The Durant Atlhletic Hall of Fame was instituted to recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individuals, coaches and community leaders who have made significant contributions through their performance, service, and commitment.
Sydney Youngblood - Class of 2016 student athlete
Student Athlete Nomination
Coach Nomination
Team Nomination
Community Leader Nomination
Optionally, you may use the fillable/printable forms below and either print and mail in or submit via email.
Team Nominations
Community Leader Nomination
Coach Nomination
Student Athlete Nomination
Mailing address:
Durant Public Schools
Attn: Athletic Hall of Fame
1323 Waco Street
Durant, OK 74701
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Questions may be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the Durant Administration Office, (580) 924-1276.
Hall of Fame Members
Class of 2008:
Gib Dolezal, Janice Dunham, Todd Hammel, Lynn "Bull" Marsh, Shawna (Bokies) Masters, Kirby Minter, Tony Tubbs, Wayne Wylie, 1927 Boys Basketball Team and the 1957 Track and Field Team
Class of 2009:
Butch Arnett, Dorsey Jack Reirdon, Larry Sherrer, Cotton Wade and the 1979 Football Team
Class of 2010:
James Steward, Bennett Story, Joell Wiley, David Brese and the 1983 Football Team
Class of 2011:
Harold Harmon, Tracy Reid, Cary Ammons and the 1966 Track and Field Team
Class of 2012:
Jim Ely, Greg Williams and the 1923 Football Team
Class of 2013:
Donnie Husband and Brad Aycock
Class of 2014:
Ralph Tate and the 1928 Track and Field Team
Class of 2015:
Tod Weder and Shirlene Hughes
Class of 2016:
Billy Lawler and Paul Smith
Class of 2017:
Blake Wright Community Leader
Class of 2018:
Katy O’Steen Spillman for Lady Lion basketball and the 1978 Durant Lion Football team
Class of 2019:
Rickey Mote - Class of 1976 student athlete, Baseball
Kenneth Scoggins - Class of 1965 student athlete, Track and Basketball
Class of 2020:
Alvie Nelson - Coach '74-'85
Courtney Rodriguez Airington - Class of 1996 student athlete
Class of 2021:
Sydney Youngblood - Class of 2016 student athlete
Early Dismissal and Closure
Durant Schools will be dismissing two hours early today, January 30th, based on your student’s normal dismissal time. Bus routes will also run 2 hours early. Please do not call your school unless you are unable to meet your student’s bus or pick up your student early. We will be also closed on Tuesday, January 31. This will not be a virtual day. Stay safe and warm and we will continue to update you as the week progresses!
Las Escuelas de Durant se cerraran hoy enero 30, dos horas mas temprano del horario normal. Por favor no llames a las escuelas a menos de que no puedas recoger al estudiante a la hora. Tambien las ecsuelas estaran cerradas el martes, enero 31. No Habra escuela virtual este dia. Mantente seguro y seguiremos informando algun cambio en los proximos dias.