The Iron Arrow Chief Portraits

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by JC Ridley

Iron Arrow Honor Society, founded in 1926 in conjunction with the University’s opening, is the Highest Honor Attained at the University of Miami. Based on Seminole Indian tradition, Iron Arrow recognizes those individuals in the University of Miami community who exemplify the five qualities of Iron Arrow: Love of Alma Mater, Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Humility.

The members of Iron Arrow assemble twice a year to select those to be tapped for membership into the Tribe.

After today’s tappings, I had the pleasure of photographing eight former chiefs of the Tribe along with the current chief.

  • 2014 Iron Arrow Chief Caitlin Giles
  • 1999 Iron Arrow Chief Johann Ali
  • 1991 & 1992 Iron Arrow Chief Freddy Stebbins
  • 1951 Iron Arrow Chief David McDonald
  • 1965 Iron Arrow Chief Edward Rubinoff
  • 1967 Iron Arrow Chief Thomas Spencer
  • 1971, 1972, 1977-82 Iron Arrow Chief C. Rhea Warren
  • 1988 Iron Arrow Chief Elizabeth Rodriguez
  • 2011 Iron Arrow Chief Jake Krupa

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JC Ridley

JC Ridley is the long-time team photographer for the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Atlantic Owls, with over 25 years of experience in the photography industry. His images have been published in numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated. JC even spent seven seasons as a contributing photographer for the National Football League.

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