Hall of Fame
Purpose: The Lakeland High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2016 to honor the memory and contributions of the outstanding athletes, coaches, and supporters who have contributed to our athletic programs' growth and sustained excellence. The Hall of Fame serves as a symbol of our appreciation for these celebrated individuals' efforts.
Criteria for Induction of Athletes:
Β· Athletes will be eligible for induction seven years after graduation.
Β· The athlete must be a graduate of Lakeland High School.
Β· Strong consideration will be given to athletes who achieved outstanding success while a student
at LHS or excelled in athletics or other fields of endeavors after their high school careers.
Criteria for Induction of Coaches:
Β· Coaches will be eligible for induction upon their retirement or five years after leaving employment
with Lakeland School Corporation.
Β· Coaches must have made outstanding contributions to the Lakeland High School Athletic
Department for a significant number of years.
Criteria for Induction of Outstanding Contributors:
Β· Eligibility of outstanding contributors will be at the sole discretion of the selection committee.
Β· Candidates must have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary services to the
students/athletes and the athletic program at Lakeland High School.
Β· Candidates need not be a graduate of Lakeland High School to be eligible for induction.
Nomination and Selection Process:
Β· Any individual with a demonstrated interest in the Lakeland High School athletic programs may
submit nominations.
Β· Nomination forms are located on the Lakeland High School Athletic Department website,
www.lakelandsports.org, in the main office at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School, and at Lakeland Home
Athletic events.
Β· All nominations will be considered and presented to a committee determined by the Principal and Athletic Director. A candidate must receive unanimous support from the selection committee in order to be approved for induction.
Β· All nominees/inductees must have conducted themselves in such a way as to reflect honor on the school. They must have exhibited those qualities of character and standards of conduct consistent with their status as a role model to the community. Lakeland High School reserves the right to remove any individual from the Hall of Fame for personal conduct that reflects discredit upon the school.