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Alumni Wall of Fame

Photo of plaques on the Ben Davis Alumni Wall of Fame

Purpose:

To recognize Ben Davis High School graduates who since graduation have demonstrated a high level of achievement in their field of endeavor and/or who have made significant contributions through achievement, service, or leadership.

Guidelines:

Nominations must be made to the Ben Davis High School principal in writing. To be considered for recognition, the individual must:

  • Have graduated at least 10 years prior to the recognition.
  • Meet the criteria for recognition as stated in the purpose.

Individuals not selected the first year of nomination are automatically reconsidered with the next group. If not selected with the next group the individual must be re-nominated for any future consideration.

Selection Committee:

The Ben Davis High School principal will chair a committee consisting of a current high school teacher, a retired high school teacher, a guidance department representative, a student government leader, an Education Center representative, and an alumnus representative.

Nomination:

Download Nomination Form

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Inductees

  • Stan Benge, Class of 1972, Teacher, Coach, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Kevin Britt, Class of 1978, Teacher, Coach, Administrator, and Student Advocate
  • Don Carlisle, Class of 1997, Teacher, Coach, Professional Basketball Player, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Robert "Bob" Dickison, Class of 1963, Teacher, Coach, Business Owner, Race Car Engineer
  • Joe Johnson, Class of 1969, Basketball Coach, Indiana Hall of Fame
  • Dr. Brandi Jones, Class of 1996, NFL Cheerleader, Author, Actress
  • Dr. Lisa Lantrip, Class of 1979, Teacher, Administrator, Superintendent of Southern Hancock Schools
  • DuJuan McCoy, Class of 1985, Founder and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting (WISH-TV, and WNDY-TV)
  • *Ron “DJ Indiana Jones” Miner, Class of 1988, Founder and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting (WISH-TV, and WNDY-TV)
  • Mark Smith, Class of 1974, Teacher, Coach, Mentor
  • Irene Sun, Class of 2003, Author, Teacher, Member of the UN High Commission of Refugees
  • Joe Virgin, Class of 1963, Teacher, Coach, Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame
  • John R. Yanney, Class of 1967, Baseball Player, CEO of ChemCentral Corp.

View Past Inductees