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Kent McGough -- Class of 1935 (INDUCTED 1986)
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Kent McGough distinguished himself as a leader in many civic organizations in the Columbus area for many years and also served in leadership roles in the Republican Party including being a delegate to two national Republican conventions. He was Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party from 1973-1977 and member of the Presidential Task Force from 1983-1985.
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Kent McGough distinguished himself as a leader in many civic organizations in the Columbus area for many years and also served in leadership roles in the Republican Party including being a delegate to two national Republican conventions. He was Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party from 1973-1977 and member of the Presidential Task Force from 1983-1985.
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Ray E. Harshman -- Class of 1944 (INDUCTED 1986)
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Ray Harshman served as a project engineer for the Paul-Monroe Corporation in California and was nationally known for his expertise in hydraulic systems. He was actively involved in the Space Shuttle Program and received numerous governmental citations for his work in the field of hydraulics.
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Ray Harshman served as a project engineer for the Paul-Monroe Corporation in California and was nationally known for his expertise in hydraulic systems. He was actively involved in the Space Shuttle Program and received numerous governmental citations for his work in the field of hydraulics.
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Laura Archer Pulfer -- Class of 1964 (INDUCTED 1987)
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Laura Archer Pulfer excelled in the field of journalism. As an active resident of the Cincinnati community, she was not only involved in many civic projects but built the “Cincinnati Magazine” into an economically sound and well-known publication. She is regarded by her peers as a role model of success in a predominantly male profession. Laura also served on the President’s Council at Mt. St. Joseph College.
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Laura Archer Pulfer excelled in the field of journalism. As an active resident of the Cincinnati community, she was not only involved in many civic projects but built the “Cincinnati Magazine” into an economically sound and well-known publication. She is regarded by her peers as a role model of success in a predominantly male profession. Laura also served on the President’s Council at Mt. St. Joseph College.
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Hugh Downs -- Class of 1938 (INDUCTED 1988)
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Hugh Downs has enjoyed a distinguished career as a nationally recognized leader in radio, television, and investigative reporting. His career in television broadcasting began in 1945. He hosted the ABC 20/20 newsmagazine and for nine years hosted the NBC “Today” program. Hugh also helped launch the “Tonite Show” with Jack Paar in 1957. He has authored books on several subjects. Shawnee’s Hugh Downs Auditorium honors the contributions of this successful Shawnee alumnus.
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Hugh Downs has enjoyed a distinguished career as a nationally recognized leader in radio, television, and investigative reporting. His career in television broadcasting began in 1945. He hosted the ABC 20/20 newsmagazine and for nine years hosted the NBC “Today” program. Hugh also helped launch the “Tonite Show” with Jack Paar in 1957. He has authored books on several subjects. Shawnee’s Hugh Downs Auditorium honors the contributions of this successful Shawnee alumnus.
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James G. Baldridge -- Class of 1964 (INDUCTED 1989)
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Jim Baldridge distinguished himself as a reporter and newscaster in Dayton, Ohio, where he covered the news for more than forty years. He joined WHIO-TV in 1972 and became its lead anchor in 1988. Jim traveled the nation and the world to report stories back to the Dayton listening area. He has received many accolades in broadcast journalism including awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Jim Baldridge distinguished himself as a reporter and newscaster in Dayton, Ohio, where he covered the news for more than forty years. He joined WHIO-TV in 1972 and became its lead anchor in 1988. Jim traveled the nation and the world to report stories back to the Dayton listening area. He has received many accolades in broadcast journalism including awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Daniel A. Spyker -- Class of 1960 (INDUCTED 1990)
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Daniel Spyker has had a most successful and diversified career. He holds doctorates in both engineering and medicine. He was a pioneer during the mid-1960s in the use of computers in the field of medicine. Daniel was a professor of internal medicine and served as Director of Clinical Services for Pharmaceutical Research Associates in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Daniel Spyker has had a most successful and diversified career. He holds doctorates in both engineering and medicine. He was a pioneer during the mid-1960s in the use of computers in the field of medicine. Daniel was a professor of internal medicine and served as Director of Clinical Services for Pharmaceutical Research Associates in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Peggy Goodenow Lemaux -- Class of 1964 (INDUCTED 1991)
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Peggy Goodenow Lemaux excelled in the field of microbiology and genetics and earned her doctorate in 1977. As a research scientist, she served in the department of plant genetics for Pfizer Research in Groton, Connecticut before joining the faculty at the University of California Berkeley as a Cooperative Extension Specialist with the responsibility of education programming relating to agriculture and foods. She has published several articles related to plant genetics.
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Peggy Goodenow Lemaux excelled in the field of microbiology and genetics and earned her doctorate in 1977. As a research scientist, she served in the department of plant genetics for Pfizer Research in Groton, Connecticut before joining the faculty at the University of California Berkeley as a Cooperative Extension Specialist with the responsibility of education programming relating to agriculture and foods. She has published several articles related to plant genetics.
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D. Michael Crites --Class of 1966 (INDUCTED 1992)
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Michael Crites graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970 and holds the rank of Commander of the United States Naval Reserve. After graduating from law school, he began a career as a prosecuting attorney and was nominated by President Reagan as U.S. Attorney General for the Southern District of Ohio overseeing a staff of more than 90 federal prosecutors and support staff members.
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Michael Crites graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970 and holds the rank of Commander of the United States Naval Reserve. After graduating from law school, he began a career as a prosecuting attorney and was nominated by President Reagan as U.S. Attorney General for the Southern District of Ohio overseeing a staff of more than 90 federal prosecutors and support staff members.
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Larry G. Spees -- Class of 1956 (INDUCTED 1993)
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Larry Spees distinguished himself in the field of education where he actually began his career as a student teacher at Shawnee. He taught at the high school and collegiate levels and attained his doctorate in 1976. Larry served as a Professor of Education /Psychology at the University of Rio Grande since 1969. He received outstanding teacher awards and served in many capacities as an evaluator of private colleges.
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Larry Spees distinguished himself in the field of education where he actually began his career as a student teacher at Shawnee. He taught at the high school and collegiate levels and attained his doctorate in 1976. Larry served as a Professor of Education /Psychology at the University of Rio Grande since 1969. He received outstanding teacher awards and served in many capacities as an evaluator of private colleges.
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George C. Rable -- Class of 1968 (INDUCTED 1994)
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George Rable has distinguished himself as an educator and a well-respected author in the field of American history. He received his doctorate from Louisiana State University and joined the faculty of Anderson University in 1979. George has authored three major books and several articles and has also received the Bluffton University Distinguished Alumni Award.
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George Rable has distinguished himself as an educator and a well-respected author in the field of American history. He received his doctorate from Louisiana State University and joined the faculty of Anderson University in 1979. George has authored three major books and several articles and has also received the Bluffton University Distinguished Alumni Award.
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R. Stanley Tam -- Class of 1933 (INDUCTED 1995)
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Stanley Tam distinguished himself as a businessman in the Lima community first in forming a company to reclaim unused silver from photographic solutions and later diversifying into plastics serving more than 80,000 customers worldwide. He is Past-President of WTGN Christian Radio and holds an honorary Doctor’s degree from Asbury College.
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Stanley Tam distinguished himself as a businessman in the Lima community first in forming a company to reclaim unused silver from photographic solutions and later diversifying into plastics serving more than 80,000 customers worldwide. He is Past-President of WTGN Christian Radio and holds an honorary Doctor’s degree from Asbury College.
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Charles M. Kerr --Class of 1946 (INDUCTED 1996)
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Charles Kerr lettered in football, basketball and baseball in high school and then entered the military where he became an Air Force pilot during the Korean War. His plane was shot down, and he served 18 months in a North Korean Prison. After his service to his country Charles received a degree in education and served as a highly successful teacher and coach for 31 years in the Milwaukee School System.
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Charles Kerr lettered in football, basketball and baseball in high school and then entered the military where he became an Air Force pilot during the Korean War. His plane was shot down, and he served 18 months in a North Korean Prison. After his service to his country Charles received a degree in education and served as a highly successful teacher and coach for 31 years in the Milwaukee School System.
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Robert L. Townsend -- Class of 1938 (INDUCTED 1997)
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Bob Townsend remained in Lima after graduation and was a recognized businessman and local politician during his entire career. He was on the board of directors for many organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Allen County Historical Society, and Salvation Army. Bob was a motivating force behind many other local civic organizations and served as an Allen County Commissioner for five terms.
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Bob Townsend remained in Lima after graduation and was a recognized businessman and local politician during his entire career. He was on the board of directors for many organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Allen County Historical Society, and Salvation Army. Bob was a motivating force behind many other local civic organizations and served as an Allen County Commissioner for five terms.
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Steven M. Coolahan -- Class of 1974 (INDUCTED 1998)
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Steve Coolahan received his doctorate in education and spent his career as a school psychologist where he earned the respect of countless colleagues at the local, state and national levels. He was an active contributor to the National Association of School Psychologists and served as the Chair of the National School Psychology Certification Board which administers the national credential for over 13,000 school psychologists across the country. Steve made countless presentations to professionals in his field throughout the state of Ohio.
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Steve Coolahan received his doctorate in education and spent his career as a school psychologist where he earned the respect of countless colleagues at the local, state and national levels. He was an active contributor to the National Association of School Psychologists and served as the Chair of the National School Psychology Certification Board which administers the national credential for over 13,000 school psychologists across the country. Steve made countless presentations to professionals in his field throughout the state of Ohio.
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Joanne McKibben Bowsher Class of 1964 (INDUCTED 1999)
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Joanne McKibben Bowsher received her college degree from the Ohio State University in 1968 and, following her love of animals, opened her own dog obedience school in the Lima Area. In 1993 she became Executive Director of the Lima-Allen County Humane Society where her aggressive leadership resulted in huge increases in animal adoptions, coordinated programs with other institutions and the implementation of a modern large shelter serving the Lima community.
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Joanne McKibben Bowsher received her college degree from the Ohio State University in 1968 and, following her love of animals, opened her own dog obedience school in the Lima Area. In 1993 she became Executive Director of the Lima-Allen County Humane Society where her aggressive leadership resulted in huge increases in animal adoptions, coordinated programs with other institutions and the implementation of a modern large shelter serving the Lima community.
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Beth M. Belton -- Class of 1974 (INDUCTED 2000)
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Beth Belton received her degree in journalism from Kent State University and immediately began her steady rise to a nationally recognized journalist. By the age of 24 she was the youngest editor of a daily newspaper in the state of Ohio and within a few years was writing for the Washington Times in the nation’s Capital. Beth specialized in economics and finance and joined USA Today where she has interviewed Federal Reserve Board Chairman and Treasury Secretaries and writes for the financial section of the paper.
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Beth Belton received her degree in journalism from Kent State University and immediately began her steady rise to a nationally recognized journalist. By the age of 24 she was the youngest editor of a daily newspaper in the state of Ohio and within a few years was writing for the Washington Times in the nation’s Capital. Beth specialized in economics and finance and joined USA Today where she has interviewed Federal Reserve Board Chairman and Treasury Secretaries and writes for the financial section of the paper.
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Odos C. Craig -- Class of 1938 (INDUCTED 2001)
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Odos Craig remained in Allen County and served his community in many capacities. After graduating from Miami University and Bliss Business College, he became a pilot, training pilots during World War II, and later served as a commercial civilian pilot. Odos returned to the Lima area and became a successful businessman. His construction company has built many commercial buildings in the area, and he is highly regarded by business owners throughout the area for his integrity and efficiency.
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Odos Craig remained in Allen County and served his community in many capacities. After graduating from Miami University and Bliss Business College, he became a pilot, training pilots during World War II, and later served as a commercial civilian pilot. Odos returned to the Lima area and became a successful businessman. His construction company has built many commercial buildings in the area, and he is highly regarded by business owners throughout the area for his integrity and efficiency.
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Pamela R. Fox -- Class of 1971 (INDUCTED 2002)
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Pamela Fox graduated summa cum laude from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and continued her studies obtaining a Ph.D. in musicology. She became a professor of musicology at her alma mater before beginning a career at Miami University in Ohio where she attained the position of Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Professor of Musicology. Pamela is a recognized authority on Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach and music of the nineteenth century and has delivered many papers on her field of expertise.
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Pamela Fox graduated summa cum laude from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and continued her studies obtaining a Ph.D. in musicology. She became a professor of musicology at her alma mater before beginning a career at Miami University in Ohio where she attained the position of Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Professor of Musicology. Pamela is a recognized authority on Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach and music of the nineteenth century and has delivered many papers on her field of expertise.
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Charles R. Hunsaker -- Class of 1962 (INDUCTED 2003)
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Lt. Col. (R) Charles Hunsaker graduated from Capital University and following his successes as a track and field athlete at Shawnee continued in that field where he distinguished himself as a college athlete and coach. His university team at Southwest Missouri State University won an NCAA championship, and he coached 22 All-Americans. Charles continued his work with athletes while serving in the U.S. Army. He is in both the Shawnee and Capital University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Lt. Col. (R) Charles Hunsaker graduated from Capital University and following his successes as a track and field athlete at Shawnee continued in that field where he distinguished himself as a college athlete and coach. His university team at Southwest Missouri State University won an NCAA championship, and he coached 22 All-Americans. Charles continued his work with athletes while serving in the U.S. Army. He is in both the Shawnee and Capital University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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David L. Breese --Class of 1964 (INDUCTED 2004)
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Lt. Col. David Breese graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1968. He chose a career in the military serving in the Air Force for twenty five years. His field of expertise was in the field of computers. David served in many capacities, his final military position being Vice-Commander of the 7th Communications Group at the Pentagon. After retirement from the service, he continued his career in the field of information management consultation in the D.C area.
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Lt. Col. David Breese graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1968. He chose a career in the military serving in the Air Force for twenty five years. His field of expertise was in the field of computers. David served in many capacities, his final military position being Vice-Commander of the 7th Communications Group at the Pentagon. After retirement from the service, he continued his career in the field of information management consultation in the D.C area.
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Michael E. Beall -- Class of 1972 (INDUCTED 2005)
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Michael Beall graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in architecture in 1978. He eventually concentrated his efforts in the field of computer aided design. Michael served as an instructor in CAD systems at the University of Louisville and has presented many seminars to private industry. He has also published many articles and manuals in the field of Computer Aided Design.
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Michael Beall graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in architecture in 1978. He eventually concentrated his efforts in the field of computer aided design. Michael served as an instructor in CAD systems at the University of Louisville and has presented many seminars to private industry. He has also published many articles and manuals in the field of Computer Aided Design.
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L. Michael Hone -- Class of 1968 (INDUCTED 2006)
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Michael Hone graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration and worked in the field of finance and securities. In 1981, he became involved in the newly developed field of laser bar scanners and quickly rose from a regional sales manager to CEO and then Chairman of the Board in 1989. His expertise then developed to turning failing corporations into profitable businesses. Michael has won many awards for his achievements in the business world.
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Michael Hone graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in Business Administration and worked in the field of finance and securities. In 1981, he became involved in the newly developed field of laser bar scanners and quickly rose from a regional sales manager to CEO and then Chairman of the Board in 1989. His expertise then developed to turning failing corporations into profitable businesses. Michael has won many awards for his achievements in the business world.
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Jerald H. Clemans -- Class of 1965 (INDUCTED 2007)
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Jerry Clemans became involved in the area of audio communications immediately out of high school and that interest soon took him to New York City and then the West Coast. He worked for NBC and CBS sports and was one of two technical directors for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. On the West Coast, Jerry worked in Hollywood and won several Emmy Awards for his work in audio production, He has served on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television and Sciences and is a member of the prestigious Cinema Audio Society.
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Jerry Clemans became involved in the area of audio communications immediately out of high school and that interest soon took him to New York City and then the West Coast. He worked for NBC and CBS sports and was one of two technical directors for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. On the West Coast, Jerry worked in Hollywood and won several Emmy Awards for his work in audio production, He has served on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television and Sciences and is a member of the prestigious Cinema Audio Society.
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Randy B. Crites -- Class of 1980 (INDUCTED 2008)
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Capt. Randy Crites graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in engineering and was commissioned to Officer Candidate School in 1985. He was assigned to several submarine deployments and later received a Master of Arts degree. He served in the Pentagon and soon was appointed as Executive Officer aboard the USS NEBRASKA. In 2003 Randy took command of the USS WEST VIRGINIA and in 2008 the USS FLORIDA. He has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal and several other personal and unit awards.
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Capt. Randy Crites graduated from the Ohio State University with a degree in engineering and was commissioned to Officer Candidate School in 1985. He was assigned to several submarine deployments and later received a Master of Arts degree. He served in the Pentagon and soon was appointed as Executive Officer aboard the USS NEBRASKA. In 2003 Randy took command of the USS WEST VIRGINIA and in 2008 the USS FLORIDA. He has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal and several other personal and unit awards.
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Ted W. Bush -- Class of 1969 (INDUCTED 2009)
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Ted Bush graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. His involvement in the field of coal pyrolysis and hydropyrolysis, char gasification and combustion of liquid field led him to a lifelong career in the field of energy. Ted is the holder of two U.S. patents and one published research paper.
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Ted Bush graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. His involvement in the field of coal pyrolysis and hydropyrolysis, char gasification and combustion of liquid field led him to a lifelong career in the field of energy. Ted is the holder of two U.S. patents and one published research paper.
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Thomas Settlemire -- Class of 1955 (INDUCTED 2010)
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Thomas Settlemire received his doctorate in Biochemistry from North Carolina State and joined the Bowdoin College faculty, serving in the biology and chemistry departments. His major research interests have included ion translocation processes in animal cells, biochemistry of B-lymphocyte activation, and use of applied genetic tools to upgrade the health and performance of domestic sheep. Tom received numerous awards for his scientific contributions.
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Thomas Settlemire received his doctorate in Biochemistry from North Carolina State and joined the Bowdoin College faculty, serving in the biology and chemistry departments. His major research interests have included ion translocation processes in animal cells, biochemistry of B-lymphocyte activation, and use of applied genetic tools to upgrade the health and performance of domestic sheep. Tom received numerous awards for his scientific contributions.
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Keith E. Wandell -- Class of 1968 (INDUCTED 2011)
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Keith Wandell received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ohio University and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He has expertise in international business operations and has started businesses in Mexico, South America, China, India and Western and Eastern Europe. Keith was President and Chief Operating Officer of Johnson Controls, Inc. before becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley Davidson, Inc. in May 2009. |
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Keith Wandell received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ohio University and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He has expertise in international business operations and has started businesses in Mexico, South America, China, India and Western and Eastern Europe. Keith was President and Chief Operating Officer of Johnson Controls, Inc. before becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley Davidson, Inc. in May 2009. |
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