Hall of Fame Nomination Forms

MISSION:  To honor the legacy of past East Lake High School athletes while providing inspiration for current Eagles athletes and coaches.

VISION:  Create the finest high school athletic Hall of Fame in the State of Florida.

Article I - Criteria for Nomination to the Hall of Fame 

1)  Alumni:

1. may be considered 7 years after graduating from East Lake HS.
2. must be of outstanding moral character.
3. must have participated at the varsity level for a minimum of 2 years.
4. must have successfully graduated from East Lake High School.
5. must meet a minimum of 3 of the following;
   1. High School All-American, or All State, or District First Team Member
   2. Outstanding statistical achievement in an individual sport or team sport
   3. Holder of a school record at one time
   4. Participated in and excelled at multiple varsity level sports
   5. Earned a collegiate athletic scholarship
   6. Pinellas County Player of the Year or Team MVP
   7. 1^st team All-Conference or media All-County team
   8. Selected to a recognized All Star Competition/Game
   9. Winner of an individual state championship (Automatic nomination)
   10. Member of a national or international athletic team while in high school
   11. Drafted by a professional team or received an invitation to participate in a national or international athletic competition

           (HOF Committee retains the option of selecting athletes who do not meet a minimum 3 of the above criteria.)

2)  A Coach:

1. must be retired from coaching at ELHS for a minimum of 5 years.
2. must have a minimum of 8 consecutive years of coaching a single sport at ELHS.
3. must meet a minimum of one of the following; 
   1. Recognized as Coach of the Year from PCAC, local media, or FACA
   2. Posted a career positive win/loss record
   3. Coached a team to a District, Regional, or State Championship or coached a team which made the state playoff system.

Article I - Criteria for Nomination to the Hall of Fame (cont.)

3)  Team

1. A nominated team must have won a state championship.
2. A maximum of one team shall be selected annually.

4) “Friend of the Program”

1. A nominated “Friend of the Program” is an individual that has made a significant and lasting contribution to the athletic program.
2. A maximum of one “Friend of the Program” may be selected annually.