by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Benjamin Tappan arrived in Portage County June 11, 1799. He is responsible for laying out the town of Ravenna, donating land for a township park, a cemetery, schools and churches. As Ravenna’s founding father, he was also responsible for selecting the name of the... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
A distinguished lawyer, jurist. and soldier in the Civil War, his life was one of unusual service and completeness. Always the soul of hospitality, he took special delight to the young men who came to him for counsel and the help of his greater experiences. He was... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
“The name and genius of Mr. Riddle are abiding monuments of success founded on industry, courage, enterprise and foresight. He dared to risk a big venture, and won, starting with little else than skilled hands, ambition and resolute will. He rejoiced in the... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
“As a testimonial of his affection for Ravenna, where he has spent his entire professional life, and wishing to compliment its expression in substantial form, Judge Reed presented the city with the gift of the handsome public library on East Main Street,... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Prominent in local politics and civic affairs long before it was fashionable for women to participate, Elizabeth Olin Haymaker graduated from Ravenna High School in 1904 with honors. After graduation from Western Reserve University, she taught in Kent and Alliance... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Isaac Brayton was one of 16 Nantucket sea captains to migrate to Portage County in the 1840’s. As he had in his voyages and in Massachusetts, he became involved in the community. The Reverend A. M. Hills of the Ravenna Congregational Church called Captain Brayton... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Known as “Miss Cricket” by several generations of Girl Scouts, Miss Beardsley acquired her love of nature from her parents, being a “boy scout” when her father established a troop. She spent many years teaching scouts the beauties of nature. In... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Terry graduated from Ravenna High School in 1962. He was a member of the National Honor Society, co-editor of the High Times, president of Student Council, captain of the football team and tri-captain of the track team. After working his way through the University of... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Dr. Sally Webb is a 1974 graduate of Ravenna High School, where she was active in band, the High Times staff, National Honor Society, Ski Club and was valedictorian of her class. Following family footsteps into the health care field, Sally graduated from Hiram College... 
by fsmarketing | Jul 7, 2020 | Hall Of Fame
Ernestine Kyle was a business teacher at Ravenna High School for nineteen years. For fifteen of those years, she was chairperson of the Business Education Department. Before coming to Ravenna, Mrs. Kyle taught business at Crestwood High School in Mantua and Ravenna...