The Hall of Distinction honors alumni who have earned the highest esteem of peers in their field, have achieved excellence in their profession and have advanced the world and society in the tradition of St. Benedict.
Plaques of members of the Hall of Distinction are on permanent display on the first floor of the school, next to the President’s Office.
Join us at Western Reserve Historical Society on November 18th, 2023 at 6:30 PM to honor the 2023 Hall of Distinction Inductees.
This year’s honorees include Tom Evert ’69, Brian Laczko ’70 and Deacon Ken Piechowski ’66
November 2021:
- Hon. Gerard Breland ’81
- Dr. Martino Harmon ’83
- Hon. Tom Perciak ’66
- Hon. Michael Shaughnessy ’89
November 2018:
- Dr. Tom Evans ’89, Psychology
- Mr. Bruce Manno ’71, Sports Management
- Mr. Mike Zelenka ’97, Education
- Mr. Richard Paul ’99, Sports Management
November 2017:
- Dr. Albert Lewandowski `69, Life Sciences
- Mark Sfiligoj `71, Journalism
- Ron Trzcinski `62, Business
- Ross Farro `61, Business
November 2016:
- Dr. Thomas Oleksiak, 1981, Chemist
- Terry Pluto 1973, Journalist
- Dr. John A. Bednar, 1958, Obstetrician/Gynecologist & Professor of Medicine
November 2015:
- Charles (Chuck) Noll, ’49 (posthumous), Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Most Reverend Roger Gries, ’54, O.S.B., Auxiliary Bishop (ret.), Diocese of Cleveland
- Stanley Ulchaker, ’56, Chairman and CEO (ret.), Edward Howard Advertising
- Stefan Czapsky, ’69, Director of Photography, Film and Television
- Dan Winterich, ’92, Supervisor, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, State of Ohio
November 2014:
- Dr. Paul Adams, ’69, Technology Manager, Lubrizol Corp.
- Pat Moriarty, ’73, Vice President, Baltimore Ravens
- Jim Peck, ’81, CEO, TransUnion LLC
- John W. Petrus, ’53, math, computer science instructor
November 2013:
- Dr. George Askew, ’81, Chief Doctor, Children & Families
- Leonard M. Calabrese, ’64, Dir., Catholic Community Action
- Jack Marschall, ’71, television news broadcaster
- Anthony Russo, ’88, film director
- Joe Russo, ’89, film director
- James Trueman, ’53, founder and CEO, Red Roof Inns
November 2012:
- General Joseph T. Ellis, ’57, logistics expert
- Ben Holbert, ’77, television news broadcaster
- J. Michael Monteleone, ’66, malpractice/injury lawyer
- Kevin Riley, ’80, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal/Constitution
- Bill Scanlon, ’66, business agent, Pipefitters Local 120
March 2012:
- Allan Byrne, ’73, actor, director, professor of theater arts
- Joseph Chapon, ’57, founder of SuperCamps
- Andy Fornaro, ’60, Mayfield Hts. Service Director
- Fr. William Krizner, ’67, pastor, St. Collette Parish
- Dr. Ed Ruskiewicz, ’64, gastroenterlogist
- Ed Tomba, ’77, Deputy Police Chief, City of Cleveland
Our Induction ceremony is held in November with the following categories being acknowledged:
- Health Sciences
- Science and Technology
- Law
- The Trades
- Entertainment/Hospitality
- The Military
To request more information call or email: Mr. Mark Francioli ’71 at 216.421.2080 ext. 505.