Left to right, Kenneth Amos, Andre Cliff (with his son), Artia Gunn, James Zdesar, and Alan Kidd
Euclid High Schools Sports Hall of Fame
The Euclid High Schools Sports Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding achievements in athletics by graduates of Euclid, Shore, and Central High Schools as well as coaches and honorary inductees. The event takes place every fall.
The 2022 Induction honored six outstanding Euclid Athletes:
Kenneth Amos | Class of 2009
Andre Cliff | Class of 2010
Artia Gunn | Class of 2012
Alan Kidd | Class of 1971
Rynell Roper | Class of 2012
Emily Sweet | Class of 2012
Demetrius Treadwell | Class of 2010
James Zdesar | Class of 1994
Sports Hall of Fame Plaques
Sports Hall of Fame Inductees have plaques that are hung in the athletic hallway of Euclid High School outside the East Gym. Please note that Plaques for Sports Hall of Fame Inductees from 2012 on will be displayed upon completion of the upcoming renovations to Euclid High School. In the meantime, their names are displayed in one of the cases.
Eligibility
THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF NOMINEES INTO THE EUCLID HIGH SCHOOLS SPORTS HALL OF FAME, EACH WITH UNIQUE CRITERIA:
Athlete
Must have graduated from a Euclid High School at least 10 years prior to selection.
Must have distinguished her or himself as an outstanding student athlete, including achievements such as:
Varsity level of competition (including Girls Athletic Club or Association).
Leadership.
Impact on athletic program.
All-Scholastic, All-Star Team, All-Ohio, or State Champion.
School, State, or National record holder.
Postgraduate image and/or sports achievements.
coach or athletic administrator
Must have served on the staff of the Euclid Public Schools in support of the athletic program.
Must have retired from his or her position or left the school.
Lifetime achievement
Must have graduated from a Euclid High School at least 10 years prior to selection.
Must have made a significant impact in the field of athletics as a postgraduate.
May not otherwise qualify in another category.
honorary
An honorary nominee must have made a significant impact on the Euclid High School athletic program and would not otherwise qualify as an athlete, coach, or athletic administrator.
The Charles K. Hill Memorial Service Award
Charles “Chuck” Hill was a lifelong Euclid resident, known everywhere he went. Chuck was a passionate community supporter and enthusiastic volunteer who was known as “Mr. Euclid.”
Chuck was a founding member and long-time trustee of both the Euclid High Schools Sports Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame. He served as Chair for many years and was inducted into the Euclid High School Hall of Fame in 1994.
This award was created in his name after his death in 2017 to honor individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the Euclid Public Schools and city of Euclid through service and leadership in the spirit of Mr. Euclid.
Charles K. Hill Memorial Service Award Recipients
2018 | Harold “Doc” Daugherty
2019 | John Telich
2021 | Tom Baker
2022 | Laura Smith
Thank you to our sports hall of fame selection committee
who help make this event a success
Mikita Adams
Tom Banc
Tony Basalla
Michelle Connavino
Harold “Doc” Daugherty
Tom Gibbons
Patrick Higley
Cherice May
Larry Nosse
Christopher Papouras
Lynn Phillips
Roy Pignatiello
Corey Russell
Mike Turk
Rashod Wilson