Honor the teachers, coaches, athletes, alumni, and community heroes who shaped Kelso's legacy. Nominations open to all community members | Nominate 2026
Ty Fotheringill is a standout former athlete from Kelso, Washington, widely recognized for his versatile athletic career during the mid-1990s. As a prominent figure at Kelso High School, he excelled in both football and track and field, eventually earning an induction into the Hilander Hall of Fame for his lasting impact on the school's sports program.
By dominating high school sports and successfully competing at the University of Washington, he proved to local youth in Cowlitz County that small-town athletes could excel at the highest collegiate levels.
Ty is a classic narrative of small-town talent meeting relentless ambition. Growing up in Kelso, Washington, he emerged as a standout multi-sport athlete, driven by the rugged, "blue-collar" work ethic synonymous with his hometown. After making his mark as a state-level track star and football standout for the Kelso Hilanders, he successfully transitioned to the collegiate stage at the University of Washington, fulfilling the dream of many local athletes to compete at a major university.
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Beyond emergency services, Hembree has been a pillar of local governance, serving as the Mayor of Kelso and a member of the Kelso School Board.
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A 1972 Kelso graduate, Stewart attended Southern Methodist University where he graduated with a degree in history in 1977. There, Stewart he set the school's 3-mile record. Stewart taught U.S. History and served as a guidance counselor for 30 years.
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Tommy Lloyd is one of college basketball's most successful coaches, with roots tracing back to Kelso, Washington, where he graduated from Kelso High School in 1993 and led the Hilanders to the WIAA state 4A tournament his senior year.
View Profile →Beyond emergency services, Hembree has been a pillar of local governance, serving as the Mayor of Kelso and a member of the Kelso School Board.
View Profile →A 1972 Kelso graduate, Stewart attended Southern Methodist University where he graduated with a degree in history in 1977. There, Stewart he set the school's 3-mile record. Stewart taught U.S. History and served as a guidance counselor for 30 years.
View Profile →Tommy Lloyd is one of college basketball's most successful coaches, with roots tracing back to Kelso, Washington, where he graduated from Kelso High School in 1993 and led the Hilanders to the WIAA state 4A tournament his senior year.
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