(From Webb City Schools)The Webb City R-7 Schools, in cooperation with the Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation, is proud and excited to announce the Athletic Hall of Fame Class for 2017.
With over 100 years of athletic competition, the school has been represented by many outstanding athletes, coaches and teams. This class featuring seven (7) individuals, two (2) State Championship teams and one (1) outstanding girls basketball team will be formally inducted during a dinner on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
This event, which will conclude the homecoming/alumni weekend events, will be held at the Billingly Student Center on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. A social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Webb City R-7 Administrative office, located at 411 N. Madison, Webb City, MO. Price of the ticket is $35.
The Webb City Chamber of Commerce has various activities for the students and community as a part of their Paint the Town Red Week. A Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, September 21st on Main Street, ending with a Community Bonfire near the Webb City Middle School facility.
The Webb City Cardinals will entertain the Nixa Eagles on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm. The homecoming queen will be crowned prior to the game.
Webb City Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016:
Lloyd Wood ‘38
Ed Nealy ‘53
Gale Mahurin ‘68
John Wynne ‘76
Mark Baker ‘88
John Bogatko
‘91 Tom Gosch
1981-82 Girls Basketball Team
1996-97 State Championship Basketball Team
1997 State Championship Football Team
The individuals and teams were chosen by a selection committee composed of district and high school administrators, district staff, coaches and retired administrators.
The Athletic Hall of Fame was established to commemorate a legacy of exceptional athletic performance and accomplishments, and will provide a program to pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have shaped Webb City’s athletic history.
For further information regarding the events or to purchase tickets, or to make a donation, please contact the Webb City R-7 Administration Office at 417-673-6000.
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