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Cushing Academy Athletic Hall of Fame

The Cushing Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2026 to honor individuals and teams that have made exceptional contributions to the quality, tradition, and legacy of Cushing Athletics.

The inaugural class will be inducted in fall 2027. Honorees will be selected biennially by a committee composed of alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators, including former and current Academy coaches.

The Athletic Hall of Fame is planned to be located in the Watkins Field House.

Student-athletes, coaches, teams, and friends of Cushing Academy Athletics are eligible for nomination.
Nomination Criteria


Student-Athlete

Nominees should have demonstrated:
  • Exemplary athletic performance while at Cushing Academy.
  • Sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, and character, recognizing that these qualities are critical elements of athletic success at the Academy.
  • Athletic performance or participation in athletics beyond Cushing that has brought recognition to the Academy and served as a model for the school community.
Eligibility: Student-athletes become eligible for nomination ten years after graduating from Cushing Academy.
Coach

Nominees should have demonstrated:
  • A significant and positive impact on the athletic experience and development of Cushing student-athletes.
  • Exemplary performance as a coach at Cushing Academy, recognizing that teaching, sportsmanship, and character are essential values of good coaching.
  • Coaching or participation in athletics beyond Cushing that has brought recognition to the Academy and served as a model for the school community.
Eligibility: Coaches become eligible for nomination two years after the conclusion of their final year, in the relevant sport, at Cushing Academy.


Team

Nominees should have demonstrated:
  • Exemplary team performance resulting in a league, class, regional, or national championship, or another outstanding athletic achievement.
  • Exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to the values of Cushing Academy Athletics.
  • Other significant accomplishments or contributions to the tradition and legacy of Cushing Athletics may also be considered.
Eligibility: Teams become eligible for nomination ten years after the date of their qualifying accomplishments at Cushing Academy.


Friend of Cushing Academy Athletics

Nominees should have demonstrated:
  • Exceptional contributions to Cushing Academy Athletics.
  • Sustained loyalty, support, and commitment to the Academy’s athletic programs.
  • A meaningful and lasting impact on the quality, tradition, or legacy of Cushing Athletics.
Eligibility: Friends of Cushing Academy Athletics are immediately eligible.
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