Beach athletics administrator to enter Hall of Fame

By Lauren Roth
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 16, 2010

VIRGINIA BEACH

Bruce Phelps, coordinator of student activities for Beach schools, has earned a spot in the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame in Charlottesville.

He will be inducted on Monday as a nod to his long involvement in student activities during 37 years in public education. For the past 24 years, he has been actively involved in nuerous state and national associations for coaches and athletic administrators. He also has directed tournaments for statewide events including football, softball, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, field hockey and swimming.

He has been with Virginia Beach schools for 18 years.

The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Virginia High School League and the state's high school coaches' association. Inductees are recognized for contributions in athletics, school administration, coaching advising or officiating.

Golf

Carolinas team leads in Virginia Beach

The Virginias team is down 13-11 to the Carolinas team after the first day of competition at the 65th Captain's Putter Matches being conducted at Bayville Golf Club.

Among the golfers notching morning four-ball match wins was Norfolk's Seth Norman and his partner, Tad Tomblin of Man, W.Va.

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Granby High graduate Victoria Johnson tallied two goals to lead Old Dominion to a 2-1 win over Northeastern.

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Nice!

Submitted by Man_In_VaBeach on Fri, 10/15/2010 at 5:40 pm.

Here is a nice story about someone well deserving recognition!
I met Bruce once, but heard a lot of good about him. Way to go!

Congrats Bruce

Submitted by bubba01 on Fri, 10/15/2010 at 4:52 pm.

No one person deserves this more than Bruce himself. A mastermind when dealing with students, athletes, and staff people. You have always been a friend and dear to me Bruce. Congrats on your achievement. If I knew this years ago, I could of had it presented in Nashville at the national AD conference..... :)

Bruce Phelps

Submitted by mikem79118 on Fri, 10/15/2010 at 3:54 pm.

This man is well deserving of this recognition. If you know him, he is the kindness person I know and has a very warm heart.
Congratulations to a great administrator and person!!!!