Class of 2007
Samuel Clear '66, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of both the track and football teams. Sam had the ability to run, pass, catch and when needed, play on the defensive side of the ball. Sam was the captain of the track team and tri-captain of the football team during the 1965 season. Sam received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Livingstone. Sam also established the first known bookstore on Livingstone's campus. After graduating from Livingstone Sam signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
William H. Dudley '63, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the football team. William graduated from Livingstone with a Bachelor of Science Degree. William was a long-time educator in both the high school and middle school systems. During his time in the middle school systems he was able to start football, basketball, baseball and boys track programs. For several years William also served as the President of the Livingstone College Alumni Chapter.
Dr. Blaine Gorney, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a wrestling coach. Dr. Gorney has been a Livingstone employee for 30 years. Dr. Gorney coached the Livingstone wrestling team from 1981-1991. In his first four years he developed the program into CIAA Conference champions in 1985, 1986 and 1987 and each of these years his teams were ranked in the top 20 by Amateur Wrestling News. Dr. Gorney had 24 individual champions qualify for either the NCAA Division II or NAIA National Championships with one becoming an All-American. Dr. Gorney served as the CIAA ranking and seeding representative at the NCAA Division II National Tournament from 1983-1991. Dr. Gorney also served as the men's and women's track coach for three years, instituting the women's track program in 1985. Dr. Gorney also served as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance from 1995-2000.
William H. Graham '60, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the football team. William played football at Livingstone for four years without an athletic scholarship. William played both running back and linebacker for the Blue Bears. William averaged over 100 yards rushing per game for four years. He was an honorable mention on the All-EIAC team for three years and an all-conference selection his senior season. William served as co-captain of the football team for three years. William graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.
Bryce M. Holmes '76, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the men's tennis team. Bryce played tennis for four years at Livingstone and was a three-time all-conference selection. Bryce won the CIAA Southern Division singles and doubles titles four years and compiled an overall 57-5 singles record. Bryce also placed 2nd in overall in the CIAA Tournament three times in singles and four times in doubles. In 2001, Bryce accepted an assistant tennis coaching position at Elon University. Bryce also ran a tennis program for disadvantaged youth that won national recognition for its effectiveness.
Clifton Kelly '66, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the men's tennis team and also for meritorious service. While at Livingstone Clifton was the coordinator for intramural sports and participated on the tennis team for one year. Clifton received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics in 1966. Clifton is a lifetime member of the Blue Bear Booster Club.
Reverend Harlee Little '39, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the football, basketball and baseball teams and also as an athletic administrator. Rev. Little was captain of the 1939 championship football team and of the 1939 basketball team. Rev. Little played a major role in the development and construction of New Trent Gym and Alumni Stadium. Rev. Little served as Livingstone's Faculty Athletics Representative and Vice-President of the CIAA. Rev. Little served Livingstone for 28 years in various capacities including Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, Director of Public Relations and professor of practical theology and director of field work.
Allie Ragin, Jr. was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his meritorious service. Allie enrolled at Livingstone in 1963 and graduated in 1965. Allie participated in intramural sports such as basektball, softball and flag football at Livingstone. Allie has helped his Class of 1965 donate several hundred thousand dollars to Livingstone. For several years the Class of 1965 won first place in their reunion years and first in the non-reunion years. Allie is a lifetime member of the Livingstone College National Alumni Association.
Allie Dimery Richardson '56 was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the women's basketball team. Allie was a four-year letterman on the undefeated women's basketball team. Allie received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education in 1956. Allie has been a long-time educator, teaching in North Carolina and New Jersey.
Karen D. Manuel Crowder '93, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the track and field team. As a runner she competed in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter relay. Karen graduated Livingstone in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Liberal Arts.
