Nominations Needed 

Hall of Fame Nominations Needed: 

The Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School Hall of Fame is looking for nominations for their next induction class. The FHS Hall of Fame was created to honor those individuals or groups whose actions or achievements in their chosen field bring honor and distinction to the heritage of FHS. 

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. The hall has 67 individual and group inductees representing Franklin's history. 

Franklin Area High School Hall of Fame Members

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

Categories of Recognition

Achievement

Professional and Humanitarian: 

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

Athletics

Franklin Area High School alumni who deserve special recognition and have established outstanding careers of achievement in their chosen sport. Both athletes and coaches with significant contributions to their respective programs and career or single-season record holders. Alumni with exceptional accomplishments at the collegiate or professional level. Teams of outstanding achievement and honors. 

Service

Alumni, faculty, staff, or friends of Franklin Area High School whose actions and achievements may not be categorized in the above but are eligible for such recognition and honor. Contributors who have significantly impacted the Franklin Area School District and have been loyal and devoted supporters. 

Lifetime Recognition

Franklin Area High School alumni 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 abovementioned categories have left a lasting mark in their chosen field.

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 

Nominations are currently being accepted and can be done online through the Hall of Fame’s Website and Facebook page or directly at the high school office. Nomination forms can be downloaded online or completed electronically via the following links:

Franklin Area Hall of Fame Form Download

Franklin Area Hall of Fame Form Online Submission

The FASD Hall of Fame would like to add to its current 67 nominations. These Preliminary Nominees will be considered for the next induction class. If you feel someone on this list is super deserving of selection, you may send in more information to add to their nomination.  

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

For Military Service: Robert Blair, Ken Keverline, Sgt. First Class Richard Hughes, Jr., and Scott A Ritchie

For Professional Accomplishments: Rick Capozzi, Nicole Chekanowsky, Elizabeth Doyle, Robert English, Dennis Geib, Paula O'Polka-Klinger, Jared Lathchaw, Richard Manson, Mark McClusky, Derry B. Michael, Duane “Pat” Patterson, David Roode, Randall Rosenberger, Robert Thurau, Tami Walbourn-Sari, Jason Ward, Debbie Constance-Wiegel, Terri Winger-Wittreich, Vince Witherup, and D. Shawn White

For Service to the Franklin Area School District: Roland Davis, Doran Gilhousen, Gary Lauderbaugh, and Scott Walters 

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

Nominated Coaches for Service: 

Gary Hutchinson and Ed Treadwell

Nominated for Athletics: (Nominees may have achieved success in more than the sport they are listed under)

Football - Ron Baughman,  Bob Cardy, Rich Cerro, Dave Garich, George Harris, J.J. Horne, and Jon Turner.

Baseball - Bill Bliss, Marc Burchanowski, Adam Frederick, Bundy Fulmer, Ryan Seyler, and Zack Sterner 

Basketball - Ryan Anderton, Shaun Grill, Nick Hager, Val Hricsina, Nate Keith, Larry Kozella, Elu Lawrence, Randy Lynch, Devin Novak, Martha Williams, and Bob Witherup

Swimming - Phil Emerson and Nate Fry

Track and Field - Keely Hancox, J.J. Horne, Val Hricsina, Elu Lawrence, Leah Shouey, Lindsay Shouey, and Justin Willyoung

Wrestling - Bob Brown, Dakota Geer, and Tom Schwabenbauer

Nominated Teams for Athletics: 

1959 and 1967 Football Teams

The 2006 Boys' Basketball Team

2013 Boys Swimming Team

2013 Boys Swimming 200 Yard Freestyle Relay

Please feel free to submit nominations anytime for consideration.  Any proposed nomination is considered by the committee for a minimum of at least five years.  Nominations are due by February 1st for the next induction class. 

The FASD Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank everyone for their interest in nominating worthy candidates for consideration.