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The Preliminary Nominees for the FASD Hall of Fame Class of 2019 have been announced. Nominations are currently being accepted and can be done online through the Hall of Fame’s Facebook page or directly at the high school office. To be eligible for selection, an alumnus must have graduated from Franklin Area High School at least ten years prior to nomination. Non-alumnus members of the teaching faculty or coaching staff may be considered eligible five years after retirement. Posthumous selections may be made annually. Contributors may be eligible at any time.
The Preliminary Nominees for the FASD Hall of Fame Class of 2019 have been announced. Nominations are currently being accepted and can be done online through the Hall of Fame’s Facebook page or directly at the high school office. To be eligible for selection, an alumnus must have graduated from Franklin Area High School at least ten years prior to nomination. Non-alumnus members of the teaching faculty or coaching staff may be considered eligible five years after retirement. Posthumous selections may be made annually. Contributors may be eligible at any time.
General criteria to be considered:
General criteria to be considered:
- A person(s) whose actions demonstrate outstanding character
- A person whose outstanding citizenship has achieved international, national or local recognition
- A person(s) whose leadership can inspire students in the pursuit of excellence
- A person(s) whose accomplishments are outstanding or whose leadership and/or contributions are considered exceptional
Categories of Recognition
Categories of Recognition
- Achievement - Alumni of Franklin Area High School whose distinguished actions have led to outstanding recognition in their chosen fields on a local, national, or international level are eligible.
- Athletics - Alumni of Franklin Area High School who have outstanding records of achievement in their chosen sport which would make them deserving of special recognition are eligible. One team per year may be selected for induction.
- Service - Alumni, faculty, staff, or friends of Franklin Area High School whose actions and/or achievements may not be categorized in the above, but are deserving of such recognition and honor.
- Lifetime Recognition - Alumni of Franklin Area High School, who shall be out of school for at least forty years and whose lives have reflected character and distinction are eligible.
In the category of Athletics/Service:
In the category of Athletics/Service:
Nominated coaches - Robert Lynch, Dick Russell, Ed Treadwell, Allan Shilling, and G. Robert Irons.
Nominated coaches - Robert Lynch, Dick Russell, Ed Treadwell, Allan Shilling, and G. Robert Irons.
Nominated Male Athletes:
Nominated Male Athletes:
Football - Bob Cardy, Rich Cerro, George Harris, Richard Manson, Jon Turner, and Dave Smith
Football - Bob Cardy, Rich Cerro, George Harris, Richard Manson, Jon Turner, and Dave Smith
Baseball - Bill Bliss, Matt Koziara, Ryan Seyler, and Zack Sterner
Baseball - Bill Bliss, Matt Koziara, Ryan Seyler, and Zack Sterner
Basketball - Kevin Blackhurst and Bob Witherup
Basketball - Kevin Blackhurst and Bob Witherup
Wrestling - Lantz Schwabenbauer and Tom Schwabenbauer
Wrestling - Lantz Schwabenbauer and Tom Schwabenbauer
Nominated Female Athletes:
Nominated Female Athletes:
Track and Field - Michele Basham, Leah and Lindsay Shouey
Track and Field - Michele Basham, Leah and Lindsay Shouey
Basketball - Martha Williams
Basketball - Martha Williams
Nominated Teams:
Nominated Teams:
The 1959, 1967, 1971 and 1972 Football Teams
The 1959, 1967, 1971 and 1972 Football Teams
The 1997 Girls 200 yd Medley Relay
The 1997 Girls 200 yd Medley Relay
The 2001 Boys Basketball Team
The 2001 Boys Basketball Team
Nominees in the category of Achievement/Service/LifeTime Recognition:
Nominees in the category of Achievement/Service/LifeTime Recognition:
For Military Service: Robert Blair, Harry Daye, Ken Keverline, and William L. Schell
For Military Service: Robert Blair, Harry Daye, Ken Keverline, and William L. Schell
For Professional Accomplishments: Nicole Chekanowsky, Roland Davis, Lou Slautterback, Derry B. Michael, Randall Rosenberger, Arthur Knoizen, Robert Thurau, and Jim Bell.
For Professional Accomplishments: Nicole Chekanowsky, Roland Davis, Lou Slautterback, Derry B. Michael, Randall Rosenberger, Arthur Knoizen, Robert Thurau, and Jim Bell.
All new nominations are due by February 1st, 2019. At that point, a final list of nominees will be narrowed to a list of 15 candidates that will be considered for induction.
All new nominations are due by February 1st, 2019. At that point, a final list of nominees will be narrowed to a list of 15 candidates that will be considered for induction.
The FASD Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank everyone for their interest in nominating outstanding honorees and invite everyone in the community to join us at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Fall of 2019.
The FASD Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank everyone for their interest in nominating outstanding honorees and invite everyone in the community to join us at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Fall of 2019.
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