Celebrate the achievements of the Wiley University Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a special Homecoming ceremony honoring their accomplishments as Wiley students and their lasting place in Wildcat history.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Julius S. Scott Sr. Chapel
Free and open to the public
Meet the Class of 2026
1976 Champion Wildcat Baseball Team
Trustee DanaSimone Stovall ’92
Mrs. Rose Spencer Bayless ’77
Dr. Velma McAfee Williams ’49
These inductees helped shape Wiley’s story through their achievements during their student years. This year’s ceremony carries special significance as we mark 50 years since the 1976 Champion Wildcat Baseball Team’s championship season.
Join alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members as we congratulate our inductees, remember those being honored posthumously, and celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire Wildcat pride.
Honoring the 1976 Champion Wildcat Baseball Team
Donnie Beasley, Charles Bennett, Harry Bennett, Mantle Brooks, Willie Camel, Walter Criddle*, Johnell Dogan, Walter Dukes, Lawrence Fitzgerald*, Paul Garcia, Artis Green, Simon Holloway, Raymond James, Aubrey James “A.J.” Jessie Jr.*, Michael McDowell*, Robert Minor, Jesse Newhouse, Chester Palmer, Xavier Pressley, William Smith, Calvin Tucker*, Fred Witchet, & Paul Woods.
*Honored posthumously as members of the Wiley University Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
