Distinguished Alumnus Award
Accepting nominations
for DAA class of 2023!
for DAA class of 2023!
See selection criteria and nomination form below. The new deadline is April 1, 2023!
The biennial Distinguished Alumnus Award honors AHS graduates who have had significant achievements as adults in their careers and/or have served as benefactors to others. Nominations for special honorary recognition for individuals who have not graduated from Ashland High School but have made significant contributions to Ashland City Schools are also considered.
Selection Criteria:
A. Any graduate of Ashland High School is eligible.
B. Candidates must have been out of high school a minimum of fifteen years.
C. Candidates must have distinguished themselves in one of the following areas:
Community service (any community, not just Ashland)
Professional/career achievement
Special honorary recognition
D. Candidates for special honorary recognition may include individuals who have not graduated from Ashland High School but have made a significant contribution to the Ashland City Schools.
E. A maximum number of ten people will be inducted biennially
2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award Application.pdf2003 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Hallie (Humrichouser) Strine
Class of 1942Lance Stirling Ferguson, M.D.
Class of 1972Dr. Lucille (Garber) Ford
Class of 1940Rosemary (Ferguson) Helbert
Class of 1933William L. Newkirk, M.D.
Class of 1968Dr. R. Lee Shafer
Founder of ACSAFBonnie (Bender) Sharp
Class of 1951Col. Robert C. Springer
Class of 19602005 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Rev. Dr. JoAnn Ford-Watson
Class of 1974Sanford Reed Bowen
Class of 1963Leland F. Brubaker
Class of 1942Richard E. Dauch
Class of 1960Betty Plank
Class of 1941Dr. Harold E. Swaisgood
Class of 19542007 Distinguished Alumni
Betty (Laird) Perry
Class of 1957David L. Acuna, D.O.
Class of 1979Donald E. Boyd
Class of 1948Phyllis (Kay) Carl, Ed.D.
Class of 1959Denise (Cianflona) Cooper
Class of 1973Dr. Charles V. Morr
Class of 19452009 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Dr. Thomas Newkirk
Class of 1966William Brownson
Class of 1949Dr. James Oblinger
Class of 1963Nancy (Tipton) Davis
Class of 1962Dr. John Fishpaw
Class of 1966Dr. Mark L. Hammond
Class of 1981Joyce (Lutz) Howe
Class of 1953Cynthia (McNaull) Little
Class of 19732011 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Charles "Chuck" C. Spies
Class of 1953Dr. Keith Page Sanders
Class of 1956Barbara (McNaull) Lange
Class of 1976Greg Gorrell
Class of 19632013 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Eldon Crone
Class of 1941Mark Humrichouser
Class of 1969Robert E. Sweet
Class of 1961Merle Swineford
Class of 1945Matt Underwood
Class of 1986Melissa G. Wilson
Class of 19732015 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Donald Lowe
Class of 1942Cloyd McNaull
Class of 1949Everett DeVaul
Special Honorary Recognition2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Gaylord & Beulah Miller
Class of 1943Jane Roland
Class of 1976Jeff Snook
Class of 19782019 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Lloyd & Norma (Hostettler) Wygant
Class of 1947John K. "Jack" Hartman
Class of 1963Susan (Lorenz) Gregg
Class of 1967Barb Queer
Class of 19772021 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Lt. Col. Jason Brown
Class of 2002Dr. Jennifer N. Fish
Class of 1987Cindy Funk
Class of 1976Lawrence (Larry) Hiner
Class of 1953Rick Spreng
Class of 1966Kaaran Thomas
Class of 1963Dr. Dwight McElfresh
Special Honorary Recognition