Purpose
As the original Dubuque High School, Senior has a far-reaching legacy that spans over a century. The DSHS Educational Foundation Hall of Fame exists for ALL past graduates that earn distinction beyond graduation. Therefore, the goals of the DSHS Educational Foundation Hall of Fame are:
A. To honor former students, staff, and community members for their lifetime
achievements and/or service to Dubuque Senior High School.
B. To strengthen their connection to Dubuque Senior High School.
C. To familiarize current students with the rich heritage and history of
Dubuque Senior High School.
D. To promote a mutually beneficial relationship between Dubuque Senior
High School, its alumni, and the community.
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
AND INDUCTION
Candidates for membership in the Dubuque Senior High Hall of Fame must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Friends of Dubuque Senior High School
a. Induction in this category is limited to those who have made
outstanding contributions to Dubuque Senior High School, generally
over a long period of years. This could be through volunteer service
or financial contributions.
b. Nominees in this category need not be Dubuque Senior High
School graduates.
c. Examples could include, but are not limited to, long time volunteers
and/or financial benefactors.
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2. Dubuque Senior High School Staff Members
a. Induction in this category is limited to those who served Dubuque
Senior High School as staff members (including program Coaches or
Sponsors) and made a significant impact on the lives of Senior High
School students outside of athletics.
b. Staff members must be "retired" from their programs before being
considered for induction into the Hall of Fame in this category.
c. Nominees in this category need not be Dubuque Senior High School
graduates.
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3. Distinguished Graduates
a. Induction in this category would include Dubuque Senior High
School graduates who have distinguished themselves in life after
high school.
b. All Dubuque Senior High School graduates are eligible for induction
in this category.
c. Instead of accomplishments while attending Dubuque Senior High
School, nominees in this category are considered for induction (but
are not limited) through collegiate, professional, humanitarian,
and/or leadership achievements.
d. A 10-year waiting period after graduation would be imposed before
an individual would be considered for induction to the Dubuque
Senior High School Hall of Fame in this category.
NOMINATION
REQUIREMENTS AND
PROCESS
Accepting nominations through January 5, 2025.
Please ensure nominations meet the following requirements:
1. All nominations must include a timely completed electronic nomination
form on behalf of the candidate, which outlines the qualifications of the
nominee. Nominations will be submitted to the DSHS Foundation Hall of
Fame Chairperson (and subsequently the Selection Committee) for
consideration.
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2. The selection committee is composed of the current DSHS Foundation
Board. Board members include between 10 and 25 parents, community
members, Senior High School staff, and a Senior High School
administrator.
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3. The selection committee will solicit nominations, review, and vote on
potential DSHS Hall of Fame inductees.
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4. Solicitation of nominations will include various forms of communication,
how to access the nomination form, requirements for induction, and post-
selection events and information.
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5. Nominations must be submitted January 5, 2025, to be eligible
for induction consideration.
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6. The Selection committee will meet once per year to select the inductees.
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7. Nominees not selected for induction in any given year will remain in the
nomination pool for four years for future inductee consideration.
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8. Nominations can be submitted by anyone wishing to nominate an eligible
inductee.
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9. Nominees may be living or deceased.
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10. The committee will select 2-4 nominees for induction each year with a
goal to select one nominee from each category annually when possible.
INDUCTION
RECOGNITION
Nominees selected for induction will be honored at the 2025 Dubuque Senior High School Showcase of the Stars on the evening of Saturday, March 29. Selected nominees will be honored during a brief program and will receive complimentary tickets to the event (for themselves and up to 5 additional guests).
Nominees will be recognized on the DSHS Educational Foundation website and Facebook page.
Nominees will be recognized on the DSHS Educational Foundation Hall of Fame wall at Dubuque Senior High School.
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