Brabson, Class of 1982, was a three-year letterman on the Vikings varsity football team from 1979-81, starting at offensive tackle all three years. He was a two-way starter as a senior, playing both offensive and defensive tackle. That same season, Brabson was selected to both the DeKalb County All-County and All-State teams and was an All-American Honorable Mention by the National High School Coaches Association.He was selected to play in the Georgia High School All-Star Game, and started at offensive tackle. Additionally, he lettered in wrestling and track and field for two years each. Upon graduating from Lakeside, Brabson received a scholarship to play football at Duke University where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line.During his time with the Blue Devils, Brabson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Week and earned first-team Academic All-ACC honors. Additionally, he received the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman Award during his senior season. Brabson graduated from Duke with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and subsequently earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.During a 30-year career as a software engineer at IBM, Brabson contributed to the research and development of multiple new products. He was granted more than 40 patents during his time at IBM, and was recognized as a Master Inventor.

Clinton, Class of 1981, played five years of football for the Vikings in addition to competing on the track and wrestling teams. On the gridiron, he played outside linebacker and was named Defensive Player of the Week following a game where he recorded two blocked punts, returning one for a touchdown. In 1980, he was named DeKalb County Defensive Player of the Year.Recruited by several programs including Michigan, Vanderbilt, and The Citadel, Clinton ultimately chose to play for the Bulldogs on a full scholarship. He additionally competed in bicycle racing and physical fitness challenges as a cadet. A regular on the dean’s list, Clinton engaged in military leadership roles as a Company Commander, Athletic Officer, and ROTC Officer.In 1985 he was elected into Sigma Delta Psi, an elite honorary athletic fraternal organization, as one of only 246 lifetime honorees at The Citadel. In 1986, Clinton entered the U.S. Air Force as an officer, and had an eight-year career as an instructor pilot on T-37 and T-38 aircrafts.Today, Clinton is a 34-year captain at Southwest Airlines. He built and flies his own aerobatic aircraft, an F-1 Rocket. In addition to formation flying with his friends, he also serves as race driver and mechanic on his Porsche Cayman.

Garnham, Class of 1978, was a three-year starter for the Vikings football team, playing both tailback and wingback while being known for his dedication and team spirit. During his time on the gridiron, he twice received Offensive Player of the Year honors for his efforts on the field. He was a key part of the 1977 team which went 9-1 in the regular season before losing 16-14 to Clarke Central in a memorable region championship game in Athens.He played alongside his brother Charlie, a 1977 graduate who was inducted into the second Lakeside Hall of Fame class in 2020. In addition to football, Garnham also showcased his athletic prowess on the track team, displaying his dedication and love for sports.Following his graduation from Lakeside, he continued his football career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. After his collegiate career, Garnham spent 12 years working as a licensed insurance agent in Atlanta before building a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.Now retired, and single, he resides in Lula, GA. Garnham is known for his ambition to quietly help friends and family whenever he can. In his free time, he enjoys fishing. His life reflects the many values learned during his time at Lakeside as a part of the football program and community and considers his election into the Hall of Fame a great honor.

Hale, Class of 1978, is a proud graduate of Lakeside High School in DeKalb County, Ga., where his formative years from 1973-78 shaped a lifelong commitment to teamwork, service, and leadership. As a dedicated student-athlete, Hale played football from eighth through 12th grade and soccer through 11th grade. A starting offensive lineman on the Lakeside varsity football team for three years, he earned All-County honors and the Coach’s Award during his 1977 senior season.Those experiences opened doors beyond Lakeside. Hale earned a football scholarship to Jacksonville State University and later a prestigious three-year ROTC scholarship to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He graduated in 1982 with a 3.5 GPA, was named Top Cadet in the Corps of Cadets, and earned the Distinguished Military Graduate honor.Hale served thirty years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, retiring as a Colonel in 2013. His decorated career included combat leadership, aviation command, service at the Pentagon following September 11 and service in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was notably awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq and Legion of Merit for his distinguished career.Hale also enjoyed a successful 25-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, earning numerous national awards. He is the proud father of four children and grandfather of three. He is married to Nanybel Salazar, and together they enjoy a large extended family.

Halstead, Class of 1971, was a multi-sport athlete with a primary focus on football and track in which he earned multiple varsity letters. He was a member of the 1970 State Championship track team, competing as a sprinter and lead-off runner on the 4x100-meter relay team that placed first while setting a new state record. On the gridiron, he was a green beret recipient, was named Defensive Back of the Year during his junior season, and played running back on the 1970 State Championship football team. He served as co-president of the Student Council, and was named an Outstanding Senior.After his graduation from Lakeside, Halstead attended Bucknell University to continue his football career as a defensive back and special teams player. He graduated from Bucknell in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts.Halstead’s love for music led him to pursue a career in the audio and video industry. He credits much of his successful 45-year career as a sales executive to his time at Lakeside, where he learned the value of  teamwork and the desire to succeed.Now married to Toni (Class of 1970) for 52 years, Halstead has two daughters and four grandchildren. He thanks Coach Sharpe (track) and Coaches Early, Turner and Olson (football) for pushing him to always give his best effort, as well as his father who never missed a meet or game.

Horton, Class of 2015, was a four-year varsity letterman on the Vikings football team from 2011-14. His efforts on the gridiron earned him first-team All-Region honors, and he was additionally named a Semper Fidelis All-American. He also lettered on the Lakeside basketball and track and field teams.A 3-star recruit by 247Sports, Horton was ranked as one of the top-60 prospects in Georgia and the No. 23-overall offensive guard by ESPN, and continued his education and football career at Auburn University. He played on the Tigers football team from 2015-19, recording 32 career starts. He saw his first collegiate action in 2016 in a game against Clemson, and in September of 2019 was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week.Following his collegiate career, Horton went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, but signed with the Carolina Panthers where he spent two seasons. He was later drafted in the third round (18th overall) of the offensive line phase of the 2023 XFL Draft by the Arlington Renegades. He helped lead the team to a 35-26 victory over the DC Defenders to claim the 2023 XFL Championship, starting in all 10 games across the season.Today, Horton is happily married to his wife Ciare. Together, they have one son, Kyan. His induction into the Lakeside Sports Hall of Fame reflects the rich history of Vikings football.

Knox, Class of 1974, was a multi-sport athlete who played on the basketball, volleyball, and football teams for the Vikings. He was the starting defensive back on Lakeside’s 1972 football team that went 14-0 en route to the program’s second state championship victory. In 1973, he was voted the Lakeside Defensive Back of the Year. Across his four years of Lakeside athletics, his teams went undefeated until his senior season when the football program lost two out of 11 games.Following his days at Lakeside, Knox received an offer to continue playing football at the University of Pennsylvania. He would forgo furthering his football career to focus on education, and ultimately chose to pursue a career in design and construction at Auburn University.To this day, Knox remains in the design and construction fields and has worked on several notable projects. He was involved in the design, fabrication, and installation of the 16-story pyramid shape signature cap on top of the 60-story Bank of America building in downtown Atlanta, the tallest building in the southeast region and the 23rd-tallest building in the U.S.Never forgetting his roots, Knox attributes his professional success to the education and lessons learned while at Lakeside. The trigonometry taught by fellow Hall of Fame inductee Jeannie Mills has been utilized throughout his career.

Little, Class of 1992, was a standout multi-sport athlete at Lakeside High School, earning four varsity letters in football and track and field. A natural leader, he served as captain of the Vikings football team during his junior and senior seasons, and was also a captain of the track and field team as a senior. Little played defensive end on Lakeside’s quarterfinal football team as a junior, and was instrumental in leading the Vikings to the 1991 state championship during his senior year. His outstanding performance earned him All-County and All-State honors.Following his success at Lakeside, Little received a football scholarship to Duke University where he was a three-year letter winner. He graduated from Duke with a degree in Sociology and later earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Clark Atlanta University.For more than 30 years, Little has dedicated his career to serving others as a counselor and therapist, while also spending 25 years coaching high school football. Notably, five of those coaching years were devoted to giving back to the Lakeside community.Little is the proud father of two biological children, Christina and Miles, and two bonus children, Kayla and Kayci. He currently resides in Gwinnett County with his life partner Carla, whom he affectionately describes as his “North Star”.
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CAREY LIVINGSTON (1981)

Livingston, Class of 1981, was a multi-sport athlete during his time with the Vikings. He competed on the Lakeside soccer team in the eighth grade and the track team from 1978-79, but was known for his time on the gridiron from 1977-80. He was a three-year letterman on the varsity football team and a two-time co-captain. In 1978, he was named the Junior Varsity Most Valuable Offensive Player and in 1980 was the recipient of the Coach’s Award.After graduating from Lakeside, Livingston continued his education and football career at The Citadel. The Bulldogs offered him a walk-on position for the football team in 1981, and across the 1982-83 seasons he was named the program’s “Best Walk-On”. He graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Business Administration.Livingston then embarked on a career in oil and gas distribution and transportation with Atlanta-based Racetrac Petroleum. He relocated to San Antonio, Texas to lead and direct all operational and sales efforts to open up new start-up service terminals throughout the state. Later, acting as vice president and general manager, he created TransChem USA.Since 2002, Livingston has owned Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips, LLC, offering fishing charter services. He has owned and operated Livingston Bulk Logistics, LLC since 2020. He has resided in Kemah, Texas since 2000 and is happily married to his wife Suzette.
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TOM OLIVER (1975)

Oliver, Class of 1975, shined on the football field while playing for the Vikings. He was a three-time DeKalb County Touchdown Club Lineman of the Week selection, a DeKalb County All-Star, and a North Georgia All-Star. He was recruited by the United States Naval Academy, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina, to name a few.With a full scholarship, Oliver took his talents to South Carolina and joined the Gamecocks. Aside from football, he spent his time working with the Special Olympics, bringing his joy of athletics to those involved.Professionally, Oliver embarked on a successful career with multiple companies. While working at Magnus, a division of Economics Laboratory, he was the first Territory Manager in Training to be given his own territory and would later be transferred to Southern California to begin a new territory in the Inland Empire. He later spent time with Inorganic Coatings, and worked with other notable companies such as Oakite, Sherwin Williams, and Lee & Associates.He retired in August of 2014 and moved to his family’s farm in Clarksville, TN. before relocating to Destin, FL. Of all his accomplishments he is most proud of his family, consisting of Teri, his wife (and best friend) of over 35 years, his two sons Eric and Mark, and his grandson.
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BILLY MCHENRY (1982)

McHenry, Class of 1982, excelled on the football, wrestling, and track teams, but his focus was always football. In 1980, he was the only junior on the DeKalb County Touchdown Club All-County Team. In addition, he was voted Best Offensive Lineman, WQXI “Block of Granite”, and DeKalb County Touchdown Club Lineman of the Week.In his senior year (1981), McHenry started both ways at linebacker and guard. He was voted a team captain on a Lakeside team that became just the third in school history to achieve a 10-0 record with the No. 2 state ranking. He was named both a DeKalb County Touchdown Club Linebacker of the Week and Offensive Lineman of the Week, and was named to the AJC Best Both Ways Team. He received the Lakeside Touchdown Club Award at the end of his senior year.McHenry received a scholarship to play football at Georgia Southern. A serious neck injury ended his playing career, but he finished his degree and began a 35-year teaching and coaching career in rural Nevada in 1991.Today, he is the Athletic Director at Sierra Lutheran High School in Carson City, NV. He still coaches football and serves as the head alpine ski coach. He lives at the end of a dirt road with his two daughters, Riley and Ansley, and a bunch of dogs.

1970 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM

Perfection. That’s what the 1970 Lakeside Vikings achieved under Hall of Fame Coach Wayman Creel in his inaugural season at the helm. The long-time Northside-Atlanta head coach took over the football program at Lakeside after 19 seasons leading the Tigers. Creel wasted no time bringing the same level of success to Lakeside, as the Vikings were able to bring home a region title and their first-ever football state title in 1970.The journey to the postseason was filled with double-digit wins as the Vikings outscored opponents 289-72 through the regular season, including two shutout victories over Henderson (26-0) and Habersham Central (34-0). The most points the Vikings ever allowed in one game was 14, a testament to Lakeside’s balance of a potent offense and formidable defense.Once in the postseason, the Vikings never faltered, and secured their championship berth with victories over Columbia (34-2) and Dalton (17-14). In the state title game, Lakeside would not be denied its first-ever title as the Vikings defeated Richmond Academy 7-6 to etch their names in the school’s history books forever.Creel would continue coaching at Lakeside until 1982, and would lead the Vikings to four more region titles (1972, 1974-75, 1978) and a state title in 1972, two years after the first. Lakeside’s Sports Hall of Fame enshrines many of the 1970 athletes who helped bring glory to the school through football.