WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF CHAMPIONS

Recognition of Washington High School (WHS) participants in athletics on the Wall of Champions (WOC) began in 1994. The WOC is located in the athletic wing of WHS above the trophy cases. There are 33 pictures of honorees on the wall. They are:

1. Bill Rohr 19. Steve Studer 2. Lin Houston 20. Kelly Bodiford 3. 21. J. Robert Pflug 4. Horace Gillum 22. Jim Letcavits 5. Tommy James 23. Ed Molinski 6. Mike Takacs 24. Bill Edwards 7. John McVay 25. Harry Stuhldreher 8. Don James 26. Fred Heyman 9. Jim Reichenbach 27. Stanfield Wells 10. 28. Augie Morningstar 11. Dave Canary 29. Denny Franklin 12. Mike Hershberger 30. Edwin “Dutch” Hill 13. Bob Vogel 31. Bob Glass 14. Joe Sparma 32. George Slugger 15. Charley Brown 33. Ben Bradley 16. Steve Luke 34. Homer Floyd 17. Tom Hannon 35 Carl “Ducky” Schroeder 18. Chris Speilman

Following are the rules of operation for the WOC and the nomination form.

WALL OF CHAMPTIONS

Purpose: The Wall of Champions is designed to recognize outstanding performance by prominent participants in Washington High School athletic programs.

Eligibility: Any Washington High School graduate of at least ten years who participated in sports and displayed exemplary citizenship is eligible for consideration. Extraordinary achievement is prerequisite on the state or national level, amateur or professional. Examples of which could be but not limited to one or more of the following: High School first team All-, State Champion, High School All-American, Olympian, Collegiate All-American including Scholastic All-American, professional athlete, or a member of appropriate sports Hall of Fame. Unique circumstances that may arise will be left to the discretion of the Wall of Champion Committee.

Nomination: Completion of the nominating form provided by the Wall of Champions Committee is required of the sponsoring organization. All requested information is necessary as well as any supplemental data deemed appropriate. Identified organization must submit all information in a timely fashion allowing for sufficient time for consideration by the Wall of Champions Committee. Financial support for the costs of induction is a necessity.

Selection: Selection of the honoree shall be made by the Wall of Champions Committee. Constitution of the committee at present: Gary Vogt, Chairman and Members Jim Barkan, Brian Pachis, Joe Studer, Ron Swartz, Jeff Thornberry, and Brad Warner. Committee vacancies are filled by remaining committee members.

Induction: After selection of the honoree, the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for obtaining the material for induction and assisting in the arrangement for any desired ceremony.

Induction Material: The honoree will be enshrined in the Wall of Champions by a photographic framed picture in the standard format and appropriate plaque beneath. (Updated 1/2014)

NOMINATION FORM WALL OF CHAMPTIONS

Nominee:______Date of birth ______If deceased, date ______Sponsoring individual/sports organization ______Dates involved in Massillon sports ______Attach suggested picture for enshrinement. Attach achievements: Including participation at Massillon, advanced participation, and honors and awards.

Supplemental Information: Provide additional supporting information such as level of performance, type of involvement such as coaching and administration, and effort that has provided favorable recognition of Massillon sports.

Sponsor’s contact information: Name ______Address ______Telephone ______

Submittal Date ______

Induction: After selection of the honoree, the sponsoring organization shall be responsible for obtaining the material for induction and assisting in the arrangements for any ceremony.

Induction Material: The honoree will be enshrined in the Wall of Champions by a photographic framed picture in the standard format and an appropriate plaque beneath.

Mail information to: Massillon Tiger Football Club Inc. PO Box 19 Massillon, Ohio 44648 (Or deliver to a committee member listed above)