The purpose of the Van Buren High School Hall of Honor is threefold. First, to recognize and honor the great students and other individuals who have brought Honor to Van Buren High School (VBHS); second, to establish in the hearts of our Van Buren youth a motivating influence to excel; and third, to foster pride, preserve good sportsmanship, scholarship, and citizenship in our school, city, and community.
Van Buren High School Hall of Honor is a memorial to the outstanding students and other individuals who, through their achievements and or athletic endeavors, have brought honor to themselves, their school, and the community of Van Buren.
Candidates for membership in the Van Buren High School Hall of Honor shall be former Van Buren High School students and/or personnel who meet the requirements set forth in the constitution. Candidates must receive a two-thirds majority vote from the Van Buren High School Hall of Honor Board of Directors.
- Academic — All men and women who were outstanding scholars, were on the honor roll after eight semesters, and brought Honor to VBHS by their outstanding post high school academic and/or professional careers.
- Contributions — All men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the athletic programs at Van Buren High School.
- State Champions — Individual and team State Champions from any sport. Candidates shall become eligible for induction five (5) years after graduation.
- All State — Individuals who have been selected to any recognized All State Team. Candidates shall become eligible for induction five (5) years after graduation.
- Memorial Award — All men and women who earned varsity athletic monograms during high school and, after high school, brought honor to Van Buren High School by their outstanding civic achievement or post high school athletic careers.
- Distinguished Service — All men and women who have contributed meritorious service to VBSD.
VBSD Hall of Honor
Teddy McMurray
Education:
- Van Buren High School Graduate, 1976
- Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Arkansas, 1980
- Master of Education, University of Arkansas, 1981
Career:
- Arkansas Razorback Football Student Trainer serving in the 1978 Orange Bowl, 1978 Fiesta Bowl, 1980 Sugar Bowl and 1980 Hall of Fame Bowl
- Van Buren Junior High Civics Teacher and Student Council Advisor from 1981-1991
- Van Buren High School Social Studies Teacher from 1991-2021
- VBHS Social Studies Department Chairman for 28 years
- VBHS Student Council and Senate Advisor for 29 years
- VBHS Teenage Republicans Advisor for 16 years
- VBHS Homecoming Advisor for 25 years
- Arkansas Department of Education Teacher Mentor Trainer for 15 years
- Arkansas Department of Education ScholAR member from 1993-1995
- University of Arkansas – Fort Smith adjunct with AP Government class for 15 years
- Razorback Letterman’s A Club Lifetime Member
Awards and Achievements:
- 3 year Student Manager for the VBHS football & basketball teams
- Member of the National Honor Society, FCA and was elected Student Body President
- VBSD Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2004-2005
- History Day of Arkansas Teacher of the Year Senior Division Behring Scholar in 2013
- Arkansas Association of College History Teachers Outstanding Teacher Award in 2016
- Veterans of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Teacher in 2016
- Toney McMurray Spirit of History Day Award in 2020
- VBHS Top 40 Teacher for numerous years
Civic Activities:
- Member of Van Buren First Baptist Church
- Friends of the Drennen Scott House