Inductees honored at Hall of Fame ceremony
Principal Tracy Wilson congratulates inductee Gene Van Dongen after his speech. ““The truth I have learned is that success is just a journey,” Van Dongen said in his speech. “It’s not a destination.”
November 10, 2019
Ed Post was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, inviting each inductee to the podium for their speeches.
The Hall of Fame ceremony was held at the Spring Lake Country Club.
Attendees consisted of teachers, members of administration, retired staff and overall supporters of the inductees.
All of the 13 inductees fit into one of five pillars, including arts, athletics, career, service and honorary.
Each inductee gave a speech when called to the podium. John Constant accepted the award for his brother Bob and Scott Baldwin represented his father Richard.
One of the members, Gene Van Dongen, considers this award an honor of success.
“The truth I have learned is that success is just a journey,” Van Dongen said in his speech. “It’s not a destination.”
A list of the new Hall of Fame members in each pillar along with their graduating class is as follows:
ARTS: cultural/performing arts
Michael Bont, 1994
Dave Palmer, 1977
ATHLETICS: athletic achievement
Bob Constant, 1979
John Cox, 2002
Samantha Iyoha, 2007
Alison Miller, 1996
Gene Van Dongen, 1955
CAREER: career/academic accomplishments
John Angus, 1951
Richard Baldwin, 1959
SERVICE: service to GHAPS/society
Dave Klaassen, 1959
Jack Van Schelven, 1953
HONORARY: honorary award for service to GHAPS
Don Anderson
Sandy Huber
