Umatilla High School added 24 members into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Nov. 20.
The inductions celebrate the achievements of outstanding alumni, dedicated staff, and distinguished community members. This annual event honors individuals who have excelled in athletics, academics, or their careers, as well as those who have made exceptional contributions to the school and community.
The evening featured a special dinner, bringing attendees and their families together to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s honorees. The Hall of Fame selection committee prepared speeches highlighting each inductee’s achievements and the reasons for their induction. Each honoree was also presented with a handcrafted plaque created by students in the high school’s shop class.
Superintendent Heidi Sipe highlighted the dedication of the selection committee, noting their extensive efforts.
“We appreciate the work put forth by the selection committee of the Alumni Association to identify Hall of Fame Inductees,” Sipe said. “They spent hours in the newspaper archives researching and selecting outstanding role models for future Vikings.”
The names and accomplishments of the inductees will be displayed on a digital screen at the high school.
This year’s inductees include:
- Ron Barber
- Roger Bounds
- Tamara Bow-Baumgart
- Mike Brown
- Fabian Cardenas
- Nancy Cardenas
- Ron Chaffee
- Alexis Clark
- Dan Crandall
- George Fenton
- Alecia Funk
- Dave Green
- Del Green
- Rusty Green
- Laycee Healy
- Darla Huxel
- Bill Kik
- Dr. Marvin John
- Dale McCoy
- Becki Morris
- Brian Morris
- Sam Nobles
- Jim Taft
- Mary Ellen Tracy
Many wonderful people . Glad they were recognized.