Hall of Fame

Inductees	Grad Year	Year inducted
Andrew Pierce	1997	2018
Charlie Coles	1959	2018
Greg Ayers	1985	2018
John Gudgel	1975	2018
Leo Frank Hughes	1935	2018
LeRoy Bondurant	NA	2018
Marcus Johnson	1974	2018
Matt Brunsman	1990	2018
Sarah Lowe	1973	2018
Shirley Austin Cummins	1976	2018
Sterling Wright	1969	2018
Teresa Bondurant	1980	2018
Tyson Bondurant	1979	2018
William (Billy) Hardman	1977	2018
Chris Rainey	NA	2019
Dean Washington	1973	2019
Deborah Pearson	1978	2019
Duncan Silver-Noftle	2005	2019
Gina Benning	1975	2019
Michael D. Childs	1975	2019
Michael Smith	1977	2019
Richard Benning	1969	2019
Sam Borchers	2007	2019
Tony Victoria	1988	2019
Carol Page	1987	2022
Craig Cordell	1976	2022
Dorian Benning	1974	2022
Evin B. Wimberly	2005	2022
Grant Crandall	1965	2022
Jeff Johnson	1980	2022
Joel Robinson	1985	2022
Paul G. Ford	1969	2022
Rory Russell Hotaling	2004	2022
Tim McLinden	NA	2022
Ben VanAusdal	1986	2024
Cary Brunsman	1987	2024
David Blackwood	1957	2024
Donald(Don) B. Goodfellow, M.D.	1969	2024
Earl Hull Jr. (Pete Hull)	1959	2024
Jack Hoffman	1967	2024
Jonathan Roberts	1990	2024
Kurt Semler	1974	2024
Rita Hamilton	1970	2024
Sarah Wallis	1991	2024

 

 

Leo Frank Hughes 1935  Leo Frank Hughes will forever have his legacy in place as he was the first State Champion in Yellow Springs history.   At that time, the school was called John Bryan High School, and of course now is known as Yellow Springs High School.  He brought home the state title in 1935 as the champion of the broad jump (long jump).

  He was also a standout in Baseball and Basketball and was widely considered one of the best athletes in the area.  Along with his outstanding athletic achievements, he made a special name for himself through an act of heroism in 1933 as a 15-year-old.  He saved the life of a school boy that was drowning and risked his own life in the process.  For this act, he was recognized by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.  He would remain a staple in the community as he was elected as the Mayor of Yellow Springs in 1950.  He would remain a staple in the community as he was elected as the Mayor of Yellow Springs in 1950.  He remained in that role for nearly 20 years as he served in that role until 1969. He was married to Jane Bachrach Hughes. A memorial plaque along the bike path is dedicated in memory of Leo and his wife. They have two sons, John ’62 and Michael ‘66 who were also John Bryan and YSHS Athletes.

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Andrew Pierce 1997 graduated from Yellow Springs. Member of the Yellow Springs Track and Field State Championship teams in 1996 and 1997 Coached by John Gudgel, Alfred Pierce, and Vince Peters. Pierce was the Ohio State Boys Division III State Champion in the 400 meters in 1996 and 1997, anchor leg of the Champion 4x400 meter relay team and runner up in the boys state 200 meters in 1997. Pierce also set a state division III 400 meter record in 1997 with time of 47.36 seconds. During that summer of, Pierce placed 3^rd at the United States Junior National Track and Field meet and was a member of the 1997 United States Junior Pan American team representing the US in the 400 meters in Havana, Cuba. The following year in 1998, Pierce was a member of the United States Junior World Team competing in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay team for the US at the World Junior Championships held in Annecy France. Pierce was also a four year varsity letter winner on the YSHS boys’ basketball team. After High School, Pierce attended The Ohio State University from 1997-2001 and was a member of the Men’s Track and Field team. At Ohio State, Pierce was an NCAA Division 1 All-American, a Big Ten Conference Champion several times in the indoor and outdoor 400 meters, 200 meters and 4x400 meter relay. In 2001, Pierce set the Big Ten indoor 400 meter record with a time of 45.46 seconds, which was a new NCAA Division 1 men’s indoor record at the time and was also the fastest indoor 400 meter time in the world that year. He currently is a commercial pilot with Delta Airlines and an Officer and pilot with the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Married to Dr. Tina Pierce, has four children and lives in Columbus.

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Matt Brunsman 1990  graduated from Yellow Springs. Matt has received numerous accolades as lifelong swimmer.  He began swimming competitively for Xenia YMCA at 9 years old and set several pool and Greater Dayton Swimming Association records in his first 3 years.   At 12, he joined the Dayton Raiders Swim Team at Wright State University.  Matt was competitive in every event and began collecting high point trophies state wide.  He won the Junior Olympics at 16, qualifying him for the 1988 Olympic Trials in the 200 Breaststroke and the 200 Individual Medley.  He competed for Yellow Springs High School all four years capturing 3 state titles, All American honors, and the National Champion Title in the 200 Individual Medley.   At the University of Tennessee, Matt qualified for the 1992 Olympic Trials, won an SEC Title, and 2 NCCA All American Division I Honors.   He was also awarded the Chancellor’s Citation and 2 SEC Academic All-America Honors for his academic and athletic achievements.   Matt has continued breaking records as a master’s swimmer.  He currently holds state records in North and South Carolina in the 100 and 200 yard Breaststroke.  Matt is currently living in San Diego, California where he enjoys open water swimming year round.

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Charlie Coles 1959 graduate of John Bryan High School. Coles earned varsity letters in baseball and basketball. His senior year in basketball he was the leading high school scorer in the state, averaging 42.1 points per game, which is thought to be the second-highest single-season average in Ohio boys' basketball history. He scored 40 points or more 15 times during his senior year, including a school-record 55 points against Shawnee. In fall 2000, Yellow Springs retired his jersey. After High School Coles went on to play basketball at Miami University where he was their star guard from 1963-1965. He earned three letters under coach Dick Shrider from 1963-65. He earned Second-Team All-MAC honors as a junior and senior and was a member of Miami's MAC co-championship team in 1964-65. Coles averaged double figures in scoring all three seasons. After college he coached high basketball at YSHS, Saginaw HS, Toledo Central Catholic and Springfield Shawnee.  While coaching at YSHS he led them to the district title in 1972. He became head basketball coach at Central Michigan (1985-91) Where he posted more conference wins than any other coach in league history. (MAC record of 218-155.) Coles returned to his alma mater in 1994 and spent two seasons as an assistant basketball coach from 1994-96 before assuming leadership of the program as head coach in 1996. He went on for 16 seasons as head coach (1996-2012) becoming Miami men’s basketball’s all-time wins leader with a 263-224 record. He was inducted into the Miami Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990, the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008, Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011 and MAC Hall of Fame in 2014. He is survived by wife Delores and son Chris and daughter Mary Bennett.

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Sterling Wright 1969  graduate of Yellow Springs where he was a standout basketball player.  He went on to play his collegiate basketball at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where he became an NAIA All-American along with being an Academic All American.  He would later have his number retired by Lincoln and was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame.  Following his stellar collegiate career, he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA where he played alongside Julius Erving.  He also played professionally for the New York Nets of the ABA before taking his career overseas.  Some of his many highlights from his playing career in Europe include being named the French Pro league scoring champion, rebounding champion, All Star team and All Europe team.  He also made a huge mark later in his career as a very successful coach.  His teams played internationally in over 80 countries, including a number of major events in which his teams experienced great success. He has been a coach for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) He has an extensive coaching background in Third World Countries and War Torn Countries. He is a goodwill international ambassador for basketball both of his daughters are YSHS graduates (Melodie and Shanice) Sterling continues to be recognized as a major contributor in the global basketball community.

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Gregg Ayers 1985 graduated from Yellow Springs. Played varsity soccer all 4 years while at Yellow Springs. Captain three years, with the help of his teammates he scored 42 goals his senior year. That year he was Ohio Player of the Year; High School All-American, he was elected to play in the High School All-American game at West point.  Co-MVP of the Game. He considers that one of the greatest opportunities he has had in his soccer career. One year at Alabama A&M and then he transferred to Wilmington College. He was a three -time College All American for the years of 87, 88 and 89. Three Years Captain of the Team. National Championship in 87 and 89. Selected to play in the College Senior All-American bowl. Presented with Captain Honors. He earned  MVP.  Drafted to National Professional Soccer League. 1993 Advanced to the NPSL Championship Game. Inducted into the Wilmington College Hall of Fame in 2001.  He is married 26 years to Heather Ayers, who he met at Wilmington College. Three Children- Megan, Matthaus, Keiley. Gregg lives near  Yellow Springs in Mad River Township. Worked for EDS /FiFA 1994 World Cup as a Technology  Analyst. Currently Works for PeopleFluent/Learning Technology Group. He is a Senior Implementation Consultant. Gregg is also a Pro Archer  in the Archery Shooters Association and International Bow Organization. Still plays soccer weekly with top ranked over 40 Team in Dayton.

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Teresa Marie Bondurant 1980 graduate from Yellow Springs. Teresa moved to Yellow Springs in 1969 attended Mills Lawn elementary school and Arthur Morgan Middle school. Like many Youth in Yellow Springs, organized sports began with Perry League T-Ball which was open to all youth. The buck stopped there for girls as the boys moved on to a very competitive soccer program. Girls were sidelined to watch. Fortunately, most of the Coaches were fathers coaching their own sons and a few were courageous enough to include their daughters and other girls. Leroy Bondurant was amongst the first to put his daughter on his team; girls and boys continued to enjoy playing together currently.  Teresa played on the 1^st traveling soccer team, formed by her father and coached by Shirley Kristensen. Teresa and a handful of girls were also the 1^st to play little league baseball in Yellow Springs. Middle school had the same challenges, no organized sports for girls; Teresa was prohibited to play basketball with the boys but ended up running on the boys track team and fared well. Meanwhile the parents of other female sports enthusiast in Yellow Springs launched an initiative so that  girls could  have equal opportunities in sports and there sprung what is now known as Title IX.  Entering YSHS in the fall of 1976 was exciting. Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Tennis and Softball were available for girls.. There could be no better first coach to have then, Duke Conrad. Teresa was very determined, she started and led the team in scoring over the next 4 years, peaking in fall of 1978 when Coach Conrad led the YSHS girls to a win in the Worthington Tournament which included the top soccer teams in the state all classes included.

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Leroy Bondurant The Yellow Springs High School soccer program was started in the fall of 1975 coached by Roy Bondurant. Since that beginning, the program has gone on to be one of the most successful in the area.  Coach Bondurant went on to coach 5 years and amass a stellar record of 69-15-1. This was against all larger schools because at that time there was only division 1 in soccer. He made Yellow Springs into a powerhouse. He was an innovator. He was one of the first soccer coaches to film games which was unusual for that time. He was very protective of his players and would on many occasions find himself in a heated disagreement with the referees when they missed a foul. Needless to say he was not a favorite of the referees.  He had a great relationship with his assistant coaches Coach Ted Campbell and Coach Paul Graham who were with him for much of his coaching days in Yellow Springs. Many of the past and present coaches at Yellow Springs are former players of coach Bondurant and continue the winning spirit he started 38 years ago. Prior to starting the high school program he established the Yellow Springs SAY Travel soccer program for boys and girls in 1972. Yellow Springs went 16-0 the first season with many of those players going on to the high school team 3 years later. His youth teams went on to consecutive runners-up finishes in the state cup. He accumulated numerous awards and accomplishments most notably the 1978-1979 team being ranked 2^nd in the state and Dayton area coach of the year 1977. He produced 16 All-area, 2 All-State, 2 All-Midwest and 1 All-American player(s) during his time as coach. 16 of his players went on to play college soccer.

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Sarah (Butler) Lowe 1973  graduate of Yellow Springs High School where she was a multi-sport athlete having competed in basketball, soccer, track and volleyball. During high school she played on several outstanding teams including one of the first undefeated YSHS Girls Basketball teams. At that time there were no OHSAA Girls Tournaments. As a senior at YSHS Sarah was the recipient of the “Athlete of the Year” award. After a stellar athletic career at YSHS, Sarah enrolled at Wright State University where she became a member of the Basketball, Softball and Volleyball teams. At Wright State Sarah won the “Raider Award” twice in basketball and once in volleyball. She also served on the Wright State University Athletic Council for 2 years. It was important to Sarah that female athletes were given equal treatment to their male counterparts and as a young student she wrote letters to local and national politicians prior to the implementation of Title IX. One of her coaches during her sixth grade commented that he wished she could play on his boys’ team because of her ability. After college Sarah played on an International Tam called the “Foxes” and as she quoted, a ridiculous name given to the team by their male coach. This inspired Sarah even more to take an active role in making sure that female athletes were treated with fairness and respect.  After graduating from Wright State University, Sarah began a teaching career with the Huber Heights City Schools. Shortly thereafter Sarah took a half time position with the Yellow Springs Schools as a Health and Physical Education teacher which eventually led to a fulltime position along with being a coach. Sarah is married to Doug Lowe and they have two adult children, Carly and Trevor.

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Tyson Bondurant 1979 was a multi-sport athlete in high school who played basketball, soccer and ran track. As a youth he played every sport that was available to him including football and baseball. He won the area   punt, pass and kick competition for 2 straight years making it to the Midwest regional finals.  He played as a freshman on the first high school soccer team in 1975. He was a 4 year starter on one of the best teams in the state. Tyson was a 3 time all-area and All-state forward. He was also a 2 time All-Midwest selection and an All-American selection his senior year. He left Yellow Springs as the school all-time leading scorer with 92 goals and 43 assists. Tyson also played on the high school basketball team where in his junior year the team went to the regional finals. His senior year he was the co-captain and averaged 12 points a game. He also ran on the track team running the 440 yard dash and on the 880 and mile relay teams.  He was on the state runner-up track team his sophomore year. Tyson, went on to play college soccer at Alabama A&M University where he won a national championship, runners-up and third place finish. He was also elected to the Alabama A&M University Hall of Fame. Tyson is very proud to be the son of a great coach and man in his father Roy Bondurant as well as his loving and supportive mother Vivian Bondurant who are both no longer with us. But God has blessed him with the best sister anyone could ever ask for in Teresa Bondurant Wagner whom he loves dearly.

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Bill Hardman 1977 graduate of Yellow Springs. Bill was a standout member of the Yellow Springs Soccer program and put together one of the finest careers in school history.  YSHS- 1976 1^st Team all Dayton. He then went on to have an amazing collegiate career at Wilmington College where he was eventually inducted to their Athletic Hall of Fame.  His accolades at Wilmington include Wilmington College District 22 – all district team 1979, 1980; All-Ohio 1979,1980; All-Mid-East 1979,1980; NAIA All-American 1979,1980; Captain of team 1979,1980.  Bill has continued to invest back into Yellow Springs soccer both as a high school coach and director of the Recreational Soccer program YSHS Coaching- Girl’s assistant coach 1981-1985 with brother Jim Hardman; Boy’s assistant coach 1986 with Curtis Butler; Boy’s Varsity head coach 1987-1999; 1987 record 2-13-3;   1988 record 3-13. Yellow Springs Recreational soccer program –Volunteer coach, referee, field layout and manager in some capacity since 1981. Bill is married to YSHS graduate Lynn Hardman.

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Marcus Johnson 1974 graduate of Yellow Springs and essentially the face of Yellow Springs Football. Marcus was the impetus behind the start of the football program in Yellow Springs. In just their second year of football existence, as a star running back and linebacker Marcus led the Bulldogs junior varsity team to an undefeated season (8-0).  Two years later the Bulldogs football team shocked the state by once again going undefeated (10-0) against varsity only competition and a sixth place ranking in the state football poll. He gained over 1,000 yards as a running back and is remembered for his end zone celebrations. Marcus parlayed his football career at YSHS by also being a starting guard on the basketball team and a member of the track team. Marcus was the captain and vocal leader of the football team. Marcus or “Mojay” as he is commonly referred, was selected First Team All-State as a running back and after receiving numerous scholarship offers he enrolled at Bowling Green State University where he was a starting halfback. While at Bowling Green, Marcus played with several future NFL players. Later on Marcus transferred to Central State University where he once again became a starting running back for the Marauders. After college, Marcus returned to YSHS where he once again made his mark on the athletic program. Initially Marcus was as assistant football coach but eventually became the head football coach at Yellow Springs HS. During his coaching tenure at YSHS he also served as an Assistant Basketball Coach. Marcus also coached and oversaw the Pee Wee Football and Youth Basketball Programs in Yellow Springs. His coaching style of motivating young people is unmatched along with the historical legacy he had on Yellow Springs. He has a son, Cody Johnson.

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John Gudgel 1975 John was a 4 year varsity track letter winner at YSHS and in 1975 he led YSHS to tis first ever state championship in any team sport. John won the state title in the 440 yard dash and was runner-up in the 220 yard dash. During his junior year he started on the 10-0 undefeated football team and was selected as an all-state football player during his senior year. He also lettered two years on the varsity basketball team.  John was a four year letter winner in track at the University of Toledo where he was the Mid-American Conference 440 Indoor Yard Champion in 1978. He was also captain of  the Rockets in 1979 and a member of the NCAA Outdoor Qualifying Mile Relay Team (1979) and an All-Academic Team in the Mid-American Conference. John was a part of several school records in track while at Toledo. Returning to YSHS in 1980 as a social studies teacher, John was the boys basketball coach from 1981-1987 and coached the 1983 team to a State Final Four appearance. John was an assistant football coach 1981-1982 and served as the head girls track coach from 1981-82. Since 1982 he has been the boys track coach with six state championships and one state runner-up title. He has coached the Bulldogs to numerous League, District and Regional championships along with 21 individual and relay state champions and numerous all state placers and record holders along with two All Americans. John was inducted into the Ohio Association of Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006. He served as YSHS Principal 1995-2010. John founded the Metro Buckeye Conference in 1996 and served as the President of the MBC (1997-2010). John is currently a Guidance Counselor at Mills Lawn. Giving back to the YS community has always been a passion for John. He is married to Kathy Gudgel.

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Shirley (Austin) Cummins 1976 Setting the standard for multi-sports athletes, Shirley was able to letter with a high degree of success in four different sports (basketball, softball, track and volleyball).  In track Shirley garnered several district championships (Discus and Long Jump) along with participating in a variety of events. She became the first female athlete in YSHS history to earn a place in state level competition when in 1975 she reached the podium in the long jump in the first ever state tournament for girls in Ohio. As a senior she was selected as the “Female Athlete of the Year” at YSHS. Shirley entered Central State University where she once again distinguished herself by being a multi-sport star for the Marauders earning letters in Basketball, Softball, Track and Volleyball. Shirley won a bevy of honors at CSU including multiple MVP Honors, Academic Honors and individual accolades. After graduating from CSU (1981) Shirley continued her athletic career by playing semi-professional softball with the Springfield Robinettes. During this time Shirley began a long teaching career as a Health/Physical teacher with the Xenia City Schools. Shirley also began a successful coaching career including head coaching stints at CSU (Men and Women’s Volleyball, Wilberforce University (Women’s Basketball and Volleyball), Xenia High School, Warner Middle School and Hanau High School in Germany.  Shirley would later become the varsity girls’ basketball and volleyball coach here at Yellow Springs HS. While at YSHS she was named MBC Basketball Coach of the Year (2003-2004).In 2000 Shirley was inducted into the Central State University Hall of Fame. Shirley still engages in athletic competition by playing on competitive softball teams in the United States and internationally where she continues to reap awards that include but are not limited to MVP Awards and other notable achievements, particularly in Senior Olympic Competition. Shirley continues to be a strong advocate for girls in both athletics and education. In May of 2014 she inducted into the Black Springfield City Legends Hall of Fame as a member of the Robinettes Softball team. Shirley is the daughter of Joseph (deceased) and Mary Austin. She is the proud mother of two girls, Krystina and Jennifer.” I give thanks to God and my family for who I am today; it takes, love, faith and hard work!”