GRAVETTE -- Gravette Athletics will celebrate its history and legacy by hosting the inaugural Gravette Athletics Hall of Honor Banquet on Jan. 17 at Gravette High School.

The event, held in the high school commons, begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. The banquet recognizes former athletes and coaches who have made a lasting impact on the district's athletic programs.

The Hall of Honor Class of 2026 includes Blair Savage, Duke Mobley, Bernard McAbee, Alan Buckler, and Mike Queen. Each inductee will receive a custom-designed award and be featured in a video tribute highlighting their career achievements. McAbee will be honored posthumously, with Peggy McAbee accepting the award on behalf of the family.

In addition to the banquet, the inductees will be recognized at halftime of the boys' basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.


Gravette Athletics invites alumni, former athletes, families, and community members to attend and help launch this new tradition honoring excellence, leadership, and service within Gravette's athletic programs.

Tickets for the banquet must be purchased through GoFan. Organizers are offering two options:

Dinner Ticket ($20) -- Includes a catered meal and admission to the ceremony. These must be purchased by Jan. 12 to finalize meal counts.

General Admission ($5) -- Provides entry for the ceremony only. These may be purchased up until the day of the event.


Community members experiencing difficulty with the GoFan platform may contact the Gravette High School office at 479-787-4100, ext. 3000.

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