About the Hall of Fame
Mission
The stated mission of the Seattle Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame is to:
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Identify outstanding SPS high school student athletes, teams, coaches, administrators and athletic
supporters and to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Reconnect those individuals and their families with the Seattle Public Schools
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Enhance the current student-athlete understanding of and pride in the history of SPS athletics
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Encourage and facilitate donations supporting Seattle Public School High School Athletics.
Criteria for Hall of Fame Nomination
A candidate must meet all of the eligibility requirements of one of the applicable categories below in order
to be eligible for nomination.
Athlete
An individual athlete is eligible for nomination if:
1.
10 years have passed since the candidate's year of graduation from an Eligible High School;
2.
The candidate lettered in at least one sport twice or two sports at least once during his/her athletic
career at an Eligible High School;
3.
The candidate exemplified sportsmanship, leadership, citizenship and teamwork as an athlete at an
Eligible High School; and
4.
The candidate was selected as an All-City, All-State performer, State Champion, All-American,
National Champion or has made a significant athletic contribution to high school, college or
professional athletics competition.
Team
No more than one team of athletes is eligible for nomination if the team, in one particular sport and season:
1.
Won a State Championship, National Championship or made a significant contribution at any level of
athletics competition;
2.
5 years have passed since such season;
3.
The team achieved significant accomplishments that raised the bar or set a standard for future teams
to follow; and
4.
The team left a notable legacy on SPS Athletics.
Coach, Staff, or Supporter
No more than one individual coach, staff member or supporter of SPS Athletics is eligible for nomination if:
1.
5 years have passed since such candidate's service to SPS Athletics;
2.
The candidate made a significant contribution to SPS Athletics through their leadership, inspiration,
and support; and
3.
The candidate's accomplishments raised or set a standard for future coaches, teams, administrators,
and supporters of SPS athletics.
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