The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor Johnstown High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their profession, humanitarian or civil affairs, or activities that merit special recognition. 

An eight member selection committee, which includes a cross-section of Board of Education members, District administrators, District staff, and community representatives, chooses inductees based on their peer recognition; their contributions to their profession, science, arts, government, education, athletics, their service to community and their appeal as role models. 

Formal induction to the Hall of Fame occurs annually in a Recognition Ceremony hosted by the District. Engraved plaques containing an etched photograph and brief biography of the honoree are permanently displayed in the high school. 

Nominees must have graduated from Johnstown High School at least ten years prior to being nominated.

If you would like to nominate a Johnstown High School graduate for consideration, please download a Nominating Form in Adobe PDF, or contact the district clerk at 762-4611 to request one. Download: Acrobat Reader
 

Hall of Fame Inductees
Click on the honoree names below for a profile & picture

The First Induction Ceremony was held in 2003 
Three Honorees were selected as follows:
John Dennison Knipple, JHS Class of 1939
Arlene M. Sitterly, JHS Class of 1941
William M. Pollak, JHS Class of 1953

The Second Annual Induction Ceremony was held on November 10, 2004 
Two Honorees were selected as follows:
Harry E. "Bud" Fear, JHS Class of 1944
Donald R. Ruch, DMD, JHS Class of 1974

The Third Annual Induction Ceremony was held on October 16, 2005 
Seven Honorees were selected as follows:
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Johnstown Academy Class of 1831
Frederick "Ted" Vosburgh, JHS Class of 1921
Stanley A. Bown, JHS Class of 1928
Eric L. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1959
Frank Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1961
Karl F. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1971
William A. Steenburgh, JHS Class of 1975

The Fourth Annual Induction Ceremony was held on October 15, 2006
Five Honorees were selected as follows:
Dr. Ernest Little, JHS Class of 1907
Major General Daniel Doubleday, JHS Class of 1923
Richard McGuire, JHS Class of 1945
Barbara McMartin, JHS Class of 1949
G. Wallace Hart, JHS Class of 1978

The Fifth Annual Induction Ceremony was held On October 6, 2007
Four Honorees were selected as follows:
Hon. Carrol S. Walsh, Jr., JHS Class of 1938
Paul T. Valachovic, JHS Class of 1939
Peter S. Wilson, Sr., JHS Class of 1950
John P. (Jack) Siedlecki, Jr., JHS Class of 1969

The Sixth Annual Induction Ceremony was held On November 2, 2008
Three Honorees were selected as follows:
Dr. Robert J. Valachovic, JHS Class of 1942
Frank Shields, JHS Class of 1949
Jon (J.D.) Aldrich, JHS Class of 1967

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