2024 West Potomac Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees​​

West Potomac’s Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its class of 2024 inductees.  The accomplishments of each of these individuals have brought distinction and pride to West Potomac High School and its community. ​
Ron Grow (1985-1993)
  • Instrumental to smooth merger of two rival high schools as a teacher, coach & administrator
  • Assisted in all areas of the Student Activities Office
  • Mentor to new coaches & club sponsors
  • WPHPS first Head Softball Coach, leading team to first District Championship - 1986
  • Defensive Coordinator for two-time state winning football team
  • Beloved by WPHS staff, students & community
Rachel Burke (1985-1989)
Field Hockey, Basketball & Track
  • Three sport athlete (Field Hockey, Basketball, Track & Field)
  • 1st Team All District Field Hockey – 1987 & 1988
  • 1st Team All Region Field Hockey – 1988
  • All Region Field Hockey Tournament Team – 1988
  • 2nd Team Washington Post All Met Field Hockey – 1988
  • District Champion Field Hockey – 1985, 1986 & 1988
  • Region Champion Field Hockey – 1985, 1987 & 1988
  • State Runner-up Field Hockey – 1988
  • All District Track & Field – 1989
  • 3rd in State 3200m Relay Track & Field - 1989
  • ROTC Scholarship to Harvard
  • Played Field Hockey & Lacrosse at Harvard University earning All-League & All-American Honors
Will Rupp (2009-2013)
Wrestling
  • Northern Region Scholar Athlete – 2013
  • WPHS Most Valuable Male Athlete (Individual Team) – 2013
  • 160# District Wrestling Runner-up – 2012
  • 220# District Wrestling Champion – 2013
  • 220# Region Wrestling Champion – 2013
  • 220# VHSL Virginia State Wrestling Champion – 2013
  • Undefeated Record in Wrestling – 2013
  • Played Rugby for WPHS Club Team – 2013
  • Attended University of Virginia & was member of wrestling team
Katherine Perry Delorenzo (1985-1986)
​Feild Hockey, Softball & Soccer
  • Three Sport athlete (Field Hockey, Softball & Soccer)
  • Northern Region Scholar Athlete – 1985 & 1986
  • WPHS Team Sport Female Athlete of the Year – 1986
  • Field Hockey Goalie allowing only one goal in regulation play
  • 1st Team All District Field Hockey – 1985
  • 1st Team All Region Field Hockey – 1985
  • 1st Team Washington Post All Met Field Hockey – 1985
  • District Champion Field Hockey – 1985
  • Region Champion Field Hockey – 1985
  • Virginia State Runner-up Field Hockey – 1985
  • Lettered in Soccer – 1986
  • Played Field Hockey & Lacrosse at Goucher College earning All-American honors; also competed in swimming
  • Head Field Hockey Coach at Middlebury College since 2001 winning 7 NCAA D3 Field Hockey National Championships
  • Inducted into Goucher College Athletic Hall of Fame – 2013
  • Inducted into the US Field Hockey Assoc Hall of Fame – 2023
James Pearson (1985-1988)
Football, Indoor Track, Track & Field​
  • Three Sport Athlete (Football, Indoor Track & Track & Field)
  • Northern Region Scholar Athlete
  • WPHS Team Sport Most Valuable Male Athlete – 1988
  • 1st Team All District Football – 1987
  • District Player of the Year - 1987
  • 1st Team All Region Football for Offense & Defense – 1987
  • 2nd Team Washington Post All Met Football – 1987
  • 2nd Team All State Football for Offense & Defense – 1987
  • Football Team won two District Championships with a 23-8 record
  • Led Football Team on a defense that had seven shutouts - 1986
  • District Champion Shotput Indoor Track – 1988
  • Region & State Runner-up Shotput in Indoor Track – 1988
  • Indoor Track District Champion – 1988
  • District & Region Champion 4x100m relay team – 1988
  • Track & Field District Champion – 1988
  • Football scholarship to University of Virginia