The Alaska School Activities Association announces the Class of 2016 Alaska High School Hall of Fame. Eight individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at 4:00 PM, at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.
The Hall of Fame was established to identify and honor, in a permanent manner, individuals who exhibited high ethical standards and integrity while achieving excellence in high school athletics and activities, as well as others who have distinguished themselves by virtue of exemplary contributions to the advancement of interscholastic athletics and activities in the State of Alaska.
2016 Alaska High School Hall of Fame Inductee Bios:
Athlete
Chad Bentz, Juneau Douglas High School, Baseball / Football
Casey Flair, East Anchorage High School, Football
Ian Pitzman, Homer High School, Wrestling
Jed Wade, Wasilla High School, Wrestling
Activities Participant
Victor Barranco, North Pole High School, Music
Coach
Donald Erickson, Covenant High School (Unalakleet), Basketball
Administrator
Dave Dirksen, Wrangell School District, Annette Island School District
Gary Matthews, Alaska School Activities Association, Haines School District