Our 2024 Distinguished Alumni were recognized at our ceremony and reception May 7th in the school auditorium. This year, four new individuals were awarded the Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. They were each asked to speak to the graduating seniors who were about to receive scholarships from CFSFAA through the generous donations of alumni and friends of CFHS. You can read about each one by clicking on their names in the listing below.
New for 2024 is a special recognition for Legacy Distinguished Alumni. Our first Legacy Award goes to Clyde Richard (Dick) Stodghill, who is a war veteran, and also a historian for Cuyahoga Falls High School Football.
Students, this might be you one day!
CFSFAA annually recognizes individuals through the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service Award Programs. These award programs commenced in 1985. In that time, over 100 graduates of CFHS have been recognized for their significant achievements in their various fields of work and/or volunteerism and other non graduates for their significant contributions to our city.
As a special tradition, during the annual CFSFAA Recognition Receptions, recipients of the awards or their descendants give speeches describing their life activities and how the Cuyahoga Falls Schools helped to prepare them for their work.
Distinguished Alumni are nominated by friends or classmates. A selection committee of CFSFAA Trustees reviews the nominations to determine award recipients.
To receive the prestigious Distinguished Alumni award, nominees must:
Have been regularly enrolled in the Cuyahoga Falls City Schools
Have been out of high school for a minimum of ten years
Have demonstrated significant achievement in a chosen field OR have demonstrated noteworthy involvement in volunteer work, or established and/or participated in Philanthropic projects where they have been generous in giving gifts of time, talent or treasurers to make life better for others.
Distinguished Service Awards
Distinguished Service Awards are given to teachers, administrators, and citizens who have made significant contributions to the Cuyahoga Falls City Schools, but were not graduates of the school district.
