Maroa-Forsyth Schools will be inducting their first-ever Hall of Fame class this spring at a new event organizers hope will become an annual event to celebrate their district.

Last year, High School Athletic Director Phil Applebee announced they would be starting a Hall of Fame, something the district has been without. Superintendent Dr. John Ahlemeyer calls it a new era looks forward to introducing this new event in the spring. He hopes it will become a mainstay for their Foundation.

Dr. Ahlemeyer says the first class will date back to 1942 and these inaugural members will become voting members of the Hall of Fame in future years.

The inaugural class is highlighted by the 2006-2007 boys basketball state champion team and the 2007 football team. Dr. Ahlemeyer says that is a year most districts in Illinois rarely get to experience.

Tickets will likely be limited to the public for this first event because of the amount of family and friends the district is planning on hosting with their inaugural class. Dr. Ahlemeyer anticipates tickets going on sale to the public soon. You can find more details as they become available at mfschools.net.