cate regardless of the grade point average of his/her team. Managers and trainers are con
sidered eligible for this Scholar-Athlete designation. Weighted grades may be used for calcu-
lating individual GPA only.
(2)
Awards will be based on grades earned for the designated semester using the same format
as for team awards (fall and winter sports—first semester grades; spring sports—second
semester grades).
(3)
Student-athletes may be eligible to receive an individual award for each sport in which they
participate on a varsity level.
(c)
Scholar-Athlete Team and Individual Grade Point Average - The combined average of the grades based
on the Four Point Scale (Do not use Weighted Values for Calculating Averages For Team GPA’s; Weighted
Scale Grades may be used only for Individual Award purposes).
GRADE POINT
VALUE
(1)
Compute or calculate the grade point average to three (3) decimal places (i.e. 3.326). Again,
do not submit an average of more than 4.000 since that would reflect weighted courses on
your team nominations.
(2)
Nominations for fall and winter sports awards must be submitted by March 15. Nominations
for spring awards must be submitted by July 15.
(d)
Scholar-Athlete Submissions
(1)
Copies may be made, if necessary, to list additional athletes. This becomes your official list as
a copy will not be mailed back with the certificates.
(2)
All GPA’s should be listed to three decimal places (i.e. 3.678). Do not list a GPA higher than
4.000, since that would reflect weighted courses, on averages used to complete an overall
team average; an average higher than 4.000 could be used in the individual.
(3)
This is a varsity award. Junior varsity athletes and teams are not eligible.
(4)
The principal should sign the form and then any coach who has a scholar-athlete included on
the list should also check the form and sign it.
(5)
Please send ALL applications from one school under the same cover to facilitate awarding of
certificates. Scholar-Athlete applications should be submitted by the official online form for
consideration.
3.5.4
Hall of Fame - The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving
the colorful tradition of high school athletics in North Carolina. The Hall of Fame seeks to highlight the past
in order to insure a promising future for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. The recognition
of past personalities and their significant contributions to our statewide organization will serve to provide
models for future generations to emulate.
(a)
Candidates are judged on their long-term contributions to high school interscholastic athletics gov
erned in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association or the
parent organizations, which gave rise to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
(b)
Hall of Fame nomination forms outlining the nomination procedure may be obtained from the NCH
SAA office. Those selected to enter the Hall are honored at NCHSAA Day in the fall and are inducted at
the spring Hall of Fame ceremonies.
(c)
Completed nomination forms must be in by November 1. The Selection Committee customarily meets
in January each year.
All members of the NCHSAA Hall of Fame are listed by class in the Resources Section of the Handbook.
3.5.5
Coaches Workshops - Upon request, topical workshops can be provided for coaches and other athletic per
sonnel at the local level or at central sites; usually requested by schools or the membership entity.
3.5.6
Special Recognition Programs
(a)
Homer Thompson Eight Who Make a Difference Award - Recognizes individuals who exemplify sports
manship and serve as positive role models for students. Each member school is invited to nominate
one male, one female or both who provides the kind of leadership and demeanor of which we can all
be proud. This award is given to eight individuals in memory of the long-time Winston-Salem Park
land coach, Homer Thompson.
(b)
Heart of a Champion - Recognizes student-athletes who have participated in at least one varsity sport
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