What is the Hall of Fame
The WACA Hall of Fame was established in 2002 to honor individuals who have made a significant, lasting impact on student leadership and activities in the state of Washington. Recipients of the award have demonstrated leadership and dedication to providing high quality programs at the school, district, and state level.
Hall of Fame Requirements
At least 20 years of professional service in any capacity related to student leadership/activities in the state of Washington.
Served as an adviser, administrator, leadership teacher, secretary, facilitator, etc. directly involved in student leadership/activities.
Active in student leadership/activities beyond their school (i.e. attending professional conferences, board member, local representative, facilitator, local/area event host/coordinator)
Past Honorees
Tim Templin, 2025
Susie Bennett, 2024
Vince Ivelia, 2024
Rod Siversten, 2024
Dr. Tira Hancock, 2023
Jana Thomas, 2022
Beth Marriott, 2022
Cathy Sork, 2021
Pat Alexander, 2021
Teri Corwin, 2020
Sandy Stonebreaker, 2020
Meri Benedict, 2019
Dr. Gay Selby, 2019
Pam Schwen, 2019
Kay Andersen, 2018
Dick Caldwell, 2018
Rebecca Latham, 2018
Mike "Mac" Macdonald, 2017
Judi Montgomery, 2017
Shannon Wiggs, 2017
Susan Jernegan, 2016
Bob Jones, 2016
Lindy Stewart, 2016
Ed Bailey, 2015
Greg Barker, 2015
Kathy Parker, 2015
Brent Grothe, 2014
Cookie Kitzman, 2014
Laurel Robillard, 2014
Bonnie Bielser, 2013
Jim Qualheim, 2013
Bruce Clute, 2012
Lana Yenne, 2012
Ruth Anderson, 2011
Norm Sanford, 2011
Joe Fenbert, 2010
Marie Lockwood, 2010
Chuck Ptolemy, 2009
Tammy Caldwell, 2008
Irva Eccleston, 2008
Kim Stewart, 2008
Kevin Judkins, 2007
Eleanor (Schulze) Ledbetter, 2007
Sally Barnum, 2006
Bobbie Jo Gregor, 2005
Louise Ono, 2005
Pam Kinkela, 2004
Coke Roberts, 2004
Pat Woodward, 2004
Darryl Eccleston, 2003
Martin Fortin, Jr., 2003
Susan Fortin, 2003