ACPS Honors 16 Standouts in 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

Alexandria, VA — Alexandria City Public Schools celebrated a star-studded evening on Saturday as 16 athletes, coaches, and teams were officially inducted into the 2025 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony was filled with cheers, memories, and pride as the community recognized decades of accomplishments across multiple generations of Alexandria sports.

This year’s Hall of Fame class was finalized at the June 12 School Board meeting, following recommendations by the AHOF Advisory Committee and nominations from the public. Inductees include graduates, coaches, and contributors whose impact on ACPS athletics continues to resonate.

Class of 2025 Inductees

Teams

• 1947 George Washington High School Baseball Team

• 1979 T.C. Williams HS Boys Indoor Track Distance Medley Relay Team

• 1979 T.C. Williams HS Boys VHSL State Indoor Track & Field Champions

Individuals

• Ron Bass (T.C. Williams HS ’73), Football and Track

• Alfred Carter (Parker-Gray HS ’44), Football

• Tracye Funn (T.C. Williams HS ’81), Track & Field

• Maija Garnaas (T.C. Williams HS ’02), Soccer and Tennis

• Mary Higgins (T.C. Williams HS ’02), Crew

• Maria Lovelace (T.C. Williams HS ’83), Track & Field

• Marty Nickley, Varsity Soccer Coach, T.C. Williams HS

• John Porter (George Washington HS ’65), ACPS Administrator and Contributor

• Mike Porterfield (T.C. Williams HS ’85), Football, Wrestling, Rowing

• Angela Russell (T.C. Williams HS ’81), Track & Field

• Tony Suggs (T.C. Williams HS ’84), Boxing

• Greg Wright (T.C. Williams HS ’83), Track & Field, Basketball, Football

• Gary Wyatt (T.C. Williams HS ’74), Cross Country and Track

For a deeper look at the achievements that led to this year’s selections, visit:
https://www.acps.k12.va.us/about-us/express/stories/~board/express/post/2025-athletic-hall-of-fame-inductees

Congratulations to the 2025 inductees—an inspiring showcase of Alexandria’s athletic legacy.