MERIDIAN, ID – Diane Wolf, a longtime advocate for cheerleading, dance, and high school spirit programs, has been named to the 2025 class of the National High School Hall of Fame. Recognized for her decades of dedication at both the state and national levels, Wolf’s career has shaped the landscape of spirit activities and safety regulations for student-athletes across the country.

With a career spanning 45 years, Wolf began as a teacher and multi-sport coach in Idaho’s Meridian School District before transitioning to an administrative role with the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) in 1998. Her leadership in overseeing cheerleading, dance, cross country, track and field, and several other programs helped advance student involvement in high school activities.

Wolf’s influence extended nationally through her 25 years of work with the NFHS, where she played a key role in establishing spirit safety rules and co-authoring educational courses. She twice served on the NFHS Spirit Rules Committee, including a term as chair, and later spent 12 years as the committee’s officials liaison. Her efforts helped change the perception of cheerleading and ensure that participants were recognized as athletes deserving of respect and proper safety protocols.

Her contributions have been widely acknowledged, earning her a place in the Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame, the Idaho Spirit Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the NFHS Spirit Association’s National Contributor of the Year award.

“Diane’s dedication to the minimization of risk for cheerleading and dance participants has left an enduring legacy,” said Kent Summers, former NFHS director of performing arts and spirit rules liaison. “Her work has positively affected countless student-athletes and continues to shape spirit programs for future generations.”

Wolf will be formally inducted during the National High School Hall of Fame ceremony on June 30 at the NFHS Summer Meeting in Chicago.