Fran Myer, ’64

Raised in Seattle’s Chinatown, Fran’s diverse career and passion for staying active led her to pickleball in her early 40s. A true pioneer, she launched the world’s first retail pickleball website in 1999 and served as a founding board member of the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA). In 2018, she became the first woman inducted into the Pickleball Hall of Fame.

Beyond her professional achievements and national titles, Fran is honored for her dedication to community, grassroots growth, and the joy of participation. Her journey from the Central District to becoming a national athletic pioneer embodies the spirit of the Golden Grads. Fran Myer was inducted into the Garfield Golden Grads Hall of Fame on June 6, 2026.

Frank “Shobo” Fujii, ’47

Born in Seattle’s Central District in 1930, Fujii overcame wartime incarceration at Tule Lake to earn an MFA from the University of Washington. A celebrated artist and educator, Fujii worked at Seattle Central Community College for 17 years and was a dedicated supporter of the Wing Luke Museum, which named the Frank Fujii Youth Space in his honor. His work masterfully blends Japanese heritage with modern design, notably including the logo for the Japanese American Citizens League’s redress movement that preceded the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. As a mentor and advocate, Fujii’s legacy of artistic excellence and commitment to justice continues to inspire the Garfield community. Shobo Fujii was posthumously inducted into the Garfield Golden Grads Hall of Fame on June 6, 2026.

Art by Frank “Shobo” Fujii