Clint's On The Wall of Fame!

All I can say is, it's about time!

My pal Clint McElroy was named this week to Huntington's Wall of Fame - an honor he's earned a dozen times over for all his work promoting the region, his efforts for charity and numerous non-profit organizations, and just because he's a heck of a great guy (though I admit to being prejudiced - we've been friends since we first met in college, lo these many years ago).

His work for First Stage Theatre Company alone should earn him honors - he's been a board member almost since the group started 20 years ago, and he's directed a number of shows, including Seussical the Musical, Cats, Bye Bye Birdie and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (to name a few). He's offered leadership and guidance to hundreds of kids through that organization, and has helped build it into a successful community theatre group.

Bryan Chambers wrote a fine story previewing this year's class of inductees, although he did make one small mistake - Clint's not 59 years old (though he is over 50). On the up side, this gives us something to tease him about for at least five more years.

You can see photos from some of Clint's past escapades right here (don't you just love the one I pulled for this post?). Here's an excerpt from the story, which you can read right here:

Four well-known Huntingtonians will become the newest members of the Greater Huntington Wall of Fame, which honors individuals who have made lasting contributions to the community.

The City of Huntington Foundation has announced that Harold "Hawkshaw" Hawkins, Clint McElroy, Henriella Perry and Paul W. Whear will be this year's inductees.

The Wall of Fame now has 92 members and is in the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Each member has a plaque with a picture and biography.

To be considered for the award, one must have been born in Huntington or have lived in the city for at least 10 years, performed a community service that has benefited the entire community and/or achieved national recognition in their chosen field.

McElroy, 59, wears many hats in the Tri-State. Professionally, he is a staple in broadcast radio in the area, working for stations such as WRVC, WKEE, WEMM and WTCR.

But his contributions to Huntington extend into acting in and directing community theatre as well. He has acted in more than 20 community theater productions and produced eight.

He also was one of the founders of the Ronald McDonald House.

Congratulations, amigo!