- Last Updated on Friday, 29 November 2019 14:54
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, the Ringgold Rams Club, Hall of Fame Class of 2019, was inducted at a dinner prepared by Executive Chef-Resident of AVI Foodsystems, Brandon Agostinelli, in the Ringgold High School Café.
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| Pictured with their Hall of Fame plaques are four of the inductees (left to right): Jay Moses, Brad Bassi, Dr. Bill Reisinger, and Don Devore. |
Following hors d oeuvres, a three course meal and dessert, President of the Rams Club, Carl Crawley, introduced the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, the Honorable Michael J. Lucas, Court of Common Pleas, Washington County.
Judge Lucas with the assistance of club founding member and artist, Earl Gilpin, inducted ten RHS Seniors for their outstanding performance in the arts, academics, athletics, community service and extra- curricular activites. Receiving certificates and gifts were: Nya Adams, Hannah Brooks, Laura Castaneda, Delaney Fox, Steve Glaneman, Dominic Lengwin, Cole Nickolls, Chris Peccon, Paulina Thompson, and Corinne Wingrove.
Preceding the induction of the Class of 2019, a special presentation by The Honorable Reggie B. Walton, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, honored President Carl Crawley, a founding member who has worked tirelessly to raise money for the organization which means so much to him. Audience applause reflected the deep appreciation of his efforts.
Judge Lucas and President Crawley presented plaques to the 11th Hall of Fame Class. Posthumous honors were bestowed upon Lilyan Affinito, Corporate CEO; and Maj. Jeffrey Fawcett, United States Air Force. Also recognized were Brad Bassi , Community Service, Educational Mentor, and Attorney; Don Devore, Community Leader and Businessman; Betty Dornan, Administrative Assistant to nine Ringgold School District Superintendents; David Hunter, Investment and Financial Specialist; Emily Cokinos Flynn, Athlete and educator; Jay Moses, Global Sports Entertainment, Businessman and Entrepreneur; Dr. William Reisinger, Emergency Physician; and Ramont Small, Athlete and Coach.
Diane Garry, Vice President of the Rams Club, coordinated the banquet and is the liaison for all phases of the project. The banquet was begun and ended with an invocation and benediction by founding member Joe Ravasio.
