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George "Buck" Smith — Contributor
Jeffrey Budwash 2013 - Athlete
Seumas O' Reilly 2012 – Athlete
1976 & 1977 Softball Teams
Picture Slideshow and the Induction Ceremony
Members Biographies & Videos
George "Buck" Smith
Contributor
George “Buck” Smith has been a major contributor and supporter of Warren County Athletics for over two decades. Buck grew up and attended school in Madison County, VA. After graduation from Madison High School in 1988, he attended Eastern Mennonite University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1993. He then earned his Master’s degree in Athletic Administration in 2001 from James Madison University.
Buck came to Warren County in 2001 when he was named WCHS Activities Director. While serving as athletic director, Buck implemented a number of different initiatives, developed programs, and created policy which helped grow Warren County Athletics into a leader in the area. Many of the programs and initiatives Buck created are now staples of athletic programs around the state. Buck was the founder and chairman of the WCHS athletics Hall of Fame from 2002-2022 and he developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing & fundraising program for WCHS athletics. Buck increased Warren County athletic participation numbers to a record high, developed and implemented the full-time athletic training program, and wrote the WCPS athletic policy manual & handbook which are all still used for athletics in the County today. Buck served on numerous VHSL committees and was director of tournaments at the district, region, and state level. He is a VIAAA and NIAAA lifetime member.
In 2007 Buck was named Director of Activities/Athletics (Division Level). In the position he helped in the transition as Warren County split into two high schools. He was responsible for the organization, operation and coordination of the athletic programs for the Warren County Public Schools. He served in this position until 2010 when he became the Director of Human Resources. During this time he continued to support athletics in the county as both central office liaison and mentor for athletics. In addition he was a member of Warren County Parks and Recreation Committee. In 2021 he was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Administration where he served until his retirement this past July.
Quote from Mr. Smith: “It doesn’t matter what your background is or where you come from, if you have dreams and goals, that’s all that matters.”
Jeffrey Budwash
Graduating Class of 2013
Athlete
Jeffrey was a three sport athlete who excelled in wrestling, football, and track for the Wildcats.
In wrestling Jeffrey was a four-year letter winner and had a career record 96 wins - 28 losses. Jeffrey was a four time District place-winner, a two time region placer, and two time state place winner - 7th place in 2012 and 3rd place in 2013. In his senior year he was team captain, Warren County Invitational Champ and team MVP. Jeffrey is on the wrestling all-time list for wins in a season (42) and season team points (162). He is on the wrestling career all-time list for career pins (41) and career takedowns (114).
In football, he lettered all four years. In his junior year he was first team all-district and region linebacker. In his senior year he was first team all-district and all-region linebacker and honorable mention all-state. He finished his senior year with 80 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions. He was a member of the 2012 District championship football team which made it to the region finals.
Jeffrey was also a member of the track team where he earned his varsity letter. In his senior year he was voted Most Outstanding Athlete at Warren County High School.
After graduation Jeffrey entered the workforce and now owns his own Snap-on franchise. Jeffrey married his high school sweetheart Leslie, and they have two beautiful girls Sadie and Sydney.
Seumas O'Reilly
Graduating Class of 2012
Athlete
Seumas was a three sport athlete who excelled in cross country, indoor track, and track & field for the Wildcats.
In cross country, Seumus was a four-year letter winner and team MVP. He was four time all-district, earning District titles in 2009, 2010, and 2011. He was four time all-region and earned a region title in 2011. He was three time VHSL all-state.
In indoor track, he was a four year letter winner and MVP. As a freshman he was a Northwestern District and Region medalist in the 3200 meter run and a region medalist in the 1600 meter run. In his sophomore year he was both a Region and State Runner Up in the 3200. In his junior year he was a district champion in the 3200 meter run and a region and state medalist.
In outdoor track and field he was a four year letter winner and MVP. In his freshman year he was a Northwestern District medalist in the 1600 & 3200 meter runs. In his sophomore year he repeated his success medaling in both the 1600 & 3200 meter runs in the district and region. In his senior year he was a district medalist in the 800, and a district champion in the 1600. He was a region medalist in the 1600 and took top 3 in the state in the 3200.
Seumas holds Warren County School records for the fastest 5k (cross country) time at 10:35. He also owns the records in the 800 (1:58), 1600 (4:16) and 3200 (9:02). Seumas earned most valuable Runner all 4 years he competed. He was also named team captain his final two years. Seumas competed in the Foot Locker National Cross Country meet three years in a row as well as numerous prestigious outdoor track and field meets.
After graduation, Seumas went on to run at the University of Mississippi (Ole' Miss) on a full scholarship before joining the US Navy.
1976 & 1977 Softball Teams
The 1976 and 1977 Softball Teams were some of the best teams in Warren County History. At that time in the VHSL, no state championships existed for softball, but each team was dominant in the area and won back to back region titles which were the first region titles for women’s sports at Warren County.
The 1976 team had a 14-3 record. They won the Northwestern District, Region Semifinal, and Region Championship. The 1977 Team had an 18-2 record. They were also Northwestern District, Region Semifinal, and Region Champions. Janice Strother and Sonja Osborn were first team all-district. Pati Sowers and Brenda Cameron were second team all-district. Numerous players from these teams went on to become individual Hall of Fame members including Dorinda Tague Robinson, Sonja Osborn, and Janice Strother.
Coaches: Lawrence ‘Sweeney” Shiflett and Carolyn Kissinger
1976 Team Members: Brenda Cameron, Millie Fox, Debbie Grigsby, Kim Heflin, Robin Lake, Jackie Matthews, Nona McIntruff, Sharon Nicholson, Teresa Oakes, Sonja Osborn, Lisa Rudicile, Janice Sargent, Mary Jo Slayden, Tracey Snodgrass, Janice Strother, Patsy Sowers, Dorinda Tague, Martha Tillemans, Terry Waddell, and Sherry Waddell
1977 Team Members: Brenda Cameron, Carol Cameron, Jennifer Coe, Debbie Grigsby, Debbie Haun, Kim Heflin, Brenda Heishman, Sonja Osborn, Faith Ridgeway, Lisa Rudicile, Sharon Sharp, Janice Strother, Patsy Sowers, Dorinda Tague, Martha Tillemans, Kaylee Thompson, Beverly Turner, Karen Rudicile, Mary Cameron, and Terry Waddell,
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