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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mrs. Bernice Woodling

Mr. Larry Smith

Mrs. Carrie Hample

Mr. Shawn North

Mr. Samuel McCoy

Mrs. Biv Moore

Mr. Jeff Seik 

NEWS/UPDATES

Congratulations to our 2023 inductees who were honored on September 16, 2023.

John T. Pulver

  • South Side Class of 1987

  • Former South Side Elementary/Middle School instructional aide

  • Clarion University undergraduate degree, BS, Education, Special Education Certification

  • Pennsylvania State University graduate degree, School Leadership

  • National Distinguished Leadership Award in Career and Technical Education, 2018

  • Current Executive Director of PA Association of Career and Technical Administrators in Camp Hill, PA

  • Currently resides in Williamsport, PA

Timothy Chaffin

  • South Side Class of 1980

  • Pennsylvania State University undergraduate degree

  • Mr. Pittsburgh Natural body building champion, 1998

  • National body building champion, 2001

  • Serial entrepreneur owning/operating over 25 businesses

  • Magazine and coursework author/contributor 

  • Real Estate mentor/trainer for 20 years, presenting/teaching in all 50 states

  • Author of a forthcoming book: “The Education of a Mentor” timchaffin.com

  • Inducted to International Real Estate Hall of Fame

  • Helped found Calcutta, OH Chamber of Commerce

  • Currently resides in East Liverpool, OH

Hall of Fame inductees 2023

HOF PURPOSE

The purpose of the South Side Area Hall of Fame is to recognize South Side alumni, community members and employees of the South Side Area School District that have made outstanding accomplishments and/or achievements in their career or in service to the community.  The Hall of Fame has inducted over 60 members since its inception in 2006.  With achievements in a wide variety of fields such as business, the military, arts, athletics, medical, police, education, and politics, our inductees (which are selected every 2 years) are proudly displayed in the high school lobby, honored at our induction banquet, and serve as an inspiration to us all on a daily basis.  On behalf of the Hall of Fame Committee, we hope you will give serious consideration to submitting a nomination so that we may carry on this proud tradition and continue to provide inspiration for our students in the recognition of these real-world heroes.  If you have any questions about the Hall of Fame or submitting a nomination, please feel free to contact Mrs. Barbara Dawson at any time at (724) 573-9851, extension 3104, or at the e-mail address listed above.

Criteria:

  • Anyone can make a nomination at any time.

  • South Side alumni, community members and district employees are eligible for nomination. 

  • Nominees should be 10 years beyond graduation if alumni or community members and employees must have completed their employment with the district. (This may be waived on a case-by-case basis)

  • Posthumous nominations will be accepted. 

  • Nominations are valid for a period of 5 years. 

  • Nominees must be of good character and high moral standards. 

Nomination Forms and Directions:

1.  The next induction will be held in the Fall of 2025.

Please follow these directions to fill out nomination form:

1.  Download the form (Microsoft Word format).

2.  Fill out the different sections of the form by using the Tab Key, push Shift+Tab to go back. You may also fill out the form by hand (use pen) if preferred.

3. Completed nomination forms can be e-mailed to Mrs. Barbara Dawson, attention Hall of Fame Committee, at bdawson@sssd.k12.pa.us.  Forms may also be turned in at any of our school offices or mailed to the Administration Office at South Side High School, 4949 State Route 151, Hookstown, Pennsylvania, 15050.