BALTIMORE, Md. — Morgan State University is pleased to announce its 2025 induction class into the Varsity "M" Letterwinners Club Athletic Hall of Fame. This year's class is composed of seven (7) exceptional individuals and two historically significant teams, each representing a chapter of dedication, perseverance, and unparalleled talent. These athletes and teams have etched their names into the annals of Morgan State history. They will soon join the ranks of legendary athletes who have left a legacy upon the hallowed grounds of Morgan State.
The Varsity "M" Letterwinners Club Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be enshrined during an awards banquet on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Marriott Owings Mill Metro Centre in Owings Mills.
MSU's Class of 2025 is headlined by a cast of decorated athletes who epitomize Morgan athletic excellence: Ivy Bush-Lawrence (Volleyball, 2006-09), Maurice Burton (Football, 1976-79), Clarence Holzendorf (Football, 1977-80), Esther Johnson Smith (Volleyball, 2004-07), Alan Mitchell (Track & Field, 2003-06), Courtenay Servary (Lacrosse, 1972-1975), and James Turk (Basketball, 1961-1965). Click here for more information about the inductees.
The Hall of Fame Committee has also announced that the Swimming and Diving Championship Teams (1952-75) and the 1950 Men's 4x400m Relay Team (Sam LaBeach, Bob Tyler, Bill Brown, George Rhoden) will be honored with the Team of Distinction Award. This prestigious award recognizes teams that have made significant contributions to their sport and have achieved sustained excellence over the years.
The Varsity "M" Letterwinners Club will bestow three additional prestigious awards. Ray "Touche" Wright, who served on the Hall of Fame Committee for 5 years and played football 1977-1981, will receive the Hurt-Hill-Banks Award. The legacy of Boret "Bo" Rose (deceased), as a Morgan State football alumnus (1981-85), will be celebrated with the Civic Award, a posthumous honor recognizing his profound impact on the university and its student-athletes. More than just a former player, his commitment manifested in tangible ways, notably through the creation of a modified Training Table, ensuring nutritious meals for student-athletes. He also offered summer employment for student-athletes through his BBQ business. Carolyn Williams, a dedicated administrative assistant of the athletics program for almost four decades, will be honored with the Distinguished Varsity "M" Letterwinners Club Service Award.
Secure your spot at the banquet today! Tickets are readily available for purchase online through two convenient portals: www.eventbrite.com, https://shorturl.at/Dq3GJ. Don't miss out on the early bird special – discounted tickets will be on sale until August 1st, offering a fantastic opportunity to save while guaranteeing your attendance at this special event.
For any additional ticket information, email the Hall of Fame Committee at msuletterwinnerclubhof@gmail.com .
The Hall of Fame class will also be recognized at the Morgan State vs. Central State football game on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
The Morgan State University Varsity "M" Letterwinners Club, Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1971 to recognize and honor former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made extraordinary contributions to the athletic program at Morgan State University during their tenure at the institution.
If you have any questions about ticket purchase or general information, contact Ramona Riley-Bozier, Hall of Fame Program Chair, at msuletterwinnerclubhof@gmail.com.
ABOUT MORGAN
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified high research (R2) institution offering nearly 140 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, and the only university to have its entire campus designated as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu.
