Andrew "Andy" Greene (Class of '78): Andy Green has devoted his life to Cary High School since his graduation in 1978. He has tirelessly worked for every sport at Cary and for little or no pay. His love, devotion and spirit are to be admired. One cannot think of Cary High athletics and not think of Andy Greene.

Lynda House (volunteer): Lynda House has been an active member of CHS Imp Club for the last 12 years. She and her husband Wayne were instrumental in the building of the new concession stand at the football field. You will not attend a home football game and not see Lynda working at the concession stand. Her youngest son graduated from Cary in 1991 and she continues to serve on the CHS board of the Imp Club. Her jobs have included CHS Hall of Fame committee member, leader of fund raisers, organizer of Hall of Fame reception, leader of Imp Club membership drives and organizer of team picnics for different CHS athletic teams.

Lynda has bbeen a faithful contributor both in time and money to CHS athletics.

She continues to volunteer her time long after her children have graduated from CHS and has a genuine pride and love for Cary High.

Jeff McCracken (Class of '82): Jeff McCracken excelled in three sports - football, baseball, and wrestling. He was All-conference, All-metro , team captain, and Cary High School MVP in Football in 1981-82. He was All-Conference and team captain in baseball in 1981-82 as well.

He was All-Conference for three years, 1980, 1981, and 1982. In 1981, Jeff was also Cap 8 Tournament MVP. WRAL Tournament MVP, Conference Champion, State Champion, Mat News All State, team captain and Cary High School's most valuable wrestler.

His senior year he was an all-conference, Mat News All State, Regional Champion, Team captain, third in the state, and received a wrestling scholarship to Appalachian State University.

His father, Marvin McCracken was also inducted in 1999.

Marvin McCracken (Volunteer): Marvin McCracken can be found any afternoon either mowing the football field or baseball field. Thousands of times over the last 18 years, he was found cutting the files or marking them in 90-100 degree weather. He also maintains the equipment and about 100 other things that aren't even seen.

He was treasurer and board member of the Cary Imp Club. He has also put in over 20 years of the "chain crew" for Cary High home football games.

George Robert "Bob" Sandford (Class of '63): At Cary, Bob Sandford lettered in three sports his senior year. In track, he attained All Conference, All District, and All State recognition setting new school and district records for high jump. As an offenseive end on the football team, he started on the conference championship team. Bob was co-captain and the leader in scoring adn rebounding on the conference championship basketball team. More important than his individual accomplishments, Bob proved throughout his career at Cary High to be a team player. In 1963, his contributions along with those of this teammates assured Cary of the conference title in all three major sports - football, basketball, and track. The standard set by Bob and these extraordinary teams is one which Cary athletes aspire to achieve still.

The legacy of excellence of Carlos and Doug Holleman and Charlie Adams fueled Bob's desire for personal success in high school and college. Later, the same drive to win propelled his notable coaching career for fifteen years at Daniel's Junior High School. Like those who played before him, Bob Sandford left a legacy at Cary High School that many future athletes will choose to emulate.

Michael "Mike" Schilawski (Class of '67): Mike is one of several Cary residents who is a former CHS graduate. During his high school years at Cary, he was an outstanding student who also gained distinction as an athlete through his participation in varsity football under the coaching of Mr. Ed Lane.

While a student a Cary High, Mike excelled both academically and athletically. Academically, in his junior year he represented Cary High at Governors School. During his senior year, he was a Morehead finalist. He was also elected by the graduating class as Mr. Cary High School. Athletically, he excelled in track and field, wrestling and was a starting pkayer on the championship football team.

Mike later returned to CHS as a teacher and a coach; his accomplishments in these areas have brought him much admiration from young athletes and from other coaching colleagues. Mike's cross country and track teams won numerous conference and regional championships. The banners displayed in the Cary High School gym today area a tribute to the efforts of Mike and his teams. Fielding more than eighty participants each year, the track, field, and cross country teams won many championships and spawned many young athletes who went on to be successful in other arenas. For example, Mike was the personal coach for Chris Castor who won the Junior Olympic Decathlon Championship. Mike's "winning way" with young people became his trademark as he easily recruited young men and women to seek their "personal bets" in competitions. His dedication to track and cross country is also reflected in his continued involvement as organizer and judge for many local, state and national events. He is highly regarded throughout the state for his competence, integrity, and commitment to athletics.