Hall of Fame Inductees- 2009

Megan

Megan Mizell
Class of 2003

  • Outstanding softball hitter and pitcher.

  • Holds record for batting ave. (.555) in 02-03 season.

  • Holds career record for hits (227) at bats (520) and doubles (54).

  • Southern Illinoisan Player of the Year in 2003.

  • Played in Illinois Super 60 Softball Classic.

  • Pitching record of 59-15 with 641 strikeouts in career.

  • Received scholarship to University of Tennessee at Martin.

Billie

Billie Beggs
Class of 1938

  • Outstanding track and basketball player.

  • Finished 3rd in State in 1938. He bettered the state record in the half mile at the time with a time of 1:58.7.

  • Held school records in half mile, 100 yard dash, 200 yard dash, and 880 relay.

  • Received track scholarship to Southeast Missouri State.

  • Captain of 1938 basketball team which won first Regional in school history.

  • Led team to 22-6 record his senior year.

David

David Stafford
Class of 1988

  • Considered one of the best hitters of all time at VHS.

  • Holds records for home runs in season (18) and career (46).

  • Hold school career records for slugging pct. (.769) and times on base with 363.

  • 3 year starter in basketball scoring over 800 points in career.

  • Above and beyond any stat was his great attitude. Coaches felt he was ahead of his time in his quality.