8 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 9 Number 6


February 2015


The CIAA Announces 2015 John B. McLendon, Jr., Hall of Fame Inductees


Courtesy of the CIAA


Tickets available to formal induction breakfast on Friday, February 27 at 9 a.m. as part of week-long 2015 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament Hampton, Va. –The Central Intercollegiate


Athletic Association (CIAA) welcomes nine new members into the elite John B. McLendon, Jr., Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will be held at the 2015 Hall of Fame Breakfast on Friday, February 27 at 9 a.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center.


The CIAA will induct Dr. Allix B. James, former president at Virginia Union University, Dr. Charles Lyons, Jr, former chancellor at Fayetteville


State University,


James Battle, at Virginia


Dr. Sunday


Adesuyi former administrator at Saint Paul’s College, athletics


former director Union University, Dr.


Peggy Green, former administrator and current instructor at Fayetteville State University, Larry Rose, former basketball official, Thomas Blue, former basketball standout at Elizabeth City State University, Terrence Warren, former track and football standout at Hampton University, and Ben Wallace, a former Virginia Union University basketball standout.


"These presidents, former student-ath-


letes, officials, and administrators are not only outstanding individuals, but also have made an immeasurable impact at their respective institutions and on the conference as a whole," said Jacqie McWilliams – CIAA Commissioner.


The CIAA recognizes inductees for


their excellence in the CIAA, significant contributions in the community, leadership in CIAA sports and commitment to the CIAA mission. The induction is part of the 2015 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament events taking place February 24 – February 28, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Individual seats and tables of 10 for the induction ceremony and celebration breakfast are now on sale and can be purchased online or by calling (757) 865-0071.


James Battle Larry Rose


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Dr. Sunday Adesuyi Thomas Blue Dr. Charles Lyons, Jr Terrence Warren of Ben Wallace Dr. Peggy Green Dr. Allix B. James


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