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The Padua Franciscan High School Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the success of Padua in a significant way. The Hall of Fame recognizes nominees in the area of athletics, service, and volunteerism; success in their field of work; and community leadership. 

 

Padua Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

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Click here to read more about the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees.
Click here to read more about the Bruin Benefit 2025.

 

Nomination Information

Submit a nomination for the next Hall of Fame Induction.
Click here for information about the nomination process.

 

Awards

Athletic Award

Awarded to a male or female who either excelled in one or more sports while at Padua or made a major impact on the school’s athletic program or local sports, leading to the enhancement of Padua’s image. The candidate (with the exception of coaches) must have graduated a minimum of ten years prior to being considered. The candidate should demonstrate ongoing concern and loyalty to Padua Franciscan High School.

Franciscan Medal Award

Awarded to the individual (or company) who has actively worked toward the advancement of education of young people at Padua or in the Parma area. The candidate should possess a record of community service, community leadership, volunteerism, and have actively worked to promote the quality of life in Parma and the surrounding suburbs.

Outstanding Alumnus Award

Awarded to a male alum who has made a major impact either in service to Padua, service to the community, or achievement in their chosen field of work.

Outstanding Alumna Award

Awarded to a female alum who has made a major impact either in service to Padua, service to the community, or achievement in their chosen field of work.

Padua Partner Award

Awarded to an individual within the Padua community (not a graduate of Padua) who has made or is making a major contribution to Padua through volunteerism or other services.

 

Padua Franciscan High School Hall of Fame Members

Athletic Award

  • Brian Holzinger ’91
  • Ken Kowall ’67
  • Charles Priefer
  • Rob Moss ’86
  • Thomas Kohuth
  • Lawrence Pizon
  • + John Peyton ’74
  • Tom Andrews ’80
  • Dan Schmotzer ’70
  • Dave Schmotzer ’70
  • Doug Hauser ’77
  • Heather (Longar) Barber ’89
  • Tracy (Tabaczynski) Shuman ’97
  • Rock Supan ’75
  • Chuck Smith ’83
  • Rick Miller ’81
  • Paul Beskid
  • Ryan Gorius ’95
  • Dave Kaminski ’80
  • Brian Keck ’90
  • Kaitlyn Leary ’10
  • Michael Buck ’68
  • Mike Campo ’75
  • Tom Compernolle ’83
  • Henry Durica ’87
  • Cindy Shumaker ’90
  • Jim Smith ’68
  • Mike Glover ’75
  • Brian Wallace ’88
  • Kristin (Readence) Ortopan ’00
  • Pat McLemore ’06
  • Joe Skupski ’71
  • Paul Supan ’72
  • Joe Lapka ’78
  • Sean Gorius ’94
  • Meghan (Cugliari) McCaulley ’09
  • Dan Molls ’09
  • Jim Kowall ’68
  • John Novak ’71
  • Dean Supan ’78
  • Sheri Skedel ’89
  • JT Szopo ’94
  • Aaron Apathy ’04
  • Stacey (Matwijiw) Coxon ’04
  • Rich Ciolek
  • + Jack Biebelhausen

Outstanding Alumni Award

  • Brian Miluk ’74
  • Terry Monnolly ’66
  • William Melchior ’65
  • Dr. Anthony Joseph, MD ’68
  • Thomas Stasek ’65
  • Tom Goebel ’78
  • Jerry Koler ’86
  • Marty Zanotti ’70
  • Brian Heinzerling ’86
  • Nick Marra ’76
  • Bob Riester ’65
  • Father Bob Stec ’79
  • James E. Gaydosh ’78
  • David Knowles ’65
  • Bob Kane ’68
  • Wayne Ligato ’68

Outstanding Alumna Award

  • Donna Ross ’89
  • Heather (Ross) Scaglione ’89
  • Dr. Kelly Smith Gibson ’00
  • Beth (Biasiotta) Adams ’90
  • Dr. Ulyana (Horodyskyj) Peña ’03

Franciscan Medal Award

  • James W. Day
  • + Fr. Daniel O’Connell, ofm
  • + John Uhrin
  • Dr. Charles Garven, MD ’73
  • + Dr. Takayuki and Mrs. Hiroko Chabata
  • Paul Lorz
  • Fr. Mario DiCicco, ofm
  • John Warcaba ’81
  • Br. Thom Smith, ofm
  • Koler Financial Group
  • Joseph Hanna ’79 and Maria Ramundo
  • Ray and Eleanor Smiley
  • + Deacon Bob and Mary Ann Kaminski
  • The Kurtz Family of Companies

Padua Partner Award

  • Wayne F. Miller
  • Joe & Pam Shuman
  • Michael Barth, Sr.
  • Ray Fox
  • John & Ginger Price
  • Tony Kaniecki
  • Lillian Gathers
  • Bob & Sheana Lehman
  • + Rich DiGeronimo
  • Sally Brody
  • Eoin & Deborah Herlihy
  • Tom & Debbie Mason

+ Inducted Posthumously

 

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