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With 12 former athletes inducted in
2001, a total of 323 have now been recognized for their distinctive
contributions which have provided leadership in the various
athletic programs at Lincoln High School. This is a very elite
group since only about five percent of the total number of
lettermen at Lincoln High are included.
Developing a
lasting competitve spirit through more than a century of athletic
participation has led to success on the playing field of which
Lincoln High School graduates proudly boast. This has carried
on through the good and also lean years and is so enthusiastic
that its exuberance sometimes is said to border on arrogance.
In an effort
to recognize and permanently record some of the exceptional
achievements of Red and Black athletes, the Lincoln High School
Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1983. It is estimated
that over 8500 letters have been issued to well over 5500
students who have competed in athletics throughout these 110
years.
The Planning
committee established the following statement: "The purpose
of the Lincoln High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize
the athletic accomplishments of Lincoln High students, and
others associated with Lincoln Hgih School, whose contributions
to athletics are worthy or merit."
The primary
determination for selection to the Lincoln High School Athletic
Hall of Fame is based upon the accomplishments of the individual
during the years at Lincoln High. Beyond this, the Board may
consider any other contributions to the field of athletics
which might be worthy of consideration.
One important
criteria is that a period of 15 years must have passed since
graduation before an individual becomes eligible for consederation
to the Hall of Fame. Each year a new group of inductees will
be selected.
Nominations
for coaches and athletes to be included in the Lincoln High
School Athletic Hall of Fame have been received from former
lettermen during the past seveal years. It is hoped that the
growth of interest in this project will cause more nominations
to be forthcoming to guide the Board in making the final selections.
Beginning
in 1997, certain teams have been selected to be recognized
at the induction. Those who were members of these teams whose
addresses are available will be invited to attend. In future
years, other teams will be selected to be recognized.
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