Westover School Athletic Hall of Fame
The Westover School Athletic Hall of Fame was established during the Centennial year 2009-2010 to honor and memorialize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Westover Athletics and have helped bring integrity, excellence, and recognition to the school and its athletic program. All nominees are considered and selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee. The committee is chaired by the Director of Athletics and shall consist of, but is not limited to, past Athletic Directors, a representative of the Alumnae Office, members of the Board of Governors, alumnae, faculty, and a member of the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held during Reunion Weekend.
The Hall of Fame Committee considers the following criteria in making selections:
Number of sports played
Number of varsity letters earned
Captainships
Awards received (e.g. Senior Athletic Award, Orchard, MVP, MIP)
Individual accomplishments (e.g. All league status, All State, All American)
Team accomplishments (e.g. league championships, undefeated seasons)
Collegiate and post-graduate athletic accomplishments (e.g. Recreational, Community, Senior programs)
Sportsmanship and character
Who is Eligible?
Alumnae
This nominee must be a graduate of Westover (the committee may waive this only in very special circumstances.)
The nominee must have been a starter or significant contributor in one or more sports.
Her participation in athletics, other than at Westover, was so extraordinary that it brought credit to Westover and served as a model for the school community.
Eligibility begins with the 10th Reunion.
Team
The Varsity team nominee must have must have achieved distinction, such as an undefeated record, a league championship, participation in the New England Tournament or a New England Championship. Exceptions may be granted by the selection committee.
The team’s performance should exemplify sportsmanship and excellence while making an impact on the school community.
Eligibility begins with the 10th Reunion.
Coach/ Athletic Director/ Trainer/ Other
The nominee must have been a coach at Westover School who made significant contributions to the athletic program.
The nominee must have distinguished themselves through honorable service and commitment to the Westover athletic program.
Sportsmanship and teaching are key elements of performance.
Eligibility begins upon departure from Westover.
Who can write a Nomination?
Nominations can be submitted by the following: Alumnae, Faculty, and Administration, news media, and coaches- past and present.
How and where to send nomination:
Click here to download a nomination form.
Completed nomination forms may be mailed to: Tiz Mulligan, Director of Athletics, Westover School, PO Box 847, Middlebury, CT 06762.
Selection Procedure:
The Hall of Fame Committee shall review nominations on an annual basis. The committee shall determine final selections. While there is no specific limit to the number of alumnae inducted, only one team and one special recognition will be inducted unless there are exceptional circumstances. The year of the inductions will be determined by the committee and will take place at Reunion Weekend.
