Webster Athletic Hall of Fame to induct inaugural class Jan. 2; committee outlines selection process
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Summary
Volunteers briefed the Board of Education on plans for a Webster Athletic Hall of Fame, citing nearly 60 initial nominations, a two-committee selection process and an inaugural ceremony set for Jan. 2 to honor roughly 20'25 individuals across the district's athletic history.
Community volunteers leading the Webster Athletic Hall of Fame project told the Board of Education on Nov. 4 they are close to finalizing an inaugural class and a ceremony set for Jan. 2.
Scott Morrison and Sean (last name pronounced in the meeting) described a two-committee approach: an internal steering committee and a wider voting committee composed of past coaches, teachers and community members. The organizers said they received nearly 60 nominations after opening submissions in May and have been refining bylaws, nomination categories and voting procedures.
The committee said it is targeting an inaugural class of roughly 20 to 25 honorees to balance historical representation across a century of athletics while avoiding diluting the honor. The organizers described selection categories such as "pillars" of athletic history and noted rules including a 10-year post-eligibility requirement for consideration.
"We have a date. It's gonna be January 2," one presenter said, adding the in-person ceremony will be scheduled between boys' and girls' basketball games with an announcement to follow.
The presentation described outreach, website nomination guidance, and plans for sustainability so the Hall of Fame can continue beyond the initial class. Board members praised the volunteers and thanked the committee for the multi-year effort.
What happened next: the board applauded the committee; the presentation did not include a board motion or vote. The committee indicated a public announcement of honorees was expected in the coming weeks.
