Lewis 'Buddy' Hopson
Hopson Fieldhouse
Lewis ‘Buddy’ Hopson joined Fort Bend ISD in 1963 as a teacher and assistant coach at Dulles High School. He became Head Coach and Athletic Director in 1969, becoming the district’s first full-time Athletic Director in 1972. During his tenure as Athletic Director, the athletic competition district comprised high schools from across southwest Houston and FBISD schools won over 100 district and nine state championships in various sports. Hopson was also instrumental in adding girls’ basketball and softball, and boys’ and girls’ gymnastics, swimming, and soccer to the athletic program. He also helped plan the district’s first athletic facility – Mercer Stadium, Wheeler Field House and Frankie Field. Hopson influenced many young athletes through his service to the district and worked diligently to help students earn college scholarships to further their educations. He retired in 1992 after 30 years of service to FBISD. In 1996, he was inducted into the Texas High School Athletic Directors Hall of Honor.