IRMO, S.C. — Dutch Fork High School will honor its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees Friday, September 18, during halftime of the Dutch Fork football game.
This year’s inductees are Murphy Holloway, Class of 2008; Kenneth Salters, Class of 1999; Dr. Emily Spreen, Class of 2011; and David Weimortz, Class of 1995.
Murphy Holloway
Murphy Holloway’s basketball journey began in Irmo and continued at Dutch Fork High School, where he established himself as one of the most accomplished players in program history before graduating in 2008.
A dominant presence on both ends of the floor, Holloway became Dutch Fork’s all-time leading scorer with 1,487 career points. During his senior season, he averaged 28 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks per game, recorded six triple-doubles and earned some of the state’s highest honors, including South Carolina Mr. Basketball, South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 4A Player of the Year.
Holloway continued his career at the University of Mississippi, where the 6-foot-7 forward became one of the most productive players in Rebel basketball history. A four-year contributor, he finished his collegiate career as Ole Miss’ all-time leading rebounder with 1,093 rebounds while also scoring more than 1,400 points.
As a senior, Holloway earned All-SEC honors and helped lead the Rebels to the 2013 SEC Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament. He delivered one of the signature performances of his career in the SEC championship game, recording 23 points and 10 rebounds in Ole Miss’ 66-63 victory over nationally ranked Florida. He was also named to the SEC All-Tournament Team.
Following his collegiate career, Holloway embarked on a professional basketball career that spanned about a decade. He competed internationally in leagues across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including stops in Turkey, Israel, Italy, France, the Philippines, South Korea, Bahrain and Germany.
After retiring from professional basketball, Holloway brought the same drive that defined his athletic career into business, sports leadership and community involvement.
He is the owner of The Hendrix Group, a Mississippi-based transportation and construction company, and Thirty Ones Food Truck.
Holloway has also remained committed to helping athletes navigate opportunities beyond the court. As CEO of Alpha One Sports, he leads a sports management, marketing and branding organization focused on helping professional, collegiate and emerging athletes develop their brands and build opportunities throughout their careers.
In 2025, Holloway’s basketball journey came full circle when he joined the Ole Miss Sports Network as a color analyst for Ole Miss men’s basketball. The position allows him to bring the perspective of an All-SEC player and longtime professional athlete back to the Rebel program and its fans.
Holloway has built his post-playing career with his wife, Courtney, and their children in Oxford, Mississippi, the community he came to call home during his years at Ole Miss.
From a record-setting career at Dutch Fork to championships at Ole Miss, a decade of professional basketball and a continued presence in the sport, Holloway’s career reflects a lasting connection to the communities and programs that helped shape his journey.
Kenneth Salters
Kenneth Salters, a 1999 graduate of Dutch Fork High School, was a member of the Silver Spirit Band, where he served as a percussion section leader and was selected for the South Carolina All-State Band.
Salters is a three-time Grammy-nominated composer and international touring percussionist who has performed throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.
He earned a degree in percussion performance from the University of South Carolina and currently balances a career in performance and education. He serves as a professor at Borough of Manhattan Community College and teaches steel pan to elementary students through Arts Connection, a nonprofit organization.
Throughout his career, Salters has performed with world-renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
He has collaborated with jazz musicians such as Rufus Reid and Chris Potter, R&B artists including Aretha Franklin, and Broadway stars Leslie Odom Jr. and Renée Elise Goldsberry. His theatrical credits include the Broadway production of Hadestown, as well as productions of Little Girl Blue, the Nina Simone Musical and Dreamgirls.
Salters was the Northeast region winner of the Zildjian “Drummer Love” competition and a winner of the “Sixth String Theory” contest, which included a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
His original compositions are featured on his debut album, Enter to Exit.
In recognition of his achievements, Dutch Fork High School established the Kenneth Salters Percussion Award, which was first presented during the 2025-26 school year.
Dr. Emily Spreen
Dr. Emily Spreen, a 2011 graduate of Dutch Fork High School, is an aerospace engineer whose journey to NASA began with a childhood fascination with spaceflight.
Inspired after watching a shuttle launch with her father, Spreen pursued her passion through rigorous academic training at Purdue University before joining NASA prior to the Artemis I mission.
Her pivotal contribution came during the Artemis II mission, when she served on the landing and recovery operations team. Spreen led a specialized group nicknamed “Sasquatch,” responsible for predicting the Orion spacecraft’s splashdown point in the Pacific Ocean.
The team’s calculations allowed recovery crews to pinpoint the capsule and safely retrieve the astronauts. Reflecting on the mission, Spreen described the successful recovery as a “full circle moment” and a testament to the hours of preparation involved.
Looking ahead, Spreen hopes to continue her work with the Artemis III mission. She encourages others to pursue their own ambitions by finding what truly sparks their curiosity, emphasizing that genuine passion can be a key to success and fulfillment in a career.
David Weimortz
David Weimortz, a 1995 graduate of Dutch Fork High School, is remembered by his family and friends as someone whose personality was impossible to overlook.
He was funny, generous, fiercely loyal and full of life. He loved his family, treasured his friends and rarely missed an opportunity to make someone laugh.
Weimortz later graduated from the University of South Carolina and was, in every sense, a devoted Gamecock.
His friends called him “Hero,” a nickname they said was given to him under a little bit of pressure. The name, however, proved to be remarkably fitting.
Weimortz had an adventurous spirit and a tremendous sense of humor. He never took himself too seriously and had a remarkable ability to find something funny in almost any situation. He joked that there was never a golf shot he couldn’t hit, a three-pointer he couldn’t make or a woman who didn’t like him.
His confidence was matched by his ability to make those around him smile.
After college, Weimortz tried a variety of careers while searching for the direction that would eventually define his life. His résumé included such unusual occupations as model, salesman, shepherd and secret shopper.
When someone asked what he intended to do with his humanities degree, Weimortz gave an answer that captured his personality: “I don’t know. McDonald’s isn’t hiring right now.”
Behind the humor was a young man searching for something meaningful.
The events of September 11, 2001, changed Weimortz’s life. His love for his country, combined with a growing desire to serve something greater than himself, led him to join the United States Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps brought out another side of Weimortz. The fun-loving young man his family and friends had always known remained, but his service revealed his courage, discipline, leadership and determination.
He grew into a man who understood responsibility and was willing to put the needs of others ahead of his own.
Weimortz served his country with honor and pride, becoming part of the legacy of the United States Marine Corps and carrying with him the values of courage, loyalty, sacrifice and service.
On August 26, 2006, Corporal David Gardner Weimortz was killed while serving in Iraq during his third tour of duty. He was 28 years old.
His sacrifice remains part of the legacy he left with his family, friends, school and community.
The road in front of Dutch Fork High School has been named the David Weimortz Memorial Highway in his honor. In 2024, the Freedom Games were also held in his honor to celebrate his life and spirit.
Dutch Fork’s 2026 Hall of Fame class represents accomplishments in athletics, music, science and service, honoring four alumni whose achievements have extended well beyond their years at Dutch Fork High School.
