Tickets available for Marion High School Hall of Distinction 2018 induction banquet
August 14, 2018
Tickets are on sale for the 2018 Marion High School Hall of Distinction induction banquet.
The banquet is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at the Henry West Banquet Room, Barnes Student Center, Indiana Wesleyan University, part of Marion Giants homecoming weekend. Tickets can be purchased for $40 at the Marion Community Schools district office at Marion High School, 750 W. 26th St. (Door 22), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ticket sales end Aug. 31.
The nine 2018 inductees to the MHS Hall of Distinction include GIANTS in the fields of business, sports, science and medicine, education, community development, and community service.
The 2018 inductees are:
Any MHS alumnus who graduated at least five years ago and who has made substantial contributions to the achievements of Marion Community Schools or whose exemplary actions reflect honor on MCS is eligible for nomination. The Hall seeks to honor men and women who have distinguished themselves through superb accomplishment on a local, state or national level in diverse fields of endeavor.
Non-MHS graduates may be afforded honorary status in the MHS Hall of Distinction.
Nominations are accepted year-round. The induction committee convenes once a year to consider nominees and make selections, generally at the end of the school year. Nominees remain on the list for three years. More information, including nomination forms and details on previous inductees, is available at www.marion.k12.in.us in the Alumni section.
The banquet is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at the Henry West Banquet Room, Barnes Student Center, Indiana Wesleyan University, part of Marion Giants homecoming weekend. Tickets can be purchased for $40 at the Marion Community Schools district office at Marion High School, 750 W. 26th St. (Door 22), from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ticket sales end Aug. 31.
The nine 2018 inductees to the MHS Hall of Distinction include GIANTS in the fields of business, sports, science and medicine, education, community development, and community service.
The 2018 inductees are:
- Earl E. Green, Marion High School Class of 1940, the first African-American postmaster in Grant County
- Charles E. “Chick” Nelson, Marion High School Class of 1948, lawyer and expert on community development and housing, former executive vice president of the United States Institute of Peace
- Carlton Rose, Marion High School Class of 1980, President of Global Fleet Maintenance and Engineering for UPS
- Brian Balsbaugh, Marion High School Class of 1991, a leader in the sports and gaming industry, representing some of the most high-profile athletes and players in the world
- Kathleen L. Keller, Ph.D., Marion High School Class of 1991, award-winning researcher in the field of childhood eating behavior and obesity
- Scott and Julie Moorehead, Marion High School Class of 1996 and 1998, Scott is CEO of TCC, and co-founder the Culture of Good organization, which teaches businesses the importance of giving, and with Julie launched TCC Gives, which provides grants and other philanthropic efforts
- Erika Davis Sears, M.D., M.S., Marion High School Class of 1998, plastic surgeon
- Jack Colescott, honorary inductee, longtime teacher, coach, and community leader
Any MHS alumnus who graduated at least five years ago and who has made substantial contributions to the achievements of Marion Community Schools or whose exemplary actions reflect honor on MCS is eligible for nomination. The Hall seeks to honor men and women who have distinguished themselves through superb accomplishment on a local, state or national level in diverse fields of endeavor.
Non-MHS graduates may be afforded honorary status in the MHS Hall of Distinction.
Nominations are accepted year-round. The induction committee convenes once a year to consider nominees and make selections, generally at the end of the school year. Nominees remain on the list for three years. More information, including nomination forms and details on previous inductees, is available at www.marion.k12.in.us in the Alumni section.
Contact:
Patricia Gibson, Director of Communications
pgibson@marion.k12.in.us, (765) 662-2546 x121
