FAQs

The core purposes of the Ladue Schools Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame are:

Honor and Preserve a Legacy

The most direct purpose is to recognize and permanently honor individuals—including athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors—who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and made significant contributions to the school's athletic programs. This preserves the school's rich history and tradition for future generations.

Inspire Current and Future Students

By showcasing the "best of the best," the Hall of Fame provides current students and student-athletes with role models. It gives them a tangible blueprint for success, demonstrating that hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship can lead to remarkable accomplishments, both on and off the field. It creates a sense of aspiration and pride.

Strengthen Community and Alumni Connections

An Athletic Hall of Fame is a powerful tool for engaging and reconnecting with alumni. It brings former students back to campus, fostering a sense of belonging and nostalgia. This connection can lead to stronger community support and mentorship opportunities for current students

Promote Core Values

Inductees are not chosen on athletic performance alone. The selection criteria often include character, sportsmanship, leadership, and positive post-high school conduct. This reinforces the school's commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are not only exceptional athletes but also exemplary members of society.

Elevate School Pride and Reputation

By publicly celebrating these distinguished individuals, the Hall of Fame enhances the school's reputation within the community, the state, and even nationally. It generates positive media attention and builds a stronger sense of collective pride among students, staff, families, and the wider community.
 

The Hall of Fame’s 12-member committee is comprised of volunteers: Ladue Schools alumni from various decades, as well as current and former Ladue Schools staff members, including past and present athletic administrators. 

Nominees must:

• Be a graduate or staff member of the Ladue School District.
• Have participated in a school-sponsored sport while in high school under the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), unless the sport was not offered at the high school level.
• Have competed in Ladue High School athletics at least 10 years prior to nomination.
• Have attended or worked in Ladue Schools for a minimum of six semesters.
• Demonstrate and maintain good citizenship.

Selection Considerations

While the primary focus is on high school athletic achievement, collegiate and professional accomplishments may also be considered. Selection benchmarks include, but are not limited to:

• State Champion in an individual sport.
• First Team All-State Coaches Selection.
• Missouri State Athlete of the Year.
• Special selection by the committee based on exceptional high school accomplishments.

General Guidelines

Additional achievements and recognitions that may be considered include:

• Multi-sport participation.
• MSHSAA All-State performer in designated sport(s).
• Conference, district, metro, and state honors.
• Post-high school athletic success.

The nomination period opened on September 27, 2024, and closed on February 28, 2025. All nominations were submitted through an online application process. Nominations could be submitted by anyone.

Information was communicated through general press releases, social media, all Ladue School District alumni, current students, community members, and former/current staff and coaches through all communication channels, the Link community newsletter, the Ramblings Alumni newsletter, the district website, the alumni webpage, and alumni emails.

There were a total of 131 applications submitted.

Following the expiration of the nomination period, the committee met on several occasions to carefully review and vote on each application. Once a quorum was determined, the committee voted based on each application to determine the inaugural class of inductees.