Alumni Hall of Fame
The Cupertino High School Hall of Fame was founded in May of 1978 to honor successful graduates of the school's first 20 years. Since that first ceremony, the tradition has continued to present day, with an induction ceremony held every two years.
Long-time history teacher Bill Boggie was the catalyst in making the Hall of Fame blossom into one of the truly unique traditions of CHS. With just over 110 students enshrined and 11 Honorary Members, the Hall of Fame offers a cross section of "Tino's Best." Once a yearly tradition, the Hall of Fame now happens once every other year. Since 2002, Cupertino High School alum Wes Morse has served as Director of the Hall of Fame program, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame himself in 2018, along with four of his current Cupertino High School colleagues.
The CHS Hall of Fame Class of 2018
CHS alums & current staff members Greg Merrick, Nikki Merrick, Wes Morse, Terese Barbeau and Charity Purse
Hall of Fame Members by Induction Year
Hall of Fame Trivia
1. In what year did the Hall of Fame begin at Cupertino?
2. There were six people inducted in the first year. One inductee entered posthumously after being killed in a tragic automobile accident. Can you name him?
3. One inductee into the Hall of Fame also was inducted into the California Public Schools Hall of Fame. Can you name her?
4. This inductee, who served California's 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, is what 1968 graduate?
5. She was the first Honorary Member of the Hall of Fame. She was a member of the FUHSD school board and a proud Tino parent? Name her.
6. This inductee is the only CHS athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. He actually won three. Name this swimmer.
7. He is perhaps the most visable Hall of Fame member as a TV Bay Area Newsman. Name him.
8. He was the quickest alum to ever be inducted into the Hall. He is best known for his athletic prowess. Who is the tall Pioneer?
9. This Grad had a great athletic career at CHS and became a successful dentist in Cupertino. Name this former alum and CHS coach?
10. This inductee was a great football player and wrestler for CHS as well as being the ASB President. He came back to CHS to teach, coach and join the Toads. He was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver but his memory lives on. California's finest high school wrestling tournament is named for him. Can you name him?
Hall of Fame Trivia Answers
1. In what year did the Hall of Fame begin at Cupertino? 1978
2. There were six people inducted in the first year. One inductee entered posthumously after being killed in a tragic automobile accident. Can you name him? Joe Anderson
3. One inductee into the Hall of Fame also was inducted into the California Public Schools Hall of Fame. Can you name her? Caliann Lum
4. This inductee, who served California's 4th District in the House of Representatives, is what 1968 graduate? John Doolittle
5. She was the first Honorary Member of the Hall of Fame. She was a member of the FUHSD school board and a proud Tino parent? Name her. Helene Madson
6. This inductee is the only CHS athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. He actually won three. Name this swimmer. John Hencken
7. He is perhaps the most visable Hall of Fame member as a TV Bay Area Newsman. Name him. Ross McGowan
8. He was the quickest alum to ever be inducted into the Hall. He is best known for his athletic prowess. Who is the tall Pioneer? Kurt Rambis
9. This grad had a great athletic career at CHS and became a successful dentist in Cupertino. Name this former alum and CHS coach? Rich Popejo
10. This inductee was a great football player and wrestler for CHS as well as being the ASB President. He came back to CHS to teach, coach and join the Toads. He was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver but his memory lives on. California's finest high school wrestling tournament is named for him. Can you name him? Gary Bianchini