Athletic Hall of Fame: Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony
Delmarva Christian Celebrates Athletic Excellence with 2024 Hall of Fame Induction
On December 14, 2024, Delmarva Christian High School proudly inducted four outstanding honorees into the Delmarva Christian Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony, held in the DCHS gymnasium, celebrated the rich legacy of sportsmanship, faith, and achievement that defines Royals athletics.
This year’s class featured two exceptional individual athletes and two groundbreaking teams:
Lewis Gebhart, a 2007 graduate and member of DCHS’s third graduating class, was a three-sport standout in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Lewis earned First Team All-Conference honors across all three sports, claimed MVP titles in 2005, and became the school’s first-ever Outstanding Male Athlete. Beyond his athletic prowess, he excelled academically as a National Honor Society member and Honor Roll student. Lewis’s enduring commitment to community and faith continues through his involvement in worship ministry and A Father’s Heart Ministry in Laurel, DE.
Christie (Betts) Mullett, a 2012 graduate, left an indelible mark on Royals athletics as an All-State field hockey goalie and multi-year MVP. Named the third-best goalie in Delaware during her senior year, Christie also excelled in basketball, lacrosse, and soccer, earning the title of Outstanding Female Athlete in 2012. Now a registered nurse, Christie serves faithfully at her church and leads its deliverance ministry, exemplifying the values instilled during her time at DCHS.
The 2006 Boys Soccer Team achieved a milestone as the first soccer team in DCHS history to qualify for the Delaware State Tournament. Their remarkable 10-5-1 season and recognition with the DSSOA Sportsmanship Award reflected not only their athletic success but also their integrity and character.
The 2007 Girls Volleyball Team made history as the first volleyball team to secure a spot in the Delaware State Tournament. With an impressive 11-5 record and seven 3-0 sweep victories, they established a foundation of excellence for future Royals teams.
The ceremony also featured words from Fromer Athletic Director andCoach Jeff "Moose" Mohr, Head of School Matt Kwiatkowski, Athletic Director Matt McGinnis, and former coach Heather Desiderio, who celebrated the inductees’ achievements and their enduring impact on the DCHS community.
Representatives from each team David Betts,Toné King, Natalie (Painter) Fowler, Tara (Munro) Hoyt and the individual inductees also shared heartfelt memories, honoring the lessons of teamwork, perseverance, and faith learned during their time at Delmarva Christian.
Congratulations to the 2024 Hall of Fame class for exemplifying what it means to “play for an audience of One.”