Share your thoughts for our MASH '71 Loyalty Award

This award acknowledges individuals who have a history of service to others through outstanding leadership in public service, the church and/or other community endeavors as well as in the Mechanicsburg Area School District [MASD].

To be considered for this award, an individual must be:

A Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Class of '71 graduate at least 25 years from the year nominated.

• Submission of nomination must include verification of the year of graduation of the nominee.

Nominated by at least three classmates who graduated from the MASH '71 [no relatives].

•  Check the MASHS alumni records to verify graduation.

Distinguished in his or her life work through dedicated service in any public or      community undertaking that improves the welfare of those impacted.

     The submission should include summaries which reveal:

• Leadership in organizations that aid our community or individuals with  special needs.

• Leadership in organizations that address the needs of our community or from which an individual benefits because there is an absence of or inadequate  existing support.

• Leadership in programs that improve the lives of members of the community.

• Leadership in educational programs for extracurricular activities including  being a coach, counselor, and/or mentor.

A person of integrity and stature that the classmates will agree in awarding this recognition.

      This can be established by any or all the following but not limited to these:

• Canvassing classmates of the nominee for comments.

• Providing a petition or other means that allows classmates to show support.

• Demonstration of participation in school extracurricular activities while attending schools in the MASD.

• Participation and/or leadership in MASD Student Government.

• Evidence of extracurricular awards such as in speech contests, debating,  writing, etc.

• Selection by classmates for Class Awards while in attending schools in the MASD.

A leader demonstrating dedication to community relations and goodwill.

• Participation in church activities and promoting good morals and providing mentorship.

Demonstrates the importance of a MASD education and is loyal to MASHS by alumni      involvement in class reunions and other alumni events.

     This can be satisfied by any of the following:

• Lead and organize at least five reunions and/or alumni events with evidence of success by providing reviews and comments from classmates.

• Be a member of at least six reunion and/or alumni-event committees and/or subcommittees with written recommendations from the leader of each event and/or reunion providing how the nominee was instrumental in their success.

An individual may receive this award only once.

Note: Nominators may submit any supporting materials that they think will aid in making the best decision during the selection process.