Nominate a Candidate to our 2014 Hall of Fame

Deadline is March 1st

HALL OF FAME


The Poway High Foundation is honored to announce the launch of the Poway High School "Hall of Fame." During the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the school, Principal Scott Fisher expressed the desire and importance of creating a forum that not only commemorates the rich history of our school, but acknowledges the vast accomplishments of Poway High School Alumni. 

 

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and celebrate Poway High School graduates who exemplify the mission, goals, and values of the school and who have made significant contributions and achievements in academics, business, the arts, community service, public service, science, or athletics.

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2013 Hall of Fame Celebration at the Bernardo Winery

KELLYE CASH, Class of 1983


Many people recognize Kellye Cash, if not by sight, by her reign as Miss America 1987. During her junior year of college, a fraternity sponsored her in the Miss Memphis State Pageant. Her "first runner-up" position spurred her on, and her ten years of classical piano and voice training helped her win the Miss Milan Pageant in March 1986, Miss Tennessee 1986, and Miss America 1987. Following her year as Miss America, during which she participated in numerous civic and religious programs, Kellye returned to college and, simultaneously, launched her career as a Christian music artist and speaker. Kellye was elected to the Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee twice and campaigns for conservative political candidates and issues. She makes approximately 100 appearances each year at charitable and political events, pageants, churches, crusades, youth camps, and ladies' conferences and professional theater. Kellye has recently played the part of Patsy Cline in nine productions of the musical, "Always...Patsy Cline" and starred as the "Narrator" in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in Branson, Mo.


MARIE ANNE CHIMENT, Class of 1972


Marie Chiment, an accomplished artist, who graduated from Poway High School in 1972 is classically trained in voice and music. She has used her talents designing sets and creating costumes for hundreds of productions for opera, theatre and dance across the nation and around the world. Her costumes have traveled to Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, England, and the Middle East. Ms. Chiment’s credits include national tours of GREASE!, CAROUSEL, the Broadway musical METRO, as well as numerous designs for the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Seattle Opera, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Lyric Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, Actors Theater of Louisville and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. She is the recipient of the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Costume Design for the world premiere of the musical ACE. Marie currently serves as Department Chair of the School of Communication and Theater at Temple University.

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MATTHEW FEI, Class of 1995

We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions that Matthew Fei has made in the Arts, Academics and Sciences, and the significant impact he has had in society and in our community. A violin prodigy who was also recognized as salutatorian of Poway High School, Dr. Fei earned an undergraduate degree from Stanford and his medical training from Harvard Medical School, all the while maintaining his music career with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra on the violin. Dr. Fei returned to the bay area to finish his residency at the University of California, and today he is a staff physician of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine in Seattle, Washington.



JEFFREY BELK, Class of 1980

We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions that Jeffrey Belk has made in the area of Business and the significant impact he has had in society and in our community. Mr. Belk was a leading executive at Qualcomm from 1994 until his departure in 2008. Reporting directly to Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs for 11 years, Jeffrey helped to establish the Qualcomm brand. He also drove Qualcomm’s global communications strategies, from the time the company was $300M in revenue, until Qualcomm was a world renowned $8 Billion company. Mr. Belk has been recognized internationally as a thought leader in Wireless Technology. He has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and has been quoted in The New York Times, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and other global business publications.

JEANNIE SCHNEIDER HUME, Class of 1973


Jeannie Hume is being recognized for the impact she has made on her local community over the years. During Jeannie’s senior year at Poway High School, she discovered what was to be the focus of her career by joining the Agriculture Program. After graduating from PHS, Jeannie attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned a degree in Ornamental Horticulture. In 1984 she opened Crystal Gardens Florist, and she has been recognized as Poway’s best florist on numerous occasions. Over the years many PHS floral design students have found employment in her shop. Known for her volunteerism in the community, Jeannie was president of the Soroptimist International of Poway in 1999. This women’s organization maintains a focus on providing transitional housing for battered women and their children. She has served on the Poway Chamber of Commerce for almost 30 years, and has played a significant role in her church and numerous youth groups.

BRIAN MAIENSCHEIN, Class of 1987


Poway High School Hall of Fame inductee Brian Maienschein began his political career at Poway High School, serving as student body president in 1987. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara and California Western School of Law, where he teaches a course on Election Law. This helped prepare him for a career in public service, which began with his election to the San Diego City Council in November of 2000. In 2004, he was reelected to represent the San Diego City Council’s 5th District. During his tenure on the council, Brian preserved over 11,000 acres in the San Pasqual Valley from development, and secured the opening of State Route 56. In November of 2012 Brian was elected as Assemblyman for the 77th District. Prior to this position, he was selected as San Diego’s first Commissioner on Homelessness. This program received a Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers’ Association for its success.


DON HIGGINSON, Class of 1973

We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions that Don Higginson has made in the areas of community and public service, and the significant impact he has had in society and in our community. Mayor Higginson has served the community of Poway as an elected official for 25 years. Mr. Higginson has been a driving force for the location and construction of the Sheriff’s Station and Library as well as instrumental in securing funds for the Performing Arts Center and a renovated all-weather track at Poway High. In addition, he along with the Council provided monies for the artificial turf at the high school and multi-purpose rooms (gymnasiums) at Meadowbrook and Twin Peaks to operate as a joint use facility with the school district. Mayor Higginson has been instrumental in keeping Poway safe and fiscally sound.



JUD BUECHLER, Class of 1986

We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions that Jud Buechler has made in the area of athletics and the significant impact he has had in society and in our community. After departing from Poway High School with three CIF basketball championships and Player of the Year honors, Mr. Buechler attended the University of Arizona, where he played for the legendary Lute Olsen and earned all PAC 10 recognition. Advancing into the professional ranks, Jud played 11 years in the NBA, including six with the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan, winning three championship rings. Throughout his career, Jud has been described as a team leader with a great attitude who was always respectful of others.

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NOMINATE A CANDIDATE

Deadline is March 1st


Each year we accept nomination for our Hall of Fame. All nominations will be reviewed by a committee and nominees chosen will be inducted into our the Hall of Fame. To make a nomination, please use the nomination form below. 

Selection Criteria

  • Graduated with a high school diploma from Poway High School

  • Attended Poway High School for at least two years.

  • Excelled in one of the following areas following graduation from PHS: academics, business, arts, community service, public service, science or athletics.

  • Achieved as an individual rather than as a member of a group. 

  • Have been graduated from Poway High School for at least ten years.

  • Conducted their personal and professional lives in a manner consistent with the goals and expectations of the school and the community.

Nomination Process

  • Complete Nomination Form
  • Nominations can be made by anyone other than the nominee.
  • Nomination forms must be completed and submitted to the Foundation by the established deadline.
  • Persons may be nominated posthumously.
  • Names of nominees will remain confidential. Only the names of the inductees will be made public. 
  • To re-nominate a candidate, please resubmit the Nomination Form or contact us to request the prior nomination be considered. 
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