Hall of Fame Inductees- 2009

Megan Mizell
Class of 2003
Outstanding softball hitter and pitcher.
Holds record for batting ave. (.555) in 02-03 season.
Holds career record for hits (227) at bats (520) and doubles (54).
Southern Illinoisan Player of the Year in 2003.
Played in Illinois Super 60 Softball Classic.
Pitching record of 59-15 with 641 strikeouts in career.
Received scholarship to University of Tennessee at Martin.

Billie Beggs
Class of 1938
Outstanding track and basketball player.
Finished 3rd in State in 1938. He bettered the state record in the half mile at the time with a time of 1:58.7.
Held school records in half mile, 100 yard dash, 200 yard dash, and 880 relay.
Received track scholarship to Southeast Missouri State.
Captain of 1938 basketball team which won first Regional in school history.
Led team to 22-6 record his senior year.

David Stafford
Class of 1988
Considered one of the best hitters of all time at VHS.
Holds records for home runs in season (18) and career (46).
Hold school career records for slugging pct. (.769) and times on base with 363.
3 year starter in basketball scoring over 800 points in career.
Above and beyond any stat was his great attitude. Coaches felt he was ahead of his time in his quality.