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Neva Trexler Schafer was born in Ravenna on September 10, 1923 to Caroline (Knisley) and William H. Trexler, Sr. Although she began her schooling in Conneaut, Ohio, she returned to her beloved Ravenna where she attended West Main Street School in grades 1 through 6.... 
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A 1977 graduate of Ravenna High School and a graduate of Kent State University in 1982, Steve returned to the Ravenna City School District to teach high school Industrial Technology and to coach the high school wrestling team. While a student at Ravenna High School,... 
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Thomas Corwin Mendenhall was a Physicist, Geologist, Educator and an Administrator. Although not a Ravenna native, Thomas Mendenhall chose Ravena as his retirement home after a life of worldwide travel, work and study. In those 13 years until his death in 1924 he... 
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In 1927 George McClelland came to Ravenna High School as an Assistant Principal. While serving as an Assistant Principal, he also taught history and was the debate coach for several State Championship teams. George attended night school at Akron University to study... 
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A 1930 graduate of Ravenna High School Al Hodge went on to graduate from Miami University where he majored in drama. Following graduation from Miami, Al moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he starred as the Green Hornet for eight years on radio station WKYZ. He also... 
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At the outset, it should be noted that Robert “Yank” Heisler, Jr. is one of those unique individuals who would, indeed, have been inducted into the Ravenna Ravens’ Hall of Fame in more than one category of accomplishments. Specifically,... 
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His name was Albert Lincoln Caris, known affectionately to those who knew him well as “Albert” or “Judge Caris”. Judge Caris was born, reared and educated in Ravenna, graduating from Ravenna High School in 1907. He was elected Clerk of Courts... 
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Born in 1917 to Katharyn (Marsh) and Harold Bower in White Memorial Hospital, Ravenna, Ohio, William M. Bower grew to manhood in his beloved hometown. William attended the Chestnut Street School, Highland Avenue School and Ravenna High School where he graduated in... 
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Following his graduation from Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio in 1921 Charlie Bates received an offer to teach chemistry at Ravenna High School. He came to teach and stayed to marry, raise a family, become known as “the music man” and a beloved science... 
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In 1970, Sally Wolf concluded her Ravenna High School vocal career with a solo performance of “Impossible Dream” at Commencement ceremonies. After earning a bachelor degree in music at Kent State University, she continued studies at The Curtis Institute of...