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Deadline: April 15 each year (if deadline falls on a weekend, the nomination is due on Monday)
The DeForest Area School District seeks nominations of distinguished alumni each year for consideration to the DeForest Area School District Alumni Hall of Fame. This program recognizes and honors former DeForest Area School District graduates as having achieved a significant degree of success in their pursuits of higher education and/or in their professional careers. The Alumni Hall of Fame recognition provides outstanding role models for the students in the DeForest Area School District and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our graduates.
To be considered for this honor, each individual must have a completed Application of Nomination containing the following criteria:
- Graduate of DeForest Area High School.
- Attended the DeForest Area Schools for more than two years.
- Graduated from high school a minimum of 10 years before being nominated.
- Up to three recommendation letters supporting the individual's nominationApplication signed by the person making the nomination.
- Documentation (i.e., resume) demonstrating the work history and professional/academic successes of the nominee.
Each year the Hall of Fame committee will induct up to five members to the Hall. All information for individuals nominated and not selected for induction in a given year will remain on file and will be reviewed each year. Nominees may update their information at any time.
Criteria (include where applicable):
- Degrees earned
- Academic awards conferred
- Appropriate publications
- Academic potential realized
- Service toward the academic success of others
- Risk taking or advocacy on behalf of academic achievement
- Recommendation and/or testimony of teachers, staff, or fellow graduates, colleagues, or another individual who is familiar with the nominee’s body of work
- Career-related accomplishments or distinctions
The selection committee reviews nomination materials and selects the most deserving honorees. If a number of nominees are deserving of the award, the committee also has the option to designate up to two ranked alternates for the award, who may be so honored in the event that the first honorees are unable or unwilling to participate in the recognition program. The selection decisions of the committee are final. Staff in the superintendent’s office verify the accuracy of nominee information and conduct additional research as directed by the committee. Final selections are made by May 30. Honorees are notified of their selection and may be asked to submit additional information. A photograph is requested for recognition purposes.
The superintendent’s office, in cooperation with high school staff, plan and facilitate appropriate recognition. Honorees are normally recognized and entered into the Hall of Fame at the same time as the Norski Walk of Honor, usually during the high school/community homecoming celebration. Recognition is displayed in the Performing Arts Center lobby at DeForest Area High School.
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