In conjunction with our Centennial Celebration in 2026, the Marianapolis Athletic Hall of Fame and Marianapolis Distinguished Knights Hall of Fame have been established to recognize individuals whose lives and character have left an indelible mark upon the school throughout its rich history and beyond.
Eric Gustavson will serve as Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Chair, Karen Tata will chair the Distinguished Knights Hall of Fame Committee, and Head of School Emeritus Father Tim Roth, MIC will contribute as an ex officio member of both. These three current staff members represent more than 125 years of service to Marianapolis and will be joined by Paul Lango ’68, Alumni Council President, as ex officio member of both committees.
Please follow the links below to learn more about the criteria for each Hall and how to submit nominees.
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame has been established to recognize former athletes, teams, coaches, and other special contributors whose achievements, efforts, service, or support have resulted in a significant and positive impact on the strength and advancement of the school’s athletic programs.
Criteria for Nominating and Committee Deliberation
- Anyone who has made an outstanding contribution to Marianapolis Prep athletics, in any capacity, shall be eligible including players, teams, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and supporters.
- Selection shall be based on the basis of playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and the person’s contribution to the team or teams on which they played or overall contribution to Marianapolis Prep athletics.
- Players are eligible for nomination at any time beginning five years from their year of secondary school graduation.
- Teams are eligible for nomination at any time beginning 10 years after the conclusion of the season for which it is being nominated.
- Past coaches, administrators, staff and faculty (including current faculty who have retired from coaching a given sport) are eligible for nomination five years following their final season.
- Current coaches, administrators, staff, and faculty are eligible for nomination after being employed and in good standing with Marianapolis Prep for a minimum of 10 years.
- Supporters will be defined as individuals who have made a substantial and meaningful impact on the Marianapolis athletic program.
- The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee may use its discretion in exceptional or extraordinary circumstances.
Process for Selection of Inductees
- Nominees selected by the committee will be vetted for their demonstration of the mission and core values of Marianapolis.
- To earn selection a nominee must receive a majority vote from a quorum of the selection committee.
- Committee members who nominate a candidate will recuse themselves from that vote.
- No set number of selections is required in any given year.
- Nominees not selected remain eligible for future induction.
Distinguished Knights Hall of Fame
The Distinguished Knights Hall of Fame recognizes Golden Knights who have distinguished themselves by embracing and fulfilling the mission and core values of Marianapolis. Individuals inducted have demonstrated commitment to engaged, responsible citizenship with lives marked by character, compassion, integrity, and service.
Criteria for Nominating and Committee Deliberation
- Eligible nominees include, but are not limited to, alumni 10 years from their secondary school graduation, Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, Board members, administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Nominees must demonstrate the mission and core values emphasized at Marianapolis Prep during their time as a student and/or through their excellence and outstanding achievement in areas such as professional work, leadership, civic engagement, philanthropy, and contributions to cultural advancements.
- Scope of nominee impact may be demonstrated in local, regional, national, or global arenas.
- The Distinguished Knights Hall of Fame Committee may use its discretion in exceptional or extraordinary circumstances.
Process for the Selection of Inductees
- Nominees selected by the committee will be vetted for their demonstration of the mission and core values of Marianapolis.
- To earn selection a nominee must receive a majority vote from a quorum of the selection committee.
- Committee members who nominate a candidate will recuse themselves from that vote.
- No set number of selections is required in any given year.
- Nominees not selected remain eligible for future induction.
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