Amy Williams, Sam Rayburn High School Class of 1995, was a standout in track and cross country, qualifying for regionals seven times and placing fifth at state in the 800 meters as a senior. She earned a scholarship to Stephen F. Austin, where she set multiple school records in distance events and earned All-Southland Conference honors. A three-time academic honoree, Williams later qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2005 and 2006. Now a veteran coach at Hudson High School, she has led her teams to 17 district titles and 10 state appearances over two decades.