The Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame Association is drawing near the deadline for submitting nominations for the Spring Banquet scheduled in 2009. The Association is currently holding their Annual Membership drive with current and new members urged to be supporters for the upcoming year. Information pertaining to dues can be obtained from any current member or come to the monthly meeting at Economic Opportunity Authority at 618 East Anderson Street. Meetings begin at 12:00 noon.

Conceived by Beach- Cuyler Athlete Jessie" Jiggs" Morgan, the purpose of the Association was created to recognize and honor athletes who excelled in varsity sports. The first two projects of the Association were Roasting Legendary Coach Joseph M. Greene with over 200 former athletes and supporters in attendance.

Coach Arthur Dwight (an assistant to coach Greene) was the second Honoree. He later served as Principal of several local schools, as well as an Administrator in the local school system. In 1987, the Association held its first induction class led by Coach Joe Greene, Frank E. Simmons, James F. Cole, Mable Noble Daniels, Ethel Mitchell, the late Herbert Singleton, Sr., along with the 1938-1939 Basketball teams and the 1939 Football team.