Dawahares/KHSAA Hall of Fame

April 13, 2015 Hall of Fame Working

DAWAHARES/KHSAA HALL OF FAME
NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION

Information about Nominee:

Name: Zeb Blankenship

Information about Person Making the Nomination:

Name: Everette Varney

Address:
1110 Nathaniel Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324

Category of Nomination:

Contributor

Gender:

Male

Minority?

Primary KHSAA Basketball Region: 12

Secondary KHSAA Basketball Region: 0

Nominee's Accomplishments at the High School Level in Kentucky:

An outstanding high school athlete, Zeb led his Cumberland High School (Elkhorn City) team to three regional championships and state tournament appearances in 1943, 1944 and 1945. He was named to the All-State team in his senior year of 1945 and played his freshman year of college at the University of Kentucky before being drafted into the military and serving in the United States Army. His administrative career began in 1962 and stretched through 1981, with his basketball coaching career spanning 10 years. He served as high school principal at both Mercer County High School (five years) and at Jessamine County High School (14 years). During this time he served as a valued member of the KHSAA Board of Control and as its President for three years.

Uploaded Files:

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Uploaded Photos:

Zeb Blankenship head shot


Electronic Signature: Everette Varney

Date Submitted: April 4, 2019