The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District values the contributions its alumni make to the world after graduation. The Superintendent’s office and Director of Communications and Community Relations manage the Wall of Honor (WOH) recognition process. Anyone can nominate a candidate for WOH recognition, during the nomination period. A nominating committee, appointed to a one-year term by the superintendent, and comprised of representatives from the district and community will review the nominations and narrow them down, while a voting committee will determine the winners from the nominations. WOH winners will receive year-round recognition on an actual wall at the high school and in-person recognition during a celebration at Unionville High School.

Criteria for Nomination to the Wall of Honor:

• Candidates must be Unionville-Chadds Ford School District graduates
• Must have graduated at least 5 years prior to the nomination
• Models high standards of excellence in personal and/or professional life.
• Must have attained a high level of achievement in at least one of the following areas:
  • personal and/or professional life
  • community/humanitarian service
  • lifelong commitment to educational excellence

How are honorees selected?
A committee of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District community members will select outstanding graduates annually.

Is there a deadline?
Nominations are made annually on a schedule to be established by the Wall of Honor Committee

When did this project begin?
The first class of honorees was inducted in November 2008.

Is there an actual wall?
A wall of plaques honoring each inductee is located in the lobby of Unionville High School.

2023 Honorees

Franki Burch (Class of 1976) - Retired Professor, Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies at Gardner-Webb University
Jon Cox (Class of 1993) - Photographer, Associate Professor, President of the ACEER Foundation, Author, Fulbright Specialist, a National Geographic Explorer, Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) Faculty Fellow
Martin Christensen (Class of 2001) - Motivational Speaker, Author, Engineer, Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer Veteran

2022 Honorees

Jamie Bartholomew Aller (Class of 1998) - Lawyer, Leader in Banking, Philanthropist
Charlie Ferron (Class of 1958) - Teacher, Basketball Coach
Rick McFeely (Class of 1980) - Former Leader in the FBI, Global Chief Security Officer
Robert Pearson (Class of 1967) - Businessman, community leader

2018 Honorees

Harry Hammond (Class of 1957) - PGA Master Professional
Dora McQuaid (Class of 1986) - Acclaimed poet, activist, and university teacher
Jean Russell (Class of 1969) - First grade teacher at CFES for 20 years

2016 Honorees

Bernard Baily (Class of 1973) - Dairy Farmer
David Scott (Class of 1991) - United States Navy Seal
Tom Simpers (Class of 1960) - Simpers Insurance and Financial Agency

2015 Honorees

Bayard Victor Taylor (Class of 1957) - Marine Corps Officer, rancher, and businessman

2014 Honorees

Samuel Stone Wilson (Class of 1950)

2013 Honorees

Thomas A. Cloud, Sr. (Class of 1963) - Law Enforcement Officer, Investigator, Veteran
Mary (Larkin) Dugan (Class of 1952) - Educator, Author, Community Volunteer
Douglass L. Jackson, Jr. (Class of 1978) - Dentist, Educator, Advocate
Robert G. Struble, Jr. (Class of 1961) - Conservationist, Scientist, Educator
Robert F. Weer, Sr. (Class of 1953) - Public Servant, Community Volunteer, Veteran

2012 Honorees

Cleopatra Andreadis (Class of 2002) - TV Producer
Becky Baily (Class of 2006) - Dairy Farmer
Allen K. Forssmark (Class of 1971) - Electrician and Volunteer
Karl J. Kuerner (Class of 1974) - Artist
Paula (Francisco) Ott (Class of 1968) - Judge

2011 Honorees

Ralph Burton (Class of 1962) - Chief of Police, West Whiteland Township
Robert McDonough (Class of 2002) -  US Army Helicopter Pilot
Amanda McGrory (Class of 2004) -  Athlete
Doug Mooberry (Class of 1978) - Craftsman
James Spellman (Class of 1972) - Surgeon

2010 Honorees

Chris Barber (Class of 1961) - Journalist
Susan (Charsha) Beach (Class of 1960) - Administrative Assistant
Fredrick May (Class of 1929) - Gardener

2009 Honorees

Kate Barber (Class of 1994) - Olympic Athlete
Charles Brosius (Class of 1948 - Agriculturist, Business Leader
Janet Dadds (Class of 1968) - Educator
Tom Musser (Class of 1952) - Business Leader