2024 HHSA Hall of Fame Inductees

The Hendersonville High School Alumni Association would like to proudly recognize the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees

Ray Morgan

Michael Gore

David Rickman Orr

Ray is a longtime Bearcat supporter and volunteer. If you've been to an HHS sporting event, play, Alumni event or just walking the halls of the school you've probably seen Ray. Ray stands with the SRO most mornings welcoming students and keeping a watchful eye out for their safety. 

Ray has been instrumental in collecting, organizing and preserving HHS memorabilia, articles and yearbooks as the chair of the Archives Committee. 

He is known throughout the community as a successful business man, Little League coach, Elks and Jaycees member. 

Mike graduated from HHS in 1980.  He had a 30 year career at UNC-A as Sports Information Director and as an Associate Athletic Director. He helped guide the school into Division 1 athletics and would step into the Athletic Director role as needed through the years. 

Mike has also been a part-time sports writer for the Times News and the Asheville Citizen's Times for the past 35 years. He serves on the Mountain Athletic Club and supports HHS athletes. He has been inducted into the UNC-A Hall of Fame, the WNC Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in Sports Directing, and the Big South Hall of Fame as the first Sport's Information Director selected for this honor.

(Awarded posthumously) 

Rick graduated from HHS in 1954 and was an all-star athlete and honor student while attending HHS. He was a decorated football player that was selected All-State and conference teams. He was chosen for the National High School All American All-Star football team in 1953. He also excelled in basketball and baseball. 

After his senior season he received a letter from the professional baseball team, The Washington Senators asking him to consider playing for them. Instead, Rick chose to further his education at UNC-Chapel Hill. He returned to Hendersonville after graduation and became the Personnel Manager for Cranston Print Works. He was dedicated to helping people in western NC find jobs and excel in their work. Rick continued his love of sports by playing on several Cranston sports teams. 

Mayor Boyce Whitmire tapped Rick to further support his community by joining the Henderson County Recreation Committee in an effort to improve recreational opportunities for the youth of the county.

Congratulations to all on this well deserved honor.