The Lake Hamilton Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is excited to announce the 2026 Lake Hamilton Athletics Hall of Fame induction class, honoring individuals and teams whose accomplishments, service, and lasting impact have helped shape the proud tradition of Lake Hamilton Athletics.
The 2026 induction class includes Ginny and the late Carl Boudro, Haze Farmer, Anita Graham-Martin, Howard Leatherwood, and the 1963 Lake Hamilton Boys Basketball State Championship Team.
The 2026 Lake Hamilton Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Presentation will be held Friday, October 16, at 5:15 p.m. in Lake Hamilton Wolf Arena. Following the induction ceremony, the honorees will be recognized during pregame of the Lake Hamilton Wolves football game against Little Rock Southwest.
Tickets are $15 per person and include dinner, the Hall of Fame induction presentation, and admission to the Lake Hamilton vs. Little Rock Southwest football game.
Tickets must be purchased online by Tuesday, October 13.
Purchase tickets: https://lhsd.info/hall-of-fame-tickets-2026
GINNY & CARL BOUDRO — BUSY BEE CAFÉ
For more than 25 years, Ginny and the late Carl Boudro held a special place in the Lake Hamilton Athletics family. As the owners and operators of the Busy Bee Café, their impact reached far beyond serving meals. They created a place where generations of Wolves were welcomed, cared for, encouraged, and treated like family.
For countless Lake Hamilton student-athletes, the Busy Bee Café became a home away from home. Ginny and Carl provided meals, a safe place between athletic events, and genuine care and support for student-athletes throughout the district. Their generosity reflected who they were and how deeply they cared about young people and the Lake Hamilton community.
The memories created at the Busy Bee Café remain a treasured part of Lake Hamilton Athletics history. Former athletes remember not only the food and fellowship, but also the kindness, encouragement, and love Ginny and Carl showed them during some of the most memorable years of their lives.
Although Carl has passed away, the legacy he and Ginny created continues through generations of Wolves whose lives they touched. Ginny remains a beloved member of the Hot Springs and Lake Hamilton communities, and the appreciation for the Boudro family continues to endure.
Their Hall of Fame legacy cannot be measured in wins, records, or championships. It is measured in more than 25 years of love, respect, generosity, and service to the Wolves.
HAZE FARMER
Haze Farmer established himself as one of the most accomplished track and field athletes in Lake Hamilton history, reaching a level of excellence that placed him among the very best athletes in the nation.
A remarkable pole vaulter, Farmer set the overall state meet record and established the Lake Hamilton school record with a vault of 17 feet, 7 inches. His versatility extended beyond the pole vault, as he was also a member of Lake Hamilton's school-record 4x400-meter relay team.
In 2019, Farmer reached the pinnacle of high school pole vaulting when he was ranked the No. 1 pole vaulter in the nation and earned All-American honors in track and field. He also demonstrated his all-around athletic ability by winning consecutive state decathlon championships in 2018 and 2019 and was named the Arkansas Gatorade Athlete of the Year.
His outstanding high school career earned him the opportunity to continue competing at the collegiate level on a track and field scholarship at the University of Georgia.
As impressive as his accomplishments were, Farmer also represented Lake Hamilton with outstanding sportsmanship, consistently showing respect for his competitors and the sport.
ANITA GRAHAM-MARTIN
A talented multi-sport athlete and longtime supporter of Lake Hamilton Athletics, Anita Graham-Martin has represented the Wolves with excellence, character, and service both during and long after her days as a student-athlete.
During her Lake Hamilton career, Graham-Martin participated in volleyball, cross country, track and field, and cheer. She distinguished herself as an outstanding distance runner, earning All-State honors in cross country in 1987 while helping lead Lake Hamilton to a state championship.
Her athletic ability and commitment also extended to volleyball and cheer, and following graduation, she earned the opportunity to continue her cheer career on scholarship at the University of Arkansas.
Throughout her athletic career, Graham-Martin was known for exceptional sportsmanship and character. Rather than seeking attention, she allowed her actions and performance to speak for her.
That same servant-minded approach continued after her competitive career. For years, Graham-Martin gave back to Lake Hamilton Athletics by operating the automatic timing system at home track meets, generously volunteering her time and refusing compensation for her service.
HOWARD LEATHERWOOD
For more than 35 years, Howard Leatherwood dedicated his career to educating, coaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes. His impact on Lake Hamilton Athletics can be measured not only through remarkable success on the football field, but also through the countless young people whose lives he influenced.
During his distinguished coaching career, Leatherwood was part of more than 200 victories, 10 conference championships, 17 playoff appearances, three state semifinal appearances, six state championship game appearances, and two state championships.
Beyond the victories and championships, Leatherwood's greatest legacy is found in the student-athletes he helped develop. Countless players under his guidance continued their football careers at the collegiate level, but his influence extended far beyond athletics. Throughout his career, he consistently demonstrated character, integrity, commitment, and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
His connection to Lake Hamilton Athletics remains strong today. He continues to support the Wolves by attending athletic events and proudly following his grandchildren as they participate in Lake Hamilton athletic programs.
1963 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
Lake Hamilton's First State Championship Team
The 1963 Lake Hamilton Boys Basketball Team holds a permanent and historic place in the tradition of Lake Hamilton Athletics.
In 1963, this group of Wolves accomplished something no Lake Hamilton team had accomplished before—they became the first state championship team in Lake Hamilton School District history.
That championship established a standard of excellence and created a legacy that generations of Lake Hamilton student-athletes have continued to pursue. Long before today's facilities, programs, and traditions were established, these young men and their coach demonstrated what could be accomplished through teamwork, commitment, perseverance, and pride in representing Lake Hamilton.
Members of the 1963 State Championship Team
Head Coach: Tommy Barrett
Team Members: Alvin Corder, Coy Cozart, Robert Helms, Jim Kuntz, Gary Lillard, Marshall Newman, Charles Sanders, Danny Sheets, Ronnie Sheets, Dale Tucker, Steve Whitfield, and Andy Worley.
More than six decades later, their accomplishment remains part of the foundation upon which the proud tradition of Lake Hamilton Athletics has been built.
2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER & PRESENTATION
Friday, October 16, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Lake Hamilton Wolf Arena
Tickets are $15 per person and include:
Hall of Fame induction dinner
Hall of Fame presentation
Admission to the Lake Hamilton vs. Little Rock Southwest football game
Pregame recognition of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
Ticket Purchase Deadline: Tuesday, October 13
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