VIDEO: CHARLES JAY DEWITT HALL OF FALL INDUCTION CEREMONY
Charles Jay DeWitt played four sports during his career at Bridgewater College. C. Jay played basketball, tennis and golf and excelled on the gridiron.
A wide receiver on the football team, C. Jay established several pass-receiving records and still has several career receiving marks. He has the college mark for most career receptions with 130, most receptions in a season with 64 and is tied for most receptions in a game with 11. C. Jay finished his career with 1,505 receiving yards.
In 1975, C. Jay served as captain of the football team and turned in one of the best individual seasons in BC football history. He led the nation in pass receptions with 64 and finished with 836 receiving yards. His efforts were rewarded with a first team selection to the Division III Kodak All-American team. He also received honorable mention on the Associated Press Small College All-American squad.
Following graduation, C. Jay embarked on a career in education. He has been a long-time teacher and coach at Waynesboro (Va.) High School, coaching football, tennis and basketball. During his career, he has led teams to numerous district championships. C. Jay has been named coach of the year on several occasions by various media outlets and by his fellow coaches. He has accumulated more wins than any coach in Waynesboro High School history.
For his outstanding career on the football field as a Bridgewater College Eagle, and for his success as an educator and coach, Charles Jay DeWitt is deserving of induction into the Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame.
