MANSFIELD ISD CELEBRATES 2023 HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEES
Mansfield ISD inducted its 2023 class into its Athletic
Hall of Honor which includes two track superstars , an NFL football player , an entire high school football team and a super booster .
The Hall of Honor was established in 2013 to recognize the efforts and contributions of former student athletes , coaches , athletic administrators , teams and distinguished volunteers who have
brought honor and excellence to Mansfield ISD . from the University of Texas at Austin . In November of 2022 , he joined the United States Army and is a member of the World Class Athlete Program , which allows soldiers to train for the Olympics on active-duty orders and is currently training for the 2024 games in Paris , France .
Bailey is training to run the 400-meter dash and the 400-meter hurdles and is looking to improve on his fourth-place finish in 2021 at the U . S . Olympic Trials .
This year ’ s inductees include :
THE 2008 MANSFIELD TIGERS FOOTBALL TEAM
The 2008 Mansfield Tigers varsity football team marked an important moment in district history . Although the Tigers had reached the postseason seven times in the school ’ s 100-year history , they had never won a playoff game .
All that changed in 2008 when Coach Jeff Hulme was hired to lead the football program . Mansfield played a district schedule which included Summit High School and the Arlington ISD high schools .
The Tigers finished their season with an 8-5 record and became the first Mansfield ISD team to reach the UIL football regional round .
While attending Timberview
ALDRICH ( A . J .) BAILEY JR .
High School , A . J . Bailey Jr . was a two-time UIL state champion in the 400-meter dash and high school national record-holder . Aldrich graduated in 2012 and was an All-USA high school track and field team selection by USA Today in 2011 and 2012 .
2008 MHS FOOTBALL TEAM
Bailey received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology
ALDRICH ( A . J .) BAILEY JR .
T . L . DAVIS T . L . Davis is a devoted community member whose sons graduated from Mansfield High School . She began her philanthropic journey as a booster representative at Wester Junior High School and then served as booster president at Mansfield High School from 2010 to 2013 , Recognized for her leadership and commitment , Davis was appointed as the chairman for the MISD Political Action Committee supporting the 2011 bond . This role allowed her to spearhead initiatives aimed at securing necessary funding for school improvements and projects .
Since its inception in 2013 , Davis has served as a valued board member for the Hall of Honor . Through this position , she has played a vital role in recognizing and honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to MISD Athletics and the broader community .
CLAUDIUS ( TOBI ) FAWEHINMI Tobi Fawehinmi , a 2013 Summit High School graduate , was a four-year varsity long jumper and triple jumper for the Jaguars . He was a fourtime regional track and field qualifier and was the UIL Class 4A state silver medalist in the triple jump . He also holds the long jump record at Summit High School .
Fawehinmi competed for four years for the University of Texas , Arlington as a track and field athlete and
T . L . DAVIS
CLAUDIUS ( TOBI ) FAWEHINMI
graduated with a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Exercise Science . He remains third on UTA ’ s all-time list for the indoor triple
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