Hall of Fame

For several years, the Susquehanna Township Alumni Association has discussed creating a Hall of Fame to honor outstanding individuals who have excelled in the Arts, Athletics, Business, Education, Government, Science, and Service.

Members of the HANNA Family have achieved excellence at the local, state, national, and even international levels. With such a rich and storied history, we believe it is time to establish a permanent place of honor—one that recognizes these accomplishments and highlights positive role models for future generations of students.

We are proud to announce plans to celebrate the inaugural class of inductees into the Susquehanna Township School District Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2026.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Alumni must have graduated from Susquehanna Township High School at least ten (10) years prior to their nomination.
• Nominees must have demonstrated a high level of achievement during their Susquehanna Township High School years and/or attained significant professional success in their field, with recognition at the state, national, and/or international level, or have served with distinction in a school district administrative or staff capacity.
  Must exemplify leadership, character, and service, contributing positively to their profession and to community, state, or national initiatives.

Note: Nominees who have achieved state or national recognition are automatically inducted into the Hall of Fame, including High School State Championships or State-level elected offices, etc.

How Can You Help?

Through June 30, we invite alumni and community members to nominate individuals they believe deserve Hall of Fame recognition.

Selection Process

1. Following the close of the nomination period, the Hall of Fame Committee will convene to review and discuss all submitted nominations.
2. Nominees must receive a majority vote of the committee members to be selected for induction.
3. All nominees who receive a majority vote will be formally notified of their induction into the Hall of Fame.
4. Nominees who are not selected in their nomination year will remain under consideration in future years, so there is no need to submit a new nomination.

Hall of Fame Pillars

The Alumni Association has established seven pillars of recognition for the Hall of Fame. While Athletics plays an important role in our history, we recognize that many deserving alumni have achieved excellence beyond athletic competition.

Using the National Federation of State High School Associations’ Hall of Fame framework as a guide, these seven pillars represent the broad range of accomplishments eligible for nomination. Although not definitive, each pillar helps identify the primary area of achievement for each nominee

Hall of Fame Pillars of Recognition
• Arts
Nominees include individuals with outstanding high school achievements in the arts, well-known or frequently published writers; recipients of prestigious literary or artistic awards; influential critics; recognized musicians or composers; media personalities; and others who have achieved distinction in artistic fields.
• Athletics
Nominees include individuals who excelled during their high school athletic careers, collegiate All-Americans, Olympians, and professional athletes; renowned or highly successful coaches; sports specialists; promoters; and athletic staff.
• Business
Nominees include respected economists, influential financial or market analysts, chief executive officers of notable corporations or businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success and leadership in the business community.
• Education
Nominees include celebrated teachers, administrators, and education theorists; professors and administrators at nationally or internationally recognized colleges and universities; noted scholars; and individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of education.
• Government
Nominees include individuals who have distinguished themselves in law, law enforcement, or public service; prominent or effective elected or appointed officials; recognized authorities on governmental affairs; high-ranking military personnel; national defense leaders; and significant project or policy coordinators.
• Science
Nominees include surgeons, specialists, and general practitioners of high regard; scientists whose research or discoveries have significantly benefited humanity or advanced human knowledge; and recipients of distinguished awards in scientific or medical fields.
• Service
Nominees include individuals who have rendered sustained and meaningful service to their local, state, national, or global communities through civic engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy, or leadership.
• Posthumous Recognition
Nominees whose distinguished accomplishments and contributions in any of the above areas were not formally recognized during their lifetime may be considered for posthumous induction.

If you would like additional information or are interested in becoming a Hall of Fame sponsor, please contact Dwayne DeFoor at (717) 572-0901 or sthsalumniassociation@gmail.com, or reach out to any member of the Hall of Fame Committee:

Susan Anthony (santhony4075@comcast.net); Ron Brehm (ron.brehm@gmail.com); John A. Fabian III (johnafabian@gmail.com); John Frantz (coachfrantz@aol.com); Joe Headen (JHeaden@hannasd.org); Dwayne McCarthur (dmccarthur@hannasd.org); and C.J. Skender (skendercj44@gmail.com).

Sincerely,

Dwayne DeFoor                                                                              Tamara Willis, Ph.D.
President                                                                                          Superintendent
Susquehanna Township High School Alumni Association       Susquehanna Township School District

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Google Online Nomination Form:  https://forms.gle/H9qqmZtQ3z3AJufM7

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