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Peter D. Howell ’67

“Tennis Captain Peter Howell was able to do something that has not been done in at least fifteen years. Playing at number one singles, he was undefeated for the entire season. The team finished the 1967 season with an 11-2 record, including a victory over defending national champion, Landon School,” according to The Chronicle. Howell played varsity tennis, captaining the team and earning the George Edmond Bradfield Award for Tennis. He also earned varsity letters in football and basketball. 

After high school, Howell attended Vanderbilt University, where he served as captain and MVP of the tennis team during his junior year. Despite a back surgery that kept him out his senior year, he continued to excel in the sport. In 1977, he founded the Georgia Professional Tennis Association (GPTA), which has grown to over 125 members and is a model for other states. His dedication extended to the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), which he joined in 1972, and the Southern Tennis Association, where he served as sanction and scheduling chairman.

Howell’s career is marked by numerous accolades, including his induction into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010, recognition as Georgia Professional Tennis Player of the Year for six consecutive years, and selection as Southern Athletic Association Coach of the Year in 2013. As the head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Oglethorpe University from 2003-2019, Howell led his teams to regional rankings and conference titles.

Howell’s enduring impact on the tennis community is reflected in his awards and recognitions, including the Ruth Lay Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2016, multiple GTA Tournament of the Year awards, and his induction into several halls of fame. His legacy continues to inspire and shape the future of tennis, underscoring a lifetime of dedication, excellence, and service to the sport.
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