Ponaganset High School
Distinguished Alumni Award
You may click on the links below to visit the websites of the libraries in our schools and town.A Distinguished Alumni Award Committee exists to honor distinguished alumni of Ponaganset High School. It is the mission of this committee to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves in their field of work/study, or to their community.
Nomination Criteria and Process
Honorees must have graduated from Ponaganset High School at least 10 years prior to their nomination.
All nominations must be received by March 1st to be considered for that year’s award. Nominations will be held for 2 years, after 2 years forms will need to be updated by nominator. Nominee must display the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral behavior. Honoree can be removed for just cause.
Honoree will be asked to attend a presentation honoring them for that year and receive an individual plaque. A plaque will also be on display at the high school with the name of each years recipients.
You can obtain a nomination form by clicking the file link at the bottom of the page.
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The committee will review each nomination. It is important to provide all information regarding the nominee.
2016 Recipients - Michael Thurber & Jamison Odone
2015 Recipient - Lt. Col. Peter R. Livingston, Ret. USAF
2014 Recipient - A. George "Skip" Battle - Class of 1962
2013 Recipient - Sherwood "Woody" Spring - Class of 1963