Frank Pinson, Todd Wheeler, David Tucker, Elissa Tucker and Susan Childers were all honored at the Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame banquet held Tuesday evening.  The event is held to honor those who have achieved excellence in the area of athletics in the community and for service to the youth of Rome and Floyd County.

Frank Pinson, CEO of the Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy, was inducted into the Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service.  Pinson has been a teacher, coach, and principal in Floyd County Schools.  He was recognized for his 40 years of service with the Rome Relays.  He served for 20 years as director of the Relays.

Todd Wheeler, coach and teacher at Model High School, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Amateur Athlete category.  Wheeler is a graduate of Pepperell High School where he excelled in track and football.  He was an All-Southeastern Conference football player at the University of Georgia and played professionally in the NFL.  Wheeler has taught and coached at Pepperell, Armuchee and Model.

David Tucker, principal at Model Middle School, and Elissa Tucker, teacher at Model Elementary School, were honored with 2007 Volunteer Service Awards.  The two were recognized with a Youth Service Award in the area of youth leadership in the tennis program.

Susan Childers, principal of Cave Spring Elementary School, was also honored with a 2007 Volunteer Service Award.  Childers was a winner in the Youth Services category.