Nomination Guidelines

The Mechanicsburg Area High School Alumni Association recognizes, by nomination to the Hall of Fame, select Mechanicsburg High School graduates who have met the Hall of Fame guidelines.

Hall of Fame Categories

• Service to Humanity
• Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Profession
• Outstanding Achievement in Athletics
• Loyalty to Mechanicsburg Area High School

Nomination Guidelines

• An alum may not nominate himself or herself.
• An alum does not need a college degree, nor have they ever needed a college degree, to qualify for one of the Hall of Fame awards.
• A nominated alum must qualify first for induction into the Hall of Fame. Qualification is determined by the Hall of Fame Committee after submission of the nomination application information.
• Upon qualification approval, a nominee is eligible for one award category. If inducted into the Hall of Fame, the nominee will not be considered for future induction into another category.
• Qualified candidates not selected in the year of their nomination will be reconsidered for a maximum of four successive years. After that, an updated application must be resubmitted to remain an active qualified nominee.
• Selections are limited to four per year, with no more than two in any one category.
• A nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Athletics must have graduated at least ten years prior to qualify. Consideration is based on high school and post-high school achievement in athletics.
• A nominee for Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Profession or Service to Humanity must have graduated at least twenty years prior to qualify.
• A nominee for Loyalty to Mechanicsburg High School must have graduated at least fifteen years prior to qualify. Consideration includes, but is not limited to, substantial or consistent donations to the Association, time and service to the Association as a general member or officer, and service to Mechanicsburg Area School District as a long-time employee, teacher, coach, or volunteer interacting with students.

Submit a Nomination

Nominations must be submitted by December 31 prior to the Annual Alumni Dinner meeting.

To nominate a person, submit a narrative letter about your relationship to the nominee and why you feel this alum should be inducted into the Hall of Fame, any appropriate personal stories about the nominee, a current high-resolution color photo of the nominee, and the completed nomination form.

Hall of Fame Nomination Form (PDF) ↗