North Salem High School
Alumni
About the North Salem Viking Alumni and Friends Association
In the process of raising funds for the artificial turf which was inaugurated for the football field in the fall of 2010, it became apparent that there was no organized, non-commercial alumni group through which contacts could be made.
Out of that experience, in the summer of 2011 a group of dedicated alums and friends of the school began the creation of the North Salem Viking Alumni and Friends Association to support our great school. A mission statement and by-laws were drawn up and 501(c)3 non-profit status was applied for.
A nine-member Board of Directors was formed with staggered 3-year terms (each year a new third of the Board is voted upon). Committees have been formed, all of which may have non-Board members. The Viking Association is a work-in-progress and welcomes ideas for improvement.
Hall of Fame
North Salem High School Hall of Fame was created to honor those individuals or groups whose actions or achievements in their chosen fields bring honor and distinction to the heritage of North Salem High School.
Hall of Fame Bylaws
North Salem High School Hall of Fame was created to honor those individuals or groups whose actions or achievements in their chosen fields bring honor and distinction to the heritage of North Salem High School.
Categories of Recognition
Achievement
A person whose distinguished actions have led to outstanding recognition in their chosen field on a local, national, or international level. (Must be an alumnus of NSHS.)
Athletics
A person or team who has established outstanding records of achievement in their chosen sport which would make them deserving of special recognition. One team per year may be selected. (Must be an alumnus/alumni of NSHS.)
Service
Faculty, coach, staff or community member whose actions and/or achievements may not be categorized in the above, but are deserving of such recognition and honor. (May be an alumnus of NSHS.)
Distinguished Lifetime Award
An alumnus of North Salem High that graduated at least 40 years ago, whose life has reflected character and distinction.
Criteria for Selection
- To be eligible for selection an alumnus must have graduated from North Salem High School at least 10 years prior to nomination.
- Nominated members of the faculty or staff may be considered eligible five years after the end of their respective career.
- Posthumous selections may be made annually.
- General criteria to be considered in the evaluation are as follows:
- A nominee whose actions demonstrate outstanding character.
- A nominee whose outstanding citizenship has achieved international, national, or local recognition.
- A nominee whose leadership can inspire students in the pursuit of excellence.
- A nominee whose accomplishments are outstanding or whose leadership is considered exceptional.