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The McKeesport High School Alumni & Friends Association once again is accepting nominees for induction into the McKeesport High School Hall of Fame.

Anyone may nominate, says Linda Croushore, president of the association. Candidates must have attended McKeesport schools, have graduated at least 10 years ago (if they completed high school here), and have gone on to lives marked by outstanding accomplishments in the public or private sectors.

Applications are being sought now for the 2011 class, to be inducted at the annual Alumni Recognition Night dinner and program in the fall. Deadline for submitting nominees for consideration is May 31.

This year marks the 23rd class of inductees, spokeswoman Ginny Dunsavage says. To date, 156 people have been elected to the Hall of Fame.

Over the years, Croushore says, several members have returned to the high school and shared their expertise and experiences with present-day students. "The honorees are great role models for our young people," she says.

Nominations must be made in writing and should include an up-to-date biography and photo of the nominee. Applications may be obtained at the association office, 410 Ninth Ave., Downtown; by calling (412) 678-9215; or by writing to McKeesport High School Alumni & Friends Association, P.O. Box 432, McKeesport 15134.

Applications also may be printed from the alumni association website.

Candidates are evaluated by a special steering committee of the alumni organization, and selections are announced in early summer.

The McKeesport High School Alumni & Friends Association is an initiative of The Consortium for Public Education.

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