Here Are the Individual Members’ Bios Written at the Time of Induction
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Bishop Kelley High School Athletic Hall of Champions (formerly Athletic Hall of Fame) – Bios (updated thru the Class of 2019) Here are the individual members’ bios written at the time of Induction. The members are listed alphabetically. Their induction year is in parenthesis. Tresa Green Adams ’95 (2014) Tresa Green Adams ’95 set state records during her softball pitching career at Bishop Kelley and helped her team to four state tournament appearances, winning back-to-back titles in 1991 and 1992. She was the first player in Oklahoma fastpitch softball history to rack up 100 wins, 1,000 innings, and 1,000 strikeouts in a high school career. Under the coaching of Gordon Morgan, Tresa helped the Comets compile a record of 142 wins and 38 losses through her four years. Her college career was equally stellar. At the University of Tulsa, she set many national, state, and college records for pitching, strikeouts, and shutouts that still remain in the top ten. Her 44 appearances in the 1998 season still stands as a record at TU. Marshall Arp (2013) In 1970, Marshall Arp began and coached the first girls’ basketball team at Kelley. He also started the volleyball and softball teams. As a coach, President of the Booster Club and a perennial fan, Mr. Arp has cheered on the Comets for many years. Often, he has had a family member to root for on the team. Nancy ’73, Betsy ’75, Mary Ellen ’78, Katie ’81, Tom ’85, and his grandchildren have attended Bishop Kelley and played sports. Mr. Arp was also a high school athlete. After he served in WWII, he returned to Tulsa and worked for Skelly Oil where he played on the corporate fast-pitch softball and bowling teams. Kevin Andrews '82 (2006) Craig Vosburgh '82 (2006) "The Twin Towers"...These two names are synonymous and linked together as the ringleaders for Bishop Kelley's only state football championship in 1981. They were also both standout performers on the schools 1981 and 1982 state tournament basketball teams. The Tulsa World nicknamed them the Twin Towers. Vosburgh and Andrews were BOTH named recipients of the Tulsa World's State Football Player of the Year award in 1981 (to this day, we're not sure this has ever happened again...two players from the same team being named co-players of the year!). Kevin Andrews was named to the Oklahoman’s All-State team as a defensive back in 1981. After graduation, Kevin was a 4-year letterman at the University of Tulsa where he was a football starter for three years. Craig Vosburgh was named the Daily Oklahoman’s Lineman of the Year in 1981. In addition, Vosburgh was honored with the first-ever Oklahoma Headliner Scholar-Athlete award in February of 1982. Darrell Bolton ’65 (2008) Darrell Bolton is known as “The Voice of the Comets.” For 30 years, he has announced home wrestling matches and tournaments. He began announcing football games in 1983 and added basketball games in 1988. As a Kelley student, he was a competitive wrestler. As a Kelley parent, Darrell has helped with Comet wrestling, football, and basketball teams. Darrell’s dedication and generous spirit exemplify the ideals of the Bishop Kelley Athletic Hall of Fame. Mark Chambers (2018) Mark began his career at Bishop Kelley in 1989 as a volunteer coach alongside Head Football Coach Ken Ramey. He joined the science faculty full-time the following year and began assisting baseball. In 1999, Mark was asked to serve as interim Athletic Director. Within a semester, the word “interim” was lifted and Mark was given the position permanently. In his twenty-five years at Bishop Kelley, 18 years were spent as a science teacher, 3 years as an assistant AD and 15 years as the Athletic Director. Half of Bishop Kelley’s state championship titles were won under his guidance and leadership. Mark currently is a five-state regional director for Varsity Brands. He and his wife, Stacey, have a daughter Bailey, who is a BK class of 2013 graduate. Jim Clark '75 (2015) Jim was a two-time state champion wrestler for the Comets in 1974-75, leading BK to two consecutive team titles in 1974-75 as well. He was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament in his senior season. During his career on the mat for Bishop Kelley he amassed a record of 119-3, earning High School All-American recognition, All City honors in 1974-75, and the Jim Thorpe Award for Oklahoma Player of the Year. As a football player, Clark was named a member of the All-State team in 1975. Clark went on to wrestle and play football at Oklahoma State University. He started on the offensive line for the Cowboys in 1977-78. Terry Clark ’79 (2011) Terry Clark ’79 spent most of his life playing, coaching, and managing for Bishop Kelley Comet and Junior † Comet teams. Terry was a two-way starter for the Comets for three years. During his senior year, he helped his team to their second district title in BK history. In 1979, Terry was named All-State Tackle and All-State Heavyweight Wrestler. In 1994, Terry took over the Junior Comet football program with about 50 kids involved. He spent 10 years building the program to a consistent 250 players. Terry ran everything from the concessions to uniform and equipment fittings. Along with all the hours he spent helping young players, he also enjoyed his friendships with the coaches. In addition to the hours of actual practice and games, Terry loved planning and reviewing the games. He was not only a coach and program director; he was a mentor to the players. He particularly enjoyed football with his sons, Marshall ’02 and Nick, and was supported by his wife Mary Ellen ’78 and daughter Jen ’00. Senior Nick Clark ’12 wears jersey #71, Terry’s number from high school. Rick Dickson ’72 (2009) At BK, Rick was football All City, All Conference, All State, Receiver and Defensive Back. He was named Baseball All City, All Conference, All State, Pitcher and Outfielder. He was a four-year Letterman as defensive back for TU. After graduation from TU, Rick worked in Hawaii teaching special needs children. He returned to Tulsa to coach high school football and baseball. Rick co-owned Sapulpa Sporting Goods. He served as Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletics at TU from 1989 to 1994. Rick is now in his 9th year as Tulane University’s Director of Athletics. He was inducted into the 2004 National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame and has been recognized for directing the department through the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Under his leadership, Tulane has expanded its athletic programs, seen some of its most successful athletic seasons, become an NCAA leader in graduation rates and grade points, doubled ticket sales, and secured funding for a new baseball stadium and numerous other facilities. Rick and Brenda Dickson have four children, daughters Kari, twins Kasi and Kelli and son Doug. His parents Dick and Jane Dickson live in Tulsa. John Dowdell ’73 (2011) John Dowdell ’73 holds many distinctions as a Bishop Kelley alum, parent, Advisory Council President, and member of the Bishop Kelley Hall of Fame. As an athlete he set records for the 1972 season (47 receptions) and single game (8) receptions, earning All-State recognition. The season receptions record stood (it was tied in 1981 by Craig Vosburgh) until it was eclipsed by John's son, Joe in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. John had 73 career receptions for 1,101 yards — a total which was subsequently surpassed by John's sons, Jack and Joe. John played for four years at Wake Forest University. He earned his first start as a freshman against a North Carolina State University team coached by Lou Holtz. Following college, John graduated with a law degree from the University of Tulsa. John and Bill O’Connor ’82 led the Home Field Advantage campaign to raise funds to build a stadium for Kelley and in 1997 the Comets kicked off a football game on campus for the first time in Kelley history. John has coached in the Junior Comet Football Association for the last 12 years. In 2004, John served as the JCFA's President, and converted the JCFA to a not-for-profit association, and he helped write comprehensive by-laws to establish a Board of Directors. John has practiced law for 28 years with Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell. John and his wife, Rochelle, have four sons: Jack ’08, Joe ’10, Ned ’11, and Gabe ’13. Lynne Smith Driscoll ’86 (2017) Lynne accomplished many great things as one of Bishop Kelley’s earliest swim team stars. She held a few individual records for the Comets’ swim team until recently and was also part of the track and cross country teams. Smith Driscoll was the 1986 recipient of the Bishop’s Medal. After high school, Lynne attended the United States Naval Academy. She spent time on deployments to Iraq during the first Gulf War, the Western Pacific, and the Arabian Gulf. She has swum the Ironman in Kona and completed a solo swim across the English Channel. Tom Eaton ’73 (2017) Tom was a three-sport letterman for the Comets. He was an All-State infielder for the baseball team and was the All-City quarterback in football. Eaton was also a leader on the Comets basketball team. Eaton went on to the University of Tulsa where he was an All-Missouri Valley Conference 2nd baseman for the Golden Hurricane.