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Class of 2024 inducted into BISD Athletic Hall of Honor

Class of 2024 inducted into BISD Athletic Hall of Honor
Dr. Ralph J. “Bud” Curtis received the Bill Canavan Memorial Benefactor Award for his contributions to Boerne ISD Athletics at last week’s Hall of Honor ceremony. Curtis poses with Tommy Mathews, BISD Hall of Honor committee member, who also emceed the event. Star photos by Melanie K. Bostic

The Class of 2024 was inducted into the Boerne ISD Athletic Hall of Honor at a ceremony held last Friday at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch.

This was the 15th class inducted into the BISD Hall of Honor that was started in 2010 as a way to recognize past athletic excellence in the district.

Dr. Ralph J. “Bud” Curtis received the Bill Canavan Memorial Benefactor Award for his contributions to the district.

Also inducted was Erik Halgunseth, Kristen Schramek Bates and the 2008 and 2009 Boerne Champion boys cross country teams.

The event was emceed by Boerne High graduate Tommy Mathews, who is also on the Hall of Honor selection committee.

Dr. Ralph J. “Bud” Curtis The Bill Canavan Memorial Benefactor Award is given to those who are not necessarily graduates of BISD but have contributed to the district’s athletic program in some way.

Curtis had been the district’s team physician for the last 23 years and volunteers his time once a week examining and diagnosing injuries.

Dr. Curtis seemed humbled and was very succinct in his remarks.

“What an honor, it means a lot me” he said.

Curtis also thanked the Boerne community, especially the parents, and Boerne ISD AD Stan Leech and assistant AD Terry Gault for their longevity with the district.


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