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Hall of Distinction Recap

Hall of Distinction Recap

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association hosted the 27th Annual Hall of Distinction Awards Dinner at the prestigious Hall of Fame Village. The event celebrated the remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals within the Plain Local community and raised funds for vital initiatives, including scholarships for graduating seniors and “STAR grants” for staff.

This year, the evening honored a distinguished group of alumni and community leaders, including:

  • Dr. Laura Bowling (Class of 1989), who is now the Professor and Head of the Agronomy Department at Purdue University.
  • Andreas Ellis (Class of 1990), Director of Alumni & Development at The University of Akron School of Law.
  • Kathy Jordan, the retired CFO/Treasurer of Plain Local Schools.
  • Scott Leszczynski (Class of 1990), Senior Technical Professional at Kellogg Brown and Root and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
  • Dr. Louis Shaheen (Class of 1978), an Internal Medicine Specialist at Aultman Medical Group.
  • Mac Worthington (Class of 1965), an accomplished artist, sculptor, and painter.

Additionally, the evening recognized the Eagle of Distinction, Jared Marcum (Class of 2020), in memoriam, and honored the Community Partner of the Year, the Rotary Club of Plain Township.

The support from attendees made this event a significant occasion, contributing to the ongoing efforts to enrich the Plain Local Schools community.

Click here to watch a video of the Induction: