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NEAL HUGHES, CLASS OF 1964 (2004)
During his career at AHS, Neal Hughes excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. A tailback in football, Neal helped guide AHS to a state title in 1963 and runner-up titles in 1962 and 1964. He was selected to play in the East/West All-Star game and later played at East Carolina University. Neal was All-Southern Conference and was listed on many All-American teams. After returning to Asheboro he continued to serve on many civic organizations and was a member of the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education. Neal Hughes is a true Blue Comet.

MARK LEGGETT, CLASS OF 1959 (2004)
Leggett was MVP of the legendary 1958 football team that was undefeated and is one of the greatest players in NC history. An All-State performer in football, he also was a state champion in wrestling. Mark received a scholarship to Duke University and received All-ACC and All-American honors. An outstanding business leader, Mark Leggett’s name still conjures memories of his galloping down the field for another Blue Comet touchdown.

THOMAS “TOMMY” LEWIS, CLASS OF 1964 (2005)
Lewis is synonymous with tennis. As a young athlete in the early sixties, Lewis was the number one seed his sophomore, junior and senior years at Asheboro High School. He was a semi-finalist his junior year and finalist his senior year in the WNCHSAA Championship. Upon graduation, Mr. Lewis attended Pfeiffer University where he continued to excel in tennis, winning the NAIA District 26 Doubles Championship in 1966. Mr. Lewis has earned numerous tennis titles during his 45 years playing the sport. However, one of his greatest accomplishments has been coaching tennis at Asheboro High School. Mr. Lewis was selected as the Men’s Tri-County Coach of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2001 he received the A.J. “Tony” Simeon Courage Award by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.