Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor
The Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor Foundation recognizes Deer Park High School graduates who have distinguished themselves as role models over a life of sustained and extraordinary achievements.
These graduates must have made significant, recognizable contributions through their life’s service or accomplishments to their professional field or community. They must stand above their peer group, and they must be positive role models for students and the youth of their communities.
Each spring, the Hall accepts nominations from which up to four inductees are selected. The induction dinner takes place in the fall of each year.
Do you know a Deer Park High School graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her profession or community?
The Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor is seeking nominations for the Hall’s 2025 induction class.
The purpose of the Hall of Honor is to recognize Deer Park High School graduates who have distinguished themselves as role models within their professions or in their communities. Nominees must have graduated from DPHS at least 20 years ago and must demonstrate a life of sustained and extraordinary achievements.
“Over the years, many outstanding Deer have been recognized by the Hall of Honor,” chairman Adrian Burke said. “They include doctors, educators, foster parents, entertainers, athletes, and more. Each of them has changed the world in some way, but they have one thing in common: they walked the halls of our community’s schools.”
The list of past inductees is impressive, but Burke said the most exciting aspect of the Hall’s work is that the best is yet to come. “We know that there are more graduates whose accomplishments are noteworthy, and the nomination process is the best way to learn about their stories,” Burke said. “But the catch is that someone has to take the time to share those stories.”
If you know of a Deer Park graduate who is deserving of recognition by the Hall, complete the nomination form and email it to the Deer Park ISD Communications Department at [email protected]. Forms can also be dropped off or mailed to the Communications Department, DPISD Education Support Center, 2800 Texas Ave., Deer Park TX 77536.
Download/print the nomination form at the link below or at http://www.dpisd.org/hall/. The website also includes a list of all previous inductees.
Nomination packets must be received by 4 p.m. on May 5, 2025.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Congratulations to the Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor Class of 2024!
On Saturday, the Hall Board of Directors hosted its annual induction dinner for this year’s honorees, including Shawn Ayers (DPHS Class of 1990), Tom Fuller (DPHS Class of 1979), Stephen Harrell (DPHS Class of 1985), and Sherri Moody (DPHS Class of 1991).
The Waggoner Hall of Honor Foundation recognizes Deer Park High School graduates who have distinguished themselves over a life of sustained and extraordinary achievements. These inductees must have made significant, recognizable contributions through their life’s service or accomplishments to their professional field or community. They must stand above their peer group, and they must be positive role models for students and the youth of their communities.
Pictured are (from left) Harrell, Moody, Fuller, and Ayers. Inductees receive a shadow box containing a piece of District china, which was used during the 1950s in the school cafeteria.
NOVEMBER 2023
Congratulations to the Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor Class of 2023!
On Saturday, the Hall Board of Directors hosted its annual induction dinner for this year’s honorees, including Todd Burke (DPHS Class of 1986), Rodney Cavness (DPHS Class of 1984), Georgette Ford (DPHS Class of 1983), and the late Genie Kilpatrick (DPHS Class of 1980).
The Waggoner Hall of Honor Foundation recognizes Deer Park High School graduates who have distinguished themselves as role models over a life of sustained and extraordinary achievements.
These graduates must have made significant, recognizable contributions through their life’s service or accomplishments to their professional field or community. They must stand above their peer group, and they must be positive role models for students and the youth of their communities.
Pictured are (from left) Burke, Ford, Sheri Kilpatrick-Norris, Jill Kilpatrick, and Cavness.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 - Tonight, the Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor inducted the class of 2022 at a dinner hosted by Deer Park ISD. Congratulations to the following inductees and their families: the late Randy Cornor (Deer Park High School Class of 1972), Tommy Hysler (DPHS Class of 2000), and Rae Sinor (DPHS Class of 1977). Pictured are (from left) Hysler, Sinor, and Nick Cornor, nephew of Randy Cornor.
NOVEMBER 2021 - Congratulations to the Deer Park ISD Felton F. Waggoner Hall of Honor inductees for 2020 and 2021, who were recognized at a banquet on Saturday night. The inductees included (from left): Roger Camp (Class of 1980), Scott Davis (Class of 1979), Patricia E. Horridge (Class of 1954), and A. Bentley Nettles (Class of 1981).
