Class Year – Hall Of Fame Year -  Name -  Accomplishments

1958 – 1990. J. Lin Compton - Lin was a WYHS 3-sport athlete & in student council.  He served in the Peace Corp where he was a rural development advisor in Thailand & Laos.  Lin was a lecturer, researcher & writer on rural communities & a professor @ University of Madison. 

1958 – 1991. Dr. Edward A. Nicholson, Ph.D. - Edward played in the band & wrote for the WYHS 1st newsletter.  He was Dean @ Wright State, Vice Chancellor of Purdue-Ft. Wayne, Executive Vice President of Lamar University & President of Morris University.  Edward is the author of books & publications on economics. 

1961 – 2010. Daniel I. Gartner (RIP) - Dan was a state wrestling qualifier in 1960 & placer in 1961.  Dan was a retired WYHS teacher as well as a coach & equipment manager until his retirement.  He is past Central District Wrestling Officials Association President & Treasurer.  Dan’s football jersey #18 was retired in 2018.

1962 – 1990. Colonel Ronald L. Paxson - Ron was All-League in football & baseball & was Student Council President.  He served as the Presidential/White House Communications Officer.  He was the chief of communications @ Cheyenne Mountain AFB & Commander of the 1931st Communications Wing.  Ron was inducted in Capital University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.

1962 – 2001. Thomas Franklin Shoaf - Thomas was a 34-year educator & student safety specialist at Columbus City Schools. He was a Columbus Police Academy auxiliary police officer.  He has a BS from Otterbein College & MS from Xavier University.

1962 - 2025.  Bob Benjamin - Bob was a coach to many youth sports teams for over 60 years.  He coached football, baseball, basketball teams for Whitehall Recreation leagues, Rosemore, Holy Spirit, St. Charles Academy, & the Columbus Bucks, a semi-professional football team. Bob was the running back & co-captain of the 1961 WYHS Rams football team. Bob received the 1962 Agonis Award for being Central Ohio’s leading football scorer & was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates after his college freshman year.  Bob & his wife Janice, WYHS 1962, have been generous supporters of Whitehall athletics & the Whitehall Education Foundation (WEF) & received WEF's 2025 Legacy Award. Bob’s most rewarding part of coaching are all the young men & their families that have touched his life.  “Once a Ram Always a Ram!”  

1963 – 1991. Lt. Colonel Clark Fuller (RIP) - Clark was an All-State Track & Football player.  His #42 jersey was the first football jersey to be retired.  Clark is a retired Lt. Colonel & served as a professor at West Point.  He also directed water relief efforts & road construction in underdeveloped nations.

1964 – 2022. Glenna Henson - Glenna worked 31 years for Ohio Bell Telephone Company & was President of The Ohio Bell Pioneers, a charitable organization with 5,000 members. She was President of the Whitehall Civic Celebrations Association in 1983 & chaired the Whitehall Parks & Rec.  She was appointed to Whitehall City Council in the late 1980’s & received the Whitehall Outstanding Citizen Award. She been a Grand Marshall of Whitehall's 4^th of July Parade, recognized by the Whitehall Girl Scouts & Whitehall Historical Society.

1964 – 2000. Susan Graff Moran - Susan is a Professor Emeritus at Columbus State Community College, after serving on the faculty from 1991 to 2015, where she was the founder & Department Chair of the Technical Communication Department.  Susan also worked 10 years as a technical communicator, trainer, & writer; textbook author, editor, & served a prestigious graduate internship at Intel.  She earned her B.A. & M.A. from Bowling Green State University.  At WYHS, Susan was in the Drama Club, & during college summers, she was a Supervisor for Whitehall's Recreation Department. 

1965 – 1990. Mark J. Blackstone - Mark played football, basketball & golf.  He was an OHSAA basketball official.  He had a dedicated career at EBCO as Director of Marketing & on the Council-American Marketing Association.  

1965 – 2007. Phyllis Harper Jordan - Phyllis has a Master’s Mastersin Education from Kent State University.  She is a former Academic Advisor at OSU & University of Akron.  She is a former member of the Whitehall City Schools Board of Education & has volunteered for humanitarian & community service programs.

1965 – 2014. Mitchell Joseph - Graduate Youngstown State University; Inventor Founder of the World's First & Only Self Chilling Can;  2012 Editor's Choice Award & 2013 Global Industry Drink Award Recipient; NASA & US Military Award Recipient; 1965-66 Ohio State Baseball Member; Received All League, All District and HM All State Recognition Baseball; Varsity Letters in Football, Basketball and Baseball at WYHS

1966 – 1997. Harvey Eader - Harvey received the OSU Excellence in Teaching Award in 1985.  He taught @ Whitehall City Schools for the developmentally handicapped for 15 years.  He was Director of WYHS Athletics for 10 years & coached @ Rosemore & WYHS for 14 years.  He was ASA Ohio All State in 1968 & 1978 & ASA East Central Regional All Star in 1984.  Harvey received his BS from OSU in 1971.

1966 – 1998. James E. Stacy - Jim graduated from Columbus State Community College in Law Enforcement & a graduate of the Ohio Hwy Patrol Academy in 1970.  He graduated from the FBI Academy in 1979.  He served in the Whitehall Police Dept foe 28 years.  Jim was the Police Officer of the Year in 1972 & was Whitehall's Police Chief from 1990 until his retirement.

1966 – 1998.  Larry Gilmore (RIP)  City of Whitehall Citizen of the Year 1989; Whitehall City Councilman; Volunteer of Numerous Charitable Organizations; Volunteer Little League Coach; "Voice" of the Whitehall Rams; 30 Year Employee Big Bear

1966 – 2002. Dr. Willa Hsueh, MD - Willa was designated as one of the Best Doctors in America, California Endocrinology, 1997-2000.  She's a guest lecturer & presenter & has won numerous private, & national grants.  Willa received her BS & her Medical Degree from OSU (cum laude).  Her internship & residence was at Johns Hopkins & she was a research fellow at Stanford University.

1967 – 1990. Dr. Sharon E. Nicholson, Ph.D. - Sharon was her class valedictorian, played in the band & received National Science honors.  She is a world-wide authority on arid climates.  She is a consultant to the State Dept. & the US Congress on weather conditions.  She is a professor of meteorology at Florida State University.

1968 – 1992. Terry M. Jessup - Terry was a Class Officer & played basketball & golf.  He graduated in Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum Laude from Ohio University.  Terry's career was in broadcast journalism.  He was a news anchor for WKRO in Cincinnati & was a reporter on WCMH in Columbus, OH & KCNC in Littleton, CO, where he retired.  Terry was also involved in Special Olympics & other charities.  

1968 – 1999. Dr. Deborah McDowell Aoki - Associate Professor-Hokusei College, Sapporo, Japan; Bachelor and Master Degrees-The Ohio State University; Doctorate in Anthropology-The Ohio State University; Language Fellowship Award 1990; Language Study Fellowship Award 1990; East Asian Language Fellowship Award 1993; English and Japanese Publications

1969 – 1992. Dr. Michael A. Gillespie, Ph.D. - Mike was twice the MVP in football, All-League in football & track.  He received senior honors as the outstanding math & science student.  He received a football scholarship from Harvard & graduated with a B.A., Magna Cum Laude.  Mike is a professor at Duke University & is an author on political theory & philosophy.  He served on the Board of Directors of the American Political Science Review. 

1969 – 1994. Bob Grimm - Bob graduated from WYHS & the Eastland Career Center.  He was a coach, organizer & officer of Whitehall Little Leagues & was Coach of the year.  In 1988 Bob Whitehall was honored as Citizen of the Year for volunteering for Whitehall school & community activities for many years.  He retired as City of Whitehall Supervisor.

1969 - 2024.  Marlene Phillips Miller - Marty was a WYHS cheerleader 4 years & our second African-American cheerleader.  Over her 40-year professional career Marlene has contributed towards improving the health of thousands of underserved citizens living in central Ohio.  Marty served in various executive positions in Central Ohio’s community health organizations: Corporate Vice Presiident for Community Initiatives at the Mt. Carmel Health System; Executive Vice President of National Urban Policy Institute; & CEO of Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers (HOFHC). Marty also led a partnership with the City of Whitehall resulting in a donation of 4 acres, valued at $250,000, to build The Jim Feibel Health Center that opened in 2022.  

1969 – 1995. Tom Petty - WYHS All OCC Basketball, Baseball; All Central District Baseball; Capital University, Bachelor's, 1973-Basketball Team; Ohio State University, Master's 1982; Bloom Carroll High School Varsity Basketball Coach-15 yrs.; .761 Winning Percentage (238-80); 7 League Championships, 3 District Championships; Central District Coach of the Year-3 Times; State Semi-Finalist, 1994; Coach of Ohio North South All Star Game-1995; Principal, Bloom Carroll Middle School-12 Yrs.

1969 – 1999. Robert S. Roule - Developer of Safety Town, Halloween Safety, Ident-A-Kid; State Police Officer of the Year 1986; State, District, and Post Officer Post Officer of the Year 1989; State Public Safety Officer of the Year 1991; Whitehall Education Association Friend of Education 1987; Who's Who in American Security 1990; State Board of Resource Officers; Local, State, and National Commendations 

1969 – 2000. Daniel Reid - Dan holds the school record in the 800-meter run & was a member of the record-holding 1600-meter team.  Dan was a teacher/coach @ Whitehall City Schools from 1975 until his retirement. He was a member of the record-holding 1600-meter team.  He coached Cross-Country & Track & Women's Basketball.  He is known as the "Dean" of Central Ohio Women's Basketball & a community & school volunteer.  

1969 – 2007. William “Doug” Honaker - Doug was the 1977 Arizona Teacher of the Year & the 1978 Runner-up for National Teacher of the Year.  In 2005, he was an honoree on the national "Who's Who" among teachers.  Doug has received numerous educational service awards & has his BS & Master’s in Education from Arizona State University.

1969 - 2024.  Joyce Hildenbrand Turnbull - Joyce’s passion to ‘Give Back & Pay Forward’ to her alma mater & hometown was why she established  the Whitehall-Yearling Alumni Association (WYAA) in 2017, launched & administers WYAA's website.  As WYAA president, her vision & leadership started a Homecomng tradition of honoring alumni groups; student & alumni scholarships; career fairs; & a successful $30k fundraiser to purchase new Pre-K playground equipment.  Joyce played flute in WYHS Concert & Marching bands, 2 years in the Columbus Youth Symphony, & the All-Ohio State Band.  She also served as secretary for the Whitehall Education Foundation. 

1970 – 2001. Dr. Vicki Sue Burris Gartner, Ph.D. - Vicki was an educator & counselor at Whitehall City Schools from 1982-1999.  She has a BA from Capital University & a Doctor of Philosophy from OSU.  Vicki was Whitehall City Schools Educator of the Year 1988-89 & the Whitehall Education Assoc. President in 1997.  She was married to Dan Gartner, 1961 until his death.

1970 – 2010. Ronald E. Wingler (RIP) - Ron was President of Wingler Construction since 1980.  He is the past President of National Association of Remodeling Industry Central Ohio.  He was a member of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, supporter of various civic & humanitarian organizations, & recipient of numerous awards for business excellence.

1970 – 2017. Nancy Keller Fitton - Nancy was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras & worked for the Pan-American Health Organization and World Vision in Costa Rica.  She is on the Consumer Executive Board for the Cochrane Collaboration.  Nancy has a BS from Miami University & a Master of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

1971 – 2019. Van Gregg - Van was an All-State Basketball and Baseball player in 1971.  He was named a 1971 High School All-American Basketball & was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies.  Van was a 3-year starter & scored 900 points while playing on the Clemson University basketball team.  He was the captain of the 1975 Clemson team that achieved the school's first AP Top 20 Final Ranking.  He was also the head coach for the 2003 Ohio North/South All Star Game.  Van is a 3-term Councilman for the City of Whitehall. 

1971 – 2006. Preston Hale - Preston is a Vietnam War Veteran. He is a past president of Ohio Code Officials Assoc. & past officer of the Board of Ohio Building Officials Assoc.  He received the Downtown Sertoma Club's "Service of Mankind" recipient.  Preston has received numerous Community Service & Humanitarian recognition awards including receiving the "Key to the City" of Genevieve, MO.

1971 – 2009. Stephen D. Jones - Steve received his law degree from Capital University, BA from Otterbein & a Master’s Degree from Michigan.  He served as a special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General & recognized as an “Ohio Super Lawyer” by Cincinnati & Law & Politics Magazines. 

1971 - 2015. Dr. Debra A. (Smith) Grayson, DO - WYHS. Choir, Debate, Drama; B.S. Degree in Microbiology, Ohio State University, 1981; D.O. College of Osteopathic Medicine Ohio University, 1985; Federal Aviation Medical Examiner; Adjunct Professor Ohio University, College of Medicine; Team Physician Bishop Hartley High School; Staff Member Park Medical, Doctors, Mt. Carmel Hospitals; Private Medical Practice in Whitehall

1972 – 1991. Robert Evans - Robert participated in WYHS Drama, Choir, Orchestra & Tennis.  He's a research geologist & Project Science Director, Discovery & Salvage of Steamship Central America.  He's an original member of the Columbus America Discovery Group.  

1972 – 2019. Bruce Lowe - Bruce is a Grammy- & Oscar-winning music producer & performer. Bruce created, owns & operates a full line multimedia, music & sound production company specializing in production, composing, arranging, contracting, music supervision, engineering, sound design, programming, inventing, multi-instrument performance, editing, mastering music & sound for films, records, television, and education. Artists include Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple; Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Elton John,The Lion King, Andraè Crouch, Billy Preston, Yes, Robin Williams & others. 

1972 – 2018. Dan Miller - Dan is a Navy veteran & he retired from the USPS after 35 years as a letter carrier.  He has served on the Whitehall City Council & has been the City Auditor from 2012 - Present.  In 2016 Dan was selected as City of Whitehall Male Citizen of the Year.

1972 – 1999. Steven Blake Quincel - Steve received his BS from OSU & retired as a project manager at American Electric Power.  He has been active with Scouts for decades, receiving Cub Master of the Year & District Award of Merit.  He is married to Katie Queen Quincel, 1972 & is Whitehall’s City Treasurer & the Assistant Treasurer to Whitehall City Schools.

1973 – 1990. Dr. Augustus G. Parker, III, MD - Augustus played football & was in the Ram band.  He was Chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Grant Hospital & "Teacher of Year" at Grant Hospital Residencies.  He served on the YMCA & the Columbus Cancer Clinic.  He was recognized for his efforts in prevention of low birth weights of infants.  

1973 – 1996. Commander Lester E. Carr, III, USN - Graduated U.S. Naval Academy 1977; Ph.D. Meteorology, Naval Postgrad. School, Monterey, CA; Honor Award, Armed Forces Communication * Electronics Assn.; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Teaching-Research, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.

1973 – 1998. Dr. Earl D. Lavender, PhD - B.S. David Lipscomb University, 1977; M.A. David Lipscomb University, 1986, PhD. St. Louis University 1991; Published Author, Lecturer, David Lipscomb Professor; Minister, Tennessee Church of Christ; Missionary in Italy; Provost to College of Italy, Malta-Nations University

1973 - 2003. Colonel Michael R. Pannell - Bachelor of Arts The Ohio State University; Administrator Port Columbus International Airport; Director of Marketing & Business Development M-E Companies; Commander 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division; Chief of Staff 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Anti-Terrorism; Recipient Meritorious Service Medals w/Gold Star; Recipient Navy Commendation Medal; 

1973 – 2005. Lynn A. Ochsendorf (RIP) - Bachelor of Arts The Ohio State University; Former Owner Lynn Ochsendorf Promotions; Mayor City of Whitehall; Former Whitehall City Council President; Vice President Pride of Whitehall; Mt. Carmel Hospital Mission & Vision Board Member

1975 – 1994. Michael D. Sewell (RIP) - Michael played in WYHS bands & was All-Conference in baseball.  He was a teacher & Band Director @ Pickerington High School until his passing in 1974.  His bands performed for US Presidents, College Bowl games, & Pro Football teams. The Pickerington bands were in many OMEA state finals.  

1975 – 2016. Mike Shade - Mike graduated Cum Laude from Capital University.  Mike played baseball for Capital & was a Div. 3 All-American & inducted into Capital's Athletic Hall of Fame. Mike retired from teaching after 36 years & was the head baseball coach @ Gahanna-Lincoln High School for 24 years.  Mike’s teams won OCC, District & Regional Championships & Final 4 State twice. Mike is inducted in the Central District Baseball Coach's Hall of Fame.

1976 – 1996. Art Isennagle - B.S. Elementary Education, Ohio State University, Cum Laude, M.A. Elementary Education, OSU, 1995; Walt Disney American Teacher Honoree, 1992; President Clinton, Presidential Commendation, 1994; Ashland Oil Teacher Award, 1990; Kohl International Teaching Award, 1994; Published Author; Elementary Teacher, Columbus City Schools

1976 – 2005. Vlade Janakievski - Bachelor of Arts The Ohio State University; Owner Easy Living Delicatessen & Catering; All Big-Ten in Soccer & Football Ohio State University; Named to the OSU All Century Team by the Touchdown Club of Columbus; Named Kicker of the Century by the Touchdown Club of Columbus; Named a member of the Ohio State University Football "Dream Team"; 2004 Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee 

1976 – 2009. Sharon Heise Bukowski - WYHS Special Education Teacher Assistant 2000 to Present; House Manager of WYHS Theatre Productions; 2000 WEA Friends of Education Award Recipient; Partner Annie's Catering; New Life Community Baptist Church Ministry Volunteer; Various Whitehall Civic Organizations Volunteer

1976 – 2018. Julie Lynch - Judge in the Common Pleas Court in Franklin County; Prior appointee to the Franklin County Municipal Bench; Former Whitehall City Attorney; Whitehall City Council;Member, Commission on Technology and the Courts, Ohio Supreme Court; Member, Criminal Sentencing and Public Confidence and Community Outreach Committees, Ohio Judicial Conference; Chairperson, Finance Committee, Common Pleas Courts; Prior U.S. Delegate and Peace Ambassador,  World Culture Festival & Business Forum in New Delhi, India                                                                                                        

1977 – 2004. Colonel Kathleen V. Harrison - Commanding Officer Marine Det, Navy & Marine Intelligence Training Center; Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence; 2001 Ohio Women's Hall of Fame Inductee; 1996 Olympic Torchbearer; Highly Decorated Marine Officer (over 30 awards)

1977 – 2004. David H. Stewart - Owner/President - Middleton Printing Company; Whitehall Tee-Ball Coach/Board Member 1976-Present; Whitehall Tee-Ball Coach of the Year - 1994 & 1997; Grand Marshall 2001 Whitehall Civic Celebrations July 4th Parade; Mayoral Proclamation "David Stewart Day" July 30, 2000

1977 – 2008. Command Master Sergeant Michael Anthony Mazzi - Mike is a 30-year Veteran Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant.  He served in Desert Shield/Storm, Kosovo Campaign & Iraqi Freedom.  Mike was the 1999 US Air Force European Sr. Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.  He was on the 1990 National Champion Bobsled Team & 1989-91 USAF Training Command Athlete of the Year.  

1977 – 2008. Leo J. Knoblauch, II - Leo is retired from the Air Force.  He received his BS from Otterbein & MBA from Franklin University.  Leo is a past Whitehall City Councilman, Officer of various Whitehall Civic organizations & was 2004 Whitehall Citizen of the Year.  He was one of the founders of the Whitehall Education Foundation (WEF).

1977- 2015. Scott Stahley – Scott played WYHS basketball in1975-77 & made All-OCC, All-Metro & All-District honors.  He played baseball on the 1977 State District Championships. Scott graduated from the US Military Academy with a BS in Engineering.  He played basketball for the Army's basketball team 1978-80, playing for Coach K.  Captain Stahley served in Europe with the Air Defense Artillery Nuclear systems. He is a partner with Lincoln Property Company & served on the Coalition for Homeless & Women's Residential Counseling Center Executive Board of Directors.

1977 – 2017. Brian Hamler (RIP) - In 1977 Brian was an All-State in Baseball pitcher, First Team All-District & Conference Player of the Year.  He received his BA from Capital in 1981 & MBA from OSU.  In 2012 he was President of the Ohio Association of School Personnel Administrators.   His wife, Wendy Benjamin, is a 1981 WYHS graduate.  Brian was an honorary member of the Whitehall-Yearling Alumni Association (WYAA).  Brian served as the fifth Superintendent of Whitehall City Schools from 2013 until he passed away on July 5, 2021.

1978 – 1994. Lisa Capoziello Dimarrzio - Lisa was a cheerleader, played volleyball & ran track & was on Student Council.  She was the Director of the Houston Film Festival, a film industry publicist & the Executive Vice President of Promotions @ Paramount Pictures.  

1978 – 1995. Dr. Gregory Bellamy, PhD -  Class of 1995 Valedictorian; Joyce Scholarship to OSU; Graduated OSU Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Honors in Liberal Arts, Distinction in Biochemistry; Pre-Doctoral Fellowship to University of Wisconsin; Doctorate in Biochemistry; DNA Research at University of Colorado, Sr. Scientist Cell & Molecular Biology at Pharmogenics.

1978 – 1997. Terry Anderson - Terry’s BA from OSU is in communications & sociology.  He was the Education Director of the Greater Columbus Arts Council & an award-winning graphic illustrator.  Terry is on the Board of Ohio Alliance for Arts Education & has volunteered for the United Negro College Fund, United Way & other public service organizations.  Since 2017 he is the president of Whitehall Education Foundation.

1978 – 2009. Joseph H. Federer - Masters of Business Administration Degree Wright State University; Bachelor of Science Degree Miami University; TierFleet Technology Board of Directors Member; Changepoint Software Board of Advisors Member; Community Health-in-Partnership Services Board of Directors Member; University of Missouri St. Louis Board of Advisors Member; Foster Parent 50 Plus Children

1978 – 2014. Colonel Scott K. Harrison - Scott is a retired US Army Colonel, serving 36 years.  He is a veteran of Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom & Noble Eagle.  He is a former operations officer at the Joint Staff & Army Staff in the Pentagon.  He received his BA from OSU & MBA @ University of Dayton.  Scott serves on the WYAA Board as the Veterans’ Liaison.  

1978 – 2022. David Hutchison – Dave baseball and football player for the Rams in the mid to late 1970’s & played baseball & football for Capital University.  He returned to WYHS where he was a business/career teacher from 1983-2013.  Dave coached the baseball & football & was head baseball coach from 1992-2004. Dave has volunteered his time & efforts to his school & community,  fundraising and building to improve programs at Whitehall City Schools.

1979 – 2000. Rev. Mike Tuttle - Mike was the first president of the Whitehall Alumni Band.  He was the senior minister of the Norton Church of Christ & Chairman for Ohio Teens for Christ Convention.  He has a BA from Milligan College, TN.  He has traveled to Haiti for a mission trip & was the Director of Round Lake Christian Assembly Workshop Leader.  

1979 – 2003. Zachary R. Wright - Bachelor of Arts Capital University; Masters of Arts The Ohio State University; WYHS Teacher 1984-Present; WYHS Track Coordinator 1986-Present; WYHS Asst. Basketball Coach 1984-Present; Whitehall Recreation Youth Coach Basketball, Baseball and Soccer; Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Assoc. Member; Ohio Assoc. of Track & Cross Country Coaches Member

1980 - 1996. Dr. Cynthia L. Brown, MD - B.A. Capital University, 1984 Cum Laude; M.D. Medical College of Ohio (Toledo), 1989 Residency, Cleveland Clinic; Member, American Board of Anesthesiology; Member, National Board of Medical Examiners; Anesthesiologist, Franklin Anesthesia Services, Lutheran Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

1980 – 2003. Rodney D. Sparks - Whitehall City Council Former Member/President; Broker-Sparks Century 21 Real Estate Company; Columbus Board of Realtors Member; First Community Bank Board of Directors Member; Whitehall Chamber of Commerce Trustee; Whitehall Schools Program and Activities Sponsor

1980 – 2011. Steven J. Mazzi - Steve is the Superintendent of Big Walnut Local Schools.  He is a former teacher, coach & administrator at Whitehall City Schools.  He has coached various youth leagues, middle & high school sports.  Steve served the Ohio National Guard for 20 years & retired as a Command Master Sergeant.  Steve has a BS from OSU & a Master’s Degree from the University of Dayton.  His brother Mike is also a Hall of Fame inductee.  *Command Master Sergeant 

1980 – 2017. Karen Conison - Karen has a BA in Journalism from OSU & is a Human Relations professional.  She was the founder of the Whitehall Block Watch in 2007, founded the Capital University Rotaract Club & was Whitehall’s Female of the Year in 2013.  Karen serves on Whitehall’s City Council & has received a Presidential Citation Award. She also served on the Whitehall Celebration Committee.

1980 – 2019. Marty Bannister - Marty is an exceptional broadcasting professional bringing extensive radio & television experience, including 35 years of Play-By-Play (PBP), anchoring, hosting, & reporting.  He is currently the television PBP Announcer for Ohio University's Men & Women's basketball games, televised & streamed on ESPN3.  Marty is also the PBP announcer for statewide radio coverage of State Title games for boys & girls’ basketball, football & baseball games. Since 2016 Marty has been the PBP Announcer for Ashland University Athletics & hosts a weekly Podcast Show on EB Sports Network. Marty's previous broadcasting experience include: PBP announcer for Ohio State-IMG Sports Network for OSU Women's basketball, basketball &as a primary backup PBP OSU men’s football & basketball games.

1981 – 2004. Andre R. Capoziello - Proprietor ALLOW ME , A Personal Gift Service; Proprietor NATURAL CREATIONS; Proprietor MAXIMILLIANO BABY; Associate Producer "Career Opportunities" a Universal Studios Film; Screen Actors Guild Member

1981 – 2006. Colonel Michael Ore - Bachelor of Arts The Ohio State University; Masters in Strategic Leadership U.S. Army War College; Deputy Director of Human Resources-Army Joint Force Headquarters, Ohio; Awarded 8 Meritorious Service Medals; Awarded 4 Army Achievement Medals; Awarded 2 Humanitarian Service Medals

1981 – 2007. Jerry Brooks - WYHS Boy's Soccer Coach 2003 to Present; Columbus Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic 1988 to Present; Columbus fire Department Distinguished Service Award 5 Time Recipient; Columbus Fire Department Battalion Chief Commendation 6 Time Recipient; Member Columbus Fire Department Honor Guard; Volunteer for Numerous Humanitarian and Community Service Programs

1981 – 2020. Brian Phillips – Brian retired from the US Army where he served as Military Police & with the Criminal Investigation Command from 1981 to 2006. He retired as the Special Agent-in-Charge of Protective Intelligence at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. for Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.  He earned his B.S. in business and A.A. in criminal justice from the University of Maryland, European Campus, Frankfort, Germany.  Brian was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after 9/11 in 2001 & served as one of the first interrogators with the Criminal Investigation Task Force (CITF), 118 interrogations of Al Qaeda/Taliban detainees for prosecution in War Crime Tribunals in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After retirement, Phillips continued his work in intelligence & forensics as a government contractor in Asia and the South Pacific. He is currently at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida, covering the Middle East, building forensic labs for military theatre.

1981 - 2025. Steven Yee - Steven & his family immigrated from Taiwan in 1978 & settled in Whitehall.  Steven is a retired restaurant entrepreneur & generous supporter for local school districts & community organizations. He opened Chi Thai restaurant in 2007.  His restaurant’s success allowed Steven to give generous donations to Whitehall City Schools, Special Olympics, local youth teams & school fundraisers. Steven partnered with the Salvation Army & National Council of Jewish Women Columbus to provide meals to survivors of human trafficking & also donate many meals for school events & fundraisers. 

1982 – 2023. Ed Kowalski – Ed is a founding board member of the Whitehall-Yearling Alumni Association (WYAA) & manages WYAA’s student & alumni scholarship program. At WYHS, Ed worked at the first WYHS TV studio, producing weekly news & interview shows. Ed is a successful chef & culinary professional. For over 17 years, he has worked at Delaware North’s SportService at Nationwide Arena where he oversees food preparation & execution of 52 luxury suites & party towers for all the Arena’s games & events.  Ed is also an award-winning culinary competitor, competition judge, & cookbook author.

1982 – 2014. Dave Powers - International and Local Music Composer, Performer, Entertainer, Producer & Educator; Two-Time EMMY Award Winner; Released 7 critically-acclaimed CD albums; Affiliate memeber of the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus; School of Music Faculty, Jazz Studies at The Ohio State University; Former Music faculty at Muskingum University; Performing Arts Research Partner Recipient-The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

1983 – 2019. Spencer Salyers - Spencer Salyers has worked in law enforcement for 27 years for the Whitehall Police Force & demonstrated a history of working in the public safety industry.  He is skilled in Crisis Management, Firearms Handling, Public Safety & Emergency Management.  He served on the Police Force's Swat Team for 18 years & 20 years as a hostage negotiator. Spencer was the Whitehall City Schools Resource Officer from 2006 to 2016. His awards include: 2005 Officer of the Year Hometown Hero; 2 Medals of Valor, Distinguished Cross & Exceptional Service Award; 2007 Friend of Education Award. 

1983 – 2002. Mark Trace - BS Capital University; Masters Degree University of Dayton; WYHS Football Coach; Rosemore Teacher and Athletic Director; Whitehall Parks and Recreation Commissioner; Coach Whitehall Youth Basketball League

1984 – 1992. Scott A. Tedder - Scott was in the National Honor Society & All-State athlete in basketball & baseball.  He was also the Columbus Dispatch Athlete of the Year.  At Ohio Wesleyan, he was 1st Team TeanAll-American in basketball & baseball.  Scott holds the most points in basketball at WYHS & Ohio Wesleyan.  He also played for the Chicago White Sox. 

1985 – 2001. Major Samuel Andrew Wright, Ph.D. - Sam received his BS from the US Air Force Academy, a Master of Science @ the Air Force Institute of Technology & a PhD @ Wright-Patterson AFB.  He was a senior analyst for future air mobility operations & a planner analyst/mission commander for GPS.  He also was an instructor of mathematics @ West Point.  Sam has received 2 Air Force Achievement Medals & an Air Force Commendation Medal.

1985 – 2005. Tomislav B. Mitevski - Bachelor of Arts Harvard University; Senior Vice President Fifth Third Bank; Whitehall Board of Education Former Member; Whitehall-Yearling HS 1985 Class President; All-OCC in Football & Baseball; All-District in Basketball

1985 – 2006. Captain Stephen T. Tompos - Steve is a 4-year letterman in track.  He received an Army ROTC Scholarship & Distinguished Military Graduate.  Steve is a retired US Army & Ohio National Guard Captain & has served as the Community Relief Coordinator.  Steve is the Senior Director of US Communications at McDonald's Corporation.  He has a BA from OSU & an MBA from Ohio University. 

1985 - 2016. Dr. Brian Hunter - Bachelor's Degree Miami University of Ohio; Medical Degree University of Cincinnati; Residency University of Michigan; Fellowship Hennepin County Medical Examiner, Forensic Pathology; Genesee County, Michigan, Medical Examiner; Medical Practice:  Pathology; Specialities Forensic/Autopsy and Anatomic Pathology; State of Michigan - first to harvest heart valves for transplant during an autopsy.

1986 – 2022. Dr. Randy Cooper – Randy graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toledo in 1990 with a BA in Biology while playing for the Rockets football team.  He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from OSU in 1994.  Dr. Cooper served in the US Air at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, in San Antonio, Texas, from 1994-2002. He served on the Critical Care Air Transport teams during 9/11. Dr. Cooper has held leadership positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Southwest Kidney Institute, DaVita Kidney Care, & American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology to name a few. 

1986 – 1997. Cynthia A. Cockrel-Crossley - Cynthia received her BA from the University of Chicago in Politics, Economics, Rhetoric & Law.  She also attended Stanford for graduate school.  She was the Captain of the U of C Varsity Basketball Team & a member of the varsity tennis team.  She worked at Merrill-Lynch as the Assistant to the Director of Financial banking.  Cynthia was an analyst & manager consultant for Gemini Consulting, Goldman, Sachs, & Co., & the Wall Street Merger Dept.

1987 – 2020. Mike Adkins – Mike is a lifelong Whitehall resident & the current President of Whitehall City Schools Board of Education, where he has served since 2009. Since 2013, Mike served on the Whitehall Parks & Rec Commission & the Dangerous & Vicious Dog Board.  in 1986, Adkins began coaching basketball for the Whitehall Youth League & coaching soccer, football, softball, & baseball for various Whitehall teams & leagues. Mike was awarded the 2009 Whitehall Citizen of the Year.

1990 – 2002. Reverend Darryl Hammock - Darryl was on the NCAA All-American Track & Field Team & All Mid-Ohio Conference Track & Field Team.  He holds the 200-meter outdoor record.  Darryl has a BA from Cedarville University & a Master of Divinity of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He is the Minister of Youth & Church Growth @ Whitehall Baptist Church.

1990 – 2023. Oleatha Waugh – Oleatha excelled in WYHS sports, finishing 3^rd in the 1990 state wrestling finals & played football & baseball. He is in the . After an incarceration for 5 ½ years for dealing drugs & assault, he received degrees from Capital University, Columbus State Community College & was inducted in Columbus State’s Hall of Fame in 2014.  Over the past 20 years Oleatha has been an inspirational mentor & dedicated professional, helping influence Franklin County’s troubled youth towards a better future. He was the Urban League’s Director of African American Male Initiative Youth Programs & supervisor at the Franklin County Children Services.  He's the Director of SIMBA, a program matching African American boys with African American men in a 1-1 mentoring relationships.

1992 – 2011. Stephanie Jordan - Bachelor of Arts Degree Northern Kentucky University; Asst. Human Resource Manager State Farm Insurance; National Black MBA Association Executive Board Member; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Executive Board Member, Tacoma, WA Chapter; Northern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Team, 1992-1996, Captain; WYHS Girls Basketball Team, 1989-1992, Captain '92; WYHS Girls Volleyball Team, 1989-1992, Captain '91 & '92, Coach 2000-2002

1993 – 2020. Adrienne Jordan -  Adrienne was the Valedictorian for the WYHS Class of 1993.  She was a 3-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, & track.  She holds the school women’s track record in the long jump and 4x400 relay.  Jordan was awarded a full scholarship to attend Notre Dame.  She was a walk-on basketball player on Notre Dame's Women’s Basketball team & played in Notre Dame’s first NCAA Final Four appearance in 1997.  Adrienne served as a Marketing Manager & Foundations Consultant at General Mills & the Chief of Staff for the Superintendent of Minneapolis City Schools. She was the Sr. Project Manager on the 2018-2019 Minneapolis Super Bowl Host Committee; & created planning templates for security & event management that the NFL & Super Bowl Planning Commissions adapted for future Super Bowl sites.

1999 - 2025.  Keiwan Ratliff - Keiwan was a 1998 Football High School All-American.  He was named 1998 First Team All-Ohio as a receiver & cornerback. He also set WYHS football records: 46 receptions for 880 yards, 13 touchdowns & 9 interceptions; & was an outstanding guard on WYHS basketball teams. Keiwan made WYHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017.  Keiwan played cornerback & receiver for the University of Florida Gators. He was named 2003 1st Team All-American; 2003 SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Keiwan set 3 Gator school records: 860 yards punt returns in a season; 9 interceptions in a season & 3 interceptions in a single game. He was the Gator’s 2003 MVP & Team Captain.  The University of Florida inducted Keiwan into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.  Keiwan played in the NFL for 7 seasons with Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts & Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2022, Keiwan was named Director of Player Relations at Florida State University.

1999 – 2023. Wil Wong Yee - Wil is a professional artist who specializes in creating unique cityscape paintings using spray paint, markers & acrylic paint on plywood around Central Ohio.  Wil graduated from the Columbus College of Art & Design in 2005.  His paintings have been displayed at Columbus City Hall, the Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, State Farm, & local restaurants.  Wil’s murals promote inclusiveness to celebrate & accepting everyone’s differences.  One of Wil’s murals is on the exterior Whitehall Parks & Recreation’s Maintenance Facility on Country Club Road.  

2000 – 2016. Monica Day - Weekend Morning News Anchor NBC4; Miss Ohio USA 2008; Miss Congeniality, Miss USA Pageant; Miss Columbus and Miss Teen Columbus; Official emcee for Miss Teen Columbus Pageant; Official emcee for the Cinderella Scholarship Program; Emcee for the Columbus Destroyers 2005

2001 – 2009. Brian D. Adkins - Master Int'l Trade & Investment Policy George Washington University; Bachelor Degree (Double Major) George Washington University; 2 Degree Diplomas of Paris Sorbonne University; Spoke 7 languages-fluent in French, Arabic and Amharic; Knight of Columbus 4th Degree; US State Department US Diplomat, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2002 – 2015. Anthony Jordan - Bachelor of Business Administration, The University of Toledo; State Farm Agent State Farm Insurance; Co-Founder The Next Level Football & Cheer Camp 2007; University of Toledo Rockets Football 2002-05, Captain 2004-05, MVP 2005, All M.A.C. 2005; WYHS Letterman Football 2000-02, Basketball 2000-02, Baseball 2000-01; Football Coach WYHS 2006, University of Toledo 2007, Seton Hall University 2008-10; Ohio State University 2010-2011; Mid-American Football Champion-2004, GMAC Bowl Champion 2005, Sugar Bowl Champion 2011

2002 – 2015. Domenik Hixon - Dominik was a 4-Sport athlete (football, basketball, baseball & track) @ WYHS.  He played football as a wide receiver & safety @ the University of Akron & was Captain of the 2005 team. Domenik was a wide receiver for 9 seasons in the NFL, playing for Broncos, Giants, Panthers & Bears.  He won 2 Super Bowl Championships with the New York Giants.  He was the co-founder of The Next Level Football & Cheer Camp in 2007. Domenik runs Hixon Home Operations & Super Bowl Fishing, LLC in Florida.

2004 - 2024.  Matt Angle - Matt was an outstanding high school athlete at Whitehall.  He played on the Rams’ football, basketball, baseball (batted .440), & track teams.  Matt made Whitehall’s Athletic Hall of Fame & donated a baseball pitching machine for the Rams’ baseball team.  In 2003, Matt made All-State in football & in 2013 he was named The Dispatch’s All-Time Best Return Specialist.  Matt was a star center fielder for the OSU Buckeye's baseball teams.  He was named to the Big-10's First Team in baseball & was also the Buckeye's team captain.  Matt was drafted in the 7th round by the Baltimore Orioles & played pro baseball from 2007-2015.  Since 2018, Matt has been an assistant baseball coach for OSU & is a personal trainer coaching youth, high school, college & professional baseball players.
 

WYHS Hall of Fame Nomination Qualifications
WYHS Hall of Fame, nominees must be an alumus of Whitehall-Yearling for at least 5 years.  They have also displayed accomplishments in one or more of the following categories: extra-curricular activities,   education, humanitarian pursuits, business/career, & service to our schools or community.
​Nominees are submitted online by alumni and/or the general public every November.  The Hall of Fame selection committee is comprised of representatives from the Whitehall-Yearling Alumni Association (WYAA), WYHS administrators:faculty & the WCS superintendent. The Whitehall Education Foundation hosts a Celebration for Hall of Fame inductees in January.  Inductees are introduced at a WYHS boys varsity basketball game in January or February.