks 6th in All-Time Clemson Career Free Throw % (.755)
Ranks 6th in All-Time Individual Game Three Point % (.454) 5 – 11 vs. Georgia Tech 1-27-88
Ranks 9th in All-Time Clemson Career Three Point FG % - (.369)
What are you doing now?
I am currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Queens
University of Charlotte. I’m going on my 17th overall year of
coaching and my 11th year as a college coach.
Where did you go after High School?
I attended Clemson University as a student-athlete. I majored in
Elementary Education, and after receiving my
degree, stayed on to serve as an assistant coach while getting my
masters in Guidance and Counseling.
What is your favorite sports moment at DWD?
I loved watching/playing the rival games against schools. Anytime
we beat Seneca in any sport was awesome! The week before
football games and the school spirit that led up to the games was
awesome, and we always had good crowds, even on away trips.
What is your fondest memory of DWD?
I loved traveling to games and after the games on the bus, just
having fun with my teammates and those of the boys team. It
seemed like we were all friends and got along so well, which I
remember was the case with most students at Daniel. I remember
when the song Rapper’s Delight came out and one of the guys on
the boys team sang it on the bus and we all jumped in. It’s funny
how the little things stand out, but for some reason that stuck.
Any word of encouragement for current DWD students?
Enjoy every day and value it. Time goes by fast and the friends
that you make will last forever. Be involved and have fun…these
are some of the best years of your life!
DWD Class of 2000
A four-year starter at kicker and punter, Scott played on the 1997
State runner-up team and the 1998 State Championship team.
Rated the number one kicker in the nation his senior year, Scott
finished his HS career as the all-time national leader in career extra
points (237) and 2nd in points scored by a kicker, 329. Scott went on
to play college football at the University of Wisconsin.
Daniel High School 1996-1999
237 career extra points-National High School record
329 career points, 2nd all time nationally
32 of 43 career field goals
43- yard career punting average
All-State selection 1998, 1999
North-South All Star Game
Career-long 52-yard field goal
Rated #1 kicker in the nation following his senior season by Superprep Magazine.
Georgia Military College 2001-2002
2001 Junior college All-American placekicker
2001 member of Junior College National Championship team
Career- long 56- yard field goal
University of Wisconsin (2002, 2003)
Starting placekicker, UW 2002, 2003
Played on 2 Bowl teams
Carre-long 46-yard field goal
What are you doing now?
I’m currently working at Trendset, Inc., as an account
management representative. Also, keeping busy and
spending a lot of time with my wife Jacci and my three yearold son, Jack.
Where did you go after High School?
In 2000-2002 I went to Georgia Military College to continue my
education and to play football. A highlight of my time at GMC
was playing on a Junior College National Championship team
and being named as the Junior College All-American
Placekicker. My successes at GMC led to a full scholarship at
the University of Wisconsin, where I was their starting kicker
for the 2002-2003 seasons, and the opportunity to play in two
College Bowl Games.
What is your favorite sports moment at DWD?
Kicking back-to-back game-winning field goals against BHP to
give our team the opportunity to play in two State
Championships.
Who had the biggest impact on your time at DWD?
My parents for their support and dedication. Russ Hebert for
his training, time and interest in helping me to become a
successful kicker. In addition, Coach Rob, as he was always
there to offer encouragement and support.
Any word of encouragement for current DWD students?
Take advantage of what you have as a high school student.
Stay focused on your dreams and your academics.
If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you'll be
a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.-Paul "Bear"
Bryant
Daniel High School hosted its
first annual Lion’s Pride Cheer
Invitational for competition
cheer on October 13th.
The competition was a success with several teams
competing in various divisions.
Daniel took third in the 3A division, with Walhalla High
School taking the first-place spot for 3A. Finishing first in the
4A division, and winning grand champion of the event. was
Easley High School. The girls showed their true athleticism
by performing elite-level stunting, triple jumps, and advanced
tumbling skills. Daniel High School Competition Cheer will be
competing in the Upstate competition on November 7 at
Dorman High School for a qualifying spot to the State
Championships to be held at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville
on November 17th. Be sure to come out and show your
support for these incredible athletes. GO LIONS!
The volleyball team concluded an undefeated regular season
tonight without dropping a set in any region game. Seniors
Carley Hoover, Anna Hughey and Aly Green were honored
on senior night before beating rival Seneca in straight sets.
They are also coming off a tournament win on Saturday, Oct.
13th, in which they defeated Pickens in the championship
game. Playoffs will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.
at Daniel High School.
Class: Senior
DOB: February 9, 1995
Hometown: Clemson, South Carolina
GPA: 4.4
Clubs: Beta Club, FCA, student council,
Senior class president
Q&A With Carly
Interview by Lindy Treglia
Sports history: I started playing t-ball when I was 6 or 7,
rec basketball, softball, volleyball and football all through
elementary. In middle school I started AAU basketball,
club volleyball and travel summer softball. In high school I
played club volleyball and travel softball and started more
serious training and working out. Freshman year, I
played basketball, volleyball and softball including playing
in the state finals for both volleyball and basketball. From
then on, I have focused on volleyball and softball.
Favorite softball player: Michele Smith (played pro softball
as a pitcher for 16 years in Japan) whom I have had the
opportunity to work with.
Most memorable moments in sports: Winning the Little
League World Series in 2008 in Oregon and winning 18year- old gold in Nationals last summer in San Diego.
Most embarrassing moment: I was trying out for the team in
Florida two summers ago. No one my age wears rubber
cleats but I always had, so it was my first time in spikes
and I slipped on the mound and fell face first. I didn’t
even have time to get my hand out of my glove.
Most influential person in your sports and why? My dad., I
would not be a pitcher or anywhere near what I am today
if it weren’t for him. He takes time out of his day every
day and whenever I need him to pitch with me or give me
whatever I need. He is my biggest cheerleader.
Any pre-game superstitions? I always brush my teeth and
put on Chapstick.
Toughest opponent: Orange County Bat Busters. They are
known as the best- hitting team in the country. I was able
to pitch a no- hitter against them, but every batter 1-9 was
a tough battle. It was one of the biggest games of my life!
Things you do offseason: Honestly, I haven’t had an
offseason since club volleyball and club softball are
opposite seasons. What I do work in is, I workout at Top
Notch Training in Anderson with Joe-Don Reames. I also
hit in the softball offseason at Blue Chip Baseball in
Anderson with Seth Brizek.
Tell us about your family: I live at home with my mom and
dad. My sister (Daniel Class of 2010) plays volleyball at
SWU. I have a cat name Snickers and a guinea pig
named, Pepper.
Worst habit: biting my nails
Who would I like to trade places with for a day: no one
Talent I would like to have: I would like to be able to swallow
fire.
(The reporter had to ask why and she responded, “why
not?” Then I wouldn’t have to practice for anything, I
could get paid to swallow fire.)
Dream date: to go fishing and get ice cream with Channing
Tatum
Favorite band: Sequoya Prep School band
Favorite TV show: Degrassi
Favorite Actor: Ryan Gosling
Favorite Actress: Blake Lively
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athlete to watch: Mo Simmons on my mom’s
volleyball team (Clemson)
Favorite value in others: Honesty
Favorite food: any baked good
Favorite dessert: frozen yogurt
Favorite frozen yogurt: chocolate with strawberries
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
Pre game meal: power bars or just normal dinner
Favorite book: I really enjoy the Eragon series
Favorite restaurant: Blue Heron
Favorite car: black Range Rover
Lucky #: 2
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Describe yourself: I work hard and I like to make people
laugh. I think I am pretty self-confident.
What you want to do in the future: After I graduate from
Stanford, I would like to get a Masters in Business and
stay in the Northern California area and get a job for a
large corporation. I would also like to work with my dad.
Teammates:
Best practical joker- Me
Best dresser- Elizabeth Ray
Best sleeper on the bus- MacKenzie Iversen
Best motivator on the team- Julia Beck
Name: Joanna Martin
Date of birth: November 21, 1994
Hometown: Cary, North Carolina
GPA: 3.8
Q&A With JoJo
Interview by Lindy Treglia
Sports history: I started cheer in 7th grade and
every year since and participated in
competitive cheer in 9th and 10th grade. I had
three years tumbling training. I have been
swimming competitively since moving to
Clemson in the 2nd grade, taking a break
from 7th through 10th grades.
Favorite swimmer: Michael Phelps
Most memorable moment in sports: Qualifying
for state in competitive cheer my sophomore
year. It was so exciting and such an
accomplishment after losing Addie Hall and
Megan Pilgrim to injury during the
competition.
Most embarrassing moment: Can’t think of any
at the moment.
Most influential person in sports and why? My
swim coach in 5th or 6th grade really
encouraged me to keep at it and gave me the
incentive to keep competing.
Any pre-game superstitions? On the way to the
game, if we go over railroad tracks, we all
have to touch a screw on the bus and lift our
feet off of the floor. (It is consistent with our
win/loss record this year)
Things you do off season: I work out at Fike in
the pool to keep in condition for swim team.
For competitive cheer, I would take tumbling
in the off season.
Teammates:
Best practical joker-Jamie Bartee
Best dresser-Bailey Rose
Best sleeper on the bus-no one sleeps on the
bus, it’s Friday night!
Best motivator-Catherine McDowell
Tell us about your family: I live with my mom and dad
and have 2 brothers. My dad is a professor at
Clemson and my mom also works at Clemson
University. I have 2 brothers, one (Andy) a 2010
Daniel graduate and a junior at Clemson and Chas, a
sophomore at Daniel.
Have you played other sports: I played soccer, softball
and tennis when I was younger.
Worst habit: I don’t pick up after myself and my
clothes are everywhere in my room.
Who would I like to trade places with for a day: Blake
Lively so I could be married to Ryan Reynolds.
Talent I would like to have: To be able to swim well
enough to win the Olympics.
Dream date: Channing Tatum
Favorite singer: Ben Rector
Favorite TV show: Gray’s Anatomy
Favorite Actor: Patrick Dempsey
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athlete to watch in another sport: Michael
Phelps
Favorite value in others: Trustworthiness
Favorite food: My mom’s homemade chicken pot pie
Favorite dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite ice cream: Christmas cookies
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
Pre game meal: The cheer moms make us a pregame
meal.
Favorite book: The Hunger Games
Favorite restaurant: Brioso
Favorite car: Ford Escape
Lucky #: No lucky number
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Describe yourself: I am friendly, trustworthy and on the
quiet side. I can be kind of lazy, but I know when I
have to work hard also.
What you want to do in the future: My dream job is to be
a forensic psychologist. I would like to get my
undergrad degree from Clemson. I would like to get
married and have a huge family.
Barbara Gawlas and Kirsten Abderhalden, cheer mom and soccer mom,
long-time Booster Club members and volunteers, huge fans of all Daniel
athletes but especially Meghan and Aline, are dedicated to helping you find
your Spirit Wear! We have t-shirts, dri-fit shirts, tank tops, hoodies, class
shirts, long-sleeve shirts (some items available in youth sizes), baseball
caps, visors, toboggans, scarves, throws, car tags and stickers. Coming
soon - crew neck sweatshirts and golf shirts! You can purchase DW Daniel
Spirit Wear at all home football and basketball games, or email your
purchase orders to [email protected]. Remember….only spirit
wear purchased through the DW Daniel Booster Club actually benefits our
athletes! Get your Spirit Wear today, and GO LIONS!
On December 1, all sports are coming together to showcase DW Daniel Athletics in two
community parades, followed by a kick-off fundraising event sure be a “hot” tradition!
Beginnning at 10:30 a.m. our teams will be presenting in the Six Mile Holiday parade, and
then at 1:30 p.m. our athletes walk in the City of Central Holiday Parade. The day’s
festivities will close with our first annual all sports chili cook off at 5:00 p.m. in the
cafeteria at Daniel High School. Each Daniel sports team will have the opportunity to
enter a chili-cooking team. After everyone eats, you can cast your ballot (ticket) and vote
for your favorite team. Tickets will be $5 or $15 a family. We will have drinks and desserts
along with a season wrap-up for our fall sports and a kick-off to our winter and spring
sports. Our teams will be selling tickets to this fun event, and the proceeds will go to our
Booster Club All Sports Fund. The winning team will hold the prestigious title for the best
chili in Clemson! Each ticket sold gets you a vote, so please... save the date, buy a ticket,
and get ready to kick off our holiday season with an outrageously fun day!
The fall sports season is winding down, and as it does we would like to thank all of our
seniors for their accomplishments this season. You will be the first graduating class from
our new school, and you have represented us well on and off the field/court/links/course.
Thank you!
Many of our fall sports teams will be moving on to post-season play: the girls golf team
has qualified for state; the boys and girls cross country teams have just won the region;
volleyball should win the region and have home-court advantage during the playoffs; and
with two more wins, the football team will win the region and have home-field advantage
during the playoffs as well. It has been a very successful season.
But it doesn’t end there… basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, soccer, boys golf and
tennis are all still to come, and those sports deserve your support as well. And there is no
better way to support them than by joining the Blue & Gold Athletic Booster Club.
Check out our Instagram
highlights at Facebook,
danielsports.org, or search
#dwdnews
For more updates, register
today at danielsports.org
“Like” us today at the DW
Daniel Athletic Booster Club
Facebook page
The next Booster Club meeting
is November 12, in the library at
Daniel High School.
Interested in making a donation to support a
former student? Check out the foundation
started by former Daniel student Ryan
Harless. Ryan was critically injured in an
automobile accident his sophomore year. He
is recovering, much better than his doctors
expected, but he still has a long way to go.
The foundation will not only provide financial
support for Ryan during his long recovery,
but it will become a means for Ryan to give
back to the community that has supported
him through this ordeal.
For more information go to:http://
www.ryanharlessfoundation.com/
DW Daniel Athletic Booster Club supports ALL SPORTS, ALL
YEAR!
Please, join us today, and help support our athletes. GO
LIONS!