GRANVILLE — The Putnam County High School Athletic Hall of Fame needs help. The committee needs help from the community to nominate deserving athletes to be considered for a place in the Hall of Fame.
Athletes from the almost 50 year history in Putnam County schools can be nominated by printing out and completing forms from the district website. A person who wishes to nominate an athlete will need to know what sports he or she participated in as well as the year that person graduated from Putnam County High School. The Hall of Fame committee will also wish to review awards received by the student athlete while in high school as well as any information on their post high school athletic career if applicable. This could include the sports a potential nominee participated in at the college level as well as how many years they participated and awards they earned.
Members of the Hall of Fame committee will be meeting in October and November each year to review applications and choose the new Hall of Fame Class. Committee members include Darrell Alleman, Mike Gonet, Joe Massino and Joey Ohnesorge. Massino was happy to be asked to serve on this committee.
“I was asked to serve on this selection committee because I have been involved in Putnam County high school boys and girls athletics since the consolidation of schools in the mid 1960’s,” Massino said. “As a former teacher, coach, athletic director and principal from the time of consolidation until my retirement in 1994 I have been able to see all of our outstanding athletes and teams. Since that time I have attended many games and have continued to see many of our fine athletes and teams represent our school.”
Massino also gives a nod to the rich history of athletics and the participants at Putnam County High School and notes the committee needs the community’s help.
“Putnam County High School has been in existence for almost 50 years. We should be proud that we have had so many outstanding athletes and teams over that span of time,” he said. “Our committee, with the help of community members, will do our best to select individuals and teams who have helped develop the great tradition of Putnam County high school athletics. I am honored to serve on this committee.”
Criteria which will be used to evaluate the candidates for the Hall of Fame include: an athlete’s exemplary achievements and recognition in their chosen field and outstanding citizenship and leadership qualities. The nominated athlete will also be evaluated on the meritorious contribution he or she has made to society as well as demonstrating these qualities that will inspire the students of Putnam County High School in the pursuit of excellence.
Applications will need to be mailed to Putnam County High School, in care of the Putnam County Hall of Fame Committee, 402 E. Silverspoon Ave., Granville.