The memorial day school Athletic hall of fame

Memorial day school has had many outstanding individuals play for or serve the athletic department. Therefore, the purpose of our hall of fame will be to honor memorial day school’s top student-athletes and individuals who have made a positive impact on their local community and to provide role models for today’s student-athletes. As a result, it is hoped that we will see an increased awareness of and pride in matador athletics, both past and present. Further, it is our desire that this hall of fame can boost school spirit, dedication, and support for our athletic department.

The information about the hall of fame shall be published and publicized on our memorial day school website enabling easy access to ensure no one can complain that the process is done behind closed doors.

Selection committee:

A committee of no less than seven persons shall be chosen: four adults will serve two-year terms and will assume the office of chairperson, secretary, treasurer, media coordinator. Three adults will serve one-year terms with any additional members serving one-year terms. Of these 7 persons (minimum), one shall be the athletic director, one shall be a booster club member, one must be an alumnus who currently lives in the area, and one additional member must be a member of the current coaching staff. After the selection committee has met for the first time, additional committee chairs must be named for banquet coordinator and awards chairperson.

Selection process:

All former memorial day school student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, community athletic supporters, and administrators are eligible for selection into the matador athletic hall of fame.

A candidate is selected when a simple majority of the selection committee members vote for induction. Selection criteria for each group is listed below.

Eligibility for student-athletes:

1. Superior accomplishments as a student-athlete at memorial day school (all-region, all- state, etc.).

2. Graduation from memorial day school five years prior to their nomination.

3. Continuing excellence at the collegiate, national, amateur, or professional levels should also be considered.

4. The student-athlete will have exemplified characteristics of integrity and sportsmanship, as well as citizenship before and after graduation.

Eligibility for coaches & athletic directors:

1. Coaches and athletic directors are eligible upon retirement or the end of their tenure at memorial day school.

2. Significant contributions made to the overall athletic program including longevity, overall record, and championships or innovative policies and procedures.

Eligibility for administrators:

1. Administrators are immediately eligible upon retirement or their leaving memorial day school.

2. Special nominations and recommendations may be made for administrators who have made special contributions to the athletic program.

Eligibility for community members:

1. Significant contributions to the memorial day school athletic department. This may involve general support or specific support for one or more sports.

Selection committee:

The hall of fame selection committee currently consists of the following individuals:

Mr. Mark a. Sussman (memorial day school athletic director)

Mr. Michael thompson (varsity football & varsity basketball coach)

Mrs. Pam hamilton (faculty member)

Mrs. Teresa orvin (alumni member)

Nomination process:

Candidates may be nominated at any time during the year. A nomination form can be obtained from the athletic department office or downloaded from the “athletics” link at the school’s website www.Memorialdayschool.Com. In order for a candidate to be nominated, the entire form must be completely filled out. The process works as follows:

The deadline every year for nomination is january 1. Please send all applications to mark sussman, athletic director at memorial day school (6500 habersham street, savannah, georgia 31405).

The selection committee meets every year in late january. All candidates are discussed and voted on.

If a candidate receives five of the seven votes, they will be inducted during a ceremony to be held during the month of may. The nominator and the inductee will each receive letters in march providing information about the induction ceremonies.

A candidate that does not receive five votes will have their nomination kept active for the following years or rejected.

All candidates for induction who are kept active will be automatically reviewed and voted on the following year.

All candidates rejected will not be considered in following years.

All nominators of candidates will receive letters in march informing them of the status of the individual they nominated.

Download a nomination form here….. (in pdf form)

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