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. 

Dr. Edward A. Nicholson, PhD - 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phyllis Harper Jordan - Phyllis has a Master's Degree in 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Sharon E. Nicholson, PhD - 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.

Terry M. Jessup - Terry was a Class Officer & played basketball & golf.  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.  He graduated in Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum Laude from Ohio University.  

Dr. Michael A. Gillespie, PhD - 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. 

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.

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.  

William Douglas 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 & Masters in Education from Arizona State University.

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.

Ronald E. Wingler (RIP) - Ron was President of Wingler Construction since 1980.  He is the past President of National Assoc. 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.

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. 

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.

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

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.  

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.

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.  

Michael D. Sewell - Michael played in WYHS bands & was All-Conference in baseball.  He was a teacher & Band Director @ Pickerington High School.  His bands performed for US Presidents, College Bowl games, & Pro Football teams.  The Pickerington bands were also in many OMEA state finals.  

Art Isennagle

Vlade Janakievski

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 Whitehall Education Foundation (WEF).

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.  In 2013, Brian became the fifth Superintendent of Whitehall City Schools.  His wife, Wendy Benjamin, is a 1981 WYHS graduate.  Brian is an honorary member of the Whitehall-Yearling Alumni Association (WYAA).

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.  

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.

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.  

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.  

CMS 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 Masters Degree from the University of Dayton.  His brother Mike is also a Hall of Fame inductee.  *Comand Master Seargeant

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 is also serveing on the Whitehall Celebration Committee.

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 Tean All-American in basketball & baseball.  Scott holds the most points in basketball at WYHS & Ohio Wesleyan.  He also played for the Chicago White Sox. 

Major Samuel Andrew Wright, PhD - 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.

 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.  

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.

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.

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.  

Dr. Debra A. (Smith) Grayson, DO

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.