PHS Athletics will induct its first Hall of Fame class this November. Below is the application process, criteria, and information regarding nominations. We look forward to honoring and recognizing the tremendous student-athletes, coaches, and community members who have brought so much pride to our community throughout the decades. You may click the link at the bottom of the article for a printable form or fill it out electronically and submit it via email. Hard copies of the application form will be available at the school and at local businesses. We look forward to the induction ceremony, please join us in the celebration.
What: Application to nominate a candidate to the Peck High School Athletic Hall of Fame
When: due by September 6th, 2024
*INAUGURAL INDUCTION CEREMONY WILL BE 11/30/24 AT 7 PM IN THE CAFETERIA
Where: nominations may be submitted via email to James Welch, AD at welchj@peckschools.net or dropped off in-person to the Central Administration Office in the Media Center during business hours.
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PURPOSE -- Peck High School Athletic Hall of Fame is established to recognize and celebrate the success of athletes, coaches, teams and special contributors who have made exceptional contributions to the school's athletics program. The Hall of Fame will honor their outstanding accomplishment that has brought recognition, distinction and acclaim to Peck Schools and its community.
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
Committee Members shall be appointed by the Peck Athletic Director and or Superintendent, and shall serve for a two-year term initially. All members may be re-appointed for 2-year terms by the Athletic Director and or Superintendent at the conclusion of their initial term; however, they may also appoint new members at their discretion. The general responsibility of the Hall of Fame Committee is to govern and administer the Hall of Fame program within the guideline set forth. The Committee shall establish policies and procedures to guide the operations of the Hall of Fame Program. The Committee reports directly to the Athletic Director and Peck High School Superintendent. The Committee shall act on any amendments that may come to their attention and a majority vote is necessary to adopt the amendments.
ELECTION PROCESS
The Committee shall meet at a time determined by the Chairman in order to nominate, review and elect candidates. The quorum for any meeting at which elections of candidates shall take place shall be a majority of members. Background information on each nominee should be distributed to Board Members/Committee prior to the meeting and member should familiarize themselves with the nominees prior to voting. Each Committee member shall have one vote and all votes shall carry equal weight. In order to gain election, a candidate is required to receive a number of votes of the majority of those members present at the meeting. Candidates shall be discussed in alphabetical or chronological order as designated by the Chairman. The outcome of the verbal vote will be shared with the Board Members/Committee only.
INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Induction Ceremony shall be at a time and place designated by the Committee. However, it is hoped that such ceremony will consist of a banquet or dinner for the inductees and their families and which shall be open to the public. A small fee may be associated with attending this banquet for the public, based on the financial status each year. Each New Hall of Fame member will receive an Induction Gift, Lifetime Pass to all Peck High School athletic events and a recognition plaque in the Peck High School Hallway.
NOMINATION PROCESS
The Nomination Process is a continuing process. Nominations received are kept on file for five years. After five years, nominations must be resubmitted. Any graduate, parent of a graduate, school staff member or community member of Peck, Michigan may nominate a person for the Hall of Fame. The person making a nomination must gather the pertinent information on the nomination form. All information on said form must be completed. Nominations for the next inductee class must be received 1 month prior to the selection committee meeting in the (Fall, Spring, Summer or Winter.
AWARDS, RIGHTS & PRIVILEGES
Membership is a lifetime award; however, Hall of Fame members may be removed for character or citizenship incidents that are identified as unbecoming of a Hall of Fame member. Removal from the Hall of Fame will require a unanimous vote from the Hall of Fame Committee.
CRITERIA:
ATHLETE - Athletes are eligible for nomination 10 years after their accomplishment for Peck High School.
Athletes must have competed in a varsity sport and must have excelled in such sport.
Athletes must have earned Varsity letters and been recognized at the League, County and State Levels.
Athletes must have demonstrated outstanding character and sportsmanship and achieved acceptable academic standards while representing their team and Peck High School.
Athletes must have made a direct and significant impact on Peck High School Athletics by having an outstanding career.
TEAMS - Teams will be eligible for nomination 10 years after the event/season of their accomplishment.
Teams must have advanced in the State Tournament.
Teams must have demonstrated good character and sportsmanship.
Teams must have been acknowledged at all levels (District, County, Regional and State).
COACHES - Coaches must have been a Head Coach at Peck High School for a minimum of 5 years.
Coaches will be considered based on team accomplishments, significant contributions to the school's athletic programs and a person of good character, leadership and career performance.
Other factors to be considered include coaching record and accolades at all of the State levels.
DISTINGUISHED ATHLETIC PROGRAM CONTRIBUTORS
Contributors are eligible beginning 10 years after they have left or in special circumstances as determined by the selection committee.
An individual who has demonstrated their value above and beyond the average.
An individual who has made a direct and significant impact on Peck High School Athletics.
Contributors will be considered based upon their service and dedication to the Athletic Programs and the Community.
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