It is time to nominate outstanding individuals for the 2023 WS Schools Hall of Fame. The deadline is March 31. 2023. There are three categories of nominees:
1. BENEFACTOR / CONTRIBUTOR
Any person who has been a loyal and devoted benefactor of Ware Shoals Schools’ athletics or academics for a minimum of ten (10) years or in an extraordinary manner. This category might include founders, legislators, supporters, staff, or media people, for example, but without limitation. The inductee may be either living or deceased.
2. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
- Athletic Achievement: Any former Ware Shoals Schools athlete who distinguished himself/herself in the field of athletics and lettered in a varsity sport. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least ten (10) years. Nominees must be, or have been a credit to his/her family, country and Ware Shoals. The inductee may be either living or deceased.
- Professional Achievement: Any former Ware Shoals Schools student who distinguished himself/herself with excellence and acknowledged leadership in his/her chosen field. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least ten (10) years. Nominees must be, or have been a credit to his/her family, country and Ware Shoals. The inductee may be either living or deceased.
- Humanitarian Achievement: Any former Ware Shoals Schools student who distinguished himself/herself with excellence and acknowledged leadership in community service. Must be a graduate and out of school for a least ten (10) years. Nominees must be, or have been a credit to his/her family, country and Ware Shoals.
3. DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
Administrators, Coaches, Teachers: A nominee must have been an administrator, coach or teacher within the Ware Shoals Schools for minimum of ten (10) years and must have distinguished himself/herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, character and achievement during his/her tenure in Ware Shoals. The inductee must be inactive to be eligible for consideration. The inductee may be either living or deceased.
The nomination form shall be completed and submitted to and received by the Superintendent along with appropriate support materials by April 15 for a candidate to be considered for induction in the next school year. All nominations received for consideration must contain active and current address and contact information for the nominee (or family, if deceased). Failure to supply adequate support material may result in invalidating the application.
- In addition to the official nomination form, the following materials should be submitted for an individual’s consideration:
- A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination, and other letters of support from appropriate individuals who can validate or substantiate pertinent information related to the nominee.
- If available a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks and statistics may be included to help substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.
- If available, a suitable photograph should be submitted.
Click here to find the nomination form:
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