L-r front row: Ulysses Jackson, James German, Jr., Ruth P. James, Lamar Owens, Ida Mae Grant. Back Row (l-r): James "Sugar" Smart, Robert Bryan (accepting for Charlie "Sad" Bryan), Edwin Bailey, Robert "Chip" Brown, Coach Edward Jinks The Wolverine Senate Committee of the Woodville-Tompkins High School Hall of Fame Association, Inc. held it fifth induction ceremony on Friday, September 5th at 7:00pm in the Eden Room of the Temple of Glory Community Church.

A standing-room-only crowd watched as Edward J. Jinks, Edwin Bailey, Robert A. Brown, James W. German, Jr., Ida Mae Grant, Ulysses Jackson, Ruth P James, Lamar S. Owens, and James J. smart were inducted into the hall of fame. In addition, Charlie L. Bryan was honored with a citation from the association.

As Woodville- Tompkins' first hurdler, Edward Jinks won state championships during his junior and senior year in the low and high hurdles. As a result, Jinks was awarded a full scholarship to Florida A&M University in 1958. Later, Jinks returned to Tompkins as a teacher as well as the boys' basketball, track and field and defensive line coach. Under his leadership, the Tompkins High track team won many awards at the State level. In addition, the basketball team won the 1979-1980 Class AAAA State Championship as well as the 1978 News Press Christmas Tournament and City Championship.

A stellar athlete at Tompkins High School, Edwin Bailey was selected for the Joe Namath High School All-American team in 1976. He played offensive and defensive tackle and was captain of the football team his senior year. He enrolled at South Carolina State College where he was a four year starter on the football team. Bailey helped the Bulldogs earn three MEAC championships. In addition, he earned All-MEAC first team accolades for three consecutive years (1978-1980). As a NFL fifth round draft choice, Bailey enjoyed an 11 year career with the Seattle Seahawks. Bailey has also been inducted into the Greater Savannah Hall of Fame, South Carolina State Athletic Hall of Fame and the MEAC Hall of Fame. He has also been honored as a member of the South Carolina State Centennial Football team.

A 1978 Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award winner, Robert A Brown played football for four years at S.M. Tompkins High School. Brown went to South Carolina State University and played on three MEAC championship teams. A member of the 1979 Gold Bowl Championship team and the 1980 and 1982 National Black College Championship teams, Brown tried out for the Tampa Bay Bandits of the USFL.

James W. German was the co-captain of the football team at Tompkins during his junior and senior year. During his high-school football career, German scored 41 touchdowns and rushed for over 3,800 yards. He was also the Savannah News Press Running Back of the year and First Team All-City in 1977.

Ida Mae Grant played basketball and softball, ran track and was a cheerleader at Woodville High School. In 1957, she was voted most valuable pitcher in softball. Grant won many First Team awards in track and field. A leading scorer in basketball, Grant never missed an opportunity to cheer during her high school cheering career.

Although Ulysses Jackson had a small stature, he was one of the best passers during his high school football career. During the 1965 season, Jackson completed 9 of 10 passes for 290 yards against Riley High of Brunswick, GA. In that same season, he passed for 279 yards completing 10 of 12 passes against Ballard Hudson of Macon. In his senior year, Jackson passed for over 1,100 yards.

Ruth P. James was a member of the first girls' varsity basketball team at Woodville High School. Ruth was known for tenacious defense on the basketball court. She was also known for her speed and quickness in track and field. Due to her strong commitment, spirited enthusiasm for the school and team and practice sessions, she demonstrated strong leadership and outstanding sportsmanship.

The second junior and first Tompkins High athlete to win the Ashley Dearing Award, Lamar S. Owens competed in football, basketball and track. Owens was a region champion in the 220 yard dash and on the Savannah News Press Best 11 list in 1978. He was also a member of the 1979-1980 State basketball championship team. Owens was a First Team All City selection during his junior and senior years.

The captain of the track and field team for two consecutive years at Tompkins High, James J. Smart won city and regional championships in his junior and senior years. Smart set a record in the 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash and the mile run stand. He was also a member of the mile relay team that broke the state's record.

Citation honoree Charlie L. Bryan (affectionately called "Sad") organized the Woodville Community Action Organization and served as President from August 1968 until his death in March, 1992. Bryan is credited for spearheading many much needed changes in the Woodville community such as paved streets, street lights, natural gas lines, a play area for the youth and a transit bus. He served on the board of directors for many community organizations and listed in the Who's Who Among Black Americans. Bryan was also a coach in the Woodville Community coaching fast-pitch softball. His boys team was the first to beat Cann Park and his girls team was City Champs in 1967. His vision was to have a park and community center in Woodville. Although the land was purchased and plans were made for the park and community center, Bryan passed away before the projects were completed. In August of 1992, the Woodville Park was dedicated and named the Charlie "Sad" Bryan Park. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame posthumously.

The Woodville- Tompkins High School Hall of Fame Association, Inc. was created in 2002 to honor coaches and student-athletes who had stellar careers in athletics at Woodville- Tompkins High School.