During Sam Andrews' career, he won the love and devotion of many students whose lives he touched as a teacher or coach, the esteem and respect of countless more who knew him in their capacity as parents or patrons of the Oakwood Schools, and unqualified admiration of the teachers with whom he worked. But, more importantly than all of these attributes, he was a friend to all with whom he came in contact.

The purpose of the Sam Andrews Educational Hall of Honor is to commemorate the high ideals that characterized Sam Andrews' life and to provide a vehicle for those who want to honor and remember those persons whose lives and careers have emulated that of this distinguished educator.

Using the guidelines below, explain why you believe your nominee should be inducted into the Sam Andrews Educational Hall of Honor.

• The nominee may be living or deceased.
• The nominee should be retired from employment or voluntary service with the Oakwood school system for three (3) years.
• The nominee should have stimulated students to seek excellence in all of their endeavors.
• The nominee should have displayed personal qualities of leadership.
• The nominee should have inspired students to continue education, community interest and public service throughout their lives.
• Nominations are retained for three (3) years; however, if the nominee has not been selected, the nominator may submit a letter of re-nomination.

Nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Kyle B. Ramey, Superintendent
Oakwood Board of Education
20 Rubicon Road
Dayton, Ohio 45409

Questions should be directed to: branham.sandi@oakwoodschools.org.