history of the hall of fame Now celebrating the induction of the 41st class, the Cleveland Heights High School distinguished alumni Hall of Fame has inducted more than more than 400 members. Dr. Patricia Ackerman, retired CHHS principal and CHUH administrator, created the HOF as a way to provide students with direct access to life-sized role models and provide inspiration that professional achievement—even exceptional success—is indeed within their reach, as evidenced by many alumni who sat in the same seats and walked the same halls as they do. With more than 50,000 graduates, Heights students have an impressive and diverse list of alumni from whom to select for induction. As Dr. Ackerman initiated, a student committee blindly selects inductees from nominations provided by the general public. Students only know the nominees’ accomplishments, making the recognition even sweeter.
a new celebration format For nearly 40 years, the HOF induction ceremony and celebratory events were held towards the end of the school year in late April/early May. As with everything else, the Covid-19 pandemic also impacted this event in 2020. The planned spring 40th anniversary HOF event was too important to cancel, so the Board approved moving the event to fall to coincide with Homecoming Weekend and embraced incorporating digital platforms as a means to make the event bigger than ever. With that success behind us, we welcome you to the 2021 HOF induction ceremony designed to meet the newest moment of pandemic life. We hope you enjoy what we have planned. Today’s events will indeed reach more students, alumni and community members than ever before. This is a new tradition. Congratulations and enjoy, Tiger Nation!
