Wall of Fame

Wall of Fame

Garaway Schools

Athletic Wall of Fame Information

NOMINATION FORM

LIST OF GARAWAY WOF INDUCTEES

INDIVIDUAL INDUCTEE VIDEO

TEAM INDUCTEE VIDEO


PURPOSE:

To honor/recognize individuals and teams who have contributed to Garaway athletics. 


ELIGIBILITY:

The Garaway Athletic Wall of Fame will recognize the following groups:

  • Garaway Graduates for their athletic achievements while a student at Garaway or prior to the 1960 consolidation and/or athletic achievements/accomplishments after graduation from the district (i.e. collegiate, professional, etc.)

  • Garaway Alumni who coached at the high school, college, or professional level 

  • Garaway Coaches who may or may not be alumni of the school district.

  • Contributors to Garaway athletic programs, whether alumni or not.

Individuals currently coaching at Garaway are not eligible for consideration under the criteria of “Coaches.”  They must be out of coaching and in the case of a Garaway staff member - retired from the district.

Current Garaway athletes or teams are not eligible for consideration.

NOMINATION and SELECTION:

Recommendation of Candidates for Consideration

A nomination form will be available on the district website.  Anyone can be recommended for Wall of Fame consideration by the general public based on the eligibility criteria outlined above.  All nominations must be accompanied with cited proof of candidacy (newspaper, yearbook, records, etc) as well as the approval of the current head coach of the nominated sport. Approved nominations will result in a candidate’s referral to the Selection Committee, as described below.  Nominations must be received no later than February 1st of each year.

Selection Committee Process

The Selection Committee will select eligible teams and individuals for inclusion to the Wall of Fame. The selection committee will vote on induction.

INDUCTION:

All candidates to be inducted will be notified of their selection.  A date or dates will be chosen based on time available at either a Garaway football game or basketball game, or both, to honor the inductees.

COMMITTEE MAKE-UP

Garaway Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee:

  • Garaway Administrator(s), Board Member(s), or both           

  • Garway Coaches (including the nominated sport)

  • Community Member(s) or Staff Member(s), or both

  • The committee must add up to an odd number in case of a tie.

Selection:

  • Committee will review all nominations by confirming achievements (may request input from the person nominating the athlete/team), reviewing character history, and considering any other contributing information

  • The selection committee will make the final call on all inductees

  • Inductees will be invited to attend a recognition ceremony at a Garaway athletic event.

Recognition:

  • A TV displaying all inductees will be the official archives of the Garaway Athletic Wall of Fame.

  • The district website will also include inductee information.

Nomination Forms:  
  • All nomination forms are due no later than February 1st of the year of the nomination.  These forms are available strictly online on the Garaway website.   

NOTE - We welcome any additional information concerning current inductees in the case of errors.  Please back corrections with appropriate evidence.

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