Hall of Fame induction: 2006

Cynthia competed for Caesar Rodney High School and was one of the first four-time State Champion event winners, winning the 200m from 1977 to 1980.

She was instrumental in Caesar Rodney winning 4 straight team Championships from 1977-1980. Cynthia set a State Record in the 200m (24.2) in 1978, which stood for 20 years and is 5th on the All Time List with a converted time of 24.40.

She also anchored Caesar Rodney relay teams six-times (4 x 100m & 4 x 200m) in state meets to victory. Her 4 x 100m relay team set a State Record of 48.5 in 1978. That record held for 20 years, and is listed 6th on the All Time List with a converted time of 48.74.

Cynthia went on to continue her running career at Auburn University from 1980-1982. She graduated from Delaware State University in 1984.

Hall of Fame induction: 2006

Joe coached for thirty years at Delaware State University, producing dozens of championship athletes. His teams won MEAC team championships, indoors in ’83, ’84, ’86, and ’87 and outdoors in ’76 and ’92. Each time he was named the MEAC Outstanding Tournament Coach. He also received the award in 1981. Joe coached two previous inductees, Brad Morris and Mike Wilson. Brad Morris was DSU’s first All-American, earning the honor for the 440yd. Dash in 1974 and 1975. Mike Wilson holds the MEAC all-time one and two mile run records. Other athletes Joe has coached still hold nine MEAC records and eight MEAC records held by his athletes have since been broken.

Joe was a star athlete at I.C. Norcum High School in Portsmouth, VA. He still holds the VA state record with 31 touchdowns and 192 points in a season. He was the first high school African American All-American from Virginia . He was a four-year letterman in football at Iowa State. He coached football and track & field at Delaware State.

Hall of Fame induction: 2006

Neil was a high school discus thrower and shot putter from Wm. Penn High School. He was State Southern Regional Division I Champion in the shot put and discus. Neil threw the discus 171’8.5″ to become the state high school individual champion in 1977. That throw ranks 9th on the Delaware all-time high school list. He was the 1977 New Castle County Discus Champion and record holder at that time with a throw of 166’2″.

After high school, Neil went to the University of Florida after a short stint at the University of Delaware. At Delaware, he still holds both the freshman and school records in the discus.

As a “Gator”, he is 6th on their all-time school list in the shot put (59’5″ in 1981) and discus (191’8″ in 1982). In 1982, he finished 12th in the discus at the NCAA’s, making Neil an All-American.

Hall of Fame induction: 2006

Brian was indeed an exceptional hurdler whose athletic journey began at John Dickinson High School. His talent quickly shone through, and in 1976, he set a school record as a member of the shuttle hurdle relay team. This accomplishment marked the start of a career that would see him rise to the top of his sport, leaving a lasting legacy in hurdling.

Upon enrolling at the University of Delaware, Brian’s prowess on the track continued to grow. As a Blue Hen, he became a three-time Delaware AAU champion and, at one point, held an impressive four school records. His indoor achievements were particularly notable, as he set records in the 55-meter high hurdles and anchored a record-setting indoor shuttle hurdle relay team. This relay team was ranked among the fastest in the nation during the 1980 indoor season, a testament to Brian’s speed and skill.

Outdoors, Brian broke and still holds the University of Delaware’s school record for the 110-meter high hurdles. His versatility was further showcased as a member of the 400-meter relay team, which also set a school record. Brian also was a member of the shuttle hurdle relay team whose time rank as 2nd all-time in the university records. Brian consistently placed in prestigious track and field meets, including the Colonial Relays, Princeton Relays, Penn Relays, Florida Relays, North Carolina State Relays, Delaware Open, Lehigh Invitational, Delaware State Relays, Monmouth Relays, Delaware AAU Championships, Mid-Atlantic AAU Championships, East Coast Conference Championships and IC4A championships.

Throughout his college career, Brian consistently performed at a high level, scoring championship points five times in high hurdle events at the East Coast Conference Championships. His achievements earned him a reputation as one of the top hurdlers in the IC4A, qualifying for the IC4A Championships six times.

Brian’s dedication and leadership did not go unnoticed. He earned six varsity letters at the University of Delaware and played a crucial role in leading the Blue Hens to consecutive conference championships. In his senior year, he was honored by being named co-captain of both the indoor and outdoor track and field teams. He is also awarded the prestigious University of Delaware athletic awards for Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field.

After his competitive days, Brian continued to contribute to the sports community. In 2013, he was invited to join the Board of Governors, where his leadership skills shone once again. By 2015, he was serving as President, a position he has held with distinction ever since.

Brian’s exceptional achievements were further recognized in 2016 when he was inducted into the John Dickinson High School Hall of Fame, further solidifying his post high school legacy as one of the school’s most accomplished Track & Field athlete.

Brian’s legacy is not only marked by his records and victories but also by his commitment to excellence, leadership, and the enduring impact he has had on his teams and the broader athletic community.