A Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame is being created to recognize and honor Washington High School student athletes, coaches, teams and sports contributors for their achievements and/or contributions to the Washington High School Athletic Department.
The first Hall of Fame class will be presented at Washington High School’s first home football game of the 2021 season.
The Washington High School Athletic Director, currently Bill Deckelman, will serve as the chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee. The committee will be made up of Washington Athletic Booster Club officers, current and past coaches, and community members.
The Hall of Fame Committee will be responsible for choosing from individuals and teams who have been recommended through an application process.
Nominations for consideration into the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame may be made by committee members or by public nominations of people aged 18 or older. Applications for nominations are available in the WHS Athletic Office, online though the WHS Athletic Website (
www.bja.washington.k12.mo.us) or by
clicking here.
The number of inductees each year are as follows:
*Initial Class (2021): 8-12 inductees.
*Next four years (2022-2025): 5-9 inductees.
*2026 and onward will be 3-6 inductees every two to three years.
Applications are currently being accepted through April 30, 2021. They will then be reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee and the announcement of the first class will be made in June, 2021.
Once nominated, nominees will be active for five years. After five years, those not selected will be placed on an inactive list and be eligible for re-nomination.
Completed Hall of Fame applications should be sent to Washington High School Athletic Office, 600 Blue Jay Drive, Washington, MO 63090. They can also be emailed to
[email protected]. Contact the WHS Athletic Office with any questions at 636-231-2180. The nomination deadline is April 30, 2021.
Click here for Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Information Form.
Click here for the Washington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form.