2027 Hall of Fame Honorees

Sue Barr

Years of Teaching
Teaching

• Longtime South Eugene High School educator whose journalism program earned national recognition.

• Honored as a Special Recognition Adviser (1990) and Distinguished Adviser in Journalism (1992) for exceptional leadership in student media.

• Celebrated for shaping generations of South students through rigorous teaching, mentorship, and a deep commitment to scholastic journalism.

Lee Michaud

Class of 1983
Diving

•  3x state champ 81  82  83

• 4x All-American at Michigan  

• National team  

• USA Diving President since 2020

Mark Pilkenton

Class of 1975
Business-Entrepreneurship

• 30‑year career at Nike leading global brand culture, event marketing, and major Olympic and World Cup initiatives.

• President of StoryMark

• Former broadcast journalist at KVAL‑TV and faculty member at Lane Community College.

• Dedicated supporter of the University of Oregon and longtime contributor to community organizations including the UO Alumni Association Board and TrackTown USA.

Paul Simon

Class of 1946
Public Service

• Served as a U.S. Congressman and later U.S. Senator from Illinois, known for integrity, bipartisan leadership, and a lifelong commitment to civic responsibility.

• Advocate for education, literacy, and ethical government, leaving a legacy of principled service and national impact.

Leland Wright

Class of 2005
Soccer

• State Champion in '02

• District Champion in '03 and '04,

• League Player of the Year and First-Team All-State '04.

• 1 year at University of San Diego

• 3 years at University of Portland

1978 Boys Cross Country Team

State Championship

• District and State Championships

• Won Mt SAC Invitational

• Ranked #2 in the nation by Harrier Magazine