The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor alumni and employees of the Highland Area Schools who have earned recognition for their achievements and contributions in their fields of endeavor. Specifically, these areas of endeavor or categories are: the arts and sciences, business, public service, and sports.
One individual from each category is elected each spring by a vote of the Highland Illinois Area Schools Alumni Association Membership on a ballot that contains at least 3 nominees in each category.
All nominees had to meet the following criteria:
- Individuals attended or were employed by a school, public or private, within the boundaries of Highland Community Unit School District #5.
- Individuals demonstrated a high level of achievement in the arts and sciences, business, public service, or athletics, and made a significant contribution to that particular field.
- Individuals exhibit leadership, character, and service.
The induction ceremony is purposefully set to coincide with the Highland High School homecoming festivities each fall. Inductees will be introduced prior to the start of the homecoming football game on a Friday evening while the Hall of Fame inductees will be formally honored and inducted as part of a breakfast held at 9:00 a.m. on the following Saturday at Highland High School.
The 2022 breakfast is scheduled for September 24, 2022 at 9:00. For tickets or more information contact 618-772-9530 or email
mfreyz@yahoo.com.
