2022 Semifinal List 

The semifinal list of nominations is complete for the 2022 selection process for the Franklin High School Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame serves as a means of recognizing, preserving, and honoring individuals or groups, living and deceased, who made significant contributions to academics, arts, sciences, humanity, community, athletics, vocations, technology, and business. Currently, the hall has forty-eight individual and group inductees that represent the history of Franklin. The following individuals will be considered for election to this year's class. 

The fifty-six candidates, including alumni, coaches, athletes, and teams, will be reduced to a final list of fifteen that will be voted on by the Hall of Fame Committee. A maximum of five inductees may be inducted each year. 

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:

• 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 

The Hall of Fame has updated its Categories of Recognition. They are as follows: 

Categories of Recognition

Achievement

Professional and Humanitarian: 

Alumni of Franklin Area High School whose distinguished professional or humanitarian actions have led to outstanding recognition for their accomplishments and honors in their chosen fields on a local, national, or international level are eligible. 

Athletics

Alumni of Franklin Area High School who have established outstanding records of achievement in their chosen sport which would make them deserving of special recognition are eligible. Both athletes and coaches who have made significant contributions to their respective programs and hold career or single-season records will be considered. Although athletic achievement while attending Franklin Area High School is of prime importance, outstanding accomplishments at the collegiate or professional level after leaving Franklin Area High School will also be a factor. One team per year may be selected.

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 are eligible. Contributors who have made a significant impact on the Franklin Area School District and have been loyal and devoted supporters will be considered.

Lifetime Recognition

Alumni of Franklin Area High School who have been out of school for at least forty years and whose lives have reflected character and distinction are eligible. Candidates who have contributed to one or more of the categories mentioned above and have left a lasting mark in their chosen field will be considered.

Nominees in the Category of Achievement/Service/Lifetime Recognition: 

For Military Service: Robert Blair, Ken Keverline, Arthur Knoizen, and Sgt. First Class 

Richard Hughes, Jr. 

For Professional Accomplishments: Jim Bell, Rick Capozzi, Nicole Chekanowsky, 

Roland Davis, Robert English, Richard Manson, Derry B. Michael, Duane “Pat” Patterson, Randall Rosenberger, Lou Slautterback, Dr. Joseph F. Stewart, Robert Thurau, Scott Walters, and D. Shawn White 

For Service to Law Enforcement: Frank J. Bowen and Paul G. Richey

Nominated Coaches for Service: 

Ed Treadwell, Allan Shilling, Steve Shingledecker, and Eric Smith

Nominated for Athletics: 

Football - Bob Cardy, Rich Cerro, George Harris, J.J. Horne, Jon Turner, Dave Smith, 

and Bob Witherup 

Baseball - Kevin Blackhurst, Bill Bliss, Adam Frederick, Bundy Fulmer, Ryan Seyler, 

Gary Shingledecker, Steve Shingledecker, and Zack Sterner 

Basketball - Kevin Blackhurst, Val Hricsina, Elu Lawrence, Randy Lynch, Devin 

Novak, Rachel Redick, Gary Shingledecker, Steve Shingledecker, Chuck Snell, Martha Williams, and Bob Witherup

Track and Field - Keely Hancox, J.J. Horne, Val Hricsina, Elu Lawrence, Leah 

Shouey, Lindsay Shouey, and Justin Willyoung

Wrestling - Lantz Schwabenbauer and Tom Schwabenbauer

Nominated FASD Teams: 

1959, 1967, 1971, and 1972 Football Teams 

The 2006 Boys' Basketball Team

Nominations can be submitted anytime for future consideration.  Any submitted nomination is considered by the committee for a minimum of five years.   

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 Eleventh Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Fall of 2022.