According to an announcement by the directors of the Mansfield High School Tiger Wall of Fame, the process for expanding the exclusive club membership has already begun. Nominations for induction are now open. With it, plans are moving forward to have the WOF Class of 2025 ready for selection by this summer followed by a forthcoming fall induction event.
Nominations for potential inclusion onto this year’s memorial wall are now being accepted until June 30. Written nominations using a copy of the designated nomination form should be sent to the Mansfield Administrative Building in care of the administrative secretary. Completed forms may also be submitted electronically using a fillable document provided on the Mansfield Public School’s website.
From their homepage at “mansfieldtigers.org”, click the “community” tab and select “Mansfield Wall of Fame” from the drop down menu. There for your convenience you’ll find a first line selection offering a fillable nomination form that can be submitted electronically. The third line selection offers access to a pdf copy of the nomination form which can be printed and completed in writing. In between, a second line click offers a list of past inductees.
Official nominations will go through a screening process to verify accuracy and eligibility. The WOF Board, made up of community volunteers with a unique and tangible knowledge of Mansfield history, will compare the list of qualifying candidates and then select by vote this year’s class of inductees.
WOF membership consideration shall be given to individuals or teams that meet criteria established by the directors of the program. Notable benchmarks looked upon as a premium include individual or team state championships, state or national recognition, diverse and district recognition, varsity and civic recognition, and scholastic or benefactress contributions. Any candidate regarded as being in good standing that meets one or more of the recommended criteria may be nominated at any time. Exceptions exist for Mansfield graduates. A waiting period of five years from the date of their high school graduation is required of a MHS alumnus before they can become eligible for admission.
Recently revised by-laws drafted by the WOF Board of Directors and its officers have included a stated preamble and purpose for the organization. Simplified, the operation’s preamble defines the Wall of Fame as a memorial to the outstanding students who through their athletic endeavors and achievements and/or other individuals whose endeavors or achievements have brought honor to themselves, the school, or community. The abridged purpose of the WOF is to acknowledge individuals who have brought honor to MHS, to establish a motivating influence, and to foster community pride
