Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Eligibility Information

Former Student-Athletes

Must be a Shepherd graduate (may be waived by HOF committee in special cases); there must be a ten-year lapse since the candidate last participated in athletics at Shepherd; athletic achievements are of prime importance; but accomplishments after leaving Shepherd will also be considered; former athletes servinon on the HOF committee may not be considered for induction.

Coaches

Must be a three-year lapse since the candidate last coached at Shepherd; consideration for selectiom includes recognition as a leader, length and quality of coaching period, program growth, and achievement of the individual after leaving Shepherd; coach, while serving on the HOF committee may not be considered for induction. Current coaches, who have been at Shepherd for 15 years or more are eligible for nomination.

Others

Other non student-athletes/coaches may be considered based on exceptional contributions to the athletic program.

Posthumous

Deceased candidates shall be given equal consideration (waiting period may be waived).

Nominee Information

Category (Circle one) Athlete Coach Contributor

Full Name (w/ middle initial):_______________________________________

Current address:__________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________Work phone:______________________

Present employment:______________________________________________

If retired, date of retirement:_______________________________________

If deceased, date of death:_________________________________

Name of spouse (or closest living relative with address and phone number)

______________________________________________________________

Schools attended

High school/Year graduated

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College/Year graduated/Degree/area of study

______________________________________________________

Postgraduate/Year graduated

______________________________________________________

Athletic participation at Shepherd (Give as many details as possible. Use additional sheets if necessary):

Honors received (give complete details of college and postgraduate honors, awards, and special recognition):

Professional affiliations and achievements (please provide details and/or explanations):

Individual submitting nomination:____________________________________

Home phone:______________________ Work Phone:_____________________

Street address:__________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________

Signature:________________________________Date:___________________

All information must be completed with a minimum of three and a maximum of five supporting letters of recommendation (one page typewritten) on or before May 1, 2008. Return all information to Chip Ransom, Sports Information Director, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. For additional information please call the Shepherd Sports Information Office: 304/876-5228.