by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
A. Roger Tsai graduated with honors from Ravenna High School in 1970. Anyone who knew him predicted he would be successful in whatever endeavors he chose to pursue. Following graduation from Colgate University in 1974, Roger chose medicine as his life’s work. He... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
In serving the Ravenna community and especially the Ravenna schools for over 30 years, this soft spoken, quiet family doctor has shown more dedication and given more christian care than one would ever be able to accurately relate. Born in Needham, Massachusetts on... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
After graduating from Ravenna High School in 1910, Edith L. Marsh went on to become a pioneer in the field of home care nursing for the chronically ill. On the way to this end, however, she spent many distinguishing years in the nursing profession. In 1914, with her... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
A 1937 graduate of Ravenna High School, “Turk” earned his nickname because he was a strong competitor in whatever he did. Turk was an outstanding player on the undefeated varsity football team in the Fall, and then captained the Varsity Basketball and... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
When Jane Jenkins celebrated her 90th birthday in April 1978, no one suspected that for many generations to come, Ravenna High School students would benefit from her warm generosity. A vibrant lady all her life, she began her “business” career by helping... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
After graduating from Ravenna High school in the class of 1921, Harry Hutchison worked in the blueprint department of Byers Machine Company in Ravenna. Soon afterwards he was offered a draftsman job at White Rubber Company which made fountain pen sacks. Wishing to... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Born in Charlestown Township, Franklin Gray, Sr. graduated in 1917 from Ravenna City High School. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I. In 1928, Mr. Gray “came to town” when he opened Vale Edge Dairy, named after his farm in Charlestown Township. His... 
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H. Larry Brown was the Franklin D. Roosevelt of the Ravenna City Schools. Generations of students knew no other leader during their school years. For 23 consecutive years Mr. Brown was Superintendent of Schools and committed a total of 42 years of service to the... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
One of very few Ravenna athletes to have been named to an All-American football team in their college careers, Jack Boettner has been chosen for the Athletic Accomplishments category. However, his agility on the football field was only a prelude to his outstanding... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Don Matthew Wilson, III was born January 24, 1948 in Ravenna to Don M. and Helen Jane (Strimple) Wilson. His paternal grandparents were D.M. and Willa Wave (Wertenberger) Wilson of Ravenna and his maternal grandparents were Ross B. and Helen (Reed) Strimple of Kent....