Padua Congratulates 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The Padua Franciscan High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have 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.
Please join us in congratulating these incredible Bruins on being named Padua Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees! They will be inducted on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Padua.
- BRUCE HEINRICH ’67 – Coach (Football)
- SAM HOLLO ’68 – Football-Baseball
- JOHN ZUPANCIC ’78 – Football-Baseball
- MICHAEL BARTH III ’88 – Football-Basketball-Baseball
- ROBERT N. SCHUETTE ’93 – Football-Hockey-Baseball
- JESSE CLARK ’96 – Wrestling
- JOHN TOTH JR ’05 – Football-Basketball-Baseball
- MICHELLE ROSSI ’06 – Volleyball
- CARLY (MOLLS) GOEBEL ’11 – Volleyball-Basketball-Track & Field
- ANTHONY MESSINA – Coach (Volleyball)
Click here to read more about the inductees.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Saturday, February 21, 2026
In Padua's Gymnasium
- 5:30pm Cocktails
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 7:30pm Awards Ceremony
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Nomination Information
Submit a nomination for the next Hall of Fame Induction.
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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
