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Class of 2021 2021 Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall Of Fame

Orville Thomas (Oberlin), 1931

Bob Francis (Lorain Catholic), 1972

Jim Welte (Amherst), 1978

Mike Kozma (Elyria Catholic), 1979

Doug Molnar (Admiral King), 1982 Orville Thomas • Bob Francis • Jim Welte Mike Kozma • Doug Molnar Valerie (Holland) Kirkland (Clearview), 2001 Valerie (Holland) Kirkland

Ranger Stadium, North Ridgeville High School Friday, April 16, 2021 Sponsored by: Lorain County Athletic Administrators Association www.loraincountytrackxchof.com Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame PAST INDUCTEES 2015

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1 2 ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee Orville Thomas

Track and field highlights

• 1929: Class B 100-yard state champion, 10.5 seconds.

• 1929: Helped the Indians to a team runner-up finish behind Rocky River at the Lakewood Class B Sectional

Professional experience

• 1976-78: Customer service representative at Oberlin Savings Bank

• 1942-76: Clerk for Ball, Burge and Kraus investors on the New York Stock Exchange

Education

• 1931: Oberlin High School

• Ekles School of Mortuary Science (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Born: February 2, 1911 in Oberlin, Ohio ______Died: November 21, 1999 in Oberlin, Ohio ______Family: Wife: Ethel (died, 1998). Stepdaughters: Renee Haskins, Yvonne Etter and Marie Wakefield. He had eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren in the year when Thomas passed. ______

...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee Bob Francis

Athletic highlights Lorain Catholic (1968-72) Track and field • 1972: Francis became the Spartans’ first and only Ohio state champion for any sport in school history (1969-2004) when he won Class A state high jump title at Ohio Stadium as he defeated Clearview freshman Larry Fortner. Both jumpers cleared 6-5, but Francis won out on fewer misses. Fortner went on placed second at state again in 1973 before winning state titles in 1974 and ’75. • 1972: Captured the Kent Class A District high jump crown with a meet-record height of 6-7, beating the 1971 meet record of 6-2 set by Lutheran East’s Phil Pickens in 1971. Earlier he won the Cuyahoga Heights Class A Sectional title with a mark of 6-6.75, shattering the previous record of 6-2.75 set by Pickens in 1971. • 1972: Francis capped his prep career as he set the Ohio Classic meet record with both a meet- and Lorain County record jump of 6-7.25. The meet was an all-star competition held after the state meet at Mansfield Malabar. • 1972: Broke his own North Central Conference meet record with a jump of 6-4.25. He also cleared 6-6 at the prestigious Bellaire Relays. • 1971: Francis got his start in high jumping as a junior. There was no varsity track team at LC in the early 1970s so Spartan basketball coach Jim Lawhead organized a mini squad to go to the • 1971 NCC championships in Parma. Francis won NCC title Born: January 24, 1954 in Lorain, Ohio with a meet-record 6-3.25. ______Basketball Residence: Coppell, Texas • 1968-72: Four-year varsity letterwinner. A key bench player ______for the Spartans. He helped Lorain Catholic to a 16-4 won- Mentors: John Binder and Jim Lawhead lost record as a junior and to a 19-2 record as a senior before ______the Spartans were eliminated in the Class A district semis by Cortland Maplewood. Halls of fame Kent State University (1972-76) • 1993: Kent State University Varsity “K” Athletics Track and field Hall of Fame • Francis lettered four times each in indoor and outdoor track • 1994: Lorain Sports Hall of Fame for KSU under legendary Doug Raymond. The Amherst native Professional experience qualified for the NCAA championships on several occasions for • 1977-2012: Shermco Industries (Irving, Texas) the Golden Flashes and one of only two Lorain County athletes Education to clear 7-1 career wise, in track and field’s high jump. • 1972: Lorain Catholic High School • 1976: Francis earned All-America honors by finishing sixth • 1976: Kent State University in a field of 39 as he cleared 7-1 at the NCAA Championships at the University of Pennsylvania. He just missed the Olympic qualifying standard of 7-2 and a higher placement when barely nicked the bar attempting a career-best 7-3. • 1976: Won the MAC indoor title with a career-equaling 7-1 at Western Michigan University in March. • 1974: Francis became the first KSU high jumper to clear 7-0 when he finished third at the 34th annual Knights of Columbus meet in Cleveland. He captured MAC championships both indoor and outdoor. Francis took the MAC outdoor title with his 6-8 upset of triumph over defending champ Chris Adams of Ohio University. • 1973: Francis tied the KSU school record at 6-10 as a freshman...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee Jim Welte

The 1982 Indiana University 4x400 relay of Carey Hardwick, Jim Welte, Doug Morris and Jim Spivey following a 3:12 clocking at a home dual meet.

Born: December 11, 1959 in Bellville, Illinois Baseball (1975-78) cont. ______• 1978: Earned All-Ohio Class AAA honorable mention and Residence: Dublin, Ohio All-Lakeland Conference first team. Posted a 7-1 won-lost ______pitching record along with a .353 batting average. Helped lead Amherst to the sectional finals where Comets lost a Family: Wife: Kathy. Children: Andrew; Katie and Julia one-run decision. (twins); Ellie. Parents: Jim Sr. and Peg ______Basketball (1974-78) • Four-year basketball player including varsity as a junior Athletic highlights and a senior. Amherst Steele (1974-78) University of Indiana (1979-82) Track and field Track and cross country • 1978: Finished third at the Division I state for the 880- • Lettered all 4 years and was a part of 4 Big Ten yard run in a time of 1:52.1 behind Hilliard’s Scott Rider Championships: 1979 and 1980 indoor track, 1979 outdoor (1:52.4) and Cleveland Heights’ Joel Albers (1:52.6). track and 1980 cross country. • 1978: Finished second in the 880 (1:52.8) behind Albers’ • Team member of 4x800 that ran 7:20 at the 1982 Drake meet-record 1:51.8 at the Kent Class AAA District. Welte’s Relays that is still No. 3 fastest time at Indiana University metric-converted time of 1:52.1 remains the Lorain County Hall of fame record. He earlier won the Elyria Class AAA Sectional for • 2018: Amherst Athletic Hall of Fame the 880-yard run in a time of 1:54.6. Professional experience Cross country (1975-77) • 2015-present: Peace, Love and • 1977: Team member of Class AAA state championship Little Donuts, franchise owner – team. Finished as Comets’ No. 2 runner (6th overall) at the Worthington and state meet in 12:16 (2.5 miles) as Amherst defeated Bay for Upper Arlington the championship, 77-113. • 1982-2015: Federal • 1976: Team member of the Comets’ squad that placed Aviation Administration fourth at the Class AAA state meet. (FAA); Air traffic controller • Team member of three Lakeland Conference 21 years; Operations supervisor championship teams (1975-77) 12 years Baseball (1975-78) Education • 1975-78: Four-year varsity player as a pitcher and second • 1978: Amherst Steele baseman. High School • 1982: University of Indiana

...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame ...... 2021 Inductee Mike Kozma

Athletic highlights Elyria Catholic High School (1976-1979) • 1979: Kozma won the 100-yard dash at the Olmsted Falls Class AA Sectional with a time of 9.8 seconds against Elyria West’s Ray Armstrong with a time of 9.9 seconds, who was the eventual state champion. Kozma also anchored the winning 4x100 relay in a meet- record of 44.7. He pulled his hamstring coming off the turn while in the lead during the 220-yard dash. The injury brought an end to his season. • 1979: Kozma placed 1st and Armstrong 2nd at the Lorain County Relays in the 100-yard dash. Kozma’s time was the best in the state for that season at 9.62 seconds, an Elyria Catholic High record. The time was later converted to 10.52 seconds to account for the meter- conversion. It remains the school record. • 1979: Kozma was a quadruple winner in the opening dual meet against Olmsted Falls. He won the in the 100-yard (9.8), 440-yard (51.4) and the 220-yard (21.8) dashes, plus anchored the 4x440 relay. • 1979: Kozma participated at the renowned Knights of Columbus Indoor meet at the Richfield Coliseum. He placed 2nd in the 60-yard dash (6.57). • 1979: Kozma placed second in the 60-yard dash (6.4) at the All-Ohio Indoor Meet at Ohio State. Born: March 27, 1961 in Elyria, Ohio • 1978: At the AAU Junior Olympic Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska, ______Kozma finished at 3rd place in the 220-yard dash (21.98) and member of 5th place 4x100 relay (42.16) Residence: Elyria, Ohio • 1978: Won the 100-meter (11.00) and 200-meter (21.70) dashes in ______the Ohio Track Classic at BGSU Family: Wife: Cindy. Daughters: Rachel and Sarah. • 1978: Kozma placed 3rd in the 100-yard dash (10.0 seconds) at the Parents: Otto and Marge Class AA state meet. He later placed 2nd against Armstrong in the ______220-yard dash. Both runners finished the race at 21.6 seconds. The time was later converted to 21.43 seconds to account for the meter- conversion. It remains the school record. Indiana University (1980-1983) cont. • 1978: Kozma placed 3rd in the 100-yard dash with a time of 10.1 • 1983 Outdoor season: Kozma took 4th in the 200-yard dash seconds and 2nd in the 220-yard dash with a time of 22.4 seconds at (21.54) and placed 2nd with 4x100 relay (40.82) at the Kansas the Kent Class AA District meet. Relays. • 1978: Kozma placed 2nd in both the 100-yard dash (10.15) and the • 1983 Outdoor season: Kozma competed at The Domino Relays in 220-yard dash (22.37) at the Class AA Sectional meet. Florida. The sprint medley relay team won with a time of 3:18.57. • 1978: At the Amherst Comet Relays, Kozma won the 100-yard dash • 1983 Indoor season: Kozma did not compete at the Big Ten meet (10.30), just ahead of Armstrong (10.31). due to injuries. • 1977: Kozma finished seventh for both the 100-yard (10.1) and 220- • 1982 Outdoor season: The 4x100 relay team finished 3rd at the yard (22.7) dashes at the Class AA state meet as a sophomore. Big Ten meet in 40.76 • 1977: Kozma qualified for state as he placed fourth in both the 100- • 1982 Indoor season: Kozma placed 4th in the 300-yard dash (31.21) yard (10.1) and 220-yard (22.5) dashes at the Kent Class AA District at the Big Ten meet. meet. • 1981 Outdoor season: The 4x100 relay team finished 3rd at the Big • 1977: Kozma won the 100-yard dash (10.1) at the Elyria Class AA Ten meet (40.88) Sectional meet. He was able to edge out well-known athletes of the • 1981 Outdoor season: At the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet, Kozma era, including Greg Jones, Ray Armstrong, and Darrel Thomas. Kozma placed 4th in the 100-yard dash (10.75), placed 1st in 200-yard dash also won the 220-yard dash with a school-record time of 22.2. (21.27) and placed 1st on his 4x100 relay team (40.84). • 1977: Kozma placed 2nd in the 100-yard dash (10.2) at the Lorain • 1981 Outdoor season: Split 47.2 for the 4x400 relay which placed County Relays. 3rd with a time of 3:09.95 at the Dogwood Relays in Tennessee, • 1977: Kozma placed 2nd in the 100-yard dash (10.4) at the Comet • 1981 Indoor season: Kozma placed 4th in the 300 meters (34.9) at Relays. the Big Ten meet. • 1977: Kozma set a new school record for Elyria Catholic in the 100- • 1981 Indoor season: Kozma won the 60-yard dash (6.36) and was yard dash with a time of 10.0 seconds at the Southview dual meet. 2nd in the 300-yard dash (31.01) at The Athletics Conference (TAC) The record beat out the time set by Tom Mahl in 1961. Kozma also Invitational. won the 220-yard dash (22.7). • 1980 Outdoor season: The 4x100 relay team won the Big Ten • 1976: Kozma placed 4th in the 100-yard dash at the Class AA championship in a time of 40.50 Sectional meet with a time of 10.3 seconds. He also placed 3rd as • Received a 4-year scholarship to become a member of the Indiana a member of the 4 x100 relay. Both races qualified Kozma for the University men’s indoor and outdoor track and field team. District meet. Hall of fame • 2014: Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Indiana University (1980-1983) Professional experience • 1983 Outdoor season: Kozma placed 3rd place as a part of the 4x100 • 2015-present: Managing member at Kozma Closings, LLC relay team with a time of 40.75 seconds at the outdoor Big Ten meet. • 2003-2015: Branch manager, vice president at PNC Bank • 1983 Outdoor season: The Indiana Invitational was Kozma’s first • 1997-2002: Branch manager, vice president at US Bank meet back after missing several weeks due to a strained hamstring. • 1991-1997: Branch Manager, vice president at Key Bank He placed 4th in the 100-meter dash (11.16), 5th in the 200-meter dash • 1985-1991: Assistant branch manager at Society Bank (21.88) and was on the winning 4x 100 relay team (40.20). The IU Education relay just missed the qualifying standard for the NCAA meet. • 1979: Elyria Catholic High School • 1983 Outdoor season: Kozma was on the winning 4 x 100 relay at • 1984: Indiana University, bachelor’s degree in public and the Jesse Owens Classic at Ohio Stadium with a time of 41.10 seconds. environmental affairs ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame ...... 2021 Inductee Doug Molnar

Athletic highlights Lorain Admiral King (1978-82) Track and field (1979-82) • 1982: Molnar finished sixth at the Class AAA (now Division I) state meet for the 4x800 along with Roger Smith, Michael Walton and Leon Rainey with a time of 7:53.0. He was also a Class AAA state qualifier for 800 meters, but a strained right Achilles’ tendon from the 4x800 severely hampered his performance in the open 800. • 1982: Along with Smith, Walton and Rainey, Admiral King set a state Born: April 27, 1964 tournament record as a member of the winning 4x800 at the Amherst in Lorain, Ohio Regional with a winning time of 7:48.4. He was also a regional runner-up ______for 800 meters as he was barely edged out by Bay’s Jay Yuhasz. Both Residence: clocked 1:53.7. Earlier Molnar won his second straight 800-meter title Clarksville, Tennessee at the Rocky River District in a meet-record 1:55.3. Molnar was also a ______member of meet-record wins for the Admirals’ 4x800 (7:53.16, with Family: Parents: Julius and Emily. Stepdad: John Markutsa Smith, Molnar and Rainey) and the 4x400 (3:22.88, with Jerry Dunlap, Wife: Kimberly. Daughter: Alyssa and her husband, Walton and Smith). Their efforts helped Admiral King to a district Sean Kihara. Grandchildren: Noah, Evelyn. runner-up finish to Bay, 74.5-56. Stepchildren: Cameron, Sydney and Tyler Pena. • 1981: Molnar’s fastest 800 meters for high school came in July 1981 ______where was a national runner-up in 1:52.8 at the Track Federation of America Nationals in Philadelphia as he beat state champs from Virginia, Coaching background Pennsylvania, New York and Tennessee. • August 2020-present: Rossview High School. Boys and girls • 1981: Finished Class AAA state runner-up in the 800 meters to Akron cross country coach. The Squawk The Hawk boys team finished Buchtel senior Henry Butler, 1:52.22 to 1:53.62. 15th at the state tournament • 1981: Molnar was the Kent Roosevelt Class AAA Regional champ, • Sept. 2004-May 2019: Austin Peay State University. Head track defeating Buchtel’s Butler, 1:55.6 to 1:56.0. A week earlier, he led and cross country Coach. Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Admiral King to the Class AAA district title at Elyria’s Ely Stadium, Year 2014. Athletes qualified for NCAA track and field regionals outdistancing second place North Olmsted, 105-60. Molnar won the for track 12 out of 14 years. Athletes broke 14 of 19 indoor school records and 16 of 22 events outdoor records. Athletes 800 meters (1:55.33) and teamed with Jackson, Dunlap and Smith for earned six OVC Freshmen of the Year and six Athlete of the Year the winning 4x400 (3:24.48). He was also second to Avon Lake’s John awards in 14 seasons. 38 OVC Champions and over 200 All-OVC Clark in the 1,600, 4:23.15 to 4:23.80. Athletes. Athletes set four OVC records. • 1981: Led Admiral King to a Buckeye Conference track championship • Aug. 2002-Sept. 2004: University of Texas Pan-Am. Assistant in at Ely Stadium with wins in the 1,600 (4:28.39) and 800 (1:59.28). The track/head cross country. Coached NCAA All-American in track Admirals (99) outdistanced Sandusky (82.5) and Marion (79) for the and cross country (first multi-All-American in school history). King boys’ first-ever conference title. Athletes broke school records in 1,500, mile, steeplechase, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and also for cross country. Men’s team Other high school highlights finished top-10 at NCAA regionals first time in school history. • June 1999-June 2002: University of Tennessee. Men’s volunteer • 1982: Lettered in track 4 years, football 3 years and cross country coach. Southeastern Conference outdoor champions for 2001- 2 years. 2002, NCAA Division I Outdoor Track champions in 2001, NCAA • 1981: Started at tight end and played monster back for cross country team qualifiers in 2001, NCAA Division I Indoor varsity football as he rarely left the field. Second team Buckeye Track champions in 2002 Conference and honorable mention All-Lorain County. • Jan. 2000-June 2000 University of Tennessee. Interim head • 1981: All-Buckeye Conference in cross country. Finished 10th women’s cross country coach/assistant track. Coached SEC at the Elyria Class AAA District, one spot out of qualifying for scorers in 800, 1,500, 5,000 and 10,000 regionals. • Aug 1999-Dec. 1999: University of Tennessee. Women’s volunteer assistant. • March 1994-June 1996: Kent State University – Assistant in University of West Virginia (1982-86) track/head cross country. Coached All-American in the 800. Athletic highlights Coached top-20 team NCAA Outdoor Track in 1995 • Feb. 1983: School record indoor 800 meters, 1:52.38 • Jan. 1994-March 1994: Oberlin College. Volunteer assistant. • Feb. 1983: School record indoor 4x800 relay (anchor), 7:41.97 Coached athletes that set school records in mile, 3,000 and • Feb. 1983: School record indoor distance medley relay, 9:45.34 5,000 • April 1986: School record outdoor sprint medley relay, 3:21 • Sept. 1990 -June 1992: Kent State – volunteer/graduate • April 1984: School record outdoor 4x800m relay, 7:30.64 assistant. Assisted with All-Americans in track and cross country • Feb. 1986: Finalist IC4A - 1,000-meter indoor finalist • Jan.-June 1989: Lorain Admiral King. Track assistant • 1983-1986: IC4A qualifier 800/1,000 • Sept.-June 1988: Clearview High School. Track assistant

• 1984-85 and 1985-86: 2-time team captain Education • 1982: Lorain Admiral King Postcollegiate • 1986: University of West Virginia, bachelor’s degree in • Oct. 1994: Toe to Tow Marathon champion, 2:29:49 corporate finance • 1987: University of West Virginia, masters in business administration • 2002: University of Tennessee, PhD in education ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee Valerie (Holland) Kirkland

Athletic highlights Clearview High School (1997-2001) • 2001: Finished third at the Division III state meet for the 200 meters (26.15) and was fifth in the 100 meters (12.58) • 2001: Holland placed second in the 200 meters (25.94) and third in the 100 meters (12.69) at the Navarre Regional. Earlier she won the 100 meters (12.82) at the Orville District and was second in the 200 (26.66). • 2000: Placed second at the Division III state meet in the 200 meters (25.35) and was third in the 100 meters (12.36) • 2000: Holland placed second for both the 100 meters (12.59) and 200 meters (26.07) at the Cuyahoga Heights Regionals. Earlier she won the 100 meters (12.5) and took second for the 200 meters (25.9) at the Independence District. • 2000: Won both the 100 meters (12.3) and 200 meters (25.5) for the third year in a row at the Lorain County Conference meet. • 1999: Finished second at the Division III state meet for the 100 meters (12.54) and was fourth in the 200 meters (26.13) • 1999: Won the Berea Regional for the 100 meters (12.55) and was second for the 200 meters (26.13). Earlier she won the 100 meters (12.5, district record) and took second for the 200 meters (25.9) at the Independence District. • 1999: Captured first for the 100 meters (11.9) and 200 meters (25.8) at the LCC meet. • 1998: Placed fifth at the Division II state meet for the 100 Born: February 25, 1983 in Lorain, Ohio meters (12.63) and was eighth for the 200 meters (26.41). ______• 1998: Finished second in the 100 meters (12.65) and third in Residence: Peachtree, Georgia the 200 meters (25.9) at the Kent Regional. Earlier she won ______the 100 meters (12.4) and was second in the 200 meters Family: Husband: Jerome: Children: Maliya, Jeremiah. (25.9) at the Rocky River District. Parents: Renee and John Brewer. Sisters: Tammy Thomas, • 1998: Won the 100 meters (12.4) and 200 meters (26.1) in Johnnae Campbell, Natasha Holland her LCC championship meet debut ______

Bowling Green State University (2002-05) Education Career highlights • 2001: Clearview High School • Letterman’s jacket award winner • 2006: Bowling Green State University – bachelor’s • 2004: All-Ohio indoor. 1st place 60 meters, 7.63. 3rd place degree of science in education 200 meters, 25.49 • 2007: Bowling Green State University – masters • 2004: Indoor MAC. 2nd place 200 meters. 4th place 60 degree in public health meters, 7.63 • 2004: All-Ohio outdoor. 3rd place 200 meters, 25.28. 3rd place 100 meters, 11.99 • BGSU top-10 all-time 100-meter record. #7 11.98 in 2004 • BGSU Indoor top-5 record 60-meter all-time. #5 7.57 in 2004

Professional experience • March 2019-present: Integrative health practioner for LiveFit Journey • Feb. 2019-present: Personal trainer for FitBody Boot Camp • Dec. 2013-present: Director and founder for Generation Healthy Kids ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2016 Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame Program LORAIN COUNTY TRACK & FIELD RECORDS

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Boys ■ 100 meters: Zion Cross, Lorain, 10.57 at the 2016 ■ 1,600-meter relay: Elyria (Harrison Jackson, Lamar Amherst Division I regional meet. Jackson, Corey Williams, Rodney Moore), 3:16.3 in 1987 ■ 200 meters: Eugene Wilson, Elyria, 21.3 in 1976 ■ 3,200-meter relay: Elyria (Josh Young, Nick Brown, ■ 400 meters: Rodney Moore, Elyria, 46.98 at 1988 Mike Inge, Ray Armstrong), 7:42.41 at 2002 Division I Midwest Meet of Champions state meet ■ 800 meters: Jim Welte, Amherst, 1:52.1 at 1978 ■ 110-meter high hurdles: Vaughn Shores, Elyria, 14.1 Kent Division I District meet in 1977 ■ 1,600 meters: Glen Wilburn, Amherst, 4:13.7 at 1972 ■ 300-meter intermediate hurdles: Jevan Willis, Ohio TFA Classic Southview, 37.99 at 1999 Division I state meet ■ 3,200 meters: Peter Kummant, Amherst, 8:55.9 at ■ Shot put: Mike D’Andrea, Avon Lake, 67-6½ at 2002 1975 Elyria Division I Sectional meet Amherst Division I Regional meet ■ 400-meter relay: Elyria (Titus Spencer, Aaron Frost, ■ Discus: Mike D’Andrea, Avon Lake, 190-5 at 2002 Jordan Lucky-Baker, Tayvion Benton), 42.03 at 2018 Division I state meet Amherst Division I Regional meet ■ Long Jump: Chris Slatt, Amherst, 23-6 at 1996 Division n■ 800-meter relay relay:: Elyria, Elyria 1:28.4 (Sinquae in 1970 Grant, (Lenore Jayvion I Oak Harbor Regional meet Benton,Lemar, Ike Aaron Maxwell, Frost, Tom Tayvion Harris, Benton), Rick Nelson) 1:28.16 and at 1976 the ■ High jump: Mark Cannon, Elyria, 7-2 ¼ at 1987 2019(Harrison Division Thrist, I state Curtis meet Helm, Ricky Hoskin, Eugene Division I state meet Wilson) ■ Pole vault: Dominic Pellittieri, Amherst, 16-0 1/4 at 2001 Southwestern Conference meet

Girls ■ 100 meters: Tianna Madison, Elyria, 11.72 at 2003 n■ 1,600-meter1,600-meter relay relay:: Lorain Lorain (Andresja (Andresja De’Armas, De’Armas, Alicia Alicia Division I state meet Arnold,Arnold, Jocelynn Rogers,Rogers, Melody Melody Farris), Farris), 3:52.12 3:52.12 at at2012 2012 ■ 200 meters: Tianna Madison, Elyria, 24.02 at 2003 AmherstAmherst Division I IDistrict District meet meet n Division I state meet ■ 3,200-meter3,200-meter relay relay:: Avon Avon (Jules (Jules Frombach, Frombach, Sydnie Sydnie Firment, Firment, Lexie Firment, Evelyn Pelfrey), 9:15.68 at 2018 Amherst ■ 400 meters: Teresa Frierson, Beaumont School/North Lexie Firment, Evelyn Pelfrey), 9:15.68 at 2018 Amherst Division I Regional meet Ridgeville resident, 54.92 at 2000 Division I state meet Division I Regional meet n 100-meter high hurdles: Christina Madison, Elyria, ■ 800 meters: Theresa Feldkamp, Amherst, 2:10.01 at ■ 100-meter high hurdles: Christina Madison, Elyria, 14.09 at 2004 Amherst Division I District meet 2001 Division I state meet 14.09 at 2004 Amherst Division I District meet n 300-meter low hurdles: Melody Farris, Lorain, 42.23 ■ 1,600 meters: Amy McKinley, Amherst, 4:54.23 at at■ 300-meterthe 2012 Midwest low hurdles Meet :of Melody Champions Farris, Lorain, 42.23 1993 Division I state meet nat Shot the 2012 put: Midwest Alexis McCall, Meet of Elyria,Champions 47-4 1/2 at 1999 ■ 3,200 meters: Amy McKinley, Amherst, 10:42.5 at Amherst■ Shot put Division: Alexis I McCall,Regional Elyria, meet 47-4 1/2 at 1999 1993 Oak Harbor Division I regional meet nAmherst Discus: Division Molly Radcliffe,I Regional meetAvon, 148-0 at 2021 Avon Lake ■ 400-meter relay: Lorain (Melody Farris, Jocelynn Invitational■ Discus: Alexis McCall, Elyria, 140-10 at 2000 Division I 3 Rogers, Andreasja De’Armas, Alicia Arnold), 46.83 at 2012 nstate Long meet jump: Tianna Madison, Elyria, 20-5 /4 at 2003 Division I state meet Division■ Long jumpI state: Tiannameet Madison, Elyria, 20-5 ¾ at 2003 n ■ 800-meter relay: Amherst (Brianna Shagovac, Lindsay DivisionHigh jump: I state meetTie - Isabella Geraci (North Ridgeville), 5-8 at 2018 Division I state meet and Ann Forbes (Elyria West), Sands, Becki Stuckart, Sher Champe), 1:41.40 at 2013 ■ High jump: Ann Forbes, Elyria West, 5-8 in 1988 5-8 at 1988 Division I state meet Division I state meet ■ Pole vault: Christine Bohan, Avon Lake, 12-0 at the n Pole vault: Tie - Macy Urig, Vermilion, 12-0 at 2019 Vermilion 2013 Avon Reynolds Relays Invitational and Christine Bohan, Avon Lake, 12-0 at the 2013 Avon Reynolds Relays. 8 ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame 2016 Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame Program HONOR ROLL OF STATE CHAMPIONS Individual Boys ■ South Amherst (2): Bruce Alexander (1964), 880 ■ Amherst (6): Dominic Pellittieri (2001), pole vault; yards; John Hemminger (1962), long jump Greg Norman (2000), 100 meters; Pete Kummant (1975), ■ Vermilion (1): Roger Ruetenik (1948), 880 yards two miles; Tom Schoemig (1965), mile; Ken Greer (1963), ■ Wellington (2): Mark Kepler (1973), pole vault; John 880 yards; Jerry Prittie (1949), discus. Worchester (1968), pole vault ■ Avon (2): Brandon Krystowski, (2004), discus; Don Hubbard (1933), high jump Individual Girls ■ ■ Avon Lake (4): Trey Stross (2005), high jump; Mike Admiral King (1): Kermetta Folmar (1976), 100 yards D’Andrea (2001-02), shot put and (2002), discus. ■ Amherst (3): Theresa Feldkamp (2000, ’01), 800 ■ Black River (1): Roger Moutox (1971) mile meters; Amy McKinley (1993), 1,600 meters ■ ■ Clearview (25): Danny Davis (2001), 100 meters, Avon (2): 1,600-meter relay (1980); mile relay (1978) 110-meter high hurdles; Jarrod Murphy (2001), 200 ■ Avon Lake (1): Donna Schuh (1982), long jump meters; Murphy (2000), 100 meters; Marlon Sadler ■ Black River (1): Becca Herte (2011), pole vault (1991), 200 meters; Mark Walden (1979), 440 and 220 ■ Clearview (6): Francene Woods (1989), 400 meters; yards; mile relay (1979); 880-yard relay (1978); Larry Woods (1988), 100 meters; Woods (1987), 200 meters; Fortner (1974, ’75), high jump; 880-yard relay (1977); 400-meter relay (1987); 800-meter relay (1987); Diane Hector Garcia (1977), 180-yard low hurdles; Otis Jenkins Mihalic (1977), long jump (1972, ‘73), 100 and 220 yards; 880-yard relay (1972); ■ Elyria (13): Christina Madison (2006), long jump; Bob Williamson (1947), 120-yard high and 220-yard low Tianna Madison (2001-03), long jump; T. Madison (2002- hurdles; Frank Wright (1942), long jump; Tarver “Cy” 03), 100 and 200 meters; 400-meter relay (2002-03); Perkins (1939, ’40), mile; Frank Uzak (1939), 120-yard Alexis McCall (1999), shot put; Tammy Porter (1978), high hurdles. 100 yards; 880-yard medley relay (1977) ■ ■ Elyria (7): 3,200-meter relay (2002); Mark Cannon Elyria Catholic (1): Jessica Patton (1995), 1,600 (1985, ’86, ’87), high jump; Jerry Klyop (1968), pole meters vault; John Elliott (1952), 100 yards; Charles Decker ■ Elyria West (2): Ann Forbes (1988), high jump; (1937), pole vault. 400-meter relay (1984) ■ ■ Elyria Catholic (6): Marty Coolidge (2010), 3,200; Lorain Senior (1): Lillian Saez (1988), 400 meters 3,200-meter relay (2000); Al McKinney (1984), long ■ North Ridgeville (1): Sharon Clarke (1976), 80-yard jump; Ron Rick (1981), 1600m and 3200m; Bradley high hurdles House (1978), 880 yards ■ Oberlin (4): Marnele Jackson (1985), 100 and 200 ■ Elyria West (6): 400-meter relay (1995); Otis Shannon meters; 400-meter relay (1985); 880-yard medley relay (1987), 110-meter high hurdles; Ray Armstrong (1979), (1975) 100, 220 and 440 yards; Armstrong (1978), 220 yards ■ Vermilion (1): Maureen Masin (1975), high jump. ■ Firelands (1): J.D. Sheppard (2003), 800 meters ■ Keystone (3): Corry Sprouse (2010), long jump; Matt Teams Boys Botos (1991), pole vault; mile relay (1970) ■ 2001: Clearview – Danny Davis and Jarrod Murphy. ■ LaGrange (1): Fred Wolfe (1953), mile Coach Len Nickoloff ■ ■ Lake Ridge Academy (1): Kendall Gregory (2005), 1979: Clearview – Mark Walden, Mike Walsh, Tito 400 meters. Flores, Arthur Witherspoon, Charles Neeley and Van ■ Lorain Catholic (1): Bob Francis (1972), high jump Jackson. Coach: Marv Hougland ■ n■ Lorain Senior Senior (6) (8):: Bob Zion Telatnik Cross (1947), (2016), high 100 jump; meters; Al 1978: Clearview – Mark Walden, Charles Neeley, Dave BobKuncel Telatnik (1942), (1947), shot put; high Dick jump; Sanford Al Kuncel (1923), (1942), 220-yard shot Dorinski, Van Jackson, Kevin Naro and Ray Krohn. Coach: put;low hurdles; Dick Sanford Howard (1923), Ross (1923), 220-yard javelin; low Norrishurdles Sinclair and Marv Hougland long(1915), jump; 120-yard Howard high Ross and (1923), 220-yard javelin; low hurdles. Norris Sinclair ■ 1973: Clearview – Otis Jenkins, Larry Fortner, Randy (1915), 120-yard high and 220-yard low hurdles. ■ Oberlin (18): 400-meter relay (1999); Jehu Anderson Dlugosz and Larry Harris. Coach: Wayne Ross n Oberlin (18): 400-meter relay (1999); Jehu (1998), 100 and 200 meters; Anderson (1997), 100 ■ 1936: Oberlin – Bill Macarthy, Jarvis Strong, William Anderson (1998), 100 and 200 meters; Anderson Close, Charles Frye, Norman Willbond and Russell Bell. (1997),meters; 100Robert meters; Bryant Robert (1953), Bryant discus; (1953), Clarence discus; Bowman Coach: Warren Ott Clarence(1938, ’39), Bowman 880 yards; (1938, 880-yard ’39), 880 relay yards; (1938); 880-yard Herman relayHudnell (1938); (1937), Herman high jump; Hudnell Bill (1937),McCarthy high (1936), jump; Bill ■ 1932: Oberlin – LeRoy Fields, Samuel Barnes and McCarthy220 yards; Jarvis(1936), Strong 220 yards;(1936), Jarvis 880 yards; Strong 880-yard (1936), 880 Harold Winfield. Coach: Leo Holden yards;relay (1936); 880-yard LeRoy relay Fields (1936); (1932), LeRoy 220 Fieldsyards, (1932),120-yard 220 yards,high hurdles; 120-yard Greg high Gordon hurdles; (1931), Greg 220 Gordon yards; (1931), Charles 220 Teams Girls yards;Parkhurst Charles (1931), Parkhurst 120-yard (1931), high hurdles; 120-yard 880-yard high hurdles; relay ■ 2003: Elyria – Tianna Madison, Christina Madison, 880-yard relay (1930); Art Engle (1924), 220 yds. (1930); Art Engle (1924), 220 yds.■ Maria Whitely and Heather Davis. Coach: Jackie Below

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2003 Elyria High girls

Assistant Bobby Madison, girls coach Jackie Below, Marielle Brinda, Heather Davis, Christina Madison, Maria Whitely, Tianna Madison, Courtney Godbolt, Ryann Vargo, assistant Deryl Nalle, assistant Mike Lugar, boys coach Jerry Chizmar

2001 Clearview High boys

Assistant Mark Walden, Jarrod Murphy, Danny Davis, coach Len Nickoloff

1979 Clearview High boys

1. Mike Walsh, Wendall Gaddie, Brad Dennis, Kevin Richardson, Keith Monos 2. A.C. Witherspoon, Mike Shields, Brent Dennis, Dave Clark, Charles Neely, Tony Wilson, Pete Duffield 3. Assistant Len Nickoloff, Mark Walden, Kevin Naro, Van Jackson, Jon Lachman, Sam Jackson, Tito Flores, coach Marv Hougland, assistant Dan Trent

1978 Clearview High boys

1. Charles Neely, Dave Clark, Brad Dennis, Brent Dennis, Mark Szabados 2. Assistant Len Nickoloff, Kevin Naro, Van Jackson, Jon Lochman, Mark Walden, Dave Dorinski, Sam Jackson, Mark Monos, assistant Melvin Jones. 3. Coach Marv Hougland, Tito Flores, A.C. Witherspoon, Deroy Gorham, Ray Krohn, Jeff Golini, Jason Novak, Joe Shannon, assistant Pat Hershey.

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1973 Clearview High boys

1. Eugene Rehoreg, Jay Tammaro, Greg Sloane, Marvin Skinner, Carlos Cruz, Roland Miranda, Rick Scheithauer, Steve Armstrong, David Lightly, assistant Andy Brezina 2. Assistant Dave Konowal, Don Hitchens, Rodney Perrigan, Dennis Skinner, Bobby Hardway, Larry Fortner, Larry Harris, Randy Dlugosz, Otis Jenkins, James Armstrong, Kevin Saegert, Alan Dennis, Michael Jordan, coach Wayne Ross.

1936 Oberlin High boys

1. Burdett Lawson, Norman Willbond, William Close, William Macarthy, Murton Campbell 2. Assistant Don Leahy, Russell Bell, Jarvis Strong, Raymond Herod, Charles Frye, coach Warren Ott

1932 Oberlin High boys

1. Coach Leo Holden, Robert Martin, Joseph Yarsa, Dean Oehling, John Wirkler, Harold Winfield 2. Harold Huston, Laurence Johnson, LeRoy Fields, LeRoy Spradley, Samuel Barnes, James Bows 3. Bert Shafer, Truman Matcham, George Crompton, Edward Younglass, Raymond Gordon

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1978 Elyria Catholic boys

1. Mike Wirscham, John Williams 2. Ron Rick, coach Dick Elsasser, John Murphy, Adam Rick, Bill Kukucka, assistant Chuck Lynch, John Boylan

1977 Elyria Catholic boys

1. Dan Kuhman, Brad House, Larry Mahl, Bob Sabo 2. John Murphy, John Boylan, Adam Rick, Bill Kukucka

1973 Elyria Catholic boys

1. Dave Schlather, Tim Kuhman 2. Bill Stetson, coach Dick Elsasser, Tom Schmidt, Lee Korzan, Bob Schmidt, Jeff Brizes, coach Tom Mahl

1974 Elyria Catholic boys

1. Bill Stetson, Dave Schlather 2. Brad House, Bob Schmidt, Jeff Brizes 3. Eric Essenmacher, coach Tom Mahl, Lee Korzan 4. Coach Dick Elsasser

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2016 Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame Program CROSS COUNTRY TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS

1977 Amherst Steele boys

1. Denis Schneider, Mike Sitton, Jim Welte 2. Jack Malin, Tim Barfield, Steve Dovala, coach Dick Cooley 3. Doug Drew, Scott Mudrich, Mitchell Slovat, Robert Gus, Dave Kirchner, Chuck Potts, Scott Kardos 4. Kyle Cooley, Rick Kapronica, Randy Piar, Dave Ross, Don Dovala, Holger Penton, Bill Eibon, Chris Rotta, Paul Wagner 5. Rick Newhart, Steve Sugg, Tim Hinkle, Norm Tipton, Darryl Guidish

1962 Amherst Steele boys

1. John Higgins, Dick Brumagin, Jim Loutzenhiser, Tom Schoemig, Dennis Traster, Bert Koontz, Terry Miller, Ken Greer 2. Jim Kapucinski, Jim Ryan, Terry Kedmenec, Joe Kapucinski, Tom Miller, Dennis Thompson, Jim Davidson, Russell Kreeger, Jim Obenour, Dick Higgins, Dick Mollison, Larry Schulz, Larry Ward, Bill Kish, Gary Pete, coach Dick Cooley

1991 Amherst Steele girls

1. Sue Dziama, Amy McKinley, Carrie Watson, Becky Twining, Monika Sommers, Jean Horey 2. Assistant Donna Palmer, Katie Hanna, Mandy Mlincek, Gina Frabotta, Amy Thompson, Rachel Dorsch, Colleen Young, Sarah Crehore, coach Terry Kemp

1982 Firelands High boys

1. Darrin Benedict, Mike Beetler, Doug Deshuk, Bryan Coates 2. Thom Krupar, Tom Byrd, Bill Collins, Jim Krupar, coach Randy Foster

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1988 Avon Lake High girls

1. Kirsty Lochhead, Jennifer Simpson, Beth Jasko, Amy Houdeshell, Chris Balas, Vivienne Lochhead, Krista Rowles 2. Sarah McGuire, Jennifer Saul, Toni Grant, Monica Andrews, Shauna Rumsey, Laura West, Julie Hart, coach Al Buckeye

1986 Avon Lake High girls

1. Bottom row: coach Al Buckeye, Kristen Niehenke, Jodi Sandvik, Missy Bailey, Tracy Stadnicar 2. Middle: Amy Houdeshell, Kirsty Lochhead, Lisa Whittington, Kelly Lewis 3. Rooftop: Vivienne Lochhead, Suzan Beam, Beth Jasko, Julie Hart

2016 Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame Program LORAIN COUNTY INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS

Amy aNNE PETER Glen Tekie JACK (McKinley) (dENSMORE) KUMMANT Wilburn Ghebreme’din WILHELM Agrella Fox

Lorain County Individual State Cross Country Champions Boys: Peter Kummant, Amherst (1973 and ’74); Glen Wilburn, Amherst (1971); Tekie Ghebreme’din, Avon (1966) Girls Amy McKinley, Amherst (1991); Anne (Densmore) Fox, Elyria (1983)

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In memory of Born: Jan, 30, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio • DEdied: March 12,Dohanos 2021 in Wellington, Ohio

Track and field highlights, Athlete Clearview High School (1940-44) • 1944: Class B state qualifier. 880-yard relay and 220-yard low hurdles • 1943: Class B All-Ohio 880-yard relay (fourth place). 120-yard high hurdles (state qualifier) • Team member of district championship teams (1943, ’44). • Also lettered in football and basketball Baldwin-Wallace College (1946-49) • Lettered in track as well as football. Teammate of 4-time Olympic champ Harrison Dillard Officiating experience • 1972-present: Registered track official for high school and track • Founded Lorain County Track Officials Association in 1972. Past president • Starter for Mansfield Relays for 30 years. • Track official for 17 OHSAA state track & field championships. Worked numerous district, regional meets. • Other officiating experience: 55 years as a football official, 50 years as a basketball official, 10 years as a baseball official, 3 years as a volleyball official. State playoffs: football finals (5), basketball (3), baseball (2). Assigning secretary, commissioner • 26 years, Southwestern Conference. 21 years, Lake Erie League. 17 years, Firelands Conference. 4 years, Erie Coast League. 2 years, Northern Ohio League Halls of fame • OHSAA Officials Hall of Fame. Lorain Sports Hall of Fame. Lorain County Football Hall of Fame. Lorain County Coaches Hall of Fame. Lorain County Basketball Officials Hall of Fame. Clearview Wall of Fame. Past president and vice-president for Lorain Sport Hall of Fame. Military experience • 1944-46, U.S Army. European Theater of Operations. Rank of Second Lieutenant-Battlefield Commission. Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

The Clearview Athletic Department and the entire Clearview Community wish to congratulate… 2021 Lorain County Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame Inductee Valerie (Holland) Kirkland Class of 2001

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About PaulPaul HeyseHeyse Chronicle-Telegram sportswriter Paul Heyse has reported/researched high school track and cross country since 1981. Heyse initiated his project of record-keeping track and cross Chronicle-Telegram sportswriter Paul Heyse has reported/ researchedcountry for Lorainhigh school County track in 1994. and crossRecords country and compilations since 1981 and has chaired the Lorain County Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame since itsinclude inception past statein 2009. champions and place winners for both sports, Heyse initiated his project of record-keeping track and cross countrydating back for Lorainto the 1910sCounty for in track1994. and Records the 1950s and compilations for cross country. include past state champions and place winners for both sports dating back toHe’s the also 1910s compiled for track data and booklets the 1950s of championshipfor cross country. meet Heyse results plans for to launch a Lorain Country Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame web site inthe the Southwestern, very near future. West Shore and Patriot Athletic conferences, He has also compiled data booklets of championship meet resultsas well fordefunct track conferencesand cross country like the for Lorain the Southwestern County, Lakeland (1936-present) and and Patriot Athletic (2005-19) conferences, as well as defunct conferencesInland conferences. like the West Shore (2005-15), Lorain County (1986-2005) and Lakeland (1955-1986) conferences. He earnedHeyse a was masters honored degree twice in 1993by local from athletic Bowling associations Green State in 2017. He was presented the Jim Allen Award by the Lorain County Athletic AdministratorsUniversity and aAssociation bachelor’s degreefor media in 1983 service from and Baldwin the Distinguished Wallace University. L Heyseto R: Maegan was inducted Smith, intoAllison the Smith, 2011 ServiceBerea High Award Athletic for DistrictHall of Fame 2 by for the football Ohio Association along with the of Track1978 andstate runner-upPaul Heyse, team. Diana Heyse, Millie Smith Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC). Heyse was inducted into the 2011 and Aaron Smith BereaPaul Highmarried Athletic Diana Hall Smudz of Fame on Mayalong 9th, with 2015 the in1978 Berea. state runner-up football team. Paul and his wife, Diana, live in Strongsville. They have two children, Aaron and Maegan. Aaron and his wife Allison16 recently welcomed their second child, a son, Avery on April 12. Aaron and Allison’s daughter, Amelia, will be 2 in May. In Memoriam WALTER E. HEYSE, MD June 18, 1929 – Nov. 24, 2019 Congrats WALTER E. HEYSE, MD (June 18, 1929 – Nov. 24, 2019), of Valley City, beloved husband for over 60 years of the late Emily (nee Helwig) passed away on to our Nov. 24, 2019. Dr. Heyse was a 1947 graduate of Cuyahoga Heights High School and 1951 graduate of Capital University where he first met Emily. Walter and his late wife Emily started dating in 1950 and were 2021 married July 4, 1953 at Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna, Ohio. Dr. Heyse spent the majority of his youth growing up in Brooklyn Heights. He ran distance for the Inductees track teams at both Cuyahoga Heights and Capital and is a former school record-holder in the mile for the Redskins under hall of fame coach Ralph Adams. Heyse earned his doctoral degree of medicine in 1955 at Ohio State. He did his internship at Charity Hospital (1955-56), surgical residency at Duke Lorain County University Hospital (1956-57) and his orthopedic residency at University Hospitals (1957-60). Dr. track & Heyse served as a lieutenant commander for the United States Navy Reserve for 14 years, including two years active duty from 1960-62 at Parris Island, cross country South Carolina. He practiced medicine as an orthopedic surgeon for the medical staffs of Parma, Hall of Fame Deaconess and Southwest hospitals from 1962-94.

TheThe Amherst Amherst Track Track and and Field Field Program Program would would like like to to congratulatecongratulate all all of of the the 2021 2021 Lorain Lorain County County Track Track and and Field Field HallHall of of Fame Fame inductees inductees including: including:

MarionMarion L. L. Steele Steele Alumni: Alumni: Mr. Mr. Jim Jim Welte, Welte, class class of of 1978 1978

WeWe appreciate appreciate the the efforts efforts of ofMr. Mr. Paul Paul Heyse Heyse to to coordinate coordinate this this great great showcaseshowcase of ofLorain Lorain County County Track Track and and Field Field Excellence. Excellence.

WeWe would would also also like like to to congratulate congratulate our our Amherst Amherst Steele Steele High High SchoolSchool prior prior inductees: inductees:

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20 The Amherst Track and Field Program would like to congratulate all of the 2021 Lorain County Track and Field Hall of Fame inductees including:

Marion L. Steele Alumni: Mr. Jim Welte, class of 1978

We appreciate the efforts of Mr. Paul Heyse to coordinate this great showcase of Lorain County Track and Field Excellence.

We would also like to congratulate our Amherst Steele High School prior inductees:

Dominic Pellittieri, class of 2020 Art Engle, class of 2020 Ken Greer, class of 2019 Howard Washka, class of 2017 Greg Norman, class of 2015 Tom Schoemig, class of 2014 Glen "Sonny" Wilburn, class of 2013 Coach Dick Elsasser, class of 2012 Coach Dick Cooley, class of 2011 Peter Kummant, class of 2011 Coach Jack Wilhelm, class of 2010 Theresa (Feldkamp) Brannen, class of 2010 Amy (McKinley) Agrella, class of 2010

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Jackie Below (2009) Dan Kinsey (2009) Tommie Smith (2009) Jack Wilhelm (2010) Dick Cooley (2011) Dick Elsasser (2012)

Marv Hoagland (2013) Jim Reynolds (2014) Al Buckeye (2015) Bob Slager (2016) George Daniel (2018) Doyt Perry (2019)

Boys Division I

Amherst Rob Glatz (2006-present); Dick Elsasser (1990-2005); Jim Dotson (1984-89); Dale Smith (1983); Dick Cooley (1958-82); Bill Krohe (1956-57); Jack Wilhelm (1951-55); Art Engle (1946-50); unknown (1943-45); Bob Hubbard (1933-42); unknown (1931-32); Vern Hoffman (1930); unknown (1925-29); no team (1924); unknown (1923); D.J. Durling (1922); unknown (1921)

Avon Scott Lanham (2001-present); Paul Hieronymus (1993-2000); Dave Frank (1990-93); Bill Robb (1989); Jim Reynolds (1985-88); Al Wear (1982-84); Don Clarico (1981); Terry Smith (1980); Jim Reynolds (1974-79); Bob Henze (1972-73??); Terry Smith (1970-71); Don Burkin (1966-69); Don Jenkins (1964-65); Steve Baksa (1963); Robert Ferry (1954-60); Mr. Grubb (1953); no information (1942-52); Louis Kolopus (1935-42); Elton Scamman (1923-34).

Avon Lake: Rob Rocco (2009-present); Keith Kauffman (1997-2008); Jim Saul (1986-96); Tim Stuebner (1981-85); Bill Hamilton (1974-80); Russ Lynch (1972-73); Joe Vajentic (1969-71); Karl Dryer (1943-68)

Elyria Jerry Chizmar and Tony Brown (2014-present); Robert Madison (2009-13); Deryl Nalle (2006-08); Jerry Chizmar (2000-2005); Terry Hehl (1999); Kari Foreman (1997-98); Tim Johnson (1992, '94-96); Tom Below (1993); Deryl Nalle (1983-91); Bob Slager (1968-82); Steve Zvosec (1959-67); William Barton (1955-58); Bill Coyer (1952-54); John Cabus (1949-51); Wilbur Vaughn (1927-48); Herbert Stiffler (1926); Paul Beeler (1925); Dwight Peabody (1921-24).

Lorain Kelvin Jackson (2019-present): Ed Hall (2018); Dave McFarland (2016-17); Jay Turner (2012-15); Kelvin Jackson (2011)

Midview Kevin Radigan (2014-present); Steve Hayhurst (2005-13); Don Crawford (2003-04): Stan Hughes (1999-2002); Mark Skladan (1993-98); John Nakel (1992); Mark Filipak (1991); Kurt Marzi (1985-90); Larry Dixon (1983-84); Ed Thompson (1974-82); no yearbook pictures (68-73); Glenn Baker (1967); Hal Krause (1963-66); no yearbooks (1960-62); Eugene Turke (1956-59)

N. Ridgeville Jim Shurtleff (2018-present); Lucky Varouh (1980-94; 2000-17); Bob Maver (1999); Bruce Marsh (1996-98); Patrick Kilpatrick (1995); Lucky Varouh (1980-94); Tony Kanis (1988-90); Bruce Marsh (1987); Lucky Varouh (1980-86); John Lanning (1979); Steve Abbey (1974-79); Dave Perkins (1972-73); Charles Bolognia (1969-71); no team pics (1961-68); no yearbook (1964, ’66, ‘67); Dick Lowry (1958-60); no team pics (1930-57); Ralph Reed (1925-29)

23 ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame ...... current and past coaches Boys Division II

Black River Tyler Potter (2019-present); Jordan Lucal (2015-18); Corey Kline (2014); Mike Nye (2004-13); Scott Chrislip (2000-03); Rob Gerwig (1997-99); Al Young (1994-96); Dave Khoury (1992-93); Dan Dombrier (1991); Bruce Lorincz (1983-85, ’87-90); no yearbooks or pictures (1982-83); Larry Petroff (1981); no coach in picture (1979-80); no yearbooks (1976-78); no pictures (1972-75); no yearbooks (1969-71); no picture (1969); no yearbooks (1967-68); Bruce Campbell (1965-66); no pictures (1964); no yearbook (1963); no picture (1962); no yearbook (1960-61); no picture (1959)

Brookside Brad Barhorst (2015-present); Ray Rateno (2014); Anthony Brown (2011-13); Scott Graham (2009-10); Jeff Keith (2008); Scott Sloboda (2002-07); Dan Cairns (1999-2001); Dan Collier (1998); Ron Bencivengo (1997); Dan Barnhart (1996); Steve Kleppe (1991-95); John Lengen (1989); Jim Kubuske (1985-88); no yearbooks (1983-84); Dave Zechman (1981-82); Tom McSheffery (1978-80); John Lanning (1977??); Tom Kaiser (1976-77); Bill Taraschke (1971-75); John Peaspanen (1969-70); George Cogar (1962-68)

Clearview Scott Sloboda (2008-present); Tom McCardle (2006-07); Dave Leonard (2005); Len Nickoloff (1984-2004); Marv Hougland (1977-83); Wayne Ross (1969-76); Al O’Neill (1962-68); Frank Martin (1961); Bobby Walker (1958-60); Les Brady (1955); Russ Lynch (1954-56); Cletus Sweigart (1952-53); Bob Bell (1950-51); Clifford Stubblefield (1944-49); Doyt Perry (1937-43); Harry Frankfather (1931-36).

Elyria Catholic Paul Cunningham (2011-present); Tim Kuhman (2003-10); Jeremiah Wagner (2002); John Boylan (1995-2001); Chuck Lynch (1990-94); Thom Leisicki (1988-89); Mike Gallagher (1979-87); Jim Rattay (1977-78); Mike Noonan (1976); Dick Elsasser (1967-75); Wayne Diederick (1966); Joe Vajentic (1962-65); Dick Moribito (1961); Duane Gordon (1959-60); Joe Paul (1958)

Firelands Steve Lias (2016-present); Greg Northeim (2001-15); Doug Slagle (2000); Northeim (1997-99); Sue Pete (1995-96); Jon Altonen (1990, '92-94); Greg Grude (1991); Dan D'Orazio (1988-89); Richard Geye (1987); Northeim (1980-86); Mike Revta (1973-79); Jim Mc Court (1972); Bill Hart (1970-71); Pete Lorandeau (1969); Dave Conrad (1966-68); Will Ramseyer (1963-65); Nelson Howe (1957-62).

Keystone Jeff Holzhauer (2013-present); Bruce Broad (2003-12); Rob Hersman (2000-02); Heather Tegtmaier (1999); Keri Jones (1997-98); Ed Goff (1996); Greg Morgan (1992-95); Ms. Hooker (1990-91): Gayle Gatzke (1981-89); Terry Mark (19xx-88); Jim Dotson (1962-71); Bernie Cutting (19xx-70)

Vermilion Dave Domonkos (2010-present); Greg Siesel (2009); Todd Lawson (2007-08); Mike Ziemke (1999-2006); Jim Foley (1998); Dave Snell (1994-97) boys Division III

Columbia Adam Bailey (2017-present); no team (2014-16); Andrew Custar (2009-13); Ross Madak (2003-08); Patricia Hershey (1990-2002); Jim Waldecker (1983-89); Patricia Hershey (1979-82); Ms. Boggs (1978); no yearbook (1977); Joan Sikela (1975-76); Jane Fry (1973-74); no yearbook (1972); no team pictures in yearbook (1970-71); Norman Willbond (1969??); Ms. Morgan (1968); Jane Kegg (1966-67); Ms. Hanna (1965); Ms. Moser (1963-64); James Nagle (1962); Sally Kornick (1961)

Lake Ridge Andy Wright (2017-present); Keeon Gregory (2014-16); Bill Crowell (1986-(2006-2014); Keeon Gregory (2005); Danielle Parrish (2000-05)

Oberlin Rodney Hooks (2021-present); Christina Madison (2019-20); Robert Madison (2018); Jason Hudson (2017); Garrett Mack (2016); Michael Law (2015); David Hathaway (2011, ‘13-14); Ernest Downing Jr. (2012); Anthony Brown (2008-10); Tabatha Brown (2007); Sanchen Gibbs (2006); Doug Lewis (2003-05); Rob Clarico (2001-02); Tim Johnson (1997-2000); Miguel Curl (1996); Joe Harris (1983-95); Andy Schulz (1982); Kight (1978); Earl Holliday (1975); Don Crockett (1971); S. Green (1968); Anthony Gennette (1965-67); John Chatham (1962-64); Pete Fanning (1957-61); Bill Kenny (1956); Don Campbell (1951-55); Don Mohr (1950); Stewart Fairchild (1941); Boyd “Paddy” Robinson (1939-40, 42-49)

Open Door David Eck (2019-present); Gary Christofferson (2007-18); Michael Burke (2013-16); Gary Christofferson (2010-12); Steve Wallace (2007-09); Dave Freeman (2000-06); Grady Campbell (1998-99); Greg Phillips (1997)

Collegiate Men Oberlin College Ray Appenheimer (2007-present); Jason Hudson (2003-06); Tom Mulligan (1989-2002); Joe Gurtis (1972; 1978-89); Tommie Smith (1973-78); Billy Tidwell (1960-65; 1967-71); Ralph Bibler (1959; 1966); Dan Kinsey (1929-58); A.E. Lumley (1926-28); L.D. McPhee (1923-25); T. Nelson Metcalf (1919-22) ...... Lorain County Track & Cross Country Hall of Fame ......

Lorain Catholic’s Bob Francis jumping current and past coaches for Kent State Girls Division I Amherst: Rob Glatz (2006-present); Dick Elsasser (1990-2005); Jim Dotson (1981-89); Darline Stuckart (1978-80); Byron Fouts (1977); Marilyn Marty (1976); Dan English (1974-75); Darlene Wall (1973); Dick Cooley (1972).

Avon Sam Ulery (2011-present); Tara Gruskiewicz (2007-10); Jim Reynolds (1977-2006); Cathy Hollars (1973); Mary Clark (1965-70); no information (1942-64); Louis Kolopus (1935-42); Elton Scamman (1923-34).

Avon Lake: Jeff Arra (2014-present); Yvonne Saul-Craigo (2007-13); Tara Gruskiewicz (2006); Dale Hodge (2000-05); Chuck Hofelich (1980-1999); Al Buckeye (1978-79); Kathy Leopold (1971-77).

Elyria Jackie Below (1999-present); Steve Matus (1998); Kari Foreman (1997); Tim Johnson (1995-96); Jackie Below (1988-94); Tom Below (1987); Tim Johnson (1986); Williams (1985); Arrogoni (1984); Tim Flaherty (1981); Bob Slager (1975-80). Lorain Allyson Ciulla (2019-present); Kelvin Jackson (2014-18); Donovan Wilson (2011-13) Midview Katie Salva (2016-present); Mary Rehor (2014-15); Bethany Shaw (2012-13); Angela Coleman (2011); Steve Hayhurst (2005-10); Don Crawford (2003-04): Stan Hughes (1999-2002); Mark Skladan (1993-98); John Nakel (1992); Tim Schroeder (1985-91); Kurt Marzi (1984); Faith Ricilli (1983); Jeanne Smith (1980-82??); George Richards (1979); Mr. Rice (1978); Linda Motznik (1975-77??); Janise Fries (1974); no yearbook pictures (1965-73); Francis Romino (1962-64); no yearbooks (1960-61); Margaret Pase (1959)

N. Ridgeville Jim Shurtleff (2018-present); Sonny Wilburn (2013-17); Dan Rademaker (1991-2012); Ray Beese (1985-90); Ms. Smith or Ms. Nolan (1984); Dale Krcek (1980-83); Walter Laveen – Barb Levay (1978-79); Dave Perkins (1976-77); Joe Sloboda (1975); no team picture (1974); Rita Harwedal (1971-73); no team pictures (1964, ’66, ’67); Hazel Webster (1965); no team pictures (1962-63); Doris Zabriskie (1961); Dorotha O’Brien (1958-60); no team pictures (1949-57); Dorothy Hantell (1948); no team pics (1930-47) girls Division II Black River Courtney Dieter (2019-present); Colleen LaHood (2015-18); Aaron Munyan (2014); Corey Kline (2004-13); Scott Chrislip (1998-2003); Cynthia (Lilly) Berry (1989-97); Al Young (1988); Ken Morgan (1982-85); Larry Petroff (1981); no coach in picture (1979-80); no yearbooks (1976-78); no pictures (1972-75); no yearbooks (1969-71); no picture (1969); no yearbooks (1967-68); Bruce Campbell (1965-66)

Admiral King’s Doug Molnar with 4x800 Brookside Eric Ruble (2016-present); Claire DeChant (2011-15); Scott Graham (2005-08, ’10); Miranda Ketcham (2009); Dan Cairns (2003-2004); teammates Michael Walton, Roger Smith, Dan Hubbard (1997-2002); Jeani Kirsch (1995-96); Bob Klinar (1993-94); Patrick Keenan (1992); Pam Kryc (1991); Mark Netzel (1989); Bill Leon Rainey in 1982 Robb (1988); Jim Kubuske (1985-87); no yearbooks (1983-84); Brenda Friend (1982); Ray Beese (1980-81); Tom McSheffery (1979?); Jean Smith (1978); no yearbook (1977); Bill Wenger (1976); no yearbooks (1971-74); John Peaspanen (1969-70); Bonnie Kirk (1968); unknown (1963-67); Muriel Goddard (1962)

Clearview Scott Sloboda (2008-present); Tom McCardle (2006-07); Dave Leonard (2005); Len Nickoloff (1984-2004); Marv Hougland (1979-83); Patricia Hershey (1973-78)

Firelands Steve Lias (2016-present); Greg Northeim (2001-15); Doug Slagle (2000); Northeim (1997-99); Sue Pete (1980-96); Karen Deremiah (1970-79); Ruth Gurtis (1968-69); Patricia Yuill (1965-67); Margaret Parker (1963-64); Cora Greene (1962); Vern Ripley (1961); Clemence Linder (1957-60).

Keystone Jeff Holzhauer (2005-present); Rob Hersman (2000-04); Heather Tegtmaier (1999); Keri Jones (1997-98); Ed Goff (1996); Greg Morgan (1992-95); Ms. Hooker (1990-91); Gayle Gatzke (1981-89) Amherst’s Jim Welte (center) at the halfway point of the 880-yard at the 1978 Kent District. Vermilion Kristy Edmison (2001-present); Sam Yohe (2000); Roger Bevins (1999); Mike Ziemke (1998); Jim Foley (30th year in 1997) Welte finished second in the race in a county GIRLS Division III record time of 1:52.1 (metric converted) which Columbia Adam Bailey (2017-present); no team (2014-16); Andrew Custar (2009-13); Ross Madak (2003-08); Patricia Hershey (1990-2002); Jim remains the county record to this day. Waldecker (1983-89); Patricia Hershey (1979-82); Ms. Boggs (1978); no yearbook (1977); Joan Sikela (1975-76); Jane Fry (1973- 74); no yearbook (1972); no team pictures in yearbook (1970-71); Norman Willbond (1969??); Ms. Morgan (1968); Jane Kegg (1966-67); Ms. Hanna (1965); Ms. Moser (1963-64); James Nagle (1962); Sally Kornick (1961)

Elyria Catholic Matt Barber (2017-present); Amy O’Brien (2011-16); Tim Kuhman (2003-10); Jeremiah Wagner (2002); John Boylan (1995-2001); Chuck Lynch (1990-94); Thom Leisicki (1988-89); Mike Gallagher (1979-87); Jim Rattay (1977-78); Mike Noonan (1976); Dick Elsasser (1967-75); Wayne Diederick (1966); Joe Vajentic (1962-65); Dick Moribito (1961); Duane Gordon (1959-60); Joe Paul (1958)

Lake Ridge Andy Wright (2017-present); Keeon Gregory (2014-16); Bill Crowell (1986-(2006-2014); Keeon Gregory (2005); Danielle Parrish (2000-05)

Open Door David Eck (2019-present); Gary Christofferson (2006-18); Dave Freeman (2000-05); Grady Campbell (1998-99); Greg Phillips (1997)

Wellington Matt Kimmich (2019-present); John Bowman (2018); Roy Moore (2016-17); Jeff Braden (2015); Steve Diedrick (2013-14); Mike Wismer (2011-12); Jim Rollence (2000-10); Jerry Camp (1997-99); Jim Eibel (1993-96); Dave Coffin (1991-92); Dave Schoonover (1990); Patricia Sendelbach (1989); Thaddeus Sendelbach (1986-88); Frank Horvath (1985); Marcia Coultrip (1984-86); Dave Camp (1983); Dave Crisafi (1980-82); Dave Camp (1977-79); Cynthia Barton (1975-76); Karl Riccilli (1971-75); Herbert Lock (1968-69); Robert Dills (1966-67); William Burke (1965); John Pritchett (1964); Murton Campbell (1951-63); Russell Kepler Clearview’s Valerie (Holland) Kirkland, Elyria Catholic’s Mike Kozma running in college for Collegiate Women 8-time All-Ohio (1998-2001) Indiana in the 1982 Big Ten Outdoor meet at Minnesota Oberlin College Ray Appenheimer (2005-present); Jason Hudson (2003-06); Tom Mulligan (1989-2002); Mary Culhane (1978-88)