Hall of Fame Seeking New Nominations

Hoopeston Area Community:

Hoopeston Area High School and Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 want to thank everyone who turned out for the 2023 Hall of Fame induction ceremony!  We were very honored to be able to add ten individuals to the Athletic Hall of Fame this year!  With that said, we are already making preparations for next year!  Please consider nominating teams or individuals who you feel are worthy of consideration.  

 https://docs.google.com/docume...

Hoopeston Area High School is seeking nominations for the Hoopeston Area Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024!  

The Mission of the Hoopeston Area High School Sports Hall of Fame is to recognize those

athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, boosters, or fans that have made significant

contributions to Hoopeston Area High School Athletics. Either through their service,

performance, dedication, commitment, or accomplishments during their high school careers

or have distinguished himself/herself in the field of athletics after graduating from

Hoopeston Area High School.

To be considered for induction to the Hoopeston Area High School Sports Hall of Fame, an

Individual, Team, Coach, Administrator, Booster, or Fan must meet the following criteria:

• Athletes must be a graduate of Hoopeston Area High School and have been out of school for a minimum of ten (10) years.

• Teams are eligible ten (10) years after the completion of the sports season

• Coaches shall no longer be an active coach at Hoopeston Area High School. Coaches must 

have a coaching tenure of at least ten (10) years.

• Administrators, Athletic Administrators, Volunteers, Boosters, and Fans must have ten 

(10) years of verified service to Hoopeston Area High School Sports.

Additionally, the following criteria will be used in the selection for induction:

Individual Athlete

  • Athletic Achievements at Hoopeston Area High School (e.g., All-State, All-Conference,

Most Valuable, Major Letters, etc.)

  • Athletic Achievements in College

  • Amateur or Olympic Accomplishments

  • Professional Accomplishments

Team, Coach, Administrators, Fan, or Booster Nomination Considerations

  • Team Records and Accomplishments

  • Coaching records and accomplishments

  • Ten (10) years of outstanding service to Hoopeston Area High School Sports

Nominations: Individuals throughout the community may secure a Nomination Form, complete it and return it to Principal John Klaber at Hoopeston Area High School. Nominations must be returned no later than November 1st of each year. The nomination form is linked below.

https://docs.google.com/docume...