Dr. Ashley Hoffman

Dr. Ashley Hoffman is a 2003 graduate of Bob Jones High School. During her time as a student she had leadership roles such as SGA, Treasurer of the Red Cross Club, and Captain of the cheerleading team. She was also a member of the school’s dance team, competition cheerleading team, track team, homecoming court, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mu Alpha Theta, Junior Civitans, and the United Way Leaders Council. Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree in the Honors Psychology program at UAB, followed by earning her masters and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology in 2013. After returning to Madison, Ashley practiced at Valley Christian Counseling and Asbury Counseling Center, and is now in private practice. She has served our community as a speaker on mental health topics with the Madison City school system, the Huntsville Police Department, local women's groups, churches, dance studios, and suicide prevention initiatives.

Russel Johnson

Russel Johnson is a top 10% 2009 BJHS graduate, and was a key member in various clubs: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, Junior Civitan, First Priority, FCA and Spanish Honor Society. Russel was a member of the five-time BJHS men's championship swim team with multiple individual Top 3 finishes, State relay records, and All-Metro honors. Russel went on to graduate from Auburn University with honors to hold both a BS in Mathematics and a MS in Secondary Mathematics Education. His career in education began at Auburn High School teaching math, IT, and computer science classes, during which he was awarded Alabama’s highest K-12 Computer Science award. He then became Instructional Technology Specialist at AHS where, for four years, he coached and empowered the faculty to use cutting-edge technologies and standardized the use of best-practice classroom software and tools. In 2022, Russel returns to the Madison City Schools district as the Secondary Instructional Technology Specialist. To date, Russel regularly represents his district while presenting at local and state conferences on Technology Integration.

Reggie Ragland

Reggie Ragland is a 2012 BJHS graduate who played varsity football and basketball, leading the Patriots to numerous memorable victories. Reggie played on the basketball team that upset the No-1 ranked Homewood High team, clinching the 2009-2010 Class 6A Championship. On the football field, Reggie led the Patriots to state playoffs. He was named to the All-State Football team three times and was honored with the 6A Lineman of the Year Award in 2011. Reggie also demonstrated his athleticism on the track and field team, where he competed in the discus throw and the shot put. Reggie went on to play football at the University of Alabama, winning two national championships and earning his bachelor’s degree in consumer sciences. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2015. In 2016, he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the NFL Draft. He won his first Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. Reggie signed with the Detroit Lions for the 2020 season, and the next season he signed as a free agent with the New York City Giants. Reggie gave back to his community in the form of the Reggie Ragland Football Camp, where he hosted hundreds of young children and taught them not just the love of the game of football, but how to work hard and never give up. Reggie was quoted as saying “I teach the kids to work hard and to try and put themselves in position to be successful in everything they do.”

Ryan Dupree

Ryan Dupree was a 2015 graduate and a member of the Bob Jones boys’ basketball team. Tragically, Ryan passed away at the young age of 24 but not before leaving an incredible legacy of love for Christ, family, his fiancée, basketball, and helping kids. While a student at Bob Jones, he was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a member of the varsity basketball team. After his graduation from Bob Jones, Ryan pursued an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Management at Snead State Community College, and he captained the basketball team and earned recognition as an NJCAA Academic All-American. He subsequently obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Studies from Mississippi State University and later his Master's Degree in Business Administration at Belhaven, where he played basketball for one year and earned recognition as an ASC Academic All-Conference. He served as a coach for a year as he finished graduate school. During his summers, Ryan served as a youth coach in both Madison City and Starkville’s Parks and Rec departments. After finishing his studies, Ryan was hired as an Assistant Varsity Coach at Shorter University. While his time at Shorter University only lasted one month, Ryan made a tremendous impact on the players. Since Ryan’s passing, numerous individuals from every community he touched have shared the tremendous impact Ryan made on their lives. The RD3 Legacy Foundation Inc. was established to award scholarships to Bob Jones basketball players. This tradition has continued for the past two years, ensuring that Ryan's legacy of leading students to Christ through basketball lives on.