Twenty-Fourth Annual

Middleburg Heights Junior High School

The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize alumni who have made a mark in their career, positively contributed to society, or achieved success in a worthwhile endeavor.

Categories considered by the selection committee include:

•Science and Engineering•Business and Industry•Military Achievement•Fine Arts and Entertainments•Community Service•Education•Politics and Government•Philanthropic Endeavors

In addition, each year the Distinguished Staff Hall of FameCommitteeselectstwoDistinguishedStaffmembersforinductionto the Hall of Fame and bestows an honorary Alumni membership on each inductee. Nominees will alternate annually among retired teachers, support staff, administrators, Board of Education members and community volunteers.

Ifyouwouldliketonominateagraduate,retiredstaff,orcommunitymember for this honor, please visit our website for a nomination form: www.berea.k12.oh.us

Board of EducationAna Chapman, President

Fred Szabo, Vice PresidentCori Farris, MemberNeal Postel, Member

David Tressel, Member

Program

Music provided by:Berea-Midpark High School Chamber Orchestra Lisa Cheshier, Orchestra Director

Master of Ceremonies .........................................Mike SlivochkaDirector of Personnel

Welcome .................................................................Ana ChapmanPresident, Berea Board of Education

Invocation .........................................The Reverend Patrick HuntPastor, Heritage Congregational Church of Berea

Community Dinner

Pledge of Allegiance ........................................ Student Presenters

Remarks ................................................................. Mike Sheppard Superintendent

Distinguished Alumnus

Midpark High School Class of 1979

Kevin Bicking Presented by Joshua Stopiak

• 31+ Years of distinguished servicewith FordMotor Company including 13+yearsinanExecutivecapacity

• DirectorofFordNorthAmericaEngineOperations• Global Roman Krygier Health and Safety Leadership Award for exemplaryleadership and impact on Ford Motor Company’s safety performance andculture,2014

• GlobalDiversityandInclusionAwardforexemplaryleadershipandresultswiththeVeteransNetworkGroup,2013

• Director of Ford Global Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering Operations:ResponsiblefortheDesign,Development,ProcurementandImplementationofPowertrainManufacturingProcesses,2009-2010

• ChiefOperationsOfficerAutomotiveComponentsHoldingsLLC,2008-2009• VicePresidentAutomotiveComponentsHoldingsLLC,2005-2008• DirectorFordGlobalPowertrainStrategyandBusinessOffice,2003-2005• SiteManager,ClevelandEngineandCastingOperations,2000-2003• ProductProgramManager,LargeI4/I5EngineProgram,1997-2000• Powertrain Design and Development Manager, Family and Specialty CarPrograms,1997

• E4ODTransmissionDesignandDevelopmentManager,1994-1996• EmissionsandIgnitionsSystemsDesignandDevelopmentManager,1993-1994• Engineering, Maintenance, and Production positions at Lima Engine Plant,1984-1993

• BSEEOhioNorthernUniversity,1984• College Sports Information Directors of America Honorable Mention All-Americanhonorsforthelinebackerposition,1982

• EarnedOhioAthleticConferenceCritchfieldAwardforOutstandingDefensivePlayerintheconference,1982

• OhioAthleticConferenceAllConferenceLinebacker,1981,1982• 4yearLetterWinneratONUinfootball,1979-1982

Distinguished Alumna

Midpark High School Class of 1977

Pamela Faroh McGrath Presented by Erica Truong

• ExecutiveDirectorandGlobalEditorialStrategistforAmericanGreetingsCorporationsince2004

• Leads innovation and new product development for awide range ofAmericanGreetingsconsumerproducts

• Keycreativecontributoronmanysuccessfulcardlinesandnewproductlaunchessince1984

• Corporate Executive Sponsor for inaugural Diversity and InclusionCouncilatAmericanGreetings

• Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion and leader of most diversedepartmentincompany

• Chairman’sAwardwinner forPersonal Initiative for leading corporatesponsorshipofnot-for-profit“SpeakingofWomen’sHealth,”dedicatedto helpingwomenmake informed decisions about their health,well-being,andsafety

• Createdprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforwomenthroughoutthe organization to represent American Greetings as ambassadors ofhealthandwellnessatoverthirtyconferencesannually

• Coachandmentorforhigh-potentialwomeninleadershiproles

• UtilizesAppreciativeInquiryasanapproachtoteambuildingandchangemanagementtounifyteamsanddepartmentsacrossthecompany

• Pastconsultantforfamilybusiness,FarohCandies,Inc.

• BachelorofSciencefromTheE.W.ScrippsSchoolofJournalismatOhioUniversity,cumlaude

• Certification in Appreciative Inquiry, Positive Business and SocietyChangefromTheWeatherheadSchoolofManagementatCaseWesternReserveUniversity

Distinguished Alumnus

Berea High School Class of 1954

Philip Lee Johnson Presented by Edward Ondrejech

• Program Manager, Monsanto Company at Mound Laboratory, Ohio,supportingmaintenanceofnation’snuclearweaponsstockpileduringColdWar,1963-1992

• Consultant, Mound Technology Center at former Mound Laboratory,managingtransitionoflaboratoryassetstoprivatelyownedindustrialpark

• Activememberforover50yearsofRotaryInternational• President&VicePresidentofMiamisburg,Ohioclub• SouthwestOhioDistrictChairman• LocalliaisonforInternationalYouthExchangeProgram• International Young Professionals Exchange Program, assembling andescortingteamsabroadtofosterglobalpartnerships

• EndPolioNowProgram,which included touringwellwaterdrillingsitesinIndia

• 20+yearmemberofMiamisburgHistoricalSociety;asPresident,playedpivotalroleinrenovationofhistoricMarketSquareBuildingandKercherCabin

• 10+yearmemberofMiamisburgSisterCitycommittee,inpartnershipwithOwenSound,Ontario

• BoardofDirectorsand10+yearmemberofMiamisburgBurgCenter• Presidentand50+yearmemberofMiamisburgTrinityUnitedChurchofChrist

• Fundedandoversawconstructionof communitypark inMiamisburg, inmemoryofbelovedwifeNancy

• Long time choir member at Trinity Church and Mokuaikaua Church inKailua-Kona,HI

• MasterofScienceinEngineeringManagementandBachelorofScienceinElectricalEngineering,UniversityofDayton

• BachelorofArts,OtterbeinCollege• The Philip L. Johnson Endowed Scholarship for A Second Chance atOtterbeinUniversity

Distinguished Staff (Posthumous)

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Bob Purdy Presented by Daniel Ruple

• BereaCitySchoolDistrictDirectorofAthletics,1958-1983

• BereaCitySchoolDistrictTeacher,1949-1961

• BereaHigh School head track coach, 1949-1961;Undefeated seasons1951-1954,1957

• FoundedtheBereaRelays,1957

• PastPresidentoftheOhioHighSchoolAthleticDirectorsAssociation

• InductedintotheOhioHighSchoolAthleticDirectorsHallofFame,1973

• NamedOhioHighSchoolAthleticDirectoroftheYear,1976

• BereaHighSchoolAthleticHallofFame,1984

• MidparkHighSchoolAthleticHallofFame,1995

• FindlayCollegeAthleticHallofFameInductee,1987

• Authorof“TheSuccessfulHighSchoolAthleticProgram”

• BereaKiwanisClubPresident,1984-85

• BereaKiwanisClubDistinguishedServiceAward,1973

• GrindstoneAwardastheOutstandingCitizenintheCityofBerea,1979

• BereaHighSchoolgymnasiumdedicatedastheRobertPurdyGym,2006

• ServedasnavalofficerduringWWIIfor3years

• RecipientofDistinguishedAlumniAwardatUniversityofFindlay,1993

• B.A.Degree,Universityof Findlay, 1948; lettering inbasketball, track,andtennis

• M.A.inPhysicalEducation,ColumbiaUniversity,1951

• Elderfor25yearsatGraceChristianandMissionaryAllianceChurchinMiddleburgHeights,OH

Distinguished Staff

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Bill Reinhard Presented by Maxwell Reardon

• BereaCitySchoolDistrictScienceTeacher,1974-2008

• BereaCitySchoolDistrictMathTeacher,1989-90

• BachelorofScience,Baldwin-WallaceCollege,1974

• MasterofEducation,ClevelandStateUniversity,1980

• MidparkScienceDepartmentChairman,1998-2008

• BereaEducationAssociationNegotiationsTeam,1980

• BereaEducationAssociationTreasurer,1979-1981

• MidparkKeyClubAdvisor,1977-1992

• OhioKeyClubAdvisoroftheYear,1982and1986

• BereaTeacheroftheYearNominee,1986and1988

• AcademicRecognitionCommittee,1990-1991

• HallofFameCommittee,1993-2008

• Jr.ClassAdvisor,1977-1983

• StudentCouncilAdvisor,1977-1978,1989-1990

• AthleticSupportStaff,1974-1999

• NationalHonorSocietyAdvisor,1978-1979

• CommencementWorker,1974-2002

• AssistantYearbookAdvisor,1981-1984

• SpringIntramuralDirector,1982-1986

• NorthCentralSteeringCommittee,1990-1991

• Grading,ReportCardandConferencingCommittee,1990-1991

• ScienceArticulationCommittee

• OhioPTALifeMember

Distinguished Staff

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Robbie Robinson Presented by Molly Over

• MichiganStateCollege;1948BSChemicalEngineering

• WWIIVeteran

• “Grandpa”tohundredsofAFSStudentssince1969

• FosterparentofthreeyearstotwoRomanianBHSstudents

• MaintainsrelationshipswithformerAFSstudents

• Coordinatorofcommunityvolunteers,1991-1996

• RecruitedandmanagedhundredsofBHSvolunteers

• MemberandPresidentofSouthwestSuburban

• RetiredandSeniorVolunteerProgram(RSVP)

• PTACouncilHelpingHandsAward,2012

• GreatDepression&WWIIpresentationstothousandsofstudents

• TuesdaysWithMorrieandAgeismpresentations

• 15yearvolunteerfootballattitudeandmoralecoach

• Attendedallhomeandawaygames

• Activewithgirls’softball,basketball,volleyball

• ManyRobbieRobinsonSports&BandAwards

• RobbieRobinsonAFSScholarshipFund

• 20yearattendancetocommencementsasstaffmember

Distinguished Alumna

Berea High School Class of 1970

Rebecca Storey Hooper Presented by Kristin Slovick

• GlobalOutreachProgramCoordinator,ExtremityTraumaandAmputationCenterofExcellence,USArmyMedicalCommand,2014-2015

• Inaugural Program Manager, Center for the Intrepid, Brooke ArmyMedicalCenter,2006-2014

• SouthernRegionalMedicalCommandCivilianoftheYear,2010

• 15thChief,ArmyMedicalSpecialistCorps,2000-2004

• Assistant Chief, Army Medical Specialist Corps and Physical TherapyConsultant,OfficeoftheSurgeonGeneral,1998-2000

• Chiefof Physical TherapyandPhysicalMedicine, TriplerArmyMedicalCenter,Honolulu,HI,1996-1998

• GraduateoftheUnitedStatesArmyWarCollege,Carlisle,PA,1996

• Ph.D.inHigherEducation,TheUniversityofTexasatAustin,1995

• InstructorandAcademicCoordinatorofClinicalEducationintheArmy-BaylorGraduatePrograminPhysicalTherapy,1984-1987

• MasterofPhysicalTherapy,US-ArmyBaylorUniversityGraduatePrograminPhysicalTherapy,1975

• B.S.inEducation,MiamiUniversity,Oxford,Ohio,1974

• On-siteReviewerandPTPanelMember,CommissionofAccreditationinPhysicalTherapyEducation

• Member,AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociation

• MilitaryAwardsInclude:Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation, Army Achievement, Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator, and the Order of Military Medical Merit

1993 InducteesHenryM.Barr Classof1933Dorothy(Marks)McKelvey Classof1920Stephanie(Wiles)Thomas Classof1978

1994 InducteesBarbara(Peris)Draves Classof1973JohnW.Vannorsdall Classof1942

1995 InducteesWalterFunk Classof1945JohnSiodla Classof1930

1996 InducteesJohnM.Blocher,Jr. Classof1936JeanneC.Squire Classof1937

1997 InducteesLouise(Hanning)Allen Classof1953JosephW.Biddlecombe Classof1968

1998 InducteesThomasL.Morton Classof1976BillyR.Hufsey Classof1978

1999 InducteesChristineWest Classof1927TerenceM.Henry Classof1957

2000 InducteesArthurW.“Bud”Collins,Jr. Classof1947ThomasM.Nosek Classof1965

2001 InducteesNeilSteinberg Classof1978DaleA.Vonderau Classof1942

2002 InducteesDaisyG.Collins Classof1954KathleenDeanMoore Classof1965

2003 InducteesSusan(Deubel)Becker Classof1956JackH.Borkey Classof1956

2004 InducteesJudith(Schwenzfeier)ChristinGlenn Classof1965ChristopherMacosko Classof1962

2005 InducteesPhillipF.Brooks Classof1954Constance(Plucinski)Kowalski Classof1962

2006 InducteesSaulFriedman Classof1955JamesToedtman Classof1959

2007 InducteesKristA.Jake Classof1962Dr.PaulaSilverman Classof1973

2008 InducteesDr.DianeF.Merritt Classof1967JamesS.McMurray Classof1963

2009 InducteesMaryJoCrowley Classof1972JoeStitt(1963-2001) Classof1981TimothyS.Tibbits Classof1977

2010 InducteesDr.C.SusanChester Classof1957TomWilson Classof1975

2011 InducteesKathleen(Reddy)Mueller Classof1957Dr.StevenPaine Classof1973John-MichaelTebelak(1949-1985)Classof1966

2012 InducteesJohnMichaelPayne Classof1968JamesTressel Classof1971

2013 InducteesEdwardKuekes(1901-1987) Classof1918Phyllis(Kushlak)Matthews Classof1963WilliamWeisbrodII Classof1978

2014 InducteesBruceGrulke Classof1972MarkAlanPhillips Classof1970

2015 InducteesRonaldD.Ciancutti Classof1979Susan(Davies)Finn Classof1960WilliamGlennWade(1945-1966) Classof1963

Distinguished Alumni Berea High School

1993 InducteesRobertGardner Classof1964RuthOtte Classof1967GaryStarr Classof1969

1994 InducteesEricEwazen Classof1972KipP.Nygren Classof1965

1995 InducteesJamesH.Liu Classof1970MichaelSettonni Classof1977

1996 InducteesSaraBenett Classof1974PamEdwards Classof1969

1997 InducteesKeithJ.Bowman Classof1977MichaelA.Tartaglia Classof1973

1998 InducteesStevenA.Arndt Classof1977RichardC.Antall Classof1972

1999 InducteesAnthonyM.Ciepiel Classof1977JohnJ.Palencar Classof1975

2000 InducteesPatrickJohnson Classof1969MargaretA.Nosek Classof1970

2001 InducteesJeffreyW.&Julie(Kienast)Blake Classof1966Cheryl(Holt)Norton Classof1967LaurieSadler Classof1979

2002 InducteesPaulH.Liu Classof1974DanielRosenblum Classof1980

2003 InducteesLouisG.Joseph Classof1976MarkWitt Classof1976

2004 InducteesArchieD’Amico Classof1964JohnMiller Classof1964

2005 InducteesRussKlein Classof1975DanielMcCarthy Classof1974

2006 InducteesToddRichissin Classof1981MarkSkoda Classof1972

2007 InducteesDr.Lynn(Lewis)Vavreck Classof1986RichardC.Voigt Classof1978

2008 InducteesDr.WilliamJ.Bosl Classof1976RonaldE.Culp Classof1965

2009 InducteesDr.CraigArndt Classof1977Diana(Black)Lowe Classof1974

2010 InducteesThomasKerslake Classof1981Ann(Kerslake)Over Classof1979

2011 InducteesFrankJ.BirdII Classof1983Dr.Melody(McNeeley)Jurado Classof1977

2012 InducteesMichaelCavanaugh Classof1990MarkElliott Classof1976

2013 InducteesDr.Kathleen(Cieker)Forbes Classof1977RichardMonturo Classof1982

2014 InducteesStaceyMinchDelVecchio Classof1982NicolaAntonioSelvaggio Classof1984

2015 InducteesLauraMihutaGrimm Classof1978DamianL.Spooner Classof1991

Distinguished Alumni Midpark High School

1998 InducteeWilliamA.McCleery

1999 InducteesMargaretGillahanJeanHemery

2000 InducteesPaulC.GallaherGeorgeC.Schneider

2001 InducteesJeanCurtisDianeKrukemeyer

2002 InducteesRichardHeckathornEthelKeeneyEdwardC.White

2003 InducteesDottie(Uher)BowersJudyChurchin

2004 InducteesJ.RichardAndrisekJohnYouel

2005 InducteesElaineMigchelbrinkRhodaRosen

2006 InducteesNealHescheJamesFudale

2007 InducteesVictorColantoniJohnPresnell

2008 InducteesJamesI.HasselEileenHerold

2009 InducteesJillHerrickDr.DeanKelly

2010 InducteesFrederickGraffPatriciaLauria

2011 InducteesThomasC.JonesBruceWagner

2012 InducteesRev.Dr.JohnCaddeyGaryCroy

2013 InducteesElaineM.MyersJoyStein

2014 InducteesJamesR.BuddieThomasYates

2015 InducteesJeffreyD.KingDianneKotrlikMarthaEllenNaylor

Distinguished Staff

A Special Thank You

Berea High Alumni Association Selection CommitteeMidpark High Alumni Association Selection CommitteeDistinguishedStaffHallofFameSelectionCommittee

Berea-Midpark High School Middleburg Heights Junior High School

Nancy BrafordLisa Cheshier

Dave CorneliusKaren Frimel

Sandy HammerVincenzo Ruggiero

Beth Spinks

Academy Graphic Communication, Inc.

StaffHallofFameDonors: Berea Federation of Teachers

Neal Hesche Bruce Wagner