The Tallassee High School's Alumni Association's Hall of Pride induction ceremony was held at the 1220 Events Center on Gilmer Avenue on Thursday, March 18.

First, the 2021 Hall of Pride Service Award was given to the late J.E. Hot O'Brien for the long-lasting impact he had in the school system and the community. John Edward (Hot) O'Brien, who was a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and revered mentor, was born on March 16, 1906. He and his wife Clara Lee Tillery (1907-1998) are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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