The
concept of a Hall of Fame to honor graduates of Chelmsford
High School was first invisioned in the early 1980's by then
principal George Simonian. After approaching several people
involved with CHS for ideas concerning the development of a
Hall of Fame, one never materialized. After
the establishment of the CHSAA, the idea of a Hall of Fame
was revisited. The Association provided a perfect vehicle for
the development of the concept of an all inclusive Hall of
Fame.
The
CHSAA Hall of Fame is unique in that it honors graduates and
staff who have made significant contributions to Chelmsford
High School and/or their communities in a wide spectrum of
areas. The Hall of Fame inductees may be outstanding scholars,
leaders and/or athletes. They may have achieved great success
in their chosen careers and/or made notable contributions to
their communities. They also may be administrators, teachers
or coaches who have gone above and beyond in their dedication
to Chelmsford High School and its students.
Since
the first induction class in 1991, the Hall of Fame has grown
to include graduates from as early as 1908 to as recent as
1986. The honorees are scholars, leaders, athletes, teachers
and coaches. They have made their contributions in such varied
careers as Broadway playwrights, astrophysicists, military
officers, CEO's of Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes,
elected community officials, professors, bankers, physicians,
writers, inventors and environmentalists. Some inductees have
lived all over the world, while others have chosen to spend
their entire lives in Chelmsford, the town they grew up in
and came to love and serve for a lifetime.
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Selection Procedures of Candidates to the
Hall of Fame
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Eligible
Candidates:
Graduates - Any graduate who while attending Chelmsford High School made
a significant contribution through scholarship, service, leadership or
athletics and/or who has made a significant contribution to his/her community
and/or his/her field of endeavor.
Teachers
- Any teacher of Chelmsford High School who has made
a significant contribution to the educational process
and helped enhance a climate of scholarship.
Administrators
- Any administrator of Chelmsford High School who made
a significant contribution as an educational leader
in search for and the establishment of excellence.
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Applicants
and Nominations
Nominations for applicants are solicited
through advertising in the local news media and the CHS Alumni
Association's Lions Pride. The annual deadline for nominations
will close on December 1 preceding the March awards. All nominations
will remain valid for a period of five years. Nominations may
be made by anyone knowledgeable of the accomplishments of the
candidate.
Qualifications
1.
Graduates
The
candidate must have been a graduate of Chelmsford High
School, Chelmsford, MA for a period of at least 10 years
and meet the following selection criteria:
1. Significant accomplishments and contributions while a student at CHS through
scholarship, service, leadership,
athletics, and/or
2. Significant accomplishments and contributions while at post-secondary educational
institutions, including degrees attained and fields of study, and/or
3. Professional background and work experiences, and/or
4. Significant accomplishments and contributions to civic and community involvement,
and/or
5. Other significant accomplishments including awards, honors, public office
holder, etc.
2.
Teachers and Administrators
The
candidate must have been a teacher and/or an administrator
at Chelmsford High School and will be considered for induction
five years after their association with Chelmsford High School
has ended. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of
service within the Chelmsford School System. These candidates
must have made significant accomplishments and contributions
towards the advancement of the educational process, enhanced
the climate of scholarship and/or been an educational leader
in the search for excellence.
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