ABOUT US
The purpose of this non-profit organization shall be to recognize and to honor those persons who, through their performances and achievements, reflect credit on Rolling Hills Schools so that present-day students can identify with the past and establish goals for the future. An honoree must be a graduate of the Rolling Hills Schools (Buffalo High School, Byesville High School, Community High School, Cumberland High School, Lore City High School, Meadowbrook High School, Pleasant City High School,, Senecaville High School). The recipient shall be chosen based on the following criteria: outstanding achievement in vocational pursuits; contributions made to the community or government; significant philanthropic involvement; achievements while a student at the Rolling Hills Schools; or other criteria brought before the board.
The Hall of Fame Board of Directors will plan an induction dinner ceremony at which time each inductee will receive a plaque with their picture and a short summary of his/her major accomplishments. A copy of the plaque shall be placed in a prominent location in the Hall of Fame at Meadowbrook High School. A news release of this information will appear in the newspaper and on the Rolling Hills Hall of Fame page on the school’s website.
The Hall of Fame was instituted in 1996 by former student, teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent, Mr. Charles E. Chippi. Fifty-eight (58) inductees line the walls of Meadowbrook High School with the last induction in 2018 listing five new members.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To be considered for induction, applicants must meet the following requirements stipulated by the Hall of Fame:
- An honoree must be a graduate of the Rolling HIlls Schools (Buffalo High School, Byesville High School, Community High School, Cumberland High School, Lore City High School, Meadowbrook High School, Pleasant City High School, or Senecaville High School)
- A period of seven or more years myst have elapsed between graduation and eligibility
- A recipient shall be selected based upon the following criteria:
- Outstanding achievement in vocational pursuits as evidenced by awards and/or honors conferred upon her/him by colleagues, organizations, or the government
- Contrubitions made to the community and/or goverment along with meritorious recognition for some action taken, services provided, or exemplary accomplishments.
- Significant philanthropic involvement
- Other criteria which may be brought before the Board
- Achievements while a student at the Rolling Hills Schools
- The Board may consider honoring persons posthumously. If deceased, a nominee will be considered eligible for induction after the third anniversary of death.
Deadline is February 1st, 2024
Induction Ceremony will be held at a later date in 2024
STAY CONNECTED
INDUCTEES
Name | Year Graduated | School | Date Inducted |
Mr. William R. Mnich | 1944 | Pleasant City | April 13, 1996 |
Mr. Dom Capers | 1968 | Meadowbrook | April 13, 1996 |
Dr. Ronald Winland | 1968 | Meadowbrook | April 13, 1996 |
Mrs. Kathryn Hronec Lehr | 1975 | Meadowbrook | April 13, 1996 |
Dr. Dana S. Still | 1934 | Cumberland | April 12, 1997 |
Mr. John Turanchik | 1935 | Pleasant City | April 12, 1997 |
Mr. Newt Oliver | 1942 | Byesville | April 12,1997 |
Lt. Col. Thomas A Groznik | 1974 | Meadowbrook | April 12, 1997 |
Dr. Joseph D. McKay | 1954 | Byesville | April 18, 1998 |
Dr. Shirley K. Bell | 1959 | Cumberland | April 18, 1998 |
Mr. William E. Lucas | 1965 | Meadowbrook | April 18, 1998 |
Mrs. Judith Allbritain Wilson | 1965 | Meadowbrook | April 18, 1998 |
Mr. Vasil Sokol | 1949 | Community | April 17, 1999 |
Dr. Roger D. Winland | 1963 | Pleasant City | April 17, 1999 |
Mr. James L. Hammond | 1968 | Meadowbrook | April 17, 1999 |
Mr. Charles E. Chippi | 1953 | Buffalo | April 08, 2000 |
Dr. Kenneth W. Nichols | 1961 | Byesville | April 08, 2000 |
Dr. Ronald Frazier | 1964 | Cumberland | April 08, 2000 |
Mr. Raymond M. Chorey | 1970 | Meadowbrook | April 08, 2000 |
Mr. Roy Ayers | 1933 | Pleasant City | April 21, 2001 |
Dr. Geroge Merva | 1950 | Cumberland | April 21, 2001 |
Mr. Larry W. Nichols | 1960 | Byesville | April 21, 2001 |
The Honorable Judge David E. Cain | 1961 | Byesville | April 21, 2001 |
Miss Bessie M. Sarchet | 1913 | Byesville | April 20, 2002 |
The Honorable Robert T. Secrest | 1922 | Senecaville | April 20, 2002 |
Mr. Daniel T. Neff | 1978 | Meadowbrook | April 20, 2002 |
Mr. Dale D. Heskett | 1923 | Byesville | April 26,2003 |
Mr. Paul “Tex” Regan | 1948 | Lore City | April 26,2003 |
Dr. Rex M. Rogers | 1970 | Meadowbrook | April 26,2003 |
Corporal Emory David Voorhies | 1966 | Meadowbrook | April 17, 2004 |
Mr. Michael A. Kachilla | 1973 | Meadowbrook | April 17, 2004 |
Captain Kiristi Singleton Norman | 1989 | Meadowbrook | April 17, 2004 |
Mr. Geroge L. Sekel | 1942 | Buffalo | April 23, 2005 |
Mr. Edward C. Vessels | 1971 | Meadowbrook | April 23, 2005 |
Mrs. Susan Bates Tucker | 1979 | Meadowbrook | April 23, 2005 |
Mrs. Crystal Renee Hall Tubbs | 1995 | Meadowbrook | April 23, 2005 |
Dr. Curtis High | 1962 | Byesville | April 8, 2006 |
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Martin Harsh | 1979 | Meadowbrook | April 8, 2006 |
Mr. Anthony Drew Zuress | 1990 | Meadowbrook | April 8, 2006 |
Mr. Harry E. West | 1950 | Cumberland | April 14 2007 |
Mrs. Pauline Dingey Ferguson | 1966 | Meadowbrook | April 14, 2007 |
Mr. Darrell Hopps | 1956 | Pleasant City | June 6, 2009 |
Chaplain Ted W. Nichols | 1969 | Meadowbrook | June 6, 2009 |
Mr. Joseph Michael Sekel | 1979 | Meadowbrook | June 6, 2009 |
CSM Robert Jaye Wells | 1978 | Meadowbrook | April 24, 2010 |
Mr. Steve C. Allen | 1979 | Meadowbrook | April 24, 2010 |
Mr. Michael D. Humphrey | 1983 | Meadowbrook | April 24, 2010 |
Dr. Rachel Sayre Perkins | 1993 | Meadowbrook | April 24, 2010 |
PFC Herbert F. Christian | April 14, 2012 | ||
Mr. Carlos Easterday | 1947 | Pleasant City | April 14, 2012 |
Mr. Joseph E. Kasper Jr. | 1971 | Meadowbrook | April 14, 2012 |
Mr. Robert Lyons | 1952 | Cumberland | April 26, 2014 |
SMGT James T. Love | 1987 | Meadowbrook | April 26, 2014 |
Leisa (Horton) Arnold | 1979 | Meadowbrook | June 16, 2018 |
Lt. Richard (Chris) Chesar | 1987 | Meadowbrook | June 16, 2018 |
Lt. Col. William (Joe) Gress | 1987 | Meadowbrook | June 16, 2018 |
Mr. William (Billy) Jacobs | 1976 | Meadowbrook | June 16, 2018 |
1st Lt. Blanche F. Sigman | 1926 | Byesville | June 16, 2018 |
Dr. Vanessa Voytko | 2006 | Meadowbrook | April 22, 2023 |
John Williams | 1978 | Meadowbrook | April 22, 2023 |
Colonel Justin D. Secrest | 1988 | Meadowbrook | April 22, 2023 |
Cynthia LaFollett | 1977 | Meadowbrook | April 22, 2023 |