Kenwood High School · BluebirdsAthletics
Hall of Fame
Honoring the athletes, coaches, and teams who built Kenwood Bluebirds athletics — told the way alumni remember it: year by year, photo by photo, class by class since 2007.
Flip Through the Years
Every induction class gets its own yearbook spread. Tap a year to browse that class in the directory — banquet galleries will fill these frames as the committee shares its photos.
There was no induction class in 2020 — the yearbook simply turns the page from 2019 to 2021.
The Neil Rivers Story
Portrait coming from the committee
Neil Rivers Memorial Award
James Neil Rivers Jr., Class of 2003, was a three-sport Kenwood athlete — soccer, wrestling, and baseball. He died on January 20, 2006, at age 20.
Each year, the Neil Rivers Memorial Award goes to the senior athlete who best exemplifies integrity, dedication, a strong work ethic, and commitment to his school and his teams.
On October 8, 2026, Rivers was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2026 — his induction was the final award of the evening.
- Founded2007 — proposed by coaches Lefty Elliott and Carroll Hess to Athletic Director Derek Maki
- Enshrined150+ inductees through 2022; 177 entries in the directory today
- Committee ChairTom Trafton, with AD Gabrielle Tomasura
About the Hall
How it began
In 2007, coaches Lefty Elliott and Carroll Hess proposed an Athletics Hall of Fame to Athletic Director Derek Maki (2001–2014). A committee formed, and the first class was enshrined that year. Both founders were inducted with the inaugural Class of 2007.
The committee
- Tom Trafton — Chairman
- Gabrielle Tomasura — Athletic Director
- Andrew Goldbeck
- Monique “Nikki” Cartier
- Tony Maggard
- Derek Maki
- Amy Svrjcek (Waggoner)
- Derek Woodward
The school
Kenwood High School, 501 Stemmers Run Road, Essex, MD 21221. Established 1931. Mascot: the Bluebirds. Motto: “Knowledge, Honor, Service.” Principal: Catherine Smith.
Inductee Directory
All 177 inductees, pictured the yearbook way — a portrait frame for every name. Portraits will replace the initial frames as the committee shares photos. Tap any card for details.
Events by Year — 2026 Banquet
The Class of 2026 induction banquet, laid out like a yearbook event spread: one big photo up top, a gallery to flip through, and the class list beside it.
Banquet Details
The Class of 2026
Recent Banquets
Superior Catering UAW Hall, Baltimore · 8 inductees incl. the 1977 Championship Wrestling Team
Superior Catering UAW Hall, Baltimore · 8 inductees incl. the 1967 State Champion Cross Country Team
Submit a Correction
Spot a misspelled name, a wrong year, or have a banquet photo to share? Tell the committee here. This prototype form is a demo — it doesn’t send anything yet.