Our Judges 2010

Charles Lewis Haley is a former American football linebacker and defensive end in the National Football League who played for the San Francisco 49ers (1986–1991, 1998–1999) and the Dallas Cowboys (1992–1996). He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL Draft out of James Madison University. A versatile defensive player, Haley began his career as a specialty outside linebacker, eventually progressing to pass-rusher and finally full-fledged defensive end. Haley had the reputation of being a volatile and unpredictable yet exceptionally talented and hardworking player.

Haley has the distinction of being the only player in NFL history to have been on five Super Bowl-winning teams. Playing for the San Francisco 49ers from 1986–1991, he won a ring from Super Bowl XXIII and XXIV following the 1988 and 1989 seasons, respectively. After having a personal conflict with 49ers head coach George Seifert and a physical confrontation with quarterback Steve Young, Haley was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 off-season, with whom he won three more Super Bowl rings over the next four seasons{ in 1992 (Super Bowl XXVII), 1993 (XXVIII), and 1995 (XXX).

Although injuries would eventually force his retirement in 1996, Haley briefly resurfaced for the 1998 playoffs to aid the 49ers, and played for them in 1999. Finally out of playing football permanently, Haley turned to assistant coaching, and was a defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions.

In his 12 NFL seasons, Haley recorded 100.5 quarterback sacks, two interceptions (nine return yards), and eight fumble recoveries, which he returned for nine yards and a touchdown. He was also selected to play in five Pro Bowls (1988, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995) and was named NFL All-Pro in 1990 and 1994.

Last year he was nominated into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Haley was one of the 2010 finalists; however, he was not selected. Haley was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Haley is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. He entered the organization through the Xi Delta Chapter at James Madison University located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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Kellie Rasberry

Always quick to voice her opinion, whether it's popular or not, Kellie Rasberry never falls short of compelling. Love her or hate her, there's no in between! Starting her radio career at the age of 19, Rasberry quickly assumed the duties of news director and eventually hosted her own morning radio show in her hometown of Florence, SC. In addition to her on-air duties and her commitment to Kidd's Kids, Rasberry enjoys auditioning for occasional acting and voice-over work. Her biggest role to date was playing the part of Teresa in LeAnn Rimes' made-for-television movie, "Holiday in your Heart." Rasberry also had the honor of co-hosting, along with Kidd Kraddick, the webcast of the "2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards" and she co-hosted an episode of "Live with Regis!" during "Women of Radio" week. Kellie is the proud mother of a little girl, Emma Kelly.

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Claudia Marshall, has been with the Arthur Murray organization for twenty-nine years. She started as a teacher in 1979 and soon began a competitive career in Ballroom Dancing as well. In 1984 she became a Certified Master Examiner enabling her to judge competitive events and certify instructors. In 1985 she began her executive career, managing the Bradenton,Florida studio. The studio had been a poor performer prior to her arrival and in one year the studio became a Group 1 school. Because of this accomplishment she spoke at the Arthur Murray National Convention and is a continued keynote speaker at each convention thereafter. In 1986 she became the United States Rising Star Smooth Champion. In 1988 she moved to the Columbus, Ohio Franchise to be their executive manager. Similarly, the studio in Columbus was doing a substandard performance. In one year the Columbus studio became a Group 1 rated studio with a Top Performance record. In 1991 Claudia was rated the Top Manager in the country. While continuing her management responsibilities, she expanded her career by becoming a Traveling Consultant to other Arthur Murray Studios. In 1994 along with her husband Zack, Claudia moved to the Dallas area. For the past 14 years the Dallas and Plano studio owned by Zack & Claudia have been Group 1 studios and recognized worldwide for their business standards of high professionalism as well as high dance standard. In 2004 Claudia wrote a Techniques of Service A Cut Above the Rest and is currently working on her 2nd training manual to be used in all of our studios worldwide. At this time she is elected Area 5 chairperson for Arthur Murray International. IN 2007 she became the International Director of Training for Arthur Murray International.

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Past Judge in 2008 and 2009

Tony Dorsett arrived in Dallas in 1977 via a draft-day deal the Cowboys swung with the Seattle Seahawks for the sole intention of selecting the Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Pittsburgh. Then Cowboys president and General Manager Tex Schramm paid what seemed like a bundle for the right to draft Dorsett: One first-round, and three second-round choices.
As his 11-career turned out in Dallas, a steal of a deal for an eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame player.
The Dorsett deal paid dividends in his very first year with the Cowboys, the four-time All-American picking up where he left off in college, rushing for 1,007 yards to earn NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and set the rushing bar for rookie running backs in Dallas.
"A lot of the people said I wouldn't last in this league," Dorsett said in 1987. "I was the skinny little kid from Aliquippa, Pa., who wasn't supposed to make it."
Dorsett did make it, in fact he became one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. On Sept. 26, 1988 while playing his final NFL season with the Denver Broncos, Dorsett moved into second place on the NFL all-time rushing list with 12,306 rushing yards, and eventually finished his career with 12,739 yards. At the time, Dorsett trailed only Walter Payton when he retired after suffering a knee injury the following summer, but now ranks fifth behind Payton, Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders and Eric Dickerson.
By the time Dorsett completed his 12-year career, he had collected a victory in Super Bowl XII, four Pro Bowl selections, one All-Pro honor and three All-NFC selections.
One of the most notable moments of Dorsett's career came on Jan. 2, 1983, before a Monday Night Football television audience playing against the Minnesota Vikings. Dorsett received a handoff from quarterback Danny White and proceeded to run 99-yards for a touchdown, thus recording an unbreakable NFL record. Dorsett's greatest season came in 1981 when he rushed for 1,646 yards, a franchise record at the time, a total that now ranks third to only Emmitt Smith's two, 1700-yard seasons.
"When he came to us, we hadn't had a strong running attack for about three years," Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach once said. "Tony Dorsett is one of the greatest backs in NFL history."
Dorsett was the Heisman Trophy winner in 1976 and was the first Pitt football player to have his jersey retired. Dorsett left Pitt as a four-time All-American and four-time 1,000-yard rusher. His final collegiate highlight was a 27-3 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl to claim the national title.
In 1994 Dorsett became the ninth Cowboys player inducted into the Ring of Honor, and that same year he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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