Gerald has always been a fan of the sport of football. He started at a very young age of 8 years. First, it was Pee-wee league, then onto Might and Midget all before starting to play for the school programs. He played every day if he could find someone to play or a group to play. He would even pick up games on the weekend with the neighbor kids. Gerald loved the contact and interaction of tackling, blocking, passing, and catching so much that he broke a neighbor kid’s collar bone. As Gerald became a teenager, playing junior varsity and varsity football came natural to him. He especially enjoyed the thrill football brought him while playing on the fields each and every Thursday and Friday night.

He began officiating football and his career began in 1983, after graduating college a few years before. He has worked and officiated over 450 varsity games. He has worked 9 state championship games, the 2004 North South All-Star game, and the Shrine Bowl Game of the Carolinas in 2014. He has also been a dedicated member of District 11 for 41 years, where he has received several awards and honors. Some of these include Rookie of the Year, Official of the Year, as well as being appointed to the Board of Directors for 15 years.

An official’s duties are a difficult task to master from studying and knowing the rules of High School Football, which seem to change in some form every two years or so, to learning and remembering the mechanics of each official’s position. Especially if you work more than one position. Also, keeping your mind in shape for whatever comes your way on the field.

Each official has his or her very own special memories, games or players they have officiated for. As for Gerald, each and every game night holds a special memory. Of special significance was officiating both Bowl Games and being elected as a member of the 2023 Hall of Fame Class, which topped the list. Gerald stated it was the highest honor to be chosen and accepted into a great brotherhood of fellow officials.

Gerald resides in beautiful Pawleys Island, SC with his wife Julia, one daughter Sadie, her husband Nathan, beautiful one year old granddaughter Layton, and Henry, the basset hound. Gerald works for Colonial Fuels and has been in the fuel business for over 30 years. Julia is a retired school teacher assistant. In addition to football, Gerald loves and enjoys golf and relaxing around the house.

William Addis was born and raised in Oconee County, South Carolina. He was married to his wife, Lynn, and had three children, Dawson, Olivia, and Victoria.

During his high school days, he participated in the band, played baseball, basketball, football, and played church league softball as well as industrial league for many years after high school. He also attended Tri County Technical School.

Throughout his youth he was very involved in the local community. William worked on his family farm raising cattle, hogs, and chickens.

He affectionately “earned” the moniker “the only Second Shift Farmer” in the Upstate, maybe even in the whole country.

William also ran the family business, the Walhalla Gin, where he sold and dispersed agriculture products throughout the area. Through it all, William stayed very active with the Walhalla Recreation Department. William provided maintenance services for the Recreation Department including cutting grass and lining the fields. He also kept the score books for the department, officiated all of the different sports, and coached many teams.

William continued his community service by serving on the Walhalla City Council for several years, acting as a member of the Recreation Department of the City Council. He also worked as a volunteer with the Fire Department and was instrumental in upgrading the fire equipment and services while serving the City Council.

In addition to serving the Council, William continued his passion for sports as he worked with Walhalla High School, filming many of their games, lining the fields, and operating the scoreboard and clock.

William started officiating in 1989 in District 10. He worked five State Championships, the Shrine Bowl, and the North-South game. He was a leader in District 10, serving as Chief Training Officer and a mentor to many new officials.

He was also an official for the Arena Football League and worked as the clock operator for the Clemson Tigers.

Sadly, he passed away on April 29, 2021.

In 1999 I started my SCFOA journey.

1999 was the inaugural class of the SCFOA HOF. I remember it well. I sat there as a new official and was in awe of all these great guys that were getting inducted. It was right then and there that I knew what my goal was. I wanted to do whatever it took to be included alongside these greats. My early mentors were David Johnson, Kirk Weyman, and Bob Bone. I would go to their games and would observe everything they did and said, and applied that in my growth as an official.

I started out as an Umpire, but transitioned in my third year to Referee, where I spent 10 years as a white hat learning the game. Then came my next challenge: State Finals. I moved to Linesman, where I really excelled. I worked 8 State Finals and in 2013, I was honored to work the North-South game. Finally, in 2019, I got to work the Shrine Bowl.

I worked my 350th varsity game at the end of the 2024 season. There were many special memories from games over the years. My favorite was the 2021 5A final between Gaffney and Dutch Fork. Gaffney won the game 22-19. It was a thrilling atmosphere and experience. In 2022, I moved back to Referee, and in 2023, that elusive goal of working a State Final as a referee was realized.

One of the greatest things during my career were the friendships and camaraderie with so many fellow officials, many of whom are now lifelong friends. I would’ve never met them otherwise. What a blessing. We were and are brothers.

I could not have done any of this without the support of my family. My beloved wife of 28 years, Allison, my son, Brody (18), and my daughter, Taylor (21). I had a game scheduled the night Taylor was born. Once she had been delivered early in the morning and all was stable, I asked Allison what she thought I should do. She replied “go do your game.” Again, my family has always been super supportive of me and my officiating endeavors, and I am humbly thankful.

I’ve often thought about how I would like to be remembered as an official after I’m done. I hope that folks remember me as a guy who was very knowledgeable of the rules and their application, my dedication to the craft, my desire to be a great team member and leader, and lastly, to have fun while doing it.

In closing, I want to say what an incredible honor it is to be included in this group that is the best of the best. That dream is now a reality.

A native of Spartanburg, Steve was born to Charles and Mary September 7, 1964. Steve was raised by a single mom from the age of two after his father passed away. Steve graduated from Spartanburg High School and the University of South Carolina at Spartanburg. He served six years in the South Carolina Army National Guard and is currently employed by the United States Postal Service.

Other than accepting Jesus Christ as his personal savior, Steve considers convincing Melody Dawn Robbins to be his wife to be the best thing he has ever done. Steve and Melody have been married 25 years and are blessed with a son Jared and a daughter Lily.

In the early 1970s, Steve’s great aunt and uncle took him to his first high school football game to watch Spartanburg High play in Rock Hill. He was hooked and attended every game he could thereafter.

Officiating became a way for Steve to be involved with the game he loves. After officiating 27 years and 382 varsity game assignments, he remembers many wonderful games along with countless people he worked with who were not only good officials, but even greater men.

Steve would like to thank everyone associated with the SCHSL office, state office holders, district directors he has worked under, and every official he has called games with for their contribution toward making his officiating experience extraordinary.

Understanding the importance of his family’s support along his officiating journey, Steve recognizes this award is only possible because of them. Many thanks Steve gives to Melody, Jared, and Lily for their sacrifices, allowing him to participate in the wonderful game of football. His wish is to count this honor to be in their honor.

Mike has officiated high school football in the South Carolina Football Officials Association for 46 years. He has officiated more than 600 varsity games, including seven state championship games, the 2004 North/South All-Star game, and the 2013 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star game. He has served the South Carolina Football Officials Association as the 2007 President, Director of District 11 Football Officials Association from 1994-1996, on the state Review Board from 2011-2013, and has been the North/South All-Star game Official’s Coordinator for more than 25 years. Mike has also served on the District 11 Football Officials Associations’ Board of Directors for 30 years. Mike is honored and humbled by his inclusion into the South Carolina Football Officials Association Hall of Fame.

For the past 26 years, Dean Waters has officiated high school football in South Carolina. Dean started as a referee in Greenville County Recreation’s youth football program after a conversation with Steve Clark during a church activity – Dean’s officiating career with South Carolina High School football began.

Dean joined the South Carolina Football Officials Association in 1995. He says, “Like all new officials, I was running the woodpeckers trail,” honing his officiating skills, he calls this some of his best times as an official. Over the decades that followed, Dean has been involved in recruiting, training, and improving techniques of generations of young, new officials.

Starting as a linesman, moving to line judge and finally referee, Dean has officiated over 266 games, including the 2008 North/South game, the 2011 Shrine Bowl, and eight state championships.

Dean is honored to have officiated with Jerry Welmaker, Bill Reid, Jim Boylan, and Paul Pool – crediting his fellow officials for pushing him to become better, and resulting in the official he is today. “Thank you guys!”

Dean served as SCFOA Vice President in 2014 and SCFOA President in 2015.

He says he “continues to pursue goals and improve, and values the longtime friendships created by meeting fellow officials from across the state.”

Since 2002, Dean has served as Director of Engineering, Safety and Security at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Greenville. Each year, he hosts a luncheon at the hospital to recognize the achievements of that season’s Shrine Bowl officials and their wives.

Dean takes great satisfaction in his community and church involvement. He serves at Northgate Baptist Church, where he has been a member for over 36 years. During these years, he has chaired multiple church committees, served as a youth leader, basketball coach, Sunday school teacher and Deacon.

Dean is married to Pamela Waters and they have three sons, Benjamin (Ashley), Patrick (Audrey), and Bradley (Christie) along with four grandchildren.

Ricky was born in Woodruff, South Carolina. His family moved to Burnettown, South Carolina when he was 6 years old. Ricky attended LBC High School, where he played football and baseball.

He is married to Norma and they have two children, Michael and Jessica. They also have 3 grandchildren. Ricky was employed with Savannah River Site for 20 years of service and retired in 2008. Upon retiring from SRS, Ricky became the Owner and Hearing Instrument Specialist at Hearing Aid Associates, Inc., in Augusta, Georgia.

Ricky joined SCFOA, District 12, Aiken, SC in 1988, where he started out as a Linesman. He then moved to the Line Judge position. He is currently serving his 3rd consecutive term as District 12 Director. He has also worked over 350 varsity football games, 9 State championship games, the North South All-Star game in 2011, and the Shrine Bowl game in 2019.

He is grateful for each game he has officiated throughout the years and the memories will last forever.

Steven was born in Belton, South Carolina and graduated from Belton-Honea Path High School in 1978. He is married to the former Kimley Ashley from Honea Path, South Carolina. He currently resides in Anderson, South Carolina with his wife and miniature dachshund named Cindy who runs things around the Hughes household.

He began officiating football in District 10 in 1999, after being urged to join by Rick Walton, a fellow official in District 10. Steven worked as an umpire the first three years before moving to the Back Judge position; the position he currently officiates. Steven has served District 10 as President, Vice-President, and District Director.

He has officiated over 280 varsity games, including ten state finals. His officiating highlights to date were working the 2009 North South all-star game, and the 2015 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Of his ten state finals, he’s had the opportunity to work 2-5A finals, 2-4A finals, 1-3A final, 3-2A finals, and 2-1A finals. Another highlight was being able to work in the first state 5A game in South Carolina between Boiling Springs and Dutch Fork.

His most memorable games were the North-South all-star game and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. His first and last state finals were memorable as well. The 2009 state final where Northwestern played Berkeley, and the 2021 state title game between Gaffney and Dutch Fork. The 2021 state final game was played at Benedict College packed with very vociferous crowds on both sides which made for a great atmosphere.

Steven is very humbled and honored to be inducted into the South Carolina Football Officials Association Hall of Fame with so many of his fellow friends he’s made in the last 22 years. He truly appreciates the opportunity to join the greatest group of the finest officials anywhere around.

Dennis was born and raised in Washington, DC. At the age of 12, he began officiating three sports at Lafayette Playground, but his favorite sport was always football. He graduated from St. John’s College High School in 1970 and the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business in 1974, majoring in accounting. He played trombone for five years in the USC Band. He was Supervisor of Intramural Officials for three years, and was knocked cold by a player after officiating two separate USC intramural flag football games. After graduation, he and the late Jim Shirley met the district Director at that time, Weldon Waites, and became members of the Class of ’75. They were trained by the late Bee Harper, after whom District 5 has named their Rookie Award.

During his forty-seven year career, he has been fortunate enough to work seven state finals, the 2002 North South Game and the 2014 Shrine Bowl. Currently his count of regular season and playoff games has reached over 600.

From 1987-2009, he coordinated the Gateway Review, where officials from all over the state came together to study for the upcoming rules exam for that year. He gives thanks to Bruce Hulion, Bill Spillane, and the late Dan Stacey for teaching every year, and to Jack Childress of District 4 in Greenwood, who was the first to bring outside districts to Columbia.

In 2021, he worked the wildest game of his career, when Chesterfield defeated Buford 83-70. He worked his first state final at Williams-Brice Stadium in 2002. He still remembers the thrill of driving down I-26 and entering the stadium.

Dennis played a referee in the 1993 film “The Program,” where the only memorable thing was that he got to meet James Caan and Halle Berry.

For the last 20 years, Dennis has had a segment called Rapping with the Ref with host Teddy Heffner, where he explains the differences in football rules at all levels.

Dennis has refereed five sports for the SCHSL and served as Director in three of them. In 2016, he was elected into the SC Basketball Officials Hall of Fame along with tonight’s fellow inductee, John Hill. He is currently the official scorer for the USC men’s basketball team.

Jerry was introduced to SCFOA officiating after graduating from Carson-Newman University and not being able to shake the feeling of missing football. He had played football from the age of 6 until he graduated college. He was a member of 3 National Championship teams while at Carson-Newman. He was introduced to SCFOA by a good friend from church. This filled the void of not having football.

He began his 29 year career in District 1 as a linesman. Jerry worked linesman for 3 years before the SC High School League decided to move him to Referee, where he worked the remainder of his career. Jerry retired from SCFOA after the 2018 season. Jerry worked 5 state championships, the 2008 North South All-Star game, and 2011 Shrine Bowl.

Jerry has continued his officiating career at the college level. At present, he has officiated 17 years of college football. Jerry was privileged to work the 2015 Division II National Championship.

Jerry was born in San Antonio, TX but has spent most of his life in Taylors, SC. He has been married to the love of his life, Tracy for 30 years. They have 2 daughters (Jordan (husband – Ricky) and Christina).

One of the most memorable games was the state final in 2011. The game was held in Clemson’s Death Valley. The game came down to a 4th and 2 at about the 50 yard line. The undefeated team went for the first down with a quarterback sneak. When the quarterback stuck the ball forward, the linebacker stripped the ball from his hands and returned the ball for the winning score. It was a game to remember!

I would like to thank my family for allowing me to do something I love. I feel very humbled and blessed to receive this great honor. I want to thank God for giving me the strength to officiate all these years. I also want to thank all of my friends that I have met over the years officiating.

Todd Johnson has wanted to be an official for as long as anyone can remember. As a young boy, Todd would often go to the officials at a high school game and ask them their names and get them to tell him more about officiating. He would even ask them to sign his program because of his fascination with officiating.

As soon as he was old enough, Todd joined SCFOA and has both enjoyed and been blessed by the past 32 years of officiating. Todd’s primary position has been as a Linesman; however he is often called upon to work Referee or other positions when needed. Todd was originally part of District 2, but moved to District 13 when the new district was created.

Todd has worked more than 400 varsity games. He has worked 7 state championship games, the 2010 North South All Star Game, and the 2010 Shrine Bowl. He has worked several nationally televised games as well. Todd has been awarded the Carol Blackwell award for outstanding leadership from District 2 and the Bill Shealy award for Official of the Year from District 13. He currently serves on the State Review Board for SCFOA.

Todd said that, like every official who has a lengthy career, the stories of great games and funny moments are plentiful, but the truth is every game is special in some way. Todd, like every official, remembers his first state championship game and being selected to work the first ever 5A state championship game as both memorable and a huge honor.

There are other moments just as indelible such as each year Todd and David Mckee along with officials from District 13 work a game at Whitmire High School and donate their game fee to the Chris Mckee Scholarship Fund. Chris is David’s son and he was tragically killed in a car accident while home from college. Each year this fund gives a $1000 scholarship to a Whitmire High School senior. The night is bittersweet and there are often tears coupled with the excitement of working together.

In many ways, Todd has grown up in SCFOA and realizes that any success he may have gained had comes from God and the many people that have been placed in his path along the way. Those who taught him how to officiate, but more importantly who exemplified Godly character, courage, integrity, and how to treat others – and no official is complete no matter how good on the field without these characteristics. Todd said that he has forever been changed by the leadership, friendships, and brotherhood that is SCFOA.

Todd is the Chief Deputy for the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office and has worked in law enforcement for over 30 years. He is a highly decorated law enforcement officer with a number of awards and recognitions, including the highly prestigious Strom Thurmond Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. Todd is also a bi-vocational pastor at The Master’s Baptist Church in Whitmire and recently celebrated his 17th year as pastor of the church. He graduated from Whitmire High School and holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Trinity University and Seminary.

Todd and his beautiful wife Kerry of 32 years make their home in Whitmire. They have three children: Joshua, 25, (Special Education Career Coordinator at the University of Northern Colorado), Kaitlyn, 22, (her husband Daniel), and Andrew, 20, (Special Olympics Golf Gold Medalist).

Matthew C. Wiggins was born in Savannah, GA and was the baby of three boys to Terrell and Wanda Wiggins. He grew up and spent the majority of his school years in North Augusta, SC, where he attended North Augusta High School. There he played football under the tutelage of Coach Bill Utsey. He also played baseball for three years. After graduating, he attended Erskine College (’96) where he met his bride to be, Sallie Adair Wiggins. They have 3 children, Beth, Gracie, and Ben.

Growing up, he saw his father officiate what would be a career of calling over 40 years of football, baseball, and softball. It was his father’s influence which led him to begin his officiating career in 1999 as an umpire in District 13, where he would learn under such legendary officials as Truman Owens, Sam Owens, Al Webb, Steve Koon, and Bill Shealy.

His most memorable game was the 2012 AAAA Division II state championship game between Greenwood and Northwestern, which featured future Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph playing for Northwestern. Greenwood triumphed in overtime 31-24, but what made that game most memorable for Matthew was the fact that he got to work this game with his father, Terrell, as ECO.

Matthew worked both the North-South All-Star game and Shrine Bowl (with future NFL referee Brad Allen) in 2010, which was the same year he worked his very first state final. In 2015, he began working college games as an Umpire in the South Atlantic Conference.

Matthew would like to thank his wife, Sallie, his children, and his parents for always supporting him in all of his many football officiating dreams and endeavors. He is also grateful for the many friendships made through the years and the great years spent as a brother on the A Team.

Billy grew up in Trenton, SC. He played high school football at Edgefield High School from 1954-1957. He married Patricia Lamb in 1961. They have 3 children, Bill, Ann Marie, and Michael, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He thanks Patricia for giving up her fall season every year to let him pursue his officiating.

Billy began his SCFOA officiating career in 1968. He worked his first 3 years as an Umpire, 37 years as a Line Judge, and the last 11 years as a Referee. He worked 635 games, including the North-South All-Star game in 1979, the Shrine Bowl in 2016, and 5 State Championship games. All 635 games were memorable because of his love for the game.

Billy served as District Director from 1980 to 1982, and also served as President and Vice-President.

He appreciates the close friendships developed over the years. He would like to thank the late Joe Hornsby and Barry Johnson for their constant encouragement and help.

Steve was raised in Charleston where he attended College Preparatory High School before attending North Greenville College. He resides in Charleston with his wife, Sarah, and is President of Brush & Company. They have two daughters, four granddaughters, and a grandson.

Steve was introduced to SCFOA in 1976 by the late Dreher Gaskin. He began his officiating career as a Linesman in District 8 and moved to Back Judge the same year SCFOA started using five officials in a game. He officiated 44 seasons working over 600 varsity games before retiring at the end of the 2020 season. He has worked 11 State Championship games as well as both the North-South All Star and the Shrine Bowl games in 2002.

Steve was the District 8 Official of the Year in 2013. He served District 8 numerous years as a Position Chief, the Assistant Director from 2007-2009, and Director from 2010-2012. Under his leadership, District 8 was the first district to properly incorporate, develop a constitution and by-laws, and obtain liability insurance for its officers.

He served as Vice President of the State Association in 2013 and President of the State Association in 2014. During his presidency, he led the Board of Directors to change the number of State Championships an official can work in consecutive years and to strengthen the requirements for becoming a member in this Hall of Fame. He also served as Chairman of the State Association’s Board of Directors in 2016.

Steve had a number of memorable games in his career, but the 2017 State Championship Game won by Dutch Fork 28-27 over Dorman is the most memorable. He was able to work this game with two of his regular crew, his brother Tommy, and close friend John Peek. Steve and John worked over 200 games together.

Steve was also a member of the South Carolina Coaches Association (1993-1998), the South Carolina Coach Association of Women’s Sports (1993-2002), umpired High School Softball (2005-2012), and umpired NCAA Softball in the Peach Belt Conference (2007-2012).

He feels truly blessed to have been able to officiate over 40 years as a member of SCFOA. The friendships with both coaches and officials across the state helped create a lifetime of memories that can never be forgotten.

Football was always a central part of life for Chuck. His father, Sidney Cauthen, was a Head Football Coach at Heath Springs High School until the consolidation of Heath Springs, Kershaw, and Flat Creek schools formed Andrew Jackson High School. Following his Dad around a football field and watching 8mm game film was normal father son time for these two.

Chuck attended Andrew Jackson High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball.

Officiating football was not on the radar until Chuck discovered a couple of Duke Energy co-workers (Chris Jones and Steve Burton) were officials and a path was present to get back on the field. Chuck joined SCFOA in 1999 and re-discovered the joy of being close to this game albeit from a different perspective.

Working first as an Umpire, then moving to Back Judge over the past 20 years, has allowed Chuck to experience not only seeing many high schools and back roads of the state but also has provided the benefit of meeting and making new friends that he would never have otherwise met.

The willingness of others to share the knowledge and wisdom of their experience has been and is a key element in Chuck’s success as an official. He is paying this back by teaching a class for new (first-third year) District 3 officials. “I see myself 20 years ago in their faces when I discuss FORCE.”

Memorable games and moments are many, but one game stands out for more than one reason. The 2006 State Final between Blythewood and Timberland was not only a memorable day because it was Chuck’s first final but the game was a gem as well. Timberland had scored a go-ahead touchdown with three minutes left in the game. Al Webb (Umpire) speculated that they had scored too quickly and left too much time on the clock. Blythewood kicked a twenty-six-yard field goal as time expired to win the game by a score of 23-21.

Chuck is married to Janie Elder and celebrated 40 years of marriage and 20 years of football in June 2019. They have a daughter, Erin, who lives in Greenville, SC.

He is honored to be included in SCFOA Hall of Fame and appreciates the hard work and dedication of the officials who make the SCFOA such an outstanding organization.

Steven was born in Belton, South Carolina and graduated from Belton-Honea Path High School in 1978. He is married to the former Kimley Ashley from Honea Path, South Carolina. He currently resides in Anderson, South Carolina with his wife and miniature dachshund named Cindy who runs things around the Hughes household.

He began officiating football in District 10 in 1999, after being urged to join by Rick Walton, a fellow official in District 10. Steven worked as an umpire the first three years before moving to the Back Judge position; the position he currently officiates. Steven has served District 10 as President, Vice-President, and District Director.

He has officiated over 280 varsity games, including ten state finals. His officiating highlights to date were working the 2009 North South all-star game, and the 2015 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Of his ten state finals, he’s had the opportunity to work 2-5A finals, 2-4A finals, 1-3A final, 3-2A finals, and 2-1A finals. Another highlight was being able to work in the first state 5A game in South Carolina between Boiling Springs and Dutch Fork.

His most memorable games were the North-South all-star game and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. His first and last state finals were memorable as well. The 2009 state final where Northwestern played Berkeley, and the 2021 state title game between Gaffney and Dutch Fork. The 2021 state final game was played at Benedict College packed with very vociferous crowds on both sides which made for a great atmosphere.

Steven is very humbled and honored to be inducted into the South Carolina Football Officials Association Hall of Fame with so many of his fellow friends he’s made in the last 22 years. He truly appreciates the opportunity to join the greatest group of the finest officials anywhere around.

Jimmy is a native of Greenville, South Carolina and has lived all but a few years of his life in Greenville County. One highlight of his childhood was the day his father got him out of school early so he could attend the last ever “Big Thursday” game between Clemson and South Carolina. The “Big Thursday” game tradition began in 1896 and ended on October 22, 1959. After earning his diploma, from what was then called Greenville Senior High School, Jimmy followed in his father’s footsteps to Clemson University where he too set his sights on a BS in Engineering. Several years later he departed Clemson with the coveted degree and a Second Lieutenant’s Commission in the United States Army. Not long after, he met and married Nancy Watner, now deceased, of Wisconsin and brought her back to the warmer clime of Greenville County. Their two daughters now have a total of three children. Jimmy met his current wife Karen Waldrep, née Huff, in the Army, and they have been married since 1999.

Jimmy began officiating in 1977 and steadily continued as an umpire for several years until he returned to active duty in the Army. Upon his retirement in 1999, he was readmitted to the SCFOA and resumed officiating that same year. During his career Jimmy officiated in seven state championship games and served as President and Vice-President of District 1 several times. From 2015-2017 he served as the District 1 Director. The following are some of the more memorable games Jimmy officiated:

The Calhoun Falls – Hartwell Academy game where Hartwell Academy went home at halftime due to the lopsided score.

The inaugural game at the new Whale Branch stadium in 2010 where four inches of rain fell during the contest against Baptist Hill. Only six games were played in South Carolina that night due to the severe weather.

The 2018 Shrine Bowl where the final score was 10-10. A tie had not happened at the Shrine Bowl since 1948.

Most memorable of all was the tear gas incident at the 1986 Gaffney-Greenwood game at Gaffney. The score was Greenwood 9, Gaffney 7 with 57 seconds remaining on the clock. Gaffney had the ball – it was 2nd and 8 on the 16 yard line when someone tossed a tear gas canister into the home stands. Pandemonium ensued as the gas drifted through the stands and onto the field. According to UPI and Index-Journal articles 200-250 people were treated at the scene and five were hospitalized. The officials suspended the game.

In conclusion, Jimmy wishes to thank the Hall of Fame committee for this tremendous honor and his fellow officials for the many years of camaraderie.

Donnie was born and grew up outside of Andrews, SC, in rural Williamsburg County. He graduated from Williamsburg High, where he played football and baseball. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and served four years as a weapons mechanic.

In 2017, Donnie retired from the educational and technology arena after a 37-year-long career with two school districts on the Grand Strand. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 26 years. They have 3 children, Jason, Hannah, and Hayley.

Donnie joined the SCFOA (District 11) in 1986 after being encouraged by a former official. He was assigned the Line Judge position, where he officiated until 2002, when he moved to Back Judge. In his 33 years of officiating, he has officiated more than 500 varsity and 350 sub-varsity games.

In addition to officiating and mentoring new officials, Donnie has given back to both the local and state associations by serving in multiple positions. Donnie has served as District 11 Booking Official (1993-2015), District 11 Director (1999-2001), District 11 Secretary/Treasurer (2017-present), SCFOA Vice President (2015), and SCFOA President (2016).

Highlights of Donnie's officiating career include the 2000 North-South All-Star game, the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, and 13 State Championships. Other honors include being selected as the 1993 and 2017 District 11 Official of the Year and inducted into the 2005 District 11 Hall of Fame.

Some of the most memorable games Donnie has officiated are his first State Championship game in 2001 between Conway and Marlboro County and the 5 overtime game between Wando and Summerville in 2016.

"It has indeed been an honor and privilege to be affiliated with a great organization as the SCFOA," he said. "I am grateful for the support that I have received from my family and for the many friendships that have been built across this state because of officiating."

Terry was born in Guymon, Oklahoma and raised in the southwest Kansas town of Satanta. Sports have always been a part of his life as his father not only was a coach, but was also his football and basketball Junior High coach. Terry graduated from Satanta High School where he played 8-man football. He lettered 4 years in football, basketball, and track. Terry holds a B.S. degree from Kansas State University and a M.S. degree from Clemson. Both degrees focused on Animal and Food Science. He has worked for Sealed Air Corporation for 25 years.

Terry has been married to Susanne for 29 years and credits her for his induction into officiating football as she introduced him to a co-worker who was a football official. Terry and Susanne have one daughter, Anna, who has accompanied him to many games. Along with Susanne, they were the "observers" whose post-game evaluations were the ones that concerned him the most.

Terry has been a member of SCFOA for 27 years. He worked initially as a Line Judge before moving to Referee. He has worked all 7 positions in Varsity contests. He has served as an officer in District 1 and State Vice President in 2018. He is the current 2019 State SCFOA President and is also a member of the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Officials Committee.

His highlights include working over 340 Varsity games and officiating 8 State Finals, the North-South All-Star game in 2003, and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas in 2007.

Terry has worked 13 years as a college official in the South Atlantic Conference and Southern Conference, including the 2015 Division II National Championship game.

He is grateful for each assignment that he has received and credits the many officials that he has worked with for helping him develop into the official he is today. Above all, Terry is most appreciative to God for the many gifts he has been given and to his family for all the sacrifices that they have made to allow him to officiate this great game of football.

Granderson James was born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina and attended Lincoln High School. He attended Morris College for one year prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army. Granderson served for 2 years, including a one year tour of duty in Vietnam. Granderson returned to Morris College following his active duty military service and graduated with a B.A. Degree.

Granderson retired from the South Carolina National Guard after 28 years of service. He has three children, Cedric, Genna, and Frederick, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Granderson has been a member of the South Carolina Football Officials Association for 48 years. He gives thanks to God for being able to officiate for all those years. He spent 29 years as a Linesman and the remaining as a Line Judge. He is currently serving his 3rd term as District 9 Director.

He has officiated over 600 varsity football games. His officiating highlights are the 2003 North-South All-Star football game, the 2013 Shrine Bowl All-Star game, and 8 State Championship games.

Selecting the most memorable game is difficult because there were so many from which to choose. However, the one that stands out the most was the hand picked crew (thanks to the HSL) during which he worked with his brother, William James, who was in his last year of officiating. A fellow Hall of Famer, Sam Davis, was also on that game.

Granderson is very honored and blessed to be inducted into the SCFOA Hall of Fame. He has had the honor to know and work with some of the true pioneers of officiating and many dedicated officials.

A special thanks to his brother, William James, T.L. Williams, Ben Swinton, and many more. The Lord has truly blessed us in many ways.

Samuel B. Davis, Jr., referred to as "Sam" by those who know him, was born October 9, 1950. He attended primary schools in Columbia, SC, and graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in 1968. Just after high school, Sam attended Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee for one year on a football scholarship. He later attended Benedict College, playing baseball for three years and graduating in 1974.

Sam was employed at the Department of Mental Retardation for 14 years and worked at the psychiatric hospital within the Department of Corrections for 18 years before retiring in 2002. Afterwards, he worked as an insurance agent for several companies and was employed at Louis Rich.

Sam has two children, a daughter, Danica Speights, and a son, Samuel III. He also has three grandchildren.

While working in SCFOA, Sam primarily worked as an umpire. He has officiated over 300 high school varsity football contests, including State Finals games, the North-South All-Star game in 2011, and the Shrine Bowl in 2012. Sam served as District 5 Director from 2011 to 2013. He has been a position chief and has served as a mentor in District Five for many years. Sam started officiating in 1990 and won Rookie of the Year. He has also been named the Bill Cummings Official of the Year.

Highlights of Sam's football officiating include working as referee during his rookie year along with four other officials, all of them with only six years of experience between them. He recalls being so nervous that he can't remember breathing until after the game. Sam also recalls officiating at a pre-season scrimmage with three teams participating. During the scrimmage, a coach who was filming fell off of a lift to the ground. The scrimmage was halted with all attention given to the fallen coach. What stands out most was players from all of the teams gathering together for prayer. Sam thinks its awesome that football teaches young people more than just football.

Sam officiated high school basketball for eight years and high school baseball for thirty years. He has officiated several state final baseball games and worked an All-Star game. He also umpired baseball at the college level for twenty-five years. There he officiated several conference finals and several regional finals. He has also umpired a Dixie Youth World Series.

Chris was born in Washington, D.C., where his Mother was Senator Strom Thurmond's secretary. His family moved to Greenville, SC a few years later. Chris attended Eastside High School where he lettered three years in football, two in basketball and baseball, respectively. He was a member of the 1976 basketball team that played for the state AAAA championship and a member of the state AAAA football championship team in 1977. He was recruited by numerous colleges for football and chose Furman University and Coach Dick Sheridan where the Paladins won the Southern Conference title three of the four years he played at Furman.

Chris is married to the former Jamie Knight of Fountain Inn, SC and they have three children (Meredith-27, an elementary school teacher, Rebekah-24, recently married to Jay Brewton of Lexington and Cal-17, a junior at Northwestern High School).

Chris joined SCFOA (District 3) in 1996 where he was assigned the Line Judge position. He worked Line Judge for eighteen years before moving over to his current position as Referee. He is currently serving his 5th consecutive term as District 3 Director. State offices held include SCFOA Vice President (2016) and is the current President of SCFOA (2017). At the end of the 2016 season, Chris had officiated over 275 varsity games.

His officiating highlights to date are the 2005 North-South All-Star Game; 2015 Shrine Bowl; and 9 State Championships. His "claim to fame" is that he officiated games for twenty seasons and four weeks, without getting wet on a Friday night game. That streak was broken in a torrential downpour in the Gaffney-Rock Hill game, week 5 in 2015.

His most memorable game is hard to choose, but probably is his first State Championship game in 2005 between Byrnes and Richland Northeast where he worked the Field Judge position. In the pregame conference, all the veteran officials were saying RNE will just run the ball and Byrnes will do the unexpected. RNE received the opening kickoff and on the first play from scrimmage, threw a 50 yards pass down Chris' sideline. Of course, it was well covered by all the officials! This was the same AAAA State final game at Williams Brice Stadium that Chris played in 28 years earlier as a senior at Eastside High School, where he set a school record for the longest punt in a game — 64 yards.

Chris is honored to have been a part of SCFOA for the last 21 years and to join the elite group of officials who have made this group one of the finest in the nation. The friendships that have been made will be everlasting, and that, is truly a blessing from God.

Bill was born in Greenville, South Carolina and graduated from Parker High School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Management in 1972.

Bill has been married to his wife, Ann, for 44 years. They have two sons, Pete (Leigh) and Tim (Kelley) and four grandchildren: Harper, Ansley, Knox, and Rylee. Bill retired in 2009 after 34 years in the fastener industry.

Bill joined SCFOA (District 1) in 1992. He has served as president, vice-president, and district director (2012-2014). He served on the State Review Board from 2014-2016. Bill enjoys mentoring new officials who express an interest in improving their skills and developing a deeper understanding of the rules.

Some career highlights include his participation in 2004 in both the North-South game and the Shrine Bowl game and officiating 15 upstate semi-finals and 8 state championship games. Bill also umpired high school baseball for 20 years.

His most unforgettable moment as a football official was getting hit by a player in a 2010 playoff game in Gaffney, SC and regaining consciousness while airborne in a Med-Evac helicopter.

Bill's lowest scoring game was a 2-0 win by Barnwell over Ridgeland in 2009, and the game with the highest combined score was a win for Eastern Christian over Spartanburg High in 2014 with a final score of 58-56.

Having officiated over 350 games, there are many memories, but acquiring lifelong friends and enjoying their company stands out most.

Rod grew up in Gainesboro, TN, and attended Gainesboro High School where he played high school football. After graduation he served in the US Navy for five (5) years. After his career in the Navy, he located in Greenville, SC and presently lives in Easley, SC.

He is married to Pat and they have four (4) daughters, Terri, Jan, Karen and Patti. They also have seven (7) grandchildren and (4) great grandchildren. He was employed with Duke Energy with 30 years service and retired in 1988.

He joined the SCFOA, District 1, Greenville, SC in 1959. He served three (3) years as District Director and served on the SC High School League Executive Committee. The week of the SCFOA Clinic, Buford Clary, Supervisor of Officials was unable to conduct the clinic and Larry Graves, Executive Secretary of the SC High School League, asked him to conduct the Football Clinic on Saturday. He accepted the invitation and conducted the clinic.

He was in the SCFOA for 20 years, and worked 7 State Championship games, six (6) as Referee and one (1) as a Back Judge. He also worked numerous playoff games. He worked the Shrine Bowl Game in 1969, the North and South game in 1970. In his rookie year, he worked 10 games, three (3) as Field Judge and seven (7) games as a Referee.

He considers every game he worked, whether it be a high school or college game to be very important to the players, coaches and himself. The most memorable game he officiated was his first game, September 9, 1960, Slater Marietta vs Pacolet as a Referee.

He was accepted into the small college ranks as a referee in 1966 and in 1971 and was accepted in the Southern Conference, and in 1974 was invited to join the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Officials Association. He worked in the ACC for twenty (20) years. Highlights of his college career include: officiated five (5) National Championship games, four (4) were Division III National Championships known as the Stagg Bowl; officiated Division IAA National Championship game; officiated Division I, nine (9) Major Bowl Games; officiated 1990 College Kickoff Classic prior to the start of the season; in 1991, he went to Tokyo, Japan and worked the Coca-Cola Bowl game, Clemson vs. Duke; invited to conduct a Football Clinic for the Armed Forces in Germany, Spain and England — Pat was also invited, and they were gone for 19 days, traveling as a One Star General, which is just one of the many memories they shared and enjoyed during his officiating career; and officiated high school and college basketball for 32 years.

For the past five (5) years, he has served as President of the Upstate Retired Football Officials Club.

"I am very honored and blessed to be inducted into the SCFOA Hall of Fame. Pat has played a very important part in my officiating career. I will always treasure the friendships I made with coaches and officials in high school and college. Pat and I have a life time of great memories. The Lord has truly blessed us in many ways."

John Peek is a resident of Summerville and graduated from North Charleston High School. John earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Baptist College at Charleston in 1982 and completed his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina in 1990. John is a retired hearing officer with South Carolina Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services and is currently teaching criminal justice at the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. John also serves with the United States Coast Guard as a reservist and is stationed at Sector Wilmington, North Carolina.

John is the son of Joe and the late Betty Jean Peek. John said that "he is proud of the fact that his Dad was also a member of SCFOA and he worked for a 5 year period out of the Sumter District beginning in 1997. One highlight for Dad and me was having the chance to work a 1999 playoff game at Cross against Johnsonville and my Mom was able to be at the game to watch both of us do something that we enjoyed as father and son."

John is married to Gale who is originally from Columbia and graduated from Dreher High School. John and Gale have three grandchildren in North Augusta and two golden retrievers at home that certainly are family.

John began his officiating career as a line judge in 1982 at the urging of long time official Lonnie Cole. John transferred to District 5 for one season in 1985 while he was attending graduate school at the University of South Carolina and then moved over to his current position of umpire when he returned to District 8 in 1986. John has held numerous offices in both the local and state organizations. He served as assistant director for District 8 from 2004-06 and then as director from 2007-09. During his term as director, he led a membership drive for the district that resulted in a 50% increase of members during his three year term. John also served as Vice President for the state association in 2009 and as President in 2010. John currently serves as a position chief for District 8 and is on the statewide review board for SCFOA.

On the field John has worked 428 career games to date. His highlights include working 7 state championship games, the 2003 North-South All-star game, and the 2006 Shrine Bowl.

Other honors include being selected in 2001 as the Official of the Year for District 8 as well as the Post and Courier Official of the Year at the annual Touchdown Club awards banquet.

His most memorable highlight was being selected to work the first nationally televised high school football contest on ESPN during the opening week of the 2006 season. The game was between Byrnes and Glades Central, Florida. During the pregame Bruce Hulion called the crew at the hotel and said we better call this one tight and we did. We had a 3 and a half hour game with well over 30 penalties. John had so many calls that former UGA coach and ESPN announcer Jim Donnan said the umpire should be entitled to a free massage after the game because his arm was certainly sore after throwing so many flags.

John wants to thank all of the members that he has worked with over his 31 year career that made this moment possible in life. The friendships that he has made over the years within this organization mean more to him than most things in life. "I would not trade a second of the time I was lucky enough to be on the football field during these years. I feel truly blessed."

Homer was born in Saluda, South Carolina, and graduated from Saluda High School where the legendary Mooney Player coached. Homer graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in accounting.

Homer is married to Betty. They have had forty-five great years together and have two children, J.K. and Ann. They also have three grandchildren. Homer had a career as an internal auditor and retired from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety in 2014.

Homer joined SCFOA (District 5) as a line judge in 1975 and moved to referee in 1977. He returned to line judge in 1992. He has served as secretary of District 5 for two years and assistant district director for two more. He served as a referee chief and line judge chief many times. He has also been active in mentoring since the district mentor program began.

Highlights to date are the 2001 North-South and Shrine Bowls games and seven state championship games.

Although difficult to pick the most memorable game, having worked over 400 games and many playoff games in addition to the championships, Homer thinks his most memorable game was a regular season game between Andrew Jackson and Whitmire in the mid 80's. The final score was 14-13 Whitmire, with the tying touchdown being scored as time ran out. The winning point came with no time on the clock. There were no injuries and only one foul. In his opinion as an official, it was an almost perfect game.

"The games have been great to officiate and the memories will last the rest of my life, but the real blessing in this endeavor is the friendships that I have made. I have had the honor to know some of the true pioneers of officiating and many great dedicated officials who will carry on the legacy of outstanding football officiating in South Carolina. It is a humbling experience to be included in the South Carolina Football Officials Hall of Fame."

Bob was introduced to SCFOA officiating shortly after graduating from Furman University, through a coworker who was a high school football official. It almost didn't happen... the first visit to a rules meeting was an hour and a half of the most intense rules discussion arguments he had ever seen. He left that first meeting undecided as to whether he really wanted to be a football official or not.

He decided to try it, however, and began his 42-year career in SCFOA in 1971, as a Line Judge in District 10. Bob worked as a Line Judge for four years, until the S.C. High School League decided to move him to Referee, where he worked for the remainder of his career. Bob retired from the SCFOA in 2012, after working a total of 504 varsity games. Bob worked five state championship games, the 1983 North-South All Star game, and the 2005 Shrine Bowl.

Bob grew up in Anderson, SC, and currently resides there. He retired in 2002 from Duke Energy, and is currently a board member of the Duke Energy Retiree Association. He is married to his wife of 59 years, Bobbie, and they have two children (Lisa and Scott), three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He also has a son-in-law, Wes Welborn, who is retired from the SCFOA and is a member of the SCFOA Hall of Fame.

The most memorable officiating experience was not a state championship, but a quarter-final playoff game between Westside High School and Boiling Springs High School. The regulation game ended in a tie, and was not decided until four (4) overtimes later when Boiling Springs gambled on a 2-point conversion and failed. The Boiling Springs head coach had informed us before the game of a trick play that he might use if the opportunity presented itself. It involved his quarterback becoming a pass receiver, and it almost worked... the receiver was forced out of bounds at the one yard line.... game over.

For Bob, officiating high school football games was a 42-year "fun" trip...close friends and enough great memories to fill several lifetimes.

Smiley was born in Greenwood, South Carolina and graduated from Greenwood High School. He played football for the late J.W. "Pinky" Babb as an offensive and defensive lineman.

He began officiating football in District 4 in 1983, working as an Umpire until 2007, when he switched to Referee. Smiley has served as Secretary and Treasurer of District 4 for many years. He also served as District Director for nine years. He was the SCFOA Vice President in 2010 and President in 2011. He has officiated over 300 football games, including seven state finals. He worked the North-South all-star game in 1998, and the Shrine Bowl in 2012.

He received Official of Year in District 4 in 1993 and 2002 and the Bill Devore Sportsmanship award in 1992 and 1996. He also received the Bud Tumblin Leadership and Excellence award in 1992 and 1996.

A game between Clinton and Landrum stands out for Smiley. The coach of Landrum called a time out late in the 4th quarter and wanted to talk to the referee. He came out and said, "You see all those thousand people over there? They want me to give you the business." The coach began pointing his finger at Smiley and waving his arms and hands around. He took off his hat and told Smiley that he was leaving, but wanted to tell him that the officials were doing a great job. After appearing to make a scene, the coach turned to leave and the crowd cheered, yelling their approval. He turned back and said that he meant every word that he said, that you guys are doing a great job, and returned to the sidelines.

Smiley has also officiated many basketball games including a State Final. He has made many friends and will always be grateful to them. He only wishes he could have officiated with all of the SCFOA members.

He feels very humbled and blessed to be inducted into the South Carolina Football Officials Association Hall of Fame. He appreciates all his fellow officials, especially Hall of Fame member Bud Tumblin.

Larry Saunders grew up in Allendale, SC and attended Allendale-Fairfax High School where he lettered in varsity baseball. Larry attended the University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie, serving as the Vice-President of the Student Government Association. He graduated from the University of South Carolina-Columbia with degrees in Sociology (Bachelor of Arts Degree-1990) and Criminal Justice (Masters Degree-1992).

Larry is married to the former Amie All and they have 4 children (Ashley-23, McKenzie-21, Harrison-17, London-12). Larry is employed as the Director of Criminal Justice at Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC. He has served as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard since 1994. He is currently assigned as the Operations Officer at McCrady Training Center.

Longtime District 8 official John Peek encouraged Larry to join SCFOA (District 8) in 1992. After 2 seasons at Line Judge, Larry moved to Referee in 1994. He transferred to District 14 (Beaufort) from 1994-1998 where he studied under his long time mentor, Steve Wilson. In 1998 he transferred to District 5 (Lexington) where he served two terms as District Director from 2004-2009 and was very active in training new officials. Offices held include SCFOA Vice President (2008) and President (2009). At the end of the 2014 season, Larry had officiated 306 varsity games.

His officiating highlights to date are the 2001 North-South All-Star Game, 2003 Shrine Bowl, and eleven State Championship games.

Other honors include being named the National Federation Football Official of the Year in 2006 and the District 5 Football Official of the Year in 2011.

Larry's officiating career has continued beyond high school into the college ranks. He worked as a Field Judge and Referee in the South Atlantic Conference (2000-2007), Referee in the Southern Conference (2007-Present), and Referee in the Atlantic Coast Conference (Supplemental List 2013-Present). At the end of the 2014 season, Larry had worked 124 college games including the 2013 National Semi-Final at North Dakota State University. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the Southern Conference Football Officials Association and Referee Position Chief.

Larry also worked 11 years as a high school and small college baseball umpire (1992-2002), which included working one high school State Championship Game.

Most memorable for him was his first State Championship Game (the 2002 AAAA State Championship Game between Rock Hill and Irmo) and the first nationally televised ESPN game at James F. Byrnes High School (versus Glades Central, Florida).

William M. (Bill) Spillane grew up in Holbrook, MA, playing baseball and basketball. Later, he lettered in cross-country and track and varsity basketball at Holbrook High School.

In 1966 he came to graduate school at the University of South Carolina, where he met Hope. Following their marriage in 1968, and a brief stint teaching in Danville, Illinois, they returned to Columbia for Bill to continue work on his graduate degree. There they have remained.

In the early 1970's, after the arrival of their first child, Bill began officiating high school basketball games and a couple of years later was persuaded to give football officiating a try, an activity he has enjoyed ever since.

In 1991, he officiated the Shrine Bowl, in Charlotte, NC, and the North-South All Star Game, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Since then he has refereed in more than 12 State Championship games.

Bill has always taken a strong interest in helping teach and interpret the rules and regulations governing high school football. He has served many years as a rules instructor for District 5, and a demonstrative teacher at the state-wide Gateway Review Clinic held each year the week before the state officials' exam.

In 2004, he was elected by all high school sports officials as the Officials' Representative on the Executive Committee of the South Carolina High School League, serving through 2008.

Bill continues to officiate high school basketball and football. For numerous years, he has won awards for high exam scores in District 5, and most recently he received the Bill Cummings District Five Football Official of the Year award for 2010. His sense of humor and ready wit have made him a favorite Master of Ceremonies at annual end-of-season banquets. Likewise, his pregame conferences are always challenging, humorous, and productive. His unusual, interesting, and funny game and post game experiences are too numerous to mention. If you have officiated with Bill, you probably have an amusing story of your own to remember and tell.

Bill values the friendships made, the pre and post game camaraderie, and the life-long memories shared with fellow officials. He thanks his wife Hope and their children, Page, Gregg and Russell, for their understanding, encouragement and support of his officiating activities over the years. He recognizes contributions of others to his leadership and influence, especially those of the late Bill Cummings, the late Bee Harper, Albert Lee Melton, Grady Ray, Bubba Hope and Dan Stacey. Finally, he expresses appreciation for the great honor of being included in the Hall of Fame with so many outstanding officials from across the state.

Wil grew up in the sleepy little town of Simpsonville S.C. Upon graduation from Hillcrest High School, he began his college career as a "Rat" at Clemson University. After 2 years he transferred to the Medical University of South Carolina from which he earned a B.S. in Pharmacy. He then moved to Spartanburg S.C. to begin his career as a Pharmacist.

In 1991 Wil began his career as an official both in football and basketball. His basketball career lasted 10 years, but he is still active in the sport he loves — football. Wil served as Director of District Two from 2002-2006.

His most cherished memories from his career are the North-South game, the Shrine Bowl, and each of his state championship games. Other memories are the many times he has ridden the back roads of the lower part of the state, seeking out small schools he never knew existed until game assignments were published. He also cherishes all the great friends he has made from each corner of the state, and the chance to officiate with them.

Wil and his wife, Suzan, continue to make Spartanburg their home. They have four children and three grandchildren. Since Suzan is a Tiger alumna also, they enjoy going to Clemson athletic events together and trips to their mountain home.

"I would like to thank my God for keeping me healthy enough to achieve this award. I would also like to thank all the officials along the way who helped me accomplish this goal. I also give all my thanks to my wife and best friend, Suzan, who has given me unconditional support and encouragement during this quest."

George is a native of Graniteville and grew up lettering in all sports at Graniteville High. Some of his accolades include a High School Honorable Mention All-American Basketball Player and an ensuing Scholarship to Augusta College to play Basketball and Baseball. A cherished memory is having the longest interception return for a touchdown in Graniteville history (105 yards vs Mid-Carolina). George's career spanned four years at Augusta College and in his senior year the Basketball team had a 27-3 record which still stands as the best in school history.

George's officiating career began as he was encouraged, for at least a year, by his brother-in-law Barry Johnson to join the South Carolina Football Officials Association which he did in 1978. This got off to a shaky start as the first game of his second year he received an assignment and showed it to several officials (he was assigned to run the clock at Bamberg). George anxiously packed his bags Thursday night anticipating the big Friday game. On Friday afternoon the phone rang at work and it was Buford Clary, he was asking why George had missed his Thursday night game. Well what a shock as he had to pay the game fee. Needless to say he never missed another game.

In 1990 George officiated the North-South All Star Game and in 2009 officiated the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Both the King and Queen of the game from South Carolina were from Aiken which made the game even more special. A very special memory is in 1985 he was assigned the Clinton vs Woodruff game with Coaches Richardson and Varner. When he walked onto the field he had never been in a stadium with a packed and standing 4 deep crowd to see the game, this was an overtime game and Tony Rice was quarterbacking Woodruff.

George has worked nine State finals and seventy-six playoff games in his 33 year officiating career. In 2009 he officiated the Byrnes vs Dorman game which highlighted all of his state final games.

Thanks go to George's wonderful wife of 42 years Dawn and to her understanding of all the sacrifices she had to endure. They have three sons Mark, Kevin and Bryan and seven grandchildren.

George's enjoyment of the lasting friends and memories that he has made over the years will always be cherished. To be honored by being selected to the Hall of Fame for 2011-12 is very exciting and special. "I cannot express in words how privileged I feel to be selected for such an outstanding honor and am so proud to be included in this family of officials."

Bryan was raised in the small town of Faith, NC, the son of Ben and Ellen Fink. Bryan was a Dean's List student at Appalachian State University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Bryan is married to Patti and they have two children, Karrie and Michael, a son-in-law, Sgt. Jesse Remmer, and one grandchild, Kammy. He works as a Manufacturing Manager at Franco Manufacturing in Dillon, SC.

Bryan joined SCFOA (District 11) in July of 1984. He is a Linesman and has officiated well over 400 varsity games. Bryan was the Director of District 11 from 2002-2007. He has been the primary rules teacher for District 11 for more than ten years and during his tenure as director a mentoring program was started. He has also held the office of Vice President of SCFOA in 2011 and is the current President of SCFOA.

His highlights to date are the 2001 North-South game, the 2005 Shrine Bowl game, and nine State Championship games.

Bryan also officiated baseball for 10 years and basketball for 25 years. He umpired one State Championship game during his baseball career. During his basketball officiating career, Bryan called the 2000 North-South game, the 2004 North Carolina-South Carolina All Star game, seventeen state semi-final games, and five State Championship games. Bryan served as SCBOA President during the 2006-2007 season and he was inducted into the SCBOA Hall of Fame in 2006.

Two games stand out as being very memorable for Bryan and both occurred during the 2009 football season. He was honored to be selected as one of the officials to call his good friend, Edwin Cox's 700th football game. That same year he also called the 2A State Championship game between Dillon and Central of Pageland, with his good friend Mike Mullinix.

Bryan continues to enjoy his officiating career. The friends that he has made while officiating for the past 28 years are the thing that he treasures the most. He would also like to thank Bruce Hulion for being such a great Commissioner and a good friend. Most importantly he would like to thank his wife, Patti, and his children, Karrie and Michael for allowing him to pursue this avocation of football officiating.

Bryan is truly humbled by his inclusion in the SCFOA Hall of Fame.

Parker became interested in football officiating in 1982. He lived across the street from an official and worked in the same building with two others. There was a shortage of officials the year he started. He was given a rule book and a mechanics book on the Tuesday before the second game of the season. He took the test the next Tuesday and was called for a clock assignment on Thursday for the Friday night game. He had to purchase his uniform on Friday afternoon before going to Elgin which caused him to be late for the pregame. He was docked 1/4 point on his grade his second season for being late to the pregame. He learned in a hurry that this was a professional group that had rules that must be followed.

Parker is married to Diane and has two sons, Kevin and Troy. He graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School and the University of South Carolina. He is retired from the State of South Carolina and is active at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. He loves spending time with his wife and friends camping.

He has worked 393 varsity games, the 1991 North South Game, the 1996 Shrine Bowl Game, and seven state championship games. In 2004, District Five presented him the "Bill Cummings Outstanding Official Award".

Serving as Linesman Chief in District 5 for several years and being able to help new officials meant a lot to him. He really felt the new officials needed instruction. He signed up for as many scrimmages as he could in order to observe and give helpful tips to the new officials.

There were many memorable games in his 28 years. There was a game where he flagged a team with three straight fifteen yard penalties and turned around to see a drunk fan who didn't like what had just happened. He moved to the middle of the field with the other officials to have a little protection. When he turned around the police had the guy in handcuffs and were escorting him off the field. A game where the police drove the car to the middle of the field to pick up the officials and drove them past the irate visiting fans. Most were good memories such as the first field assignment, the first state championship assignment, working the last regular season game between two undefeated teams from the same town and arriving at the pregame two hours before the game to see the stands already full. Riding to a State Championship game with a carload of officials that were as excited as he was to be able to work the game.

Parker feels football officiating is one of the most rewarding things he has ever done. He will always remember the friends he made while officiating and how much he looked forward to the first assignment each season and then to the next assignment. Being inducted into the SC Football Officials Hall of Fame is one of the most rewarding things to ever happen to him.

Doug grew up in Hollidaysburg, PA and relocated to Columbia, SC to attend graduate school at USC in 1983. He started his work career in 1985 with the SC Water Resources Department and began his officiating career in 1986.

In 1999, Doug officiated the Shrine Bowl, the North-South All Star game, and his first of eight state championships. Doug served twice as the District Director for District 5 and has led numerous classroom lessons over the years. He has booked the sub-varsity contests for District 5 for over 20 years.

Doug's most memorable game was his first state championship. He vividly remembers traveling to the game and seeing the large crowds at Williams-Brice Stadium, all the schools colors and feeling the nervousness inside. He remembers the calm feelings Jack Childress, the Referee, gave him during the pregame through Jack's usual professional and veteran manner.

In addition to high school football, Doug also worked high school and college baseball for many years. He has officiated over 360 varsity high school football games. Doug enjoys training new officials and uses the sub-varsity contests to do that. His most memorable award in football is the District 5 'Outstanding Official Award' given in honor of Bill Cummings, his long time mentor.

Doug and his beautiful wife, Amanda have been married for 16 years. They have two sons, Steele, 15 and Grant, 13. Doug would like to thank them for their support they have given him over the years to reach his goals in officiating.

He thanks God for the health and ability to officiate during these 25 years and for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful friends in the officiating community. The friends he has made through officiating has been a blessing and he credits his accomplishments to them. What a great honor to be included in the Hall of Fame with so many outstanding officials! God's Peace!

Chris spent his first 6 years in Rock Hill and the rest of his years as a resident of York, SC. His interest in officiating was sparked by the ever-friendly personality of Rock Hill's longtime official Bill Culp. Bill often officiated peewee football games in York and made a real impression on many of the young boys in the area. The true excitement for being at a game and the fun Bill obviously had officiating managed to spark in Chris a curiosity about officiating over 15 years after playing at the peewee level. Following one cold phone call expressing interest to Bill, the career began.

Chris is married to his wife of 21 years, Kim, and they have two children Emily, age 19 and Ben, age 17. He graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1985, from Winthrop University with a MBA in 1988, and obtained his engineering license in 1991. He has been employed as an Electrical Engineer at Duke Energy's Catawba Nuclear Station for 28 years.

Chris has completed 22 seasons with SCFOA that began in 1990. Over the course of that time he has officiated over 350 varsity games, 15 state finals, the 1997 North-South All Star Game, the 2003 Shrine Bowl, and several nationally televised games. Chris has been honored to serve as the District 3 Director, the SCFOA Vice President and President, and is currently the Assigning Secretary for District 3. Honors include the 2007 NFOA South Carolina Official of the Year and the South Carolina Official of the Year by the High School Sports Report in 2003.

His most memorable game was his first state final in 1997 between Central and Barnwell. It was an exciting game that at the end came down to an incomplete pass in the end zone. However, it was most special simply because it was his first state final.

He would like to express his thanks to all who have helped him improve not only as an official but also as a person over these 22 years. The most influential has been Ken Hudson. Chris has often said two things about learning from Ken. One is that it is never a good thing to be on the wrong side of a football rules discussion with Ken. And the second is that every time he has stepped on the field with Ken, he has learned something which he can use to improve, even if unrelated to football.

He also is very appreciative of the very special friendships that have developed over the years with many fine people associated with South Carolina high school football. He is thankful for the tolerance and genuine interest in football by Emily and Ben and most of all for support, patience, and at times just plain understanding from Kim without whom none of this would have been possible.

David is a native of Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1988, the same year he began his officiating with the South Carolina High School League. He graduated from Presbyterian College where he received a BS in Business and Education. David has continued his studies at Clemson University receiving a Masters in Business and will receive his doctorate in Educational Leadership this May from Clemson University. David and his wife Cynthia have been married for 10 years. They have two children, Anna Claire, 9 and Davidson, 6. Davidson has already started going to football games on Thursday nights with his Dad and hopefully will someday join our ranks.

David began officiating football, basketball, and baseball in 1988 and has worked 8 football state finals, the 2008 Shrine Bowl, and the 1995 All Star Game. He has been a linesman for 20 years. He also has officiated the SC Basketball All Star Game and several state championships in basketball.

David continues to work for Laurens County School District 56 as the Assistant Superintendent. Whether it is through his day-to-day interactions with the students in his school district or interactions with athletes on Thursday and Friday nights, David appreciates the role that athletics, teachers, coaches, and, yes, officials play in the lives of young people of South Carolina.

David is very thankful for the great friendships developed through his officiating career. He would like to acknowledge several people who have helped him immensely and most importantly for their friendships over the years — Truman, Mike, and Larry Owens, Brian Shealy, Jimmy Braswell, Tommy Stribble, Carlton Smith, Al Webb, and former officials who are no longer with us — Sam Owens, Bill Shealy, and Neil McNeil. There are numerous officials throughout South Carolina who have influenced and enriched his life over the years. But most of all, David would like to thank his wife, Cynthia, and children Anna Claire and Davidson for allowing him to pursue his lifelong passion.

Wilson became interested in football officiating when Hall of Famer and friend Craig Dalrymple began getting assigned to playoff games. At the end of one season, Craig asked if he might be interested in officiating. When SCFOA District 4 began their meetings in May 1989, Wilson starting going to the meetings; he hasn't stopped yet. The first year in, Wilson attended games every week with Bud Tumblin and Craig getting to hear many good pre-games from experienced officials and learning from the best.

Wilson has worked primarily as a Linesman, but works as Referee when needed. He has worked 270 varsity games and seven state championships. In 1998, he worked both the North-South All Star Game and the 62nd Shrine Bowl Game. Wilson has been very involved with the training of new officials in his district. He has served as Vice President and President in Greenwood a couple of times.

Wilson grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in chemical engineering. He is employed by Davis & Floyd, Inc. as an environmental engineer. He is married to Ann and they have one daughter, Rebecca Ann. He really appreciates their allowing him to pursue his passion for officiating football on Friday nights for the last 20 plus years.

Memorable games include the 1998 North-South All Star game where there were three other members of District 4 on the crew including Smiley Bryant, Mike Koone, and Chris Phelps. Being a die-hard Clemson fan, another memorable game was being able to work the 2008 AA State Championship game in Death Valley with Dillon beating Central 7-6.

Officiating has allowed Wilson to make innumerable friendships across the state. It is good to know that no matter where you are, you can always find an SCFOA friend.

Jim's officiating career began in 1974 in District 5. One quickly learned how to officiate under the watchful eyes of Bee Harper. He learned not to have his hands on his hips and to remain upright as he officiated. He certainly did not want to be one of Mr. Harper's pointers. After 6 years, he moved upstate and continued his officiating career in District 10.

Jim has officiated over 400 games across all levels, of which 8 were State Championship games. He had the opportunity to work the 1985 North-South Game and the 1986 Shrine Bowl. In 1993, it was his honor to receive the Roger Allen Award from District 10. Jim also officiated at the collegiate level in the South Atlantic Conference for 13 years.

In addition to serving District 10 as President, in 1997 Jim began training all the new officials — the rookies class. He continued to enjoy working with the new officials through 2003 and again during the last two years.

Two lighthearted moments stand out. The first was when a couple of other officials and he arrived at Keenan High School for the pre-game conference and were shown to a dressing room. They waited a half hour, but the other officials did not come. When they went to the field, they found two officials already there. When they walked up to each other the simultaneous words out of everyone's mouths were, "Where have you been?" What was discovered was that these officials had been shown to another dressing room by a different school representative. And though both groups walked out into the same hallway a number of times, they never found each other until at the field.

The other moment followed the pre-game conference when the officials began their walk to the field only to discover that they had been locked in the gym by chains on the doors. Well, there was nothing to do but wait, and sure enough a school representative came and sheepishly let them out for the game. Well, they couldn't start without them!

Jim would like to thank his wonderful wife Ginger and the rest of his family for the support they have given him during these years. He thanks God for his health and the ability He has given Jim to officiate during these 35 years. What a great honor to be included in the Hall of Fame with so many outstanding officials from across the state!

Robert was born in Laurens, South Carolina, and graduated from Laurens High School in 1972. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1976. He earned his Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degrees from The Citadel in 2000 and 2003, respectively. Robert was awarded the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership degree from South Carolina State University in 2008.

Robert's interest in officiating began while watching a college friend coaching at North Charleston High School. Having no interest in becoming a coach but desiring to be active in high school athletics, he contacted the South Carolina High School League and requested information about becoming a football official. Robert began his 25-year officiating career in the South Carolina Football Officials Association (SCFOA) in District Eight (Charleston, South Carolina) in 1981. With only a few exceptions when he was assigned as a referee, Robert worked as an umpire throughout his more than 250-game career. He served in District Eight as a classroom instructor and became District Director from 1995-1997. While a member of District Eight he was awarded the Palmetto Touchdown Club's Official of the Year in 1994 as well as officiating the 1994 North-South All Star Football game. Robert participated in developing the criteria for the South Carolina Football Officials Hall of Fame, along with fellow officials Sam Owens and Jack Childress, which is currently used to determine entry into the Hall of Fame. He later served the SCFOA as Vice President in 1999 and President in 2000. Robert has officiated five state championships.

Robert is an assistant principal at Alice Drive Middle School in Sumter, South Carolina. Robert and his wife, Lisa, are active members of Alice Drive Baptist Church where they sing in the choir, lead a Bible Community Group, and participate in the annual Christmas play produced by the church.

There are far too many officials who have supported, encouraged, critiqued, and assisted Robert in his development as an official to name them individually. To all those officials and his family, whose support made these accomplishments possible, he offers his love, humble appreciation, and gratitude.

Jim grew up in Ashland, KY and began his officiating career there in 1980. In 1984 Jim relocated to Hartsville, SC and with the help of friends and the SCHSL staff he began officiating football that same year.

In 1990, Jim officiated the Shrine Bowl, the North-South All Star game, and his first of thirteen state championships. Jim has served as the District Director for District 6 and recently served as the classroom instructor for the "rookie" officials in his district.

Jim's most memorable game was his first state championship. He vividly remembers traveling to the game and seeing all the cars along I-20 with the Camden High School flags and decorations. Upon seeing the large crowd at Williams-Brice stadium he thought, "What have I gotten myself into?" The game turned out well and remains a special memory.

In addition to high school football, Jim is also a college football official. He started in the South Atlantic Conference (DII) in 1992 and moved to the Southern Conference (FCS) in 2000. He has officiated playoff games at both levels and worked the 1997 NCAA Division II National Championship game.

Jim and his wife Rita have been married for 40 years. They have three married children; daughters Allison and Erin and son Vay Camp. They also have two special grandsons Wynn and Hayes. Jim credits Rita with great perseverance in supporting him and keeping him on an even keel. Without her support none of this would be possible.

Jim credits the many friends and mentors he has encountered with helping him improve his abilities on the field and gain the recognition he has achieved. The highest honor one can receive is recognition by one's peers, and so induction into the Hall of Fame is an extremely special honor. "This family of officials is truly a family in all senses of the word, and I am proud to be a part of it."

Jack Childress was born in Mount Airy, NC (a.k.a Mayberry). He attended Mt. Airy High School where he played football as a linebacker and achieved the honors of being named to the Sunkist All America Team, named as All State, and was a member of a team that won the State 3A championship in football. He also participated in basketball, baseball, and wrestling. He played in the NC/SC Shrine Bowl and the NC East/West All Star Game as a linebacker and guard.

After high school he attended Duke University on a football scholarship and graduated with a BA in Economics and History. He then obtained an MBA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Jack has been married to Donna for 30+ years and they have three children: Crystal, Jack, and William; they also have three grandchildren. Jack and Donna have lived in Greenwood, SC since 1987. He is the founder, partner, and CEO of Loom Craft, Inc., of Belton, SC. This corporation has been a manufacturer of fine home furnishing fabrics since 1990. Jack is a member and Sunday School teacher at Main Street United Methodist Church in Greenwood.

Jack began his officiating in 1975 in Durham, NC as a member of the NC High School Athletic Association, the Triangle Association, and also worked in the Metro Association in Charlotte, NC. He has been a member of the South Carolina Football Officials Association for the past 20 years.

Jack's collegiate officiating includes three years in the South Atlantic Conference, two years in the Southern Conference, two years in the Southeastern Conference, and a just completed eleventh year working in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Jack has officiated the National Division II Semi-Final, Kickoff Classic Game, Hispanic College Fund Game, Liberty Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Music City Bowl, Outback Bowl, Orange Bowl, 2005 Inaugural ACC Championship Game, the 2007 ACC Championship Game, the Army-Navy game, the 2001 & 2007 Rose Bowl, the NC/SC Shrine Bowl Game, the SC North/South All Star Game, and twelve South Carolina State Championships. He also served as Director of District Four of SC Football Officials Association for 8 years, is a past president and vice president of the SC Football Officials Association, and served as chairman of the SCFOA Hall of Fame criteria committee.

Larry was born in Clinton, SC, and graduated from Clinton High School in 1973. He was involved playing all sports in high school and attended Newberry College where he played baseball for 4 years under Coach Horace Turbeville. His highlight in college was playing in the 1976 college world series in St. Joseph, Missouri. Larry grew up in an "officiating family" and was introduced to both basketball and football officiating by his father, Truman Owens. He has fond memories as a young child growing up attending numerous games with his father and other family members to watch them officiate all sports.

Larry began officiating football in 1989 and has worked 11 state finals. In 1996, he worked both the Shrine Bowl Game and the North-South All Star Game. He's worked Line Judge mainly over the years while working Back Judge when needed. He officiated basketball for 15 years, calling 6 state championships and the 1991 Boys High School All-Star Basketball Game.

In 1989, he officiated the 500th game and in 2000 the 700th game, worked by his father, Truman, and his uncle, Sam. These remain the highlights of his officiating career. He also had the unique opportunity of working a state championship game, Union vs Walterboro in 1995, with the entire crew being family members. He has been fortunate over the years to work numerous games with his father. He also had the opportunity to work the Shrine Bowl game with his uncle, Bill Shealy, and Bill's son Brian.

Officiating has afforded Larry the opportunity to remain close to sports. It has also allowed him to develop friendships over the years with good officials from all over the state. He feels fortunate to be a member of the South Carolina Football Officials Association which is recognized as one of the best in the country for its leadership and rules knowledge.

Larry is employed with Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Laurens, SC, as the Human Resource Manager, where he has worked for 20 years. He would especially like to thank his wife Tammy and his sons Joey, Joshua, Jonathan, and Taylor for their support throughout the years.

Wes was introduced to football officiating by his father in law, Bob Bone. He went to football games with Bob on Friday nights. He sat in on pregames, and roamed the sidelines with the ball boys. In 1984 he joined SCFOA District 10 and has worked as a line judge for all these years. He did work as a supplemental referee during his 4th year.

Wes had the opportunity to work the 1994 North-South Football Game and the 1997 Shrine Bowl Game. He has officiated 10 state championship games with at least one at each classification. He has worked well over 250 varsity contests. Other honors include the District 10 Rookie Award and the Roger Allen Award. He also served as District 10 Director from 2000 to 2003 and as secretary since 1998.

Wes is a graduate of Clemson and is co-owner of Welborn Tire and Automotive, Inc., along with his brother Reid, who is a basketball official with SCBOA. Wes' dad, Gerald, was also a high school basketball official. His younger brother David also officiated in SCBOA until he passed away in 1999. Wes is married to Lisa and they have three children, Jason, Zachary, and Sara.

Among many memorable games, two stand out. The first was the 1994 4A-Div 2 championship, and the second was the 2005 1A championship. In both games his father-in-law was on the crew. The 2005 crew almost all hailed from District 10.

Wes would like to thank Lisa for her support, and also thank the many officials who have been such great mentors to him. He would also like to thank God for the health and ability to officiate as well as keeping him safe. He is honored to be included in the Hall of Fame with so many great officials.

Delbert was born in Uniontown, PA and relocated to Spartanburg in 1986. He received a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Carnegie-Mellon University and an MBA from Clemson University. He manages a Programs Department at Wabtec Passenger Transit.

Delbert and his wife Laura have been married for 28 years. They have two children, a daughter Jennifer, who is married to John Crosby, and a son Jeff.

Delbert began his officiating career in Western Pennsylvania in 1979. He has been a member of SCFOA District 2 since moving to South Carolina, serving as district director from 1995-1997. He received the Carol Blackwell Award from District 2 in recognition of officiating contributions. He was originally a line judge and then switched to back judge.

In 1999, he worked the Shrine Bowl and the North-South All Star Game. He has also worked seven state championship games.

His college officiating career began in 1996 in the Southern Conference and in 2003 he moved to Conference USA. During this period, he worked a National Semi-Final in division 1AA and 3 post season bowl games.

His two most memorable games involve Gaffney playing for the state championship. One was the 1998 game with Summerville and the other was the 2003 game with Sumter. Both games came down to the wire with the outcome not being decided until the final play.

Delbert is very thankful for the many good friends he has made through officiating. It has presented him the opportunity to stay involved with a sport that he loves. He considers himself blessed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside so many excellent officials.

troduced to SCFOA officiating shortly after graduating from Clemson University in 1973 through a happenstance meeting and discussion of football rules related to a Carolina-Clemson game with John Godbold, a former SCFOA and ACC official.

He began his 33 year officiating career in SCFOA, District 1 as a linesman and moved to back judge when SCFOA began using five man crews. Bob has worked over 400 high school varsity games, seven state championships, the 1986 North-South All Star game and the 1996 Shrine Bowl game. He served as SCFOA secretary for the period 1991 to 1995. College officiating experience includes 12 years as a line judge in the South Atlantic Conference and 6 years on the ACC supplemental staff.

Bob grew up in Gastonia, NC and played football at Ashley High School. He is a registered professional engineer in eight states and is currently employed as an environmental engineering project manager by W. K. Dickson Co., Inc. in Charlotte. He is married to his college sweetheart, Sharon Hanna Froneberger, who has endured his passion for football for 33 years. They have two children, Lee and Ashley.

His most memorable officiating experience was the 1993 Division I 4A State championship game in Clemson's Death Valley between Gaffney and Northwestern that ended with Northwestern winning 2-0. Bob was standing under the goal post late in the game to rule on a potential Gaffney winning field goal and sweating bullets. Back judge Sam Stephenson looked over and said, "If it's close, delay a bit to add to the excitement."

He appreciates the close friendships developed over the years with many dedicated high school and college officials who share a common love for the game of football, and officiating.

David has been a member of SCFOA since 1978. His first fourteen years were in District One. Since then he has been a member of District Ten. He began as a line judge and has been a back judge since 1996. David has officiated 358 varsity games and seven state championships. He worked the North-South game in 1996 and the Shrine Bowl in 2004.

David's playing days were at Wren High School. He has been a lifelong resident of Easley where he has been involved in his family's beef cattle and landscaping operations. He ended his bachelor days by marrying the love of his life, Mary, in October 2005.

David has served as President of District Ten and been actively involved in training of new officials in the classroom and on the field.

David has been fortunate to officiate several rivalries including: Spartanburg-Gaffney, Spartanburg-Dorman, and Greer-Union. The one he remembers most is Stephen Davis of Spartanburg who is now with the Carolina Panthers. It is great to see how this player has given back to the community especially through the youth football program. The best team David has officiated is James F. Byrnes. He had the honor of officiating two of their state championships.

Billy began his officiating career in 1975. Living in Columbia, he was a member of Columbia Football Officials Association and SCFOA for 28 years. He served as the Columbia Football Officials Association District Director for 5 years. He worked his first 300 games as an umpire and his last 72 as a referee. Billy was also an umpire in the South Atlantic Conference for 8 years.

He officiated 6 state championship games, the Shrine Bowl in 1993 and the North-South All-Star game in 1984. He was named Columbia Football Officials Association Official of the Year in 2000. He was also named South Carolina's Football Official of the Year by the National Federation Officials Association in 2000.

Under the watchful eyes of Bee Harper and Bill Cummings, Billy was trained by the best. These two National Hall of Fame members taught young officials not only the rules and mechanics but to have a passion and enthusiasm for each game worked.

During his officiating career, Billy assisted in the training of young officials as District Director and as District 5's Umpire-in-Chief for several years. He did his best to help young officials during his years as a Referee by having the league office assign him only Class A and AA games.

"I think it's hard to call one game my biggest," states Billy. "The Shrine Bowl, North-South game, and the 1993 Northwestern-Gaffney state championship game, the first one ever played at Clemson, are right up there." His most memorable game was a rival game between Clinton and Laurens. It was memorable not so much for the game itself but for what he saw upon arrival for the pre-game — a standing room only crowd of more than 10,000 fans nearly two hours before kick-off.

He grew up in Columbia and played football and baseball at Dreher High School. His 1969 baseball team won the State Championship. Billy was employed by the State of South Carolina for 35 years.