Hall of Honor

Students are ranked in their class at the end of the sixth semester of their high school career for college admission and scholarship purposes only. This rank is readjusted upon completion of the seventh semester for awards consideration.

To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian, a student must have completed at least three semesters at Comstock Park High School. Foreign exchange students do not qualify for valedictorian or salutatorian status. Valedictorians, salutatorians, and students receiving academic honors will be given special recognition at the graduation ceremony.

The valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected from students achieving the highest honors (Summa Cum Laude) based on the following formula:

(GPA × 400) + (SAT Score) = Overall Score

In the case of a tie, the final point value will be computed and rounded to the nearest thousandth.

Process: School-Initiated

The Comstock Park High School "Military Hall of Honor" display was created to recognize and honor all CPHS graduates who took the oath to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. This includes those who served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, and Space Force—whether through enlistment or as commissioned officers.

Located in Alumni Hall, this exhibit serves as a lasting tribute to the freedoms we cherish and to the brave men and women in uniform who protect them. It stands as a reminder to all who walk the halls of Comstock Park High School of the sacrifices made in service to our country.

Process:  Submit proper credentials

Submittal:  Military Honor Wall

To recognize and inspire excellence at Comstock Park Public Schools, the Distinguished Alumni program honors exceptional graduates of Comstock Park High School. To be eligible for this recognition, a graduate must have demonstrated outstanding achievement—whether through a singular accomplishment, a series of achievements, or a distinguished career.

Being named a Distinguished Alumnus is the highest honor Comstock Park Public Schools bestows upon a graduate.

Distinguished Alumni Program

Submittal:  Distinguished Alumni

Process:  Vote By Committee

The John Philip Sousa Award is an award given to high school band students who demonstrate exceptional musicianship, leadership, and dedication. It's the most prestigious award in the school band field. 

Process:  School Initiated

To be included, participants must meet the following guidelines (SUBJECT TO CHANGE PER MHSAA):

• Team Sports Participants

  • 1st – 3rd Team All-State honors or Academic All State

  • All State honors must be from a recognized media outlet or state organization

  • Includes: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Baseball, Softball

• Individual Participants (sport dependent)

The Comstock Park High School Hall of Fame Committee will be accepting nominations for the Comstock Park Hall of Fame through the month Of February.  The criteria for a person’s nomination are as follows:

If an Athlete:

• Must have been one of the Top Athletes in their Conference/All Conference where Applicable.

• Athletes must have Graduated from CPHS, have had a positive influence, and brought honor to CPHS.

• Graduated from CPHS 10 years prior to Induction.

If a Coach: 

• Must have Coached 10 Calendar Years at CPHS.

• Must be Retired from Coaching.

Qualifications For “Honorary Member”:

• The title of “Honorary Member” of the Athletic Hall of Fame is granted to those who exemplify the standards of the Comstock Park Athletic Hall of Fame through their significant contributions to Comstock Park athletic programs.

Process:  Vote By Committee

Submittal: NEED ONLINE FORM

These awards are considered the “top” honor for 2 seniors. The recipients must prove themselves to be outstanding in scholarship, citizenship, leadership, and service, as well as possessing  character and personality befitting such an honor. 

HACHMUTH AWARD

The Hachmuth Award was created in 1965 by the Board of Education in honor of B. Taylor Hachmuth, for his many years of dedication to Comstock Park Public Schools. Mr. Hachmuth retired in 1972 after 40 years of service as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and member of the Board of Education.

SHEW AWARD

Frances Shew was a former principal, teacher, and friend of Comstock Park Public Schools. When she became principal, she also continued to teach.  Although she left CP as a teacher in 1958 and taught math at the old Union High School, she continued to live in Comstock Park.

Process:  School Initiated

JANSEN AWARD

The Jansen Award was established in 1953 and is given in memory of Stanley W. Jansen. Stanley fought and died in Korea in 1952.  He excelled in athletics and was a brother of retired teacher Gary Jansen.

This award is given annually to the most outstanding male athlete who participates in a minimum of two sports during his last three years of high school.  The student-athlete must possess the qualities of leadership, scholarship, sportsmanship, good character, good moral standing, and coachable.

SNYDER AWARD

Adell Snyder came to the Comstock Park Public School system in the Fall of 1949 and was a member of our Science Department until she retired in 1973.  This award is a tribute to an excellent teacher who was so well liked by the student-body for her fairness, knowledge in the world of science, and her willingness to help all students.  

This award is given annually to the most outstanding female athlete who participates in a minimum of two sports during her last three years of high school. The recipient must not only be an outstanding female athlete but also a great student in the classroom. She must be a leader and possess the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, commitment, desire, and dedication.

Process:  School Initiated