Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Hoopeston Area High School Announces Hoopeston Area High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Hoopeston Area High School plans to induct ten individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame.  The class of 2023 induction ceremony will take place between the JV and Varsity boys' basketball games versus Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin on Friday, January 27th.  

Being inducted into the hall of fame are former athletes Jon Drollinger, Lowell Hall, Barney Kirts, Lauren (Houmes) Leigh, Ernie Linares, Kristin McBride, Kristi (Shaffer) Phillips, and Donald Warner.  Former coach Rich Stipp and fan/contributor Mark Swim are also being inducted.

A reception will be held in the high school cafeteria to meet the new Inductees following the ceremony.   The public is invited to attend this celebration of the Hoopeston Area High School Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2023.