CHS Hall of Fame

Mission Statement

The Cheshire High School Alumni Association strives to maintain and honor the memories and talents of those people who are lifelong members of the Cheshire High School community.  The Alumni Association recognizes and honors graduates and educators who made positive contributions to Cheshire High School as students and educators and who make positive contributions to society.

List of Hall of Fame Inductees – 1996 to present

The CHS Alumni Association’s intends to:

  • allow continued relationships with the alumni
  • promote relationships with and among its alumni
  • honor the achievements of its alumni

Pride in Cheshire High School does not end with graduation.  

  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • Students: Must be a graduate, with a 10-year waiting period, who made significant contributions to the CHS school community and to society
    • Staff: Typically require long-term service (at least 10 years) and significant/positive contributions to the CHS school community to society.
    • Character: Nominees must have maintained high standards of ethical conduct, and moral character, bringing credit to the school and society.
    • The Cheshire High School Hall of Fame Committee reserves the right to remove, by a vote of 80% of the committee, any individual from the Hall of Fame for personal conduct, which reflects discredit upon the school.
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Cheshire High School Alumni Hall of Fame Committee will review all candidates based on information available at the time of the meeting.  The Committee should consider conducting a thorough internet search while researching possible nominees.
  • Selection Committee:
    • Comprised of twelve members of the Cheshire High School community serving staggered terms (e.g., 5 years).
    • Requires a minimum of eight members) to conduct meetings.
    • Operates under strict confidentiality.
    • Alumni Association meetings are not open to the public, only committee members may attend meetings
  • Nomination Process:
    • Formal nominations must be submitted with documentation, such as resumes
    • Inactive files are kept for nominees not selected, allowing for reconsideration in future years.
  • Voting Procedures:
    • A high percentage of approval (at least 80% of Selection Committee) is required for selection.
    • Members on the committee who are nominated must abstain from voting. 
  • Induction Ceremony:
    • A formal event to honor inductees will be held every other year.
    • Permanent display/plaque is maintained at the school.
    • Inductees are required to attend, with exceptions for deceased honorees.
  • These by laws may be modified based on a vote of 80% of the committee.

Adopted on June 3, 2026

Revised on Oct 28, 2026

 

CHS Hall of Fame Nomination

Every other year, the Cheshire High School Alumni Association selects several Cheshire High School graduates and retired faculty members for induction into the Cheshire High School Hall of Fame.

Please complete and submit the form below for each person you wish to nominate for consideration of the CHS Alumni Association.

alumni nomination form