HALL OF FAME GUIDELINES

 

We need your input and help in selecting the new hall of fame members (limit 3).  To nominate someone,  pick up a nomination form from the high school athletic office or complete the nomination form in this publication and return it to:

Watkins Memorial Athletic Department

John McGiffin, Director of Athletics

8868 Watkins Road

Pataskala, OH  43062

This year’s recipient(s) will be honored at the HOME FOOTBALL GAME on October 10, 2008

Nomination form due by:  September 15, 2008

 

 

Points to consider:

·          All past nominees will remain on the list future consideration.

·          New nominees are welcome throughout the year.

·          Selection committee will decide inductees.

·          Nominations are to be from non-family member

 

Purpose:  To recognize deserving Watkins Memorial Athletic Alumni, Coaches, Administrators, and Boosters for extraordinary contributions to the success of the overall athletic program.  A plaque is displayed in the high school as a lasting honor.

 

Criteria:  Entry will be based on the following

·          Former player, manager, trainer, coach, or administrator at WMHS

·          Successful in their field.

·          Major contribution to the WMHS Athletic Program

·          Basic athletic honors participating/coaching for WMHS

·          State Level competition/recognition is desirable

 

Other Points the Committee Considers

 

·          Number of Sports Participated

·          Number of Varsity Letters Earned

·          Number of Special Awards

·          State level athletic honors

·          Overall Contribution to the Watkins Memorial Community

·          Represented Watkins Memorial during and after high school in a favorable light

 

 

Click Here to Access Nomination Form

 

PAST INDUCTEES TO THE WATKINS MEMORIAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

 

1999                                                                                           2000

 

1. Donald “Skip Hoovler, 1960 All State FT                        6. Rob Johnson, 1982 State Champ WR

2. Dave Leveck, 1965 All State FT                                        7. Peg Morbitzer, 1984 State Champ TK

3. Jack Leveck, 1968 All State FT                                         8. Ed Wilson, 1964  All State FT

4. A. J. Sager, 1983  FT, BA                                                  

5. Tony White, 1985 All State BK                                         

                                                                                                   

2001                                                                                           2002  

9.   John McGowan, 1966  Coach, AD                                 12. Melissa Gurile, 1992

10. Tom Williams, 1984                                                         13. Blake McDowell, 1996 All State CC

11.  Dale Mowrey                                                                     14. Bill Thompson, 1960

 

2003                                                                                           2004  

15. Mike Warner, 1991 All State FT                                                              16.  Harry Gardner, Principal 1964-1995, Voice of                             Warriors, Athletic Historian

2007                                                                                           17.  David Hill, 1995 TK 2nd in State All American

19.  Leslie Welch Boey, 1997  SB, BK, All State VB          18.  Tom White, 1982 FT,TK HM All State

20.  Dale Foor, 1964  FT, BK, WR, BA

21.  Rebecca Cook Hockstok, 1991 All State CC & TK

22.  Jeffrey Kennedy, 1987 CC, TK, CH