Former Cypress Creek High School principal, Jim Wells, right, introduces the members of the Cypress Creek 2019 Wall of Fame Class. Pictured, from left, are Ike Nwankwo, class of 1992 and Martha Madison, class of 1995. Marc Fries, class of 1991, was also inducted in the three-member class, which was put on hiatus for two years.
Nov. 8, 2022—Cypress Creek High School continues its tradition of acknowledging the outstanding lifetime achievements and significant contributions of Cypress Creek graduates when it inducts the seventh Wall of Honor class this spring.
A Wall of Honor committee comprised of current and former principals, counselors and various Cypress Creek staff is soliciting nominations of prospective inductees to be reviewed for consideration.
The Wall of Honor recognizes former students dating back to the opening of Cypress Creek in the 1976-1977 school year. The mark made by former Cougars will be considered in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
- athletics; performing and visual arts; humanitarian efforts; military service; business and industry; politics and government; health science and medicine; research and development; and technology.
Twenty-nine former Cougars have been honored for their career and/or lifetime distinctions since the inception of the Wall of Honor in 2013:
- Sam Adams, professional athlete (class of 1991);
- Nick Drago, performing arts (1999);
- David Edgerton, U.S. Navy (1994).
- Katie (Dildy) Goossen, U.S. military (2000);
- Paul Janish, professional athlete (2001);
- Keefe Manning, Ph.D., biomedical engineering (1991);
- Rachel McNeill, broadcast journalism (1992);
- Dan Neil, professional athlete (1992);
- Erin Christine Pettit, Ph.D., professor/scientist (1989);
- Jamie Rauch, Olympic athlete (1997);
- Richard Stout, performing arts (1982);
- Josh Williams, professional athlete (1996);
- Kevin Beam, Ph.D., veterinary medicine (1990);
- LTC Jason Colbert, military (1984);
- TJ Farnsworth, health care (1996);
- Yehudi Mercado, entertainment (1992);
- Courtney Robertson, Ph.D., pediatrics (1985);
- Thomas L. Ryan, business (1983);
- Maj. Chris Knaute, athlete/military (2003);
- Mike Smith, entertainment (1985);
- Keith Wright, Ph.D., doctor (1986);
- Jeff Ullom, Ph.D., professor/historian/author (1990);
- Susan Collins, Ph.D., clinical psychology (1994);
- Chris Hutchinson, Ph.D., professor/doctor (1988);
- Bradley Myles, nonprofit (1998);
- Blaine Tompkins, U.S. military (1990);
- Marc Fries, planetary scientist (1991);
- Martha Madison, actress/restaurateur (1995); and
- Ike Nwankwo, professional athlete (1992).
The deadline for nominations is Jan. 15, 2023. The final selections will be made after this date, and all chosen honorees will be formally recognized during the induction ceremony scheduled for May 2023 at Cypress Creek High School.
The online nomination form can be accessed at the Wall of Honor webpage. Printed forms can be completed and returned to:
Cypress Creek Wall of Honor Nomination Committee
c/o Patsy Hickman
7510 Bairnsdale Lane
Houston, TX 77070
