Bruce Rupp, Hays, will be honored at tonight’s Fort Hays State University game against Washburn as the Covenant Builders Hometown Hero.

From his nomination submission:

Bruce has been a teacher at USD 489 for the last 26 years. He has been the AD at Hays Middle school for 20 years, head Hays High softball coach for 13 years, Hays Middle School football coach for 20 years, USD 489 drivers education coordinator for 23 years, officiated high school basketball for 23 years, umpired high school and college baseball, and is currently in his 8th year of officiating MIAA softball. He has also coordinated groups in the FHSU Athletics ticket fundraiser for 10 years, raising thousands of dollars for Hays Middle School and FHSU. He has been married to his wife Terri for 23 years, has 6 grand-children, and 1 great grand-daughter. Bruce is also an FHSU alum, earning his Master’s in Education Administration in 2002. Bruce’s dedication to USD 489 and his family make him a Hometown Hero.

To nominate a Hometown Hero, go to www.fhsuathletics.com, hover over Fanzone, and click on Hometown Hero to fill out the nomination form.