Class of 2025
Sharrika Barnett
2015
Chris Buono
1977
At ORHS – Earned 7 varsity letters in her career as a Pioneer in Cross Country and Track and Field. Barnett had an exceptional high school track and field career, highlighted by her dominance in the 400m. Her achievements underscore her status as one of the most accomplished high school track athletes of her time. She was a 7-time Metro Champion, 7-time District Champion, and 6-time All-State honoree, she consistently excelled at every level of competition. As a senior she captured the FHSAA Class 4A 400m State Championship, setting a record time of 52.67, and was named the Orlando Sentinel Girls Track Athlete of the Year. She also earned gold in the 400m at the prestigious New Balance Nationals Outdoor and claimed titles at the Golden South Classic and Great Southwest Classic. Earlier in her career, Barnett won gold in the 400m at the 2014 USATF National Junior Olympics and was a two-time Bob Hayes Classic 400m Champion (2014, 2015). She also secured State runner-up honors in the 400m as a junior.
Post HS – Went on to have a stellar collegiate track and field career at the University of Florida, where she was a 4-year letterman and a key contributor to the program’s success. She earned 14 All-American honors across the 400m and 4x400m relay events, showcasing her consistency and excellence on the national stage. Barnett became a two-time SEC Champion, solidifying her dominance in one of the most competitive conferences in collegiate track and field. She broke the school record in the 400m and holds the #2 all-time indoor 400m mark in school history. As a standout relay runner, Barnett was a member of the school record-setting 4x400m relay team and a crucial part of many of the fastest relay squads in program history.
At ORHS - Earned 5 varsity letters during his time at Oak Ridge High School, with 2 in Football and 3 in Track. In Football, he was a 2-year starting defensive back, earning All-Metro and All-Central Florida 1st Team honors, as well as All-State 3rd Team recognition. He was also named ORHS Outstanding Defensive Back during his senior year and became one of only two players in school history to return an interception, punt, and kick off for a touchdown. In track, he was a key member of the 1977 School Record and 4th Place State Championship Decathlon Team. He scored 4,010 points, ranking #3 all-time for individual decathlon points at Oak Ridge. Additionally, he was part of the 1977 Mile Relay State Meet qualifying team, recording a time of 3:19.6, which ranked #10 all-time. He was a member of 2 Metro, 2 District, and 2 Region Championship teams.
Post HS – Went on to play football at Furman University, where he was a 4 year letterman. During his time, he was a 3-year starter at safety and was voted MVP Defensive Back during his senior year. He earned several prestigious honors, including First Team All-Southern Conference, First Team All-South Carolina State, and Honorable Mention All-American as a safety. His impressive college career culminated in being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks.
Antonio Carter
2000
At ORHS – A two-sport athlete at Oak Ridge High School, he earned varsity letters in both football and track. In football, he received All-Metro and All-State honors as a wide receiver. As a senior, he was selected for two All-Star football games: the Metro Senior Bowl, where he earned MVP honors, and the Dixon Ticonderoga Central Florida All-Star game. He was awarded the Kiwanis/Pepsi Golden Helmet for the top receiver in Orange County and was named to the All-County team while leading Central Florida in receiving yards. In track, he earned All-Metro, District, Region, and State honors throughout his career. A versatile sprinter, he excelled in multiple events and still ranks in the top 20 in four events. As a senior, he was the Metro, District, and Region champion in the 100 meters, and became a State qualifier in the event. He broke the Oak Ridge Senior Class record in the 100m, ranking #6 All-Time. He was also honored with the ORHS Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year award and the Ray Judy Outstanding Performer Award in track and field during his senior year.
Post HS - He earned a football scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University, where he played one season before transferring to Glenville State College. During his time at Glenville State, he earned All-Conference (WVIAC) honors three times, All-Northeast Region honors twice, and was named to the Division 2 All-American team. In his senior year, he was named the WVIAC Conference Offensive Player of the Year and played in the Division 2 All-Star Game. He ranks third all-time in receptions and receiving yards at Glenville State and fifth all-time in career touchdowns. He was inducted into the Glenville State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024.
*Carl Dragstedt III
1967
At ORHS – Earned 6 Varsity letters in 2 sports – Basketball and Track. As a member of the basketball team, Carl earned All-Metro and All-Orange County honors, as well as being named team captain. Finished 6th in the county in scoring, 2nd in rebounding and 2nd in field goal percentage. As a member of the track team, Carl earned All-Metro, District and Region honors, on his way to qualifying for the State Track meet as a hurdler. He was an excellent student, as a member of many clubs, as serving at Senior Class President, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Post HS – Carl went on to play basketball at Army for Hall of Fame Coach Bobby Knight. He was also a member of the Army Rugby Team and was a three-year starter on the second row for an outstanding collegiate rugby squad that competed internationally.
Adolph Morris
Coach
Spent a total of 10 years at ORHS as a cross country & track and field coach alongside OR Hall of Fame Coach Bill Stamper (2013) – primarily responsible for the distance runners. In Cross Country, he helped lead the Lady Pioneer teams to a Metro and District titles. He coached 5 Metro, 5 District, and 3 Region individual champions – as well 2 runners who went on to earn All-State honors. On the track and field side, his athletes dominated. He was responsible for 15 Metro, 20 District, 14 Region, and 6 State individual champions. On the relay side, his 4x800 teams racked up 2 Metro, 8 District, 5 Region and 3 State Championship titles. Arguably the greatest athlete he ever coached was his own daughter – OR Hall of Famer Lavera Morris (2013) – who herself went on to become an All-American, National Champion, as well as a State Record Holder in her event. During his tenure, his contributed to the Oak Ridge dynasty of the 2000’s – which saw the Lady Pioneers win 9 Metro, 10 District, 10 Region, and 4 State titles in track and field. He recently returned to ORHS to coach alongside his daughter, head coach Lavera Morris.
John Thrailkill
1984
At ORHS - One of Oak Ridge High School's most accomplished distance runners, earning six varsity letters in both Cross Country and Track and Field. His cross-country career was highlighted by numerous accolades, including All-Metro, All-County, All-District, and All-Region honors. He ran a personal best of 15:34 for 3 miles, ranking #3 all-time at Oak Ridge. John was a key member of Oak Ridge's first-ever Metro Conference Championship team, Region Championship team, 2nd place District Championship team, and 4th place State Championship team in 1983. In Track & Field, he was named All-American, and received All-Metro and All-Central Florida honors. He received the Dr. Parson’s Most Improved Athlete Award as a Senior. He was part of the nationally ranked #2 Four-Mile Relay team and contributed to Oak Ridge's historic achievement of winning Florida Relays championships in the Distance Medley Relay, Two-Mile Relay, and Four-Mile Relay, a feat no other school has accomplished in Florida Relays history. He was a member of 9 championship teams, including one state, three region, two district, and three metro titles. He set multiple school records, including in the One Mile Run (4:20.7), One Mile Relay Split (4:24.5), Two Mile Run (9:20.2), 3000 Meter Run (9:08.2), 5000 Meter Run (16:10.0), and 10,000 Meter Run (38:22.0), all of which remain the #1 all-time performances at Oak Ridge. He also placed among the top 10 in several other events and was an essential member of record-setting relay teams, including the Distance Medley Relay, Three-Mile Relay, Four-Mile Relay, and Two-Mile Relay.
Post HS – Continued his athletic career at the University of Florida, where he earned varsity letters in Cross Country and Track. A key contributor to the Gators’ success, he was the team’s fifth scorer at the SEC Cross Country Championships, helping secure a tie for third place. He served as the assistant girls' track coach at Lee Middle School for one season and as the boys' and girls' distance coach at Edgewater High School for two seasons.