Hall of Fame | Chamberlain Legacy

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Join us at this event filled with nostalgia, friends and recognition as Chamberlain High School proudly welcomes new members into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

With a rich legacy of exceptional alumni, it's time to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of our 2026 class of inductees.

Stay tuned for ticket details, and don't miss the chance to nominate deserving candidates below.

Here we will honor Chamberlain graduates who have made an impact.

Hall of Fame Chairperson: Jeri Beatty Thomas '76

2026 CHS Hall of Fame Inductees

Announcement coming soon!

Past CHS Hall of Fame Inductees

"Big" John Adcock

Faculty - Athletics

School
Big John was Chamberlain's first head football coach in 1956. He led the Chiefs to an unofficial state title in 1960. During Coach's tenure he was instrumental in building the bleachers around the football field.

Community
John Adcock is an alumnus of Auburn University where he is an active booster. He is founder of Adcock Insurance and a member of numerous boards throughtout Tampa Bay.

Betty Castor

Community

School
Betty Castor was a member of Chamberlain's PTSA from 1981-1987 when her children attended Chamberlain. She was one of the driving forces to make Chamberlain the first Model Technology Schools in the state of Florida.

Community
Betty Castor is a former teacher who is the President of the University of South Florida. She is a former member of the City Council and the Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida.

Jim Copeland

Faculty - Chorus

School
James C. Copeland was Chamberlain's choral director from 1958-1982. He led Chamberlain's vocal groups to 21 consecutive "superior" ratings at State Vocal Festival. His groups performed at the White House for President Carter a the Inauguration Ball for Governor Bob Graham and in 1980 with Barry Manilow.

Community
Under James Copeland's leadership as the HIllsborough County Supervisor of Secondary Music he implemented a district wide orchestra program. He served on the Florida Orchestra Education Committee and the Advisory Board of the Tampa Bay Youth Orchestra.

Glenn Goodman '80

Alumnus

School
Glenn Goodman was the first state wrestling champion for Chamberlain. He is the only four time undefeated high school wrestling champion in the history of Florida. Glenn earned All-American honors while at Chamberlain.

Community
Glenn Goodman was a Pan American games champion in 1991, a Maccabiah games champion, and a member of the USA World Teams. He has started a wrestling camp within the state where past Florida wrestlers train current Florida wrestlers. He has coached at the high school and college level in the sport of wrestling.

Ben Hill '59

Alumnus

School
Ben Hill was President of the Student Council and the Class Salutatorian. He won the Tom McAnn Award as Hillsborough County Outstanding Scholar Athlete for 1958. He lettered three times in football and basketball and was Captain of the football squad in 1958.

Community
Ben Hill served in the army as a Captain. He is a Board Certified Trial Lawyer. He has served as President of the Florida Bar, Kiwanis Club of Tampa, President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and Board of Fellows of the University of Tampa. In 1974, he was the "Outstanding Young Man in Tampa." In 1979, he was recognized as Florida's Lawyer of the Year.

Roy Wilcox '59

Alumnus

School
Roy Wilcox was the Junior and Senior Class President. He was Chamberlain's first Highest Chief. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball for three years, earning All State honors in each.

Community
Roy Wilcox is a member of the Rotary Club of Tampa and has received the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow Award. He served on the Board of the Hall of Fame Bowl Association, Pro-Athletes for Christ, The Carrollwood Area Business Association and the Krewe of Venus. He is a licensed real estate broker and was owner of DeWitt Advertising.