Groveton Ex-Student's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

The purpose of the Groveton Ex-Student's Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize former students and other individuals:

 

  • who have made significant contributions to the education of students in the Groveton Independent School District
  • who have attained distinction in a chosen field of endeavor. The recipient attained prominence through his or her efforts in worthy endeavors that form a record of accomplishment impressive to the citizens of our community/school district.
  • who have motivated others to attain greatness by exhibiting integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through volunteer efforts.
  • who have influenced and inspired others toward attainment of moral and spiritual values demonstrated by their pride in alma mater and loyalty to Groveton ISD, as demonstrated through their interest in and support of Groveton ISD.

 

The Hall of Fame Committee is appointed by the President of the Groveton Ex-Student's Association. At least five persons are selected for induction into the Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame at each biennial Homecoming, if there are five qualified nominees. 

 

Source: Journey to Jubilee, Groveton, Texas, USA, 1980, p. 342.

Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame nominations may be made by any of the following individuals or groups:

  • Any member of The Groveton Ex-Student's Association.
  • Any member of the Groveton ISD administration, faculty or staff.
  • Any friend of Groveton ISD. 

 

Nominations will be accepted using the following guidelines:

  1. The Groveton Ex-Student's Association provides an Award Nomination Form online at http://www.grovetonisd.net/ex-students/hall-of-fame
  2. In addition to completing and submitting the Award Nomination Form, a brief bio on the nominee should be provided (Times New Roman, size 12, single-spaced, 500 words or less), as well as a letter of nomination written by the nominator.
    In addition, nominators are encouraged to provide the Groveton Ex-Student's Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame Selection Committee with supporting items that further distinguish the nominee from all other former students, staff, or supporters. Such items include, but are not limited to:
  • Current resume or biography for the individual
  • Newspaper and magazine articles
  • Awards or certificates of achievement
  • Letters of support from others that specifically address the award criteria
  • Other items of interest

Distinguished Alumnus Hall of Fame Nominee Form