Parkway Local Schools
Academic
Alumni Hall of Fame
The
Academic Alumni Hall of Fame began with the 2010-2011 school year.
The goal of creating the Academic Alumni Hall of Fame is to recognize
successful former students, who have contributed to their profession and
community while practicing character qualities such as perseverance,
self-discipline, curiosity, honesty, responsibility, etc. This serves as
an example for current students and former graduates as well as all of
the community.
Nominations
for the hall of fame may be made by anyone. A committee of five
consisting of the Parkway High School principal, high school counselor,
and one teacher from each of the building levels – elementary, middle
school, and high school, will make the final selection of no more than
five recipients the first year and no more than three recipients in the
following years. Criteria for nomination are: graduate of Parkway Local
Schools (including Willshire, Rockford, Mendon-Union, and Parkway),
graduated at least ten years prior to nomination, give time to enhance
their profession, and demonstrate leadership, citizenship, and
volunteerism.
The
award will be presented at the Parkway High School Spring Awards
Program. A large and diversified group of people will become aware of
good character. Students will see how successful one can be if the
principles of good character are practiced. Although “rewards” are
public recognition, self satisfaction is the true reward. A plaque will
be displayed in a high traffic area for students and community members
to see frequently.
Nominees
may send testimonials or speak to the students about how character
education helped them achieve success. Students will internalize the
concept that good character develops successful citizens. The Academic
Hall of Fame will encourage students to develop good character to
succeed.