An event that has become a highlight of 
the North Carolina High School Athletic Association year is scheduled 
for Saturday.

The annual NCHSAA Hall of Fame banquet and 
induction ceremonies are set for the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, 
with dinner starting at 6 p.m. The site of the event has been changed 
due to a scheduling conflict.

Honorees at this year's event will include:

• Brad Faircloth, one of the top game officials 
from North Carolina and long time coordinator of football officials 
for the Atlantic Coast Conference;



• Gilbert Ferrell, a 38-year career and teacher, 
coach and administrator, primarily at Fike High School and then the 
Wilson County schools;



• Bruce Hardin, very successful football coach at 
both the high school and collegiate levels, with two NCHSAA state 
championships in 27 years as head coach, with 11 seasons at Kannapolis 
Brown;



• Jim Maxwell, who served for 29 years as the 
volunteer swim coach for a highly successful program at Durham Jordan 
as well as serving as the NCHSAA legal counsel;



• Vickie Peoples, who helped develop Raleigh Enloe 
into one of the state's top programs in swimming and diving;



• Carolyn Shannonhouse, who since 1986 has served 
on the staff of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 
after a great career as a coach;



• Pete Stout, an outstanding football coach who led 
his teams to 234 victories and two NCHSAA state titles in 28 years at 
several different schools, including Burlington Williams and Salisbury.

GlaxoSmithKline provided an initial gift to help 
underwrite the NCHSAA Hall of Fame, enabling it to honor individuals 
who have spent a lifetime in education. It is one of the Association’s 
most prestigious accolades.

The NCHSAA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who 
have made major contributions to high school athletics in North 
Carolina. This marks the 23rd induction class for the NCHSAA Hall of 
Fame, which now numbers 125. Each new inductee will be introduced by a 
special video presentation and will receive a commemorative NCHSAA 
Hall of Fame ring in honor of the induction.

“We look forward to honoring these individuals who have given so much 
to high school athletics," said Davis Whitfield, NCHSAA executive 
director. "The Hall of Fame ceremonies have evolved into a special 
event and it is a great opportunity for former players and other 
supporters of these honorees to recognize their special 
accomplishments.”