The Hamilton Heights High School Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the inaugural class of its newly created Hamilton Heights Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and honor Hamilton Heights High School athletes, coaches, teams and athletic program contributors for their achievements and/or contributions to the Hamilton Heights High School athletic program.
“Hamilton Heights School Corporation, created from the consolidation of the historic schools from northeastern Hamilton County in 1965 (Atlanta Cardinals, Jackson Central Eagles, Walnut Grove Wolves, Arcadia Dragons, and Cicero Red Devils), has been bringing great pride through academic and athletic excellence to our community for well over a century,” said Mitch Street, Hamilton Heights High School Hall of Fame Committee Chairman, Dean of Students, and former Head Football Coach for the Huskies. “Our goal is to recognize Hamilton Heights High School alumni (including athletes from the historic schools from which Heights was formed) who have distinguished themselves by their athletic accomplishments and maintaining a good standing during their high school tenure and throughout their life. We hope that by recognizing and honoring these positive role models, we can provide inspiration to our current students on understanding the value of education, citizenship, and the possibilities to which they may lead.”
The committee heading the Hall of Fame effort for the 2019-20 year, in addition to Chairman Street, includes: Dr. Derek Arrowood (Superintendent), Jarrod Mason (Principal), Kurt Ogden (Athletic Director), Chad Ballenger (Head Basketball Coach), Travis Kauffman (Head Girls Soccer Coach), Bill Trachtman (Former Head Coach and Current Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach), Arnie Cooper (Hamilton Heights Community Member and HHSC School Board Member), Mike Thomas (Hamilton Heights Community Member), Greg Knapp (Hamilton Heights Community Member), Rep. Tony Cook (Former Hamilton Heights School Leader), Brent Pennington and Maria Mitchell (current high school students).
Click here to download a nomination form. You can also visit the Hamilton Heights High School Athletic Office to pick up a copy. Find more information about the Athletic Hall of Fame online in the athletic portion of the Hamilton Heights High School website at hhschuskies.org.