When the consortium began, we asked the community to talk to us about what they viewed as important. They told us children, the future and staying in touch with people who no longer made McKeesport their home was important. This was the seed of the McKeesport High School Alumni and Friends Association and the creation of the hall of fame.

Linda Croushore

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Each honoree receives a plaque and mementos from the high school. Often our legislators give a proclamation. To be honored by the place that raised you, your school, is quite special.

— Linda Croushore

We have inducted 116 people into our hall of fame. We try to have a cross-section of folks from education, government, entertainment and the community at large. The most important quality these inductees have is that they have truly given of themselves. It's about having a personal and passionate commitment to bettering the world.

— Linda Croushore

Those of us in the tissue community were stunned last October that this was taking place.

— Linda Fraser

We also want to find out what the community wants here.

— Linda Lewis

Downtown is the attraction of the community.

— Linda McCarthy