2007 Wall of Fame Inductees - Cornell School District
2007 Wall of Fame Inductees - Cornell School District
2007 Wall of Fame Inductees - Cornell School District
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ALUMNI<br />
WALL OF FAME<br />
<strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Inaugural <strong>Wall</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> Induction Ceremony<br />
Inaugural Induction Ceremony<br />
May 8, <strong>2007</strong>
<strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Academic Awards Assembly<br />
May 8, <strong>2007</strong><br />
Welcome<br />
Program<br />
Ms. Donna Belas, Principal<br />
Guest Speaker<br />
Ms. Christine Mussomeli<br />
<strong>Cornell</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Graduate Class <strong>of</strong> 1995<br />
<strong>Wall</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> <strong>Inductees</strong><br />
Dr. Erv Weischedel<br />
Superintendent<br />
Art<br />
Academic Awards<br />
Ms. Marian Day<br />
Senor Steven Vayanos<br />
Business Education<br />
Foreign Language<br />
Language Arts<br />
Mathematics<br />
Music<br />
Physical Education/Wellness<br />
Science.<br />
Social Studies<br />
Technology Education<br />
Mrs. Julianna Sexton<br />
Mr. Jay Cellante<br />
Mrs. Fiona Clements<br />
Ms. Jennifer Taormina<br />
Mr. Jason Moore<br />
Mrs. Patricia Dahmen<br />
Mr. Wilbert Roncone<br />
Mr. Doug Haskins<br />
Mr. Doug Haskins<br />
Ms. Sherah Ewusiak<br />
Mr. Brian Stakeley<br />
Mr. Doug Haskins<br />
Mr. Kris Hupp<br />
Mr. Kris Hupp<br />
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Extracurricular Awards<br />
Spelling Bee Awards<br />
AIU Apprenticeships<br />
Parkway West Career/Tech N.T.H.S<br />
Channel 86 News<br />
Mrs. Patricia Dahmen<br />
Mrs. Patricia Dahmen<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
Special Awards<br />
Military Awards<br />
Army Reserve<br />
Female Scholar/Athlete Award<br />
Male Scholar/Athlete Award<br />
Chatham College/Rachel Carson Book Award<br />
Ms. Gina DePalma<br />
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship<br />
Comcast Representatives<br />
Kiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> Coraopolis/Key Club Award<br />
Mr. William Moyer<br />
Wolves Club Scholarship<br />
Principal’s Award<br />
Mr. Ross Pisano<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
U.S. Presidential Academic Achievement Awards<br />
(Senior Class Honor Students)<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
WPXI “Top <strong>of</strong> the Class” Award<br />
Valedictorian/Salutatorian<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
Ms. Donna Belas<br />
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Inductees</strong><br />
Name Year <strong>of</strong> Graduation<br />
Dr. Barbara Walker Anderson 1962<br />
Mrs. Janet Marie Groom Campbell 1971<br />
Anthony M. Captline, D.M.D., J.D. 1959<br />
Mr. Clarence Norman Crawford 1940<br />
Judge Jeffery A. Deller 1985<br />
Mr. Ron Dickerson, Sr. 1967<br />
Mr. Serafino “Foge” Fazio 1956<br />
Mr. Robert Craig Groom 1973<br />
Mr. Duayne Bryan Maynard 1979<br />
Mr. Fred Trello 1949<br />
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Senior Pictures<br />
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Biographies<br />
Clarence Norman Crawford<br />
1940 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
U.S. Army, 1942-1947<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Ambassador to Track from High <strong>School</strong> Level to the Olympics<br />
1984 Summer Olympics—Los Angeles, California<br />
1996 Summer Olympics—Atlanta, Georgia<br />
<strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Education (29 years)<br />
Lifetime Achievement Award for Longevity in Officiating, 1996<br />
Pennsylvania High <strong>School</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong>, 1997<br />
Grandfather <strong>of</strong> Girls Track in Western Pennsylvania, 1968<br />
W.P.I.A.L. Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> Inductee, <strong>2007</strong><br />
<br />
P.I.A.A. Official<br />
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Mr. Fred Trello<br />
1949 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
U.S. Air Force Veteran who served in the Korean War<br />
Allegheny County Democratic Committee Member<br />
Administrative Assistant to the late County Commissioner,<br />
Leonard Stasey, 1969<br />
State <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania House <strong>of</strong> Representatives, 1974-2002<br />
Democratic Chairman <strong>of</strong> the House Finance Committee, 1983-<br />
2002<br />
<br />
Drafted legislation that went into effect in 1995 that required<br />
all bicyclists 12 and younger to wear safety helmets.<br />
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Serafino “Foge” Fazio<br />
1956 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
<br />
Linebacker and Center at the University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh<br />
Drafted by the Boston Patriots <strong>of</strong> the AFL, but never<br />
played pr<strong>of</strong>essionally.<br />
Head Coach at University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh, 1982<br />
<br />
<br />
Defensive Coordinator at the University <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame<br />
At the college level, he coached at Boston University,<br />
Harvard University and the University <strong>of</strong> Cincinnati<br />
<br />
Moving to the NFL, he coached for the Atlanta Falcons and New<br />
York Jets before becoming the defensive coordinator <strong>of</strong> the Minnesota<br />
Vikings in 1995. He left the Vikings in 1999 and spent a year<br />
as the linebackers coach <strong>of</strong> the Washington Redskins before his<br />
hiring as the defensive coordinator <strong>of</strong> the Cleveland Browns in<br />
2001. He retired from the Browns in 2003, but was hired as a<br />
defensive consultant <strong>of</strong> the Vikings in 2005.<br />
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Anthony M. Captline, D.M.D., J.D.<br />
1959 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh, 1959-1961<br />
<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh, <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry (D.M.D.),<br />
1961-1965<br />
Anesthesia Basic Science, 1965-1966<br />
U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Commander, 1968-1970<br />
United States Naval Hospital<br />
Chairman, Department Oral and Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Surgery<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh, <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dental Medicine, 1970-1978<br />
Former Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in Oral and Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Surgery<br />
Duquesne University, <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Law (J.D.), 1978-1982<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
American Board <strong>of</strong> Oral and Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial Surgeons<br />
Western Pennsylvania Society <strong>of</strong> Oral and Maxill<strong>of</strong>acial<br />
Surgeons<br />
American Society <strong>of</strong> Law, Medicine, and Ethics<br />
Diplomat American Board <strong>of</strong> Forensic Dentistry<br />
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Dr. Barbara Walker Anderson<br />
1962 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Education—Knowledge Learning Corporation,<br />
2005-Present<br />
Vice President <strong>of</strong> Education—KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc.,<br />
2000-2005<br />
New Jersey Department <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Assistant Commissioner for Student Services, 1994-2000<br />
Coordinating County Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, 1991-1994<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, 1989-1994<br />
Director, Office <strong>of</strong> Equal Educational Opportunity<br />
White House Fellows Program—President’s Commission on White<br />
House Fellows Foundation—Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
Television Talk Show Hostess: “Express Yourself”<br />
Numerous Education Awards<br />
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Mr. Ronald Dickerson, Sr.<br />
1967 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
Special Assistant to the President for Development—Alabama<br />
State University, 2004-Present<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> Student Services—United States Sports Academy, 2000-<br />
2004<br />
Head Football Coach—Alabama State University, 1997-1999<br />
Initiated the first Athletic Academic Counseling Program<br />
Head Football Coach—Temple University, 1991-1997<br />
Defensive Coordinator—Clemson University, 1990-1992<br />
Pennsylvania State University, 1984-1990<br />
<br />
<br />
Defensive Assistant<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Fellowship <strong>of</strong> Christian Athletes, Penn State<br />
Chapter, including service as a National Clinic Speaker<br />
Assistant Head Coach and Academic Advisor—University <strong>of</strong><br />
Colorado, 1980-1984<br />
Assistant Athletic Director—University <strong>of</strong> South Carolina<br />
Defensive Backfield Coach—University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh, 1975-1978<br />
<br />
National Board <strong>of</strong> Directors for the Fellowship <strong>of</strong> Christian<br />
Athletes<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Miami Dolphins football team, 1972<br />
Author <strong>of</strong> book 101 Defensive Back Drills, 1972<br />
<br />
Inducted into the All American Football Foundation Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Fame</strong>, 2003<br />
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Janet Marie Groom Campbell<br />
1971 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, 34 years<br />
<br />
<br />
Designed costumes for over 25 ballets.<br />
Has overseen costume construction for almost every ballet<br />
during her tenure.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Designed and built work for Dance Alloy, the American Wind<br />
Symphony, and the Chamber Opera <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh.<br />
Lectured at several universities and for a number <strong>of</strong> local organizations.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> five women featured in the Magee-Women’s Hospital<br />
2000-2001 Annual Report.<br />
Designed an ornament for the White House Christmas tree, and<br />
was invited to the White House to take part in the tree unveiling<br />
festivities, 1996<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> Costumers’ Guild <strong>of</strong> Western Pennsylvania<br />
Theatrical Wardrobe Union 787<br />
<br />
Owner <strong>of</strong> the Dancers Pointe<br />
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Robert Craig Groom<br />
1973 Coraopolis High <strong>School</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Cardiovascular Perfusion, October 1996-Present<br />
Portland Maine<br />
Member American Academy <strong>of</strong> Cardiovascular Perfusion<br />
Editor in Chief, Journal <strong>of</strong> Extracorporeal Technology, 2006-<br />
Present<br />
Editor, Journal <strong>of</strong> Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2006-<br />
Present<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Numerous Publications<br />
Numerous International Presentations in South Africa, London,<br />
Paris, China, Sweden, etc.<br />
Numerous National and Local Presentations<br />
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Duayne Bryan Maynard<br />
1979 <strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Teacher/Performing Artist—New Jersey Playwrights Theatre<br />
Poetry Out Loud—Dramatic Coach—Madison High <strong>School</strong><br />
A National Contest for <strong>School</strong>s throughout the United States endorsed<br />
by the National Endowment <strong>of</strong> the Arts.<br />
Actor/Performer statewide in the State <strong>of</strong> New Jersey<br />
Community Leader for the Youth—Summer Outreach Programs<br />
in Newark, New Jersey<br />
Fashion Consultant and Stylist for local Celebrity Designer<br />
Tyrone Chablis<br />
Local resident Playwright Instructor for the Boys and Girls Club<br />
in Newark, New Community <strong>of</strong> Newark and surrounding elementary/middle<br />
schools in New Jersey.<br />
Served as Master <strong>of</strong> Ceremonies for the world class National<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Conference in Orlando Florida for the<br />
Alliance <strong>of</strong> Black Telecommunications Employees sponsored by<br />
AT&T.<br />
ONU Theater Production Company founder and CEO.<br />
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Judge Jeffery A. Deller<br />
1985 <strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Graduate<br />
<br />
Appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western<br />
<strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania in 2005. At the time <strong>of</strong> his appointment,<br />
Judge Deller was one <strong>of</strong> the youngest currently sitting Federal<br />
judges in the country.<br />
<br />
Bankruptcy Law Journal Prize (Award by the National Conference<br />
<strong>of</strong> Bankruptcy Judges to the top student in bankruptcy<br />
course).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western <strong>District</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania,<br />
October 2005 to Present<br />
Duquesne University <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Law: Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Bankruptcy<br />
Law and Debtor-Creditor Law, 2006-Present<br />
2005 “Outstanding Young Lawyer <strong>of</strong> the Year” by the Allegheny<br />
County Bar Association.<br />
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<strong>Wall</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> Committee Members<br />
Dr. Erv Weischedel<br />
Karen Murphy<br />
Jerry Schweiger<br />
Cynthia Henley<br />
Kristen Deitrick<br />
Linda Faherty<br />
Donna Belas<br />
Lynell Ramsey<br />
Nancy Woods<br />
Crystal Maynard-Smith<br />
Superintendent<br />
President, Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Vice President, Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
Building Principal<br />
Teacher<br />
Executive Assistant<br />
Teacher’s Aide<br />
John Pessy<br />
Community Member/Borough Council<br />
<strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
Inaugural <strong>Wall</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fame</strong> Induction<br />
Ceremony<br />
<strong>Cornell</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
1099 Maple Street<br />
Coraopolis, PA 15108<br />
Phone: 412-264-5010<br />
Fax: 412-264-1445<br />
Email: www.cornell.k12.pa.us
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