CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Five will officially be installed into the Lee University Athletic Hall of Fame at a dinner which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8th (5:30 p.m.) in the John Nichols Room of the Stone Chapel. The incoming class will also be presented at the homecoming men's basketball game on Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 p.m.
The 2025 Hall of Fame class will consist of Holly Hamilton (Smith) (1999-2003) representing women's basketball and softball, Abby Bertram (2016-20) representing women's basketball, Matt Emery (2010-14) representing men's golf, Leah Fortune (Terry) (2011-13) representing women's soccer, and Jonathan Dukes, Meritorious Service, who has been public address announcer at Lee baseball for 25 years and counting (2001-present)
"I want to commend everyone involved in the Hall of Fame selection process this year. The level of care, integrity, and attention to detail that goes into honoring our inductees is truly exceptional," said Lee Athletic Director John Maupin.
"Special thanks to Coach Marty Rowe for leading the selection committee and to the entire team supporting logistics, communications, and recognition. The Hall of Fame is more than a celebration—it's a reflection of the values and excellence that define Lee University Athletics."
AD Maupin added, "I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the former student-athletes and staff selected for this year's Hall of Fame class. Their achievements, in all areas, continue to inspire our current generation of Flames. We are proud to honor their legacy and welcome them into this distinguished group. They represent the best of the best when it comes to Lee University Athletics!"
Hall of Fame Highlights
Holly Hamilton Smith
Basketball:
- NAIA All American-Honorable Mention, (2001-02)
- First Team All-TranSouth (2001-02)
Basketball Career Stats:
- Points - 1804 in 129 Games (9th Place)
- Career Rebounds - 946 in 129 Games (4th place)
- Free Throws Attempted - 914 (2nd place),
- Free Throws Made - 511(4th place)
Softball:
- NAIA Second Team All-Region (2003)
- NAIA All-Region Honorable Mention (2002)
- TranSouth All-Conference First Team (2001-03)
- TranSouth Scholar Athlete (2003)
Softball Career Stats:
- Batting Average: .286 - 166-for-580
- 103 Runs
- 85 RBI
- 27 Walks
- 49 Strikeouts
Leah Fortune Terry
Soccer:
- United Soccer Coaches All-American (2012)
- NAIA First Team All-American (2011-12),
- NCCAA First Team All-American (2013)
- NAIA All-Tournament (2011-12)
- NAIA National Tournament Outstanding Offensive Player (2011)
- NCCAA Player of the Year (2013)
- SSAC Player of the Year (2012)
- SSAC First Team (2011-12)
- COSIDA Academic All-American (2012)
- United Soccer Coaches All South Scholar (2011)
- COSIDA Academic All-District (2013)
- NAIA Scholar Athlete (2013)
- NCCAA Scholar Athlete (2013)
- NCCAA Michelle Akers Award Winner (2013)
- Only Lee University Player to play in the National Women's Soccer League (highest level of professional soccer in United States)
Career Stats:
- 175 Points Scored (5th Place)
- 48 Goals (9th Place)
- 45 Assists (6th Place)
- 24 Assists in a season (2011) (2nd Place)
- 4 Assists in a game (2011) (2nd Place)
Matt Emery
Golf:
- NAIA First Team All-American (2013)
- NAIA Third Team All-American (2012)
- GCAA Ping Second Team All-American (2013)
- GCAA Ping Third Team All-American (2012)
- NCCAA All-American (2014)
- 2013 NAIA National Championship-Finished Fifth Individually
- First Team SSAC All-Conference (2012-13),
- Chick Fil-A Collegiate Invitational Champion (2011),
- Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Champion (2013)
- Qualified for the 2013 United States Amateur. First Lee University golfer to qualify for the event. He remains the only Lee University golfer to advance to the Match Play round of the United States Amateur (Top 64)
Career Stats:
- Set Record for Player Low 72 Hole Total: 2013 NAIA Championship - 294 - VS Par +6
- 2013 Tied for 4th with six eagles in a season.
Abby Bertram
Basketball:
- WBCA All-American Honorable Mention (2019-20)
- GSC All-Decade Second Team (2010-2019)
- All-Gulf South Conference (2018-19, 19-20)
- First Team and All-South Region First Team
- GSC All-Academic (2018-19, 19-20)
- GSC Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2019)
- Gulf South Conference Top Ten (2019-20)
- SAAC Leadership Role
- 95–30 record
- Four NCAA appearances
- Part of team that won first Gulf South Conference Tournament championship
Career Stats:
- Points - 1,557 (11th place)
- Rebounds - 496 (24th Place)
- Assists - 411 (4th Place)
- Steals - 211
Jonathan Dukes - Meritorious Service
- Has served for 25 years as the Voice of the Flames Baseball Public Address Announcer.
- Known as a professional announcer and has a tremendous voice that echoes over the PA at Larry Carpenter Stadium. He does all of his excellent work while being legally blind.
- Graduated Lee Dec. 2012 MS - Mental Health Counseling,
- Lee University Counseling Center, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (2013– present)
- Works with wife Mary Dukes in the Athletic Faculty Mentor Program (Volleyball 2015-21), Lacrosse (2022-present). He has also done several of the "Life Skills" programs mentoring to Lee athletes.
