Athletics
Awards and Accolades

Athletic Hall of Fame

Casady's Celebration of Alumni

The purpose of the Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor outstanding Cyclones who have not only brought recognition to Casady, but established in the hearts and minds of our youth a motivating influence to excel, foster pride, preserve good sportsmanship, scholarship, and citizenship in the greater Casady Community, and to deepen alumni relationships. 
Casady’s Homecoming has traditionally celebrated Alumni Awards for: Distinguished Graduate, Alumni Achievement and Young Alumni Achievement as well as Class Reunions. As Homecoming grows to honor Cyclone athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors, we look forward to celebrating Cyclone Athletics, and the impact it has on the spirit of the School. We are excited not only to thank and recognize those who have inspired us, but to also give current students and families another lasting blueprint for success.

There are four categories in which an individual or group may be selected for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Those under consideration must meet the criteria of their related category in order to be considered for induction to the Athletic Hall of Fame. Those categories, and their criteria, are as follows:

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  • Athletes

    • Must have performed with excellence (AC, All City, All State, etc…) and lettered in one or multiple (preferred) sports at Casady School.
    • Must be a Casady graduate and have been out of school for at least five years.
    • Must be, or have been, a credit to their community and Casady School.
    • May either be living or deceased.
    • If selected and living, individuals must make every effort to attend the induction ceremony.

  • Coaches

    • Must have distinguished themselves at Casady while demonstrating exceptional leadership, character, athletic achievement, and a commitment to the School's mission.
    • Must have retired from teaching, or if still teaching, retired from coaching for at least five years.
    • May either be living or deceased.
    • If selected and living, individuals must make every effort to attend the induction ceremony.

  • Contributors

    • A person who has been a loyal and devoted supporter of Casady Athletics.
    • May be either living or deceased.
    • If selected and living, individuals must make every effort to attend the induction ceremony.

  • Varsity Team

    • Must have performed with excellence and sportsmanship.
    • Must have performed at least five years ago.
    • If selected and living, individuals must make every effort to attend the induction ceremony.
At Homecoming 2019 Casady School recognized 16 individuals and two teams for the inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame class. These inductees were identified by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee for exceptional commitment and contributions to the School and its athletics programs.
    • Monochromatic photo of Casady Football Players

Hall of Fame Nomination Forms

Inaugural Induction

Athletes

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  • Bert Messenbaugh '57

  • Layton Runkle '57

    • 1957 Little All City running back
    • 1956 All American Prep Football
    • 1956 Baseball MVP
    • Member of undefeated football teams of 1956 and 1957

  • Roy Williams '58

    • Little All City and All Conference in football, basketball, and baseball
    • 1958 Little All City Player of the Year in baseball
    • Casady School basketball MVP for the 1957-58 season
    • Member of undefeated football teams of 1956 and 1957
    • Winner of the Dartmouth Cup in 1958 and Casady’s only 12 letter winner

  • Danny O'Toole '69

    • Football Little All City 1st team for 3 years
    • 1969 Little All City Player of the year in football
    • Basketball Little All City 1st team for 3 years
    • 1968 and 69 Little All City player of the year in basketball
    • Three year MVP in basketball
    • Winner of the Dartmouth Cup in 1969

  • Paul Head '72

    • 1972 Little All City Football 1st team
    • 1972 Little All City Basketball 1st team
    • 1972 Little All City Baseball 1st team
    • 1972 OKC player of the year in baseball
    • Winner of the Dartmouth Cup in 1972

  • Camille Parrish '72

  • David Flesher M.D. '77

    • 1977 Little All City Football 1st team
    • 1977 Little All City Golf 1st team
    • 1977 Little All City Track 1st team
    • Team Captain and MVP in Football, Soccer, and Track
    • Winner of the Dartmouth Cup in 1977

  • Meredith Geiger Walton '90

    • Four SPC championships in tennis
    • Four year tennis team MVP

  • Steve Murphy '90

    • 1990 Volleyball All SPC honors
    • 1990 Basketball All SPC honors and that years leading scorer
    • 1990 Baseball All SPC honors
    • Winner of the Dartmouth Cup twice, 1989 and 90

  • Andrea Fraley '92

    • Two time SPC champion in tennis
    • Team captain in tennis

  • Mike Jones '94

    • Little All-City Basketball 1st Team for 3 years
    • Basketball- OKC Player of the Year his senior year
    • Basketball- Oklahoma Player of the Year (Senior Year)
    • Basketball- All-time OKC scoring leader (2,350 points)
    • Football- All-Conference 1993
    • Football- All-State 1994
    • Dartmouth Cup 1994

  • Meagan Samis '03

    • The Oklahoman All State basketball Team- 2 years
    • OKC Friday basketball player of the year- 2 years
    • All SPC basketball team for 4 years
    • Led Casady to 3 consecutive SPC basketball championships

Varsity Teams

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  • 1959 Boys' Baseball Team

    This impressive team finished the season with a record of 16-5, and most importantly, they finished their season with a Class B Norman Championship and an SPC conference championship.
    • Paul Brown '61 (deceased)
    • Randolph Deal '62     
    • Steve Kline '61
    • Dale Mitchell '61     
    • Tom Rucker '61
    • Doyle Tunnell '61     

  • 1989 Girls' Tennis Team

    The members of this team were instrumental in Casady School winning six consecutive SPC championships.
    • Jennifer Eagleston '91
    • Andrea Fraley '90
    • Meredith Geiger Walton '90     
    • Dominique Homsey Gross '92     
    • Sarah Yoakam '91     

Coaches

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  • Dorotha Edwards

    Coach Edwards is responsible for putting Casady School Field Hockey on the map. During her 37-year career she coached 17 SPC championship winning teams. She also coached teams in softball, volleyball, and basketball. Casady’s field hockey field is named in honor of Coach Edwards.

  • Arthur "Hoot" Gibson (deceased)

    Coach Gibson has been described as the architect of Casady Athletics as the Cyclones were a founding member of the SPC conference during his time. During his 25-year career he coached football and track, highlighted by having two undefeated championship winning football teams. For his accomplishments he was inducted into the Oklahoma City Coaches Hall of Fame.

  • Virgil Grantham

    Coach Grantham coached multiple sports during his 40-year career at Casady. Teams under his direction won 23 SPC titles, and he was selected as The Daily Oklahoman’s Little All City Basketball Coach of the Year three times. Coach Grantham was inducted into the Oklahoma City Coaches Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006.

  • Glenn Sears (deceased)

    Coach Sears taught physical education and coached multiple sports over parts of five decades. He was selected as The Daily Oklahoman Little All City Football Coach of the year in 1971. His 1972 Cyclone football team went undefeated and won an SPC championship. He also coached boys track, girls basketball and softball, and served as Director of Physical Education.

Contributors

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  • Clay Bennett '78

  • David Flesher, M.D.

    Dr. Flesher had a significant impact on Cyclone Athletics as he served as team physician for nearly 20 years and worked with many of our SPC championship teams. In his own words, he did it for the kids, as he enjoyed being around his children and the teams.

  • Carey Joullian '78

    Carey Joullian has been a steadfast supporter of Casady School and Cyclone Athletics. He can often be found on the sidelines cheering on the Cyclones. His support has changed the face of the School, and he continues to make an impact. Mr. Joullian isn’t just a supporter of the School, he also helps coach varsity boys’ soccer and has coached multiple teams throughout his years at Casady. Some of his fondest memories are of coaching Middle Division soccer and watching the players develop as athletes and students. Mr. Joullian is proud of all three of his children (Ed ’09, Laura ’13 and Ann ’16) who participated in multiple sports as Cyclone student-athletes.

  • David Holden, M.D.

    Dr. Holden served as our team physician for many years. In addition, he was also the team physician for the US Olympic team in 2000 and the team physician for the University of Oklahoma Gymnastics team for 20 years, helping them win 13 national championships.
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