Collage of images: 1. Hall of Champions Logo. 2. The inductees on stage holding their award plaques. 3. Student athletes that were recognized. 4. Student scholars that were recognized. Collage de imágenes: 1. Logotipo del Salón de Campeones. 2. Los nuevos miembros en el escenario sosteniendo sus placas de premio. 3. Estudiantes deportistas que fueron reconocidos. 4. Estudiantes becarios que fueron reconocidos.

Last Thursday, November 9, was the 42nd Annual Hall of Champions and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Norristown Area High School. This year, four NAHS graduates were inducted into the Hall of Champions and five NAHS graduates were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Established in 1977, The Hall of Champions celebrates graduates who made outstanding contributions to athletics during high school, and the Hall of Fame honors alumni who have distinguished themselves following graduation.

This year's Hall of Champions inductees were: 

Marques O. Green - Class of 2000 (Basketball) 

Michael B. Whitehead - Class of 2003 (Track and Field)

Zachary E. Fuentes - Class of 2013 (Wrestling)

Natalie C. Mitchell - Class of 2015 (Field Hockey)


This year’s Hall of Fame inductees were: 

John B. Haines - Class of 1956 (Business)

Frank J. Wierman Class of 1964 (Medical Missionary)

William B. Laskin - Class of 1969 (Medicine)

Leonard A. Bazemore - Class of 1988 (Business Entrepreneur)

Akbar Hossain - Class of 2009 (Government)


Read about the inductees’ accomplishments and full biographies here

Learn more about the Hall of Champions Association and membership here.

In addition to honoring this year’s inductees, current student athletes and student scholars were recognized for their outstanding achievements. 

NASD extends congratulations to our current outstanding students and to this year’s inductees into the Hall of Champions and Hall of Fame.