Annandale HS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Annandale Athletics Hall of Fame has announced a new slate of inductees who have “demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication throughout their athletic careers.”

The inductees include:

• Doug Brown (1959) – football, track and field
• Steve Willis (1969) – wrestling and football
• Mike Lucido (1974) – football, wrestling, track and field
• Jamie Carayiannis (1976) – football, wrestling, track and field
• Elissa Beckman (1990) – field hockey
• Monica Crittenden (1991) – track and field
• Tom Fadden (1973) – football, basketball, baseball
• Coach Randy Scott – football, wrestling
• Contributor Cecil Starkey – football
• 1972 football team – state championship
• 1985 boys’ gymnastics team – state championship

The class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized during halftime at the final football game on Friday, Nov. 8.

All members of the community are invited to the induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at the Vienna Moose Lodge, 9616 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Tickets are $50. Purchase tickets here.

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“We are thrilled to honor this extraordinary group of individuals who have not only excelled in their respective sports but have also exemplified the spirit of Annandale Athletics,” says AHS Athletic Director Brandon Sutphin. “Their contributions have shaped our programs and inspired future generations of athletes.”

“Through their dedication and hard work, these individuals have set a high standard for excellence and sportsmanship,” he says.

These athletes had been scheduled to be inducted as the class of 2020, but the ceremony was delayed due to the Covid pandemic.