Thursday, April 27, 2017 Middleburg Heights Junior High School

Board of Education Ana Chapman, President Fred Szabo, Vice President Cori Farris, Member Neal Postel, Member David Tressel, Member

Administration Michael Sheppard, Superintendent Ryan Ghizzoni, Treasurer Jeff Grosse, Assistant Superintendent

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 Entertainment • Community Service • Education • Politics and Government • Philanthropic Endeavors

In addition, each year the Distinguished Staff Hall of Fame Committee selects two Distinguished Staff members for induction to 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.

If you would like to nominate a graduate, retired staff, or community member for this honor, please visit our website for a nomination form: www.berea.k12.oh.us Program

Master of Ceremonies ...... Mike Slivochka Director of Personnel

Welcome...... Ana Chapman President, Berea Board of Education

Invocation ...... The Reverend Ronald Thomas Associate Pastor, Heritage Congregational Church of Berea

Community Dinner

Pledge of Allegiance...... Student Presenters

Remarks...... Mike Sheppard Superintendent Distinguished Staff

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Dolores Astor Presented by Rebecca Spangler

• Undergraduate degree in Teaching from Kent State University in the early 1960s and graduate work in Reading from Kent State University in the early 1970s. • Taught 2nd grade in the Public Schools for four years. • Was hired by Berea City Schools to teach reading at St. Bartholomew Academy for one year. • Taught 3rd and 4th grades at C.A. Thomas Elementary School with reading in the afternoon for grades 1-4. • Taught 2nd grade at Evangeline Davies Elementary School for four years. • Became a reading teacher for after developing the curriculum. • Taught 1st grade for one year and then 2nd grade for several years at Brookview Elementary School. Was also a Mentor and Consulting Teacher at Brookview. • Retired after 30 years of teaching. • After retiring, tutored and prepared 3rd-grade students for state tests at Brookview Elementary School. • Have spent several years assisting Mrs. Smearman at Brookview Elementary in second grade. • Mother of two children. Distinguished Alumna

Midpark High School Class of 1981

Suzanne Hanselman Presented by Anja Rabljenovic

• Attorney; Partner at Baker & Hostetler, Cleveland office. • Business development leader for Baker Hostetler’s Cleveland office; previous chair of the firm-wide Women’s Committee; served as Business Group Coordinator for Cleveland office more than 10 years. • Ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. • Recognized by Chambers USA Women in Law Awards for outstanding contributions in mentoring. • Recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star and BTI Transactions All-Star Team. • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for Corporate Compliance Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Securities Regulation. • Recognized as Best Lawyers® Cleveland “Lawyer of the Year” Corporate Governance Law (2015, 2017); Corporate Law (2013). • Recognized as “Super Lawyer.” • Member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; member and Past President of the Securities Law Section. • Graduate of Leadership Cleveland, Class of 2013. • Member of the Advisory Board for Law and Capital Markets at Ohio State Michael E. Moritz College of Law. • Adjunct Professor, Securities and Corporate Law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. • Member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Cleveland YWCA and Cleveland Tenants Organization. • Board or Committee member for educational organizations: Menlo Park Academy; Beaumont School and St. Martin de Porres High School. • Graduate of Miami University (B.A. 1985) and The Michael E. Moritz College of Law (J.D. 1991, Order of the Coif). • Married to Tim McDonald and mother of Matthew McDonald, Rachel McDonald, David McDonald and Mary McDonald. Distinguished Alumnus

Berea High School Class of 1975

Donald Jaworske Presented by Alexander Fausnaugh

• Retired after 32 years with NASA . • Integration Manager for Materials International Space Station Experiments (MISSE) 1 through 7, managing the clean room integration and de-integration of flight experiments, 1999-2009. • Project Manager for MISSE Science, managing budgets and ensuring that science results were published, 2008-2011. • Project Scientist for MISSE-X, preparing a call for proposals and producing an outreach video, 2011-2013. • Zero-G aircraft research, designing and managing an experiment to measure thermosyphon performance in simulated lunar and Martian gravity, 2009-2011. • Managed the peer review process for proposals submitted to the Small Business Innovative Research Program, 2010-2015. • Ion thruster plume diagnostics research for the Electric Propulsion Program, 1998-2000. • Alignment and Initial Operation of an Advanced Solar Simulator, 1994-1996. • Solar dynamic concentrator optical efficiency and molten salt thermal energy storage research for Solar Dynamic Power Systems, 1988-2000. • Author of Patent for a High Temperature Solar Reflector. • Mentor for the NASA Plus High School Program, Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Project, and the NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program, Mentor-of-the-Year in 2003. • Recipient of two Space Flight Awareness Awards and a Silver Snoopy Award for the work on the Materials International Space Station Experiment. • Graduate of the Engineer/Scientist as Manager Program at the University of Tennessee. • Graduate of the Nonprofit Management Intensive Track Program at Duke University. • Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, currently serving on the AIAA Materials Technical Committee. • Chair of the Cleveland Section of the American Chemical Society, 2013. • Crawford Auto Aviation Museum of the Western Reserve Historical Society Volunteer. • Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1983. • B.S. in Chemistry, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1979. Distinguished Alumnus

Midpark High School Class of 1965

William Lind Presented by Madelene Young

• Graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dartmouth College, 1969. • Master’s Degree in History, Princeton University, 1971. • Joined the Washington, D.C., staff of U.S. Sen. Robert Taft. Jr., 1973 • Began debate over maneuver warfare in the U.S. military with an article for Military Review, 1977. • Joined the staff of U.S. Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado, 1977. • Played major role in founding the Military Reform Movement, late 1970s. • Published the Maneuver Warfare Handbook, which is still in print including in at least six other languages, 1985. • Co-authored with Senator Hart “America Can Win: The Case for Military Reform,” 1986. • Played major role in U.S. Marine Corps’ adoption of maneuver warfare doctrine; served as special advisor to Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Alfred M. Gray; wrote Marine Corps’ basic tactics manual FMFM 1-3. • Joined Free Congress Foundation; co-authored two books on cultural conservatism; served as host of two television programs, Next Revolution and Modern War, 1986. • Served for six years as Associate Publisher of The New Electric Railway Journal. • Published two books co-authored with Paul Weyrich, “The Next Conservatism” and “Moving Minds: Conservatives and Public Transportation”, 2009. • Retired from Free Congress Foundation, 2012. • Since retirement has published four new books, including a novel, “Victoria,” and the Fourth Generation Warfare Handbook; columnist with The American Conservative magazine and traditionalright.com website; consultant to the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Special Warfare. Distinguished Staff

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Barbara Mihuta Presented by Justin Garibotti

• Attended Kent State University and Baldwin Wallace University. • Charter member of the Medina Masquers, a community theatre group. • Taught Arts and Crafts for two summers on the four Middleburg Heights city playgrounds. • Crafted an African-Arts unit for ETV, lecture and display. • Served on the Middleburg Heights Buildings and Zoning Appeals Board. • Very active in the American Field Service. • Was an AFS foster mother to a Belgian son and a daughter from Barbados. • First Woman President of the Kiwanis Club of Middleburg Heights. • Kiwanis Chairperson of the Young Children Priority One. • Adviser for the Kiwanis Jr-Hi Builders Club for 11 years. • Keeps in contact with past students of the Berea City School District. Distinguished Staff (Posthumous)

Honorary Alumnus of Berea and Midpark High Schools

Tom Madzy Presented by John Porch

• Berea City School District teacher, Business and Marketing, 1963-1992. • Berea High School Head Football Coach, 1967-1992 with a record of 174-88-7. • State Runner Up, Championship Title, Ohio High School Athletic Association, Football, 1978. • Region I Football Semifinal State Champions, Ohio High School Athletic Association, Football, 1982. • Greater Cleveland Football Coaches Association, Coach of the Year, Lake Erie League, 1978. • Greater Cleveland Football Coaches Association, Coach of the Year, Pioneer Conference, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992. • Girls Track Coach, Pioneer Conference Champions, 1986. • University of Findlay, Alumni Memorial Award Inductee, 1987. • Meet Manager, Berea Relays, 1968-1991. • Cleveland Touchdown Club, Lee Tressel Award, 1992. • Berea High School Athletic Hall of Fame, 1993. • Tom Madzy Athletic Scholarship established, 1994. • Grindstone Award as Outstanding Citizen in the City of Berea, 1996. • Dedication of Tom Madzy Tower, April, 1997. • B.A. Degree, University of Findlay, 1961; lettered in football. Distinguished Alumnus (Posthumous)

Berea High School Class of 1977

Herbert A. Stein II Presented by Madison Vargo

• Graduated from Berea High School, 1977. • Volunteered with Berea Historical Society and the Emergency Medical Service during high school. • Graduated from Tri-C with his EMT certification and worked in the Southwest General Hospital Emergency Room, 1979. • Crew Chief for Community Ambulance, Inc. in Garrettsville, Ohio, 1991-95, and served as president in 1993. • Firefighter for Egypt Fire Department in Parrington, N.Y., 2001-2014. • Worked on Dr. Howard Bluestein’s research team chasing and studying severe storms, 1987-97. • Worked with Dr. Josh Wurman’s Doppler on Wheels program as Supervising Technician with the Center for Severe Weather Research, Boulder, Colo., 1997-2010. • Co-built and maintained the DOW radar systems for the chase teams. • Supervised mobile fleet technicians on radar trucks during severe weather research projects. • Built and tested unique electronic equipment platforms designed to collect meteorological data. • Consulted with many organizations, such as National Geographic and various broadcast networks. • Took part in the Discovery Channel television series, “Storm Chasers”, 2007-11. • Worked with Sean Casey and his Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV), 2010-2016. This group was featured in two IMAX movies: “Tornado Alley” (2011) and “Extreme Weather” (2016), which was dedicated to Mr. Stein. • Speaker for various organizations, such as the National Park Service Lyceum Professional Lecture Series, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Explorer Series and Brown Bag Seminar, Rochester, N.Y., Museum & Science Center science programs, and many civic and school groups. • Speaker for the 2nd Annual Ohio Severe Weather Symposium, 1998. • Adult Scout Leader for Boy Scout Troop 129, Pittsford, N.Y., 2006-2014. • Mr. Stein’s research and digital files and archives were donated to the Center for Severe Weather Research, Boulder, Colo. and are available for scientists and researchers to use in their studies. Distinguished Alumnus

Berea High School Class of 1957

Richard Vaculig a.k.a. “Ricky Vac” Presented by Alexander Cavanaugh

• Late in 1953 while a student at Berea High School, organized Cleveland’s first Rock-N-Roll band, Ricky Vac and the Rock-A-Ways. They recorded Cleveland’s first rock-n-roll record. • The Rock-A-Ways were one of the first integrated bands at a time when segregation in the U.S. was prevalent. • The Rock-A-Ways performed on local and national radio/TV, theaters and at record hops. • Graduated from Berea High School in 1957. • Drafted into the Army in 1962 and trained as a code and voice radio operator. • After discharge from the Army in 1964, recorded two tunes in Nashville, Tenn., with most of Elvis’ band members: Buddy Harmon on drums, Scotty Moore on guitar, The Jordanaires vocal group, Bill Black on bass and world-renowned Floyd Cramer on piano. • In 1965, opened a booking agency for local entertainers and national acts. A few of the national acts were: The Platters, Merrilee Rush, The Diamonds, The Coasters, Ricky Nelson and more. • Retired and moved to Arizona, 2002. • Rock-A-Ways placed into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame, 2004. Distinguished Alumni Berea High School

1993 Inductees 2006 Inductees Henry M. Barr Class of 1933 Saul Friedman Class of 1955 Dorothy (Marks) McKelvey Class of 1920 James Toedtman Class of 1959 Stephanie (Wiles) Thomas Class of 1978 2007 Inductees 1994 Inductees Krist A. Jake Class of 1962 Barbara (Peris) Draves Class of 1973 Dr. Paula Silverman Class of 1973 John W. Vannorsdall Class of 1942 2008 Inductees 1995 Inductees Dr. Diane F. Merritt Class of 1967 Walter Funk Class of 1945 James S. McMurray Class of 1963 John Siodla Class of 1930 2009 Inductees 1996 Inductees Mary Jo Crowley Class of 1972 John M. Blocher, Jr. Class of 1936 Joe Stitt (1963-2001) Class of 1981 Jeanne C. Squire Class of 1937 Timothy S. Tibbits Class of 1977 1997 Inductees 2010 Inductees Louise (Hanning) Allen Class of 1953 Dr. C. Susan Chester Class of 1957 Joseph W. Biddlecombe Class of 1968 Tom Wilson Class of 1975 1998 Inductees 2011 Inductees Thomas L. Morton Class of 1976 Kathleen (Reddy) Mueller Class of 1957 Billy R. Hufsey Class of 1978 Dr. Steven Paine Class of 1973 John-Michael Tebelak (1949-1985) Class of 1966 1999 Inductees Christine West Class of 1927 2012 Inductees Terence M. Henry Class of 1957 John Michael Payne Class of 1968 James Tressel Class of 1971 2000 Inductees Arthur W. “Bud” Collins, Jr. Class of 1947 2013 Inductees Thomas M. Nosek Class of 1965 Edward Kuekes (1901-1987) Class of 1918 Phyllis (Kushlak) Matthews Class of 1963 2001 Inductees William Weisbrod II Class of 1978 Neil Steinberg Class of 1978 Dale A. Vonderau Class of 1942 2014 Inductees Bruce Grulke Class of 1972 2002 Inductees Mark Alan Phillips Class of 1970 Daisy G. Collins Class of 1954 Kathleen Dean Moore Class of 1965 2015 Inductees Ronald D. Ciancutti Class of 1979 2003 Inductees Susan (Davies) Finn Class of 1960 Susan (Deubel) Becker Class of 1956 William Glenn Wade (1945-1966) Class of 1963 Jack H. Borkey Class of 1956 2016 Inductees 2004 Inductees Philip Lee Johnson Class of 1954 Judith (Schwenzfeier) Rebecca Storey Hooper Class of 1970 Christin Glenn Class of 1965 Christopher Macosko Class of 1962 2005 Inductees Phillip F. Brooks Class of 1954 Constance (Plucinski) Kowalski Class of 1962 Distinguished Alumni Midpark High School

1993 Inductees 2006 Inductees Robert Gardner Class of 1964 Todd Richissin Class of 1981 Ruth Otte Class of 1967 Mark Skoda Class of 1972 Gary Starr Class of 1969 2007 Inductees 1994 Inductees Dr. Lynn (Lewis) Vavreck Class of 1986 Eric Ewazen Class of 1972 Richard C. Voigt Class of 1978 Kip P. Nygren Class of 1965 2008 Inductees| 1995 Inductees Dr. William J. Bosl Class of 1976 James H. Liu Class of 1970 Ronald E. Culp Class of 1965 Michael Settonni Class of 1977 2009 Inductees 1996 Inductees Dr. Craig Arndt Class of 1977 Sara Benett Class of 1974 Diana (Black) Lowe Class of 1974 Pam Edwards Class of 1969 2010 Inductees 1997 Inductees Thomas Kerslake Class of 1981 Keith J. Bowman Class of 1977 Ann (Kerslake) Over Class of 1979 Michael A. Tartaglia Class of 1973 2011 Inductees 1998 Inductees Frank J. Bird II Class of 1983 Steven A. Arndt Class of 1977 Dr. Melody (McNeeley) Jurado Class of 1977 Richard C. Antall Class of 1972 2012 Inductees 1999 Inductees Michael Cavanaugh Class of 1990 Anthony M. Ciepiel Class of 1977 Mark Elliott Class of 1976 John J. Palencar Class of 1975 2013 Inductees 2000 Inductees Dr. Kathleen (Cieker) Forbes Class of 1977 Patrick Johnson Class of 1969 Richard Monturo Class of 1982 Margaret A. Nosek Class of 1970 2014 Inductees 2001 Inductees Stacey Minch DelVecchio Class of 1982 Jeffrey W. & Julie (Kienast) Blake Class of 1966 Nicola Antonio Selvaggio Class of 1984 Cheryl (Holt) Norton Class of 1967 Laurie Sadler Class of 1979 2015 Inductees Laura Mihuta Grimm Class of 1978 2002 Inductees Damian L. Spooner Class of 1991 Paul H. Liu Class of 1974 Daniel Rosenblum Class of 1980 2016 Inductees Kevin Bicking Class of 1979 2003 Inductees Pamela Faroh McGrath Class of 1977 Louis G. Joseph Class of 1976 Mark Witt Class of 1976 2004 Inductees Archie D’Amico Class of 1964 John Miller Class of 1964 2005 Inductees Russ Klein Class of 1975 Daniel McCarthy Class of 1974 Distinguished Staff

1998 Inductee 2005 Inductees 2012 Inductees William A. McCleery Elaine Migchelbrink Rev. Dr. John Caddey Rhoda Rosen Gary Croy 1999 Inductees Margaret Gillahan 2006 Inductees 2013 Inductees Jean Hemery Neal Hesche Elaine M. Myers James Fudale Joy Stein 2000 Inductees Paul C. Gallaher 2007 Inductees 2014 Inductees George C. Schneider Victor Colantoni James R. Buddie John Presnell Thomas Yates 2001 Inductees Jean Curtis 2008 Inductees 2015 Inductees Diane Krukemeyer James I. Hassel Jeffrey D. King Eileen Herold Dianne Kotrlik 2002 Inductees Martha Ellen Naylor Richard Heckathorn 2009 Inductees Ethel Keeney Jill Herrick 2016 Inductees Edward C. White Dr. Dean Kelly Bob Purdy Bill Reinhard 2003 Inductees 2010 Inductees Robbie Robinson Dottie (Uher) Bowers Frederick Graff Judy Churchin Patricia Lauria

2004 Inductees 2011 Inductees J. Richard Andrisek Thomas C. Jones John Youel Bruce Wagner A Special Thank You

Berea High Alumni Association Selection Committee Midpark High Alumni Association Selection Committee Distinguished Staff Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Berea-Midpark High School Middleburg Heights Junior High School

Karen Frimel Vincenzo Ruggiero

Academy Graphic Communication, Inc.

Staff Hall of Fame Donors: Berea Federation of Teachers Bill Reinhard