Fairview High School Hall of Fame 2026
TENTH ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY September 24, 2026 FRANK W. BARR AUDITORIUM FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
INDUCTION CEREMONY PROGRAM: Opening Remarks
Chris Vicha, Principal
Invocation
Tom Kairis
Introduction of Inductees
Dr. Tony DiBiasio Hans Larsen ‘88
Closing Remarks
Hans Larsen ‘88
Please join us in the cafeteria following the conclusion of the induction ceremony for coffee and dessert.
2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: ALUMNI HALL OF FAME: Helen Rose Becker Class of 2011
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME:
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME:
Mary Noelle Demmerle Vance Sandra ‘Sandy’ Bennhoff 1985-2023 Class of 1995
Mary Bridget Davies Class of 1996
Charles “Chuck” Maurer Class of 1971
Peggy Twohig Class of 1974
Jill Pompei 1982-1990
Mark ‘Kramies’ Windt Class of 1992
John Russell III Class of 1964 Jessica Zangmeister Class of 2009
Peg Fishell 1971-1975, 1978-2009 Ray Warofka 1977-2012
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME 2026 INDUCTEES Helen Rose Becker - Class of 2011 Naval Officer, Pilot, Engineer • • • • • •
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Attended The Ohio State University on a full ROTC Scholarship, earning a degree in Engineering Upon graduation from Ohio State, commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy Currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4) Medals: Air Medal Strike/Flight x5, Navy Commendation Medal x2, Combat Action, Navy Unit Commendation x2 2020 HSM-74 Helicopter Pilot of the Year and CHSMWL Helicopter Pilot of the Year (Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic) 2020 CNAL Pilot of the Year (Naval Air Force Atlantic): This award is for all helicopter, jet, and fixed-wing pilots assigned to the Atlantic Coast. 2020 Navy and Marine Corps Leadership Award Completed Seahawks Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course: Top Gun for Helicopter Pilots
Mary Bridget Davies - Class of 1996 Actress, Singer, Musician • • • • • • •
Tony Award Nominee (Best Lead Actress in a Musical) for her performance of Janis Joplin in A Night with Janis Joplin Her band, The Mary Bridget Davies Group, released the album “Wanna Feel Somethin” in 2012 Attended Kent State University and later transferred to Bowling Green State University, where she was involved with theatre and music In 2005, she auditioned and won the lead role for a touring production of Love, Janis She has toured in Europe with Janis Joplin’s original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company Two Blues Blast Award Nominations for “Best New Artist Debut CD” and “Sean Costello Rising Star” in 2012 In 2007, she was awarded BEST MOMENT IN THEATRE by the Kansas City Pitch for the role as Janis Joplin in the Off-Broadway musical, Love, Janis
Peggy Twohig - Class of 1974 Attorney, Financial Regulator, Policymaker •
17-year attorney with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of the Treasury
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Assistant Director of Supervision Policy for the Consumer Finance Bureau
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2022: Awarded the Senator William Proxmire Lifetime Achievement Award
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Establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as a credible financial regulator
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Supervisor in the Division of Credit Practices
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Supervised the FTC’s work on the GLBA privacy rules and the new FACT Act Credit reporting rules.
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Built the new Division of Financial Practices
Mark ‘Kramies’ Windt - Class of 1992 Singer-Songwriter, Performer •
Kramies has been awarded multiple Songs of the Year as well as EP of the Year
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Worked with Stevie Nicks, Train, The Counting Crows, and the Elton John Band
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In 2022, Kramies released his first self-titled full-length LP, which earned him five Top Albums of 2022 and two Songs of the Year
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Coined by Billboard Magazine as the “American DreamPop Troubadour”
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Has sold out theaters and shows across Europe, including France and Ireland
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In 2025, Kramies teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Mario J. McNulty, best known for his work with David Bowie, for what is already being called his best work to date.
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Kramies’ new album Goodbye Dreampop Troubadour was released in October 2025
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2026 INDUCTEES: Mary Noelle Demmerle Vance - Class of 1995 Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field Cross Country
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Three-time First Team All-SWC selection and three-time district champion Two-time state qualifier and two-time All-Ohio selection. Three-time team MVP
Basketball
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Earned First Team and Second Team All-SWC honors during her career at FHS. Also earned Team MVP honors. Two-time Second Team All-District selection and Honorable Mention All-Ohio.
Track & Field
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Four-time team MVP and four-time district champion Regional champion and three-time state qualifier in the 1600m Two-time state qualifier as a member of the 4x800m relay with All-Ohio honors Set the Fairview High School record in the 1600m Named Fairview High School Female Athlete of the Year in 1995
Chuck Maurer - Class of 1971 Track & Field, Football, Basketball • • • • • • • • • •
School Record for Discus 170’9” Finished 4th at the OHSAA State Meet both Junior and Senior years Two-time Regional Champion: Discus Won Invitational Meet of Champions Member of Record-Setting Discus and Shot-put Relays 10 Varsity Letters (4 in Track and Field, 3 in Football, 3 in Basketball) All-SWC in both Basketball and Track and Field Two-time MVP for Track and Field team Held FHS Basketball record for rebounds in a game with 28 Averaged 41.2 yards per punt during senior year
Jill Pompei ‘81 - Head Volleyball Coach 1982-1990 •
Coached Fairview High School to volleyball state championships in 1985 and 1988, including a perfect 30-0 season in 1988
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Led Fairview to two additional State Final Four appearances in 1986 and 1989.
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Received the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association (OHSVCA) Class AA Coaches Achievement Award in 1986
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Named the OHSVCA Class AA Coach of the Year in 1988
John Russell III - Class of 1964 Swimming •
1964 state champion and state-record holder as a member of the 200-yard medley relay
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1964 state runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly after winning the district championship and setting a district record
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National High School All-American in the 100-yard butterfly (6th) and 200-yard medley relay (14th) in 1964
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Named to the 1964 District All-Star Team and was a district champion as a member of the 200-yard medley relay
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Set the NCAA freshman record in the 100-yard butterfly at Miami University in 1965
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Undefeated in dual meets in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly during his career at Miami University from 1964-1968
Jessica Zangmeister - Class of 2009 Cross Country, Track & Field Cross Country •
Placed 26th at the 2008 Foot Locker National Championships after finishing seventh at the Midwest Regional (17:55)
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Finished fourth at the 2008 OHSAA State Meet (18:18) and was a three-time state qualifier
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Earned All-Ohio honors and won regional, district and conference championships in both 2007 and 2008, while also being named Conference MVP each season
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Three-time Academic All-Ohio selection
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Set eight FHS cross country records and was named team MVP all four years
Indoor Track & Field •
2008 state champion in the 3200m
Outdoor Track & Field •
OHSAA state runner-up in 2008 and 2009 and a threetime state meet qualifier
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Three-time regional runner-up in the 3200m and qualifier for the 2009 Midwest Meet of Champions
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Five-time district champion, winning the 3200m three times and the 1600m twice
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Three-time conference champion in the 3200m
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Three-time All-Ohio and three-time Academic All-Ohio selection
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Set FHS records in the 3200m (11:01.84) and 1600m (5:13.7)
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Three-time Track & Field Team MVP and two-time FHS Female Athlete of the Year
LEGACY AWARD 2026 INDUCTEES:
1993-1994 Wrestling Team •
Record of 15-0 in dual meets
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State Champions at the OHSWCA State Duals
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First place finishes at the Solon, Brecksville, and Southwest Conference tournaments.
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Finished third in the OHSAA State Wrestling tournament.
1994-1995 Wrestling Team •
Record of 15-0 in dual meets
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State Champions at the OHSWCA State Duals
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First place finish at the Canfield Duals
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First place finish at the Solon and Brecksville tournaments
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Finished second in the Southwest Conference tournament
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Finished sixth at the OHSAA State Wrestling tournament
FACULTY HALL OF FAME 2026 INDUCTEES: Sandra ‘Sandy’ Bennhoff 1985-2023 •
Over 35 years of service at Fairview Park City Schools
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Executive Assistant to the principal of FHS, Sandy was the primary office administrator
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She managed the annual Fairview High School commencement and graduation ceremony for 30 years
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Fairview Park Schools Employee of the Year for the 19961997 school year
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Named 2011 PTA Volunteer of the Year
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Received Fairview Park Mayor’s Proclamation on December 21, 2022 which Honored all that she contributed to the Fairview Park City Schools, its students, and the community
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Fairview Park Area Chairwoman for the American Cancer Society
Peg Fishell 1971-1975, 1978-2009 •
First Administrator/ Principal of Coffinberry Early Education School
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Coffinberry Early Education School was the first school in Fairview Park in which all educators received their NCA certification
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Implemented first all-day Kindergarten in Fairview Park
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Represented Fairview Park at state convention on Early Childhood Education
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Wrote/received multiple inclusionary grants, including those for musical therapy and special education.
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Coauthored curriculum for 4th and 5th graders
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First to receive Cox Award for Spotlight Award for Administration
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Ohio Lifetime PTA Award
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Cleveland Plain Dealer’s “Apple Award” for Teachers
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Head of Student Council and Pep Groups at Gilles-Sweet and Parkview: raised money for local organizations
Ray Warofka 1977-2012 •
Taught in the Fairview Park City Schools for 36 years
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Baldwin-Wallace University adjunct professor, Department of Education
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PTA Teacher of the Year, Winner of TV 8 “Thanks to Teachers” Award
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Ray emphasized the 3 Cs of effective instruction: Curiosity, Collaboration, and Cooperation.
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Winner of Ashland Oil Golden Apple Teachers Award
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Vice-President of Fairview Park Education Association
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Mohican School of the Outdoors longest-serving teacher in Ohio
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Bachelor of Science in Education, June 1977, Kent State University
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Master of Arts in Education, June 1982, Baldwin-Wallace Colleges
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS: DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME MEMBERS: Class of 2000: Kristen Blodgett ‘72, James Dunson ‘35, Maxine Waack Field ‘48, Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons ‘69, Peter Holick ‘77, William Kunkle Jr., ‘59, Eileen O’Connor ‘77, M. Frank Rudy ‘43, William Summers ‘68, Thomas Taylor ‘55, Richard Traver ‘57 Class of 2002: Paul Droste ‘54, Rabbi Sally J. Priesand ‘64 Class of 2005: Kathy Gould Dawson ‘75, Laura M. Lengel, Ph.D. ‘82, Chief Judge Paul R. Matia ‘55, Mark McDonough, M.D., P.A. ‘78, Richard Pocker ‘73, Elaine Schulte, M.D. ‘79
Class of 2008: Susan Baylon Fries ‘83, Carol Burkhart Furtwengler ‘58, Brian Haagensen ‘68 Class of 2011: Dr. Richard Betor, DDS ‘62, Jeanne Sutter Clement, Ed.D. ‘56, Carl Henning, Ph.D. ‘57, Gordon Hubbell, DVM ‘53 Class of 2014: Kim Farington, CPA ‘90. Patricia Leonard Fessenden, Ph.D. ‘65, Arthur W. Hogling, Ph.D. ‘66, Clare Hogling Jones, Ph.D. ‘63 Class of 2017: Tudor Dimofte, Ph.D. ‘00, Rene Hernandez, Ph.D. ‘72, Mary Nock, M.D. ‘89, Stephen Senderoff, Ph.D. ‘72 Class of 2020: Dennis A. Guenther, Ph.D. ‘64, Kevin Nealer ‘72 Lt. Col. Thomas Knolmayer, M.D. USAF ‘86, Gary R. Skoog, Ph.D. ‘64 Class of 2023: Bill Barr’92, Dr. Esther Choo ‘90, Col. David Knolmayer ‘87 John Pike ‘64, Dr. Robert Pinkle ‘64, Mike Strmac ‘92
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME MEMBERS: Class of 2000: Douglas Asad ‘56, Edward Bettendorf ‘66, Theresa Conroy ‘82, Trudy Keuchel DeRoma ‘77, Jamie Mueller ‘83, Dennis Papp ‘62, Robert Rudes (1952-1976), Sidney Sink ‘67, John Uschlbec ‘67, Ron Varga ‘75 Class of 2002: David Clay Burkhard (1967-1997), Anthony Pariano ‘92, Joe Surniak ‘75 Class of 2005: Danute Bankaitis-Davis ‘76, Michael Pochatek ‘76, Nelson Russ (1936-1972)
Class of 2008: Nicole Jaycox Anderson ‘94, James M. Daley, M.D. (1954-1984), Patrick Knaze ‘95, Ken Kurz ‘95, Drew Pariano ‘95, Lisa Bernard Rachul ‘80 Class of 2011: Amy Keuchel Bulger ‘79, Hans P. Larsen ‘88, Lori Longo ‘86, Vic Orban ‘69 Class of 2014: Gary Denne ‘55, Alan Falquet, Ph.D. ‘65, Carole Keuchel Heimke ‘80, Robert Kelley ‘88, Mark Summers ‘71 Class of 2017: Pat Hoy ‘85, James Leffingwell ‘64, Bryan Weir ‘91, Jeremy Zarins ‘91 Class of 2020: Jim Grealis (1977-2006), Paul Kerrigan ‘95, Jennifer Kathe Kuharik ‘86, Dan Schmidt ‘82 Class of 2023: Scott Bliss ‘75, Jennifer Dahler ‘97, Eric Neily ‘75, Patty O’Callaghan ‘81, Dan Shaker ‘88
LEGACY AWARD: Class of 2020: 1964 State Championship Boys Swimming Team Class of 2023: 1986 Girls Volleyball Team
FACULTY HALL OF FAME MEMBERS: Class of 2000: Frederick Allen (1965-1995), Dr. Frank Barr (1946-1979), William Bristow (1955-1990), George Caso (1960-1995), John Cawley (1963-1989), Mary Lou Chalfant (1942-1980), Laura Dean (1925-1970), Ned Livengood (1958-1989), Lewis F. Mayer (1921-1964), Elaine Morris (1959-1995), Jane Weaver (1962-1995) Class of 2002: Elmer Kress (1965-1997), Georgia Kunkle (1960-1984), Richard Segrist (1959-1989) Class of 2005: Charles Kullik (1973-2001), David Zeih (1972-2000) Class of 2008: Bernace Cherkala (1976-1985), Mary Mohnacky (1973-1993), Donald Shafer, Ph.D. (1974-2001), Earl Vanaman (1958-1981) Class of 2011: Jan Arnett (1965-1994), Edward Eiskamp (1971-2003), Craig Fawcett (1970-2004), Mary Ann Kircher (1973-1998), Margaret Knestrick (1979-2005) Class of 2014: Joel Chermonte (1974-2007), Carol Dzurick (1997-2006), Robert Strauss (1970-2003), Richard Stuewe ‘65 (1969-2001) Class of 2017: Tony DiBiasio, Ph.D. (1975-2012), Margaret Goebelt ‘31 (1950-1974), Tom Kairis (1976-1984, 1993-2010), Judi Norton (1980-2007) Class of 2020: Jim Dow (1966-1992), Kathy Ingersoll (1988-2013) Robert Smith ‘48 (1956-1969) Class of 2023: Robert Canfield (1966-1999), Arthur Saarinen (1954-1986)
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION INFORMATION: We invite nominations of deserving individuals who are worth to receive induction into these Halls of Fame. Nominees for the Alumni and Athletic Halls of Fame must have attended Fairview High School and graduated from Fairview High School at least nine (9) years prior to their selection. Nominees for the Faculty Hall of Fame must have served at least ten (10) years on the faculty of Fairview High School and have been retired for at least three (3) years. Coaches and administrators must be retired at least five (5) years prior to their selection To nominate a candidate, visit fairviewparkschools.org/halloffame. Questions? Email the Hall of Fame at FPCSAlumniHOF@gmail.com.
SUPPORT THE HALL OF FAME: As an affiliate of the Fairview Park Education Foundation, the Fairview Park City Schools Hall of Fame has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Taxdeductible donations help support Hall of Fame inductions and an annual $500 scholarship for a graduating Fairview High School senior. Your support helps continue these traditions and recognize the accomplishments of distinguished Fairview alumni, athletes and staff. To donate by mail: Fairview Park City Schools Hall of Fame c/o Fairview High School 4507 W. 213th St. Fairview Park, OH 44126 Please make checks payable to the Fairview Park Education Foundation and indicate Hall of Fame in the memo line. For more information, visit fairviewparkschools.org/halloffame.
HISTORY OF FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: Prior to 1928, there was no high school in Fairview Park. High school students attended West High School, West Technical High School and, later, Rocky River High School. When Fairview High School was constructed, the building contained 21 rooms and could accommodate 450 students. Fairview High School was dedicated on January 8, 1929, The Fairview High School faculty from 1931. and welcomed its first students that same month, with sophomores comprising the school’s first upperclassmen. Those students became the first class to graduate from Fairview High School on June 1, 1931. The first addition to the high school was completed in 1948 to accommodate growing enrollment and an expanding curriculum. The addition included new industrial arts facilities, a 1,000-seat gymnasium and several assembly rooms. The original shop area was remodeled as a cafeteria. Between 1952 and 1954, the school expanded again with the addition of 10 classrooms, an art room, a music suite with practice rooms, a business education complex and an auditorium with seating for 844 people. The new facilities made the building nearly twice the size of the original structure. The library doubled in size, the cafeteria was enlarged, and the home economics wing, which was
Fairview High School during the 1963-1964 school year.
part of the original building, was modernized. The auditorium was dedicated as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the opening of the original high school. The high school swimming pool opened in June 1961 and was the largest pool at any school in Cuyahoga County at the time. In 1964, the science wing was expanded with the addition of seven classrooms and a planetarium. An auto mechanics building, located near the athletic practice fields, opened on the high school grounds in October 1970.
High school students collaborate on a project in the school’s new Innovation Center.
In 2005, the passage of the Gemini Project brought major changes to the high school complex. The swimming pool, auto mechanics building and tennis courts were removed, and in 2008, a new 93,000-square-foot recreation center was constructed, including a new competition pool for Fairview. Gilles-Sweet Elementary School was rebuilt at its original location and continues to serve as the district’s only elementary school. The Parkview building became home to the Board of Education offices, along with the district’s preschool and child care center. In 2016, voters approved a permanent improvement levy as well as a $35.2 million bond issue for renovations to district facilities, including the Fairview High School and Lewis F. Mayer Middle School campus. The project included extensive renovations and modernization throughout the high school, including the addition of the Innovation Center, new locker rooms, a new cafeteria and courtyard, new kitchen facilities, upgraded HVAC systems, and other building and infrastructure improvements. In addition, ten classrooms at Mayer Middle School were renovated, along with improvements that increased access between the two buildings. Work was completed in fall 2020.
SPONSORS: Becker’s Donuts & Bakery Reilly’s Irish Bakery Dunkin’ Donuts
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE:
HALL OF FAME FOUNDERS:
Hans Larsen, Chairman Scott Eppler - Vice-Chairman Amanda Pasini - Secretary Jon Adams Jennifer Dahler Tom Kairis Sarah McIntyre Dan Rajkovich Chris Vicha Bryan Weir
Co-Chairs: Fred Allen, Bill Bristow Committee Members: Ed Eiskamp, Richard Betor, Dave Coleman, Sharon Traver-Guinaugh, Lisa Howell-Koustis, Richard Stuewe, Jane Weaver, Judy Whalen, Elaine Morris, Cary Wilgren
FAIRVIEW PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education: Erin Hinkel, President Donny Bittala, Vice-President Jenny Bayer Dorin Jackson ‘05 John Straka Administration: Keith Ahearn, Superintendent Rob Showalter, Treasurer
Fairview High School & Mayer Middle School Administration: Christopher Vicha, Principal Ethan Lubera, Associate Principal Heather Kaminski, Associate Principal
ALMA MATER: Every heart holds precious memories of the days gone by; Memories and friendships made here In our Fairview High. Three cheers for Fairview, Fairview High, Here’s to the Scarlet & Gray May thy spirit long continue as in days gone by.
FIGHT SONG: Drive, drive on down the field Men of the Scarlet and Gray Don’t let them through that line We’re going to win that game tonight Fight! Fight! Fight! Smash through to victory We’ll cheer you as we go Honor defend We will fight to the end For Fairview High.
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