PINE GROVE - The auditorium at the Pine Grove Area High School was filled with alumni and their friends and family Saturday evening for the dedication of the Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame that featured their classmates.

"It really is a privilege for me to represent the Alumni Association and the many people who made this project possible," said Dr. Jack Kline, Class of 1955 and chair of the Wall of Fame Committee.

Members of the wall of fame are past graduates that received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Alumni Association. The case houses each individual plaque with a picture and a brief biography of the award winner.

"The achievements on this wall are as varied as they are impressive," Kline said.

The display case is located in the hallway just in front of the auditorium as a way to inspire students as they walk by the awards.

"We hope that this wall to be an inspiration and a reminder to all students that the Pine Grove Area Educational system provides a strong platform for a successful academic and professional career," Kline said.

Kline noted that the plans for the display were almost abandoned as it cost more than the association originally expected.

"We were just about to scrap the idea when a member of the Class of 1966, who wishes to remain anonymous, came forward to fund the program," Kline said. "We cannot emphasize our thanks enough."

Alumni Association President Barbara Wiggins also appreciated the donation and efforts of everyone involved in getting the display case.

"No one can imagine just how much it took and how much it means to us," Wiggins said.

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