'McDonald's Rhythms of Triumph' Awards Honor People of Triad

BILL HAYES

GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- The 15th Annual McDonald's Rhythms of Triumph awards show honored people of Triad who were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments, contributions and personal sacrifices that have made an impact in the African American community on Friday.

The event took place at Greensboro Coliseum. The winners were Evainna Ross, William "Bill" Hayes, and George W. Clopton.

William "Bill" Hayes' leadership within intercollegiate athletics at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T), North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and Florida A&M University has gained much recognition. He is in the Hall of Fame at WSSU, NC A&T and NCCU, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and has the distinction of being named the MEAC and CIAA Coach of the Year. He currently serves on the executive board of his local Boy Scouts of America and is on the board of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.

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