Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame

April 13, 2015 Hall of Fame Working

DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION

Information about Nominee:

Name: Amy Lepping Pope

Address:
1927 Deer Park Ave
Louisville, KY 40205

Information about Person Making the Nomination:

Name: Tim Lepping

Address:
485 Continuum Loop
Wildlight, FL 32097

Category of Nomination:

Athlete

Gender:

Female

Minority?

Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 7

Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0

Athlete:

High School Attended: JM Atherton High School

Year of Graduation: 1978

Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:

Amy was a highly decorated high school and college athlete. She earned a varsity letter in swimming all four years. In addition, she set at least 4 state records and was the KHSAA state champion in at least 4 events. While in high school, she also qualified for the 1976 US Olympic trials in two events. Amy went on to earn a full scholarship to North Carolina State University, where she was a four-time All-American and All-ACC swimmer. She was a seven-time ACC champion in the 200, 500, and 1650-meter freestyle events. After college, she went on to compete in masters swimming, where she held at least one world record and received multiple other championship titles.

Uploaded Files:

Pope Lepping, Amy Nomination

Pope Lepping, Amy Support

Uploaded Photos:

Pope Lepping, Amy Photo


Electronic Signature: Tim Lepping

Date Submitted: June 25, 2025