Six
people were inducted into the first class of the Midview Schools Hall
of Honor including (left to right):
Tom Batiuk,
Ron Jantz, Linda Motznik, Maureen Cromling and Col. Scott Manning
Maureen M. Cromling, Chairman
of the Board of the Ross companies, was recently inducted into the
Midview Local Schools "Make A Difference" Hall of Honor.
Cromling is a graduate of Midview High School and wasn honored for
her leadership in business and philanthropy in the community.
The Midview "Make
A Difference" Hall of Honor program recognizes Midview alumni,
staff and volunteers whose exceptional achievemetns have added to
the outstanding reputation of the Midview Schools. This was the first
year for the award program which is designed to develop positive relationships
between alumni, students and friends by recognizing Midview's distinguished
alumni and retired staff and volunteers for their contributions as
excellent role models to the students and community. The goal of the
program is to expose Midview's studetns to the achievements of district
alumni and to connect them with role models who have been part of
the Midview Heritage.
More than 40 people were
nominated for the awards. The award selection committee was comprised
of 10 Midview High School students who reviewed the applications.
Six recipients were inducted into the inaugural class of the Hall
of Honor:
- Maureen Ross Cromling
- alumni and Chairman of the Board of the Ross companies;
- Tom Batiuk - alumni
and nationally-known cartoonist, creater of "Funky Winkerbean";
- Ron Jantz - alumni
and sports broadcaster who now works for Lorain County Community
College;
- Col. Scott Manning
- alumni and U.S. Air Force who has received many honors including
the Flying Cross with V for valor;
- Henry Schriver - alumni
and former State Representative who has been active in the schools
and community; and
- Linda Motznik - retired teacher who initiated many girls sports
at Midview High School and drug free coordinator for the schools.
The inductees were honored at the Midview Schools Achievement Night
and then at a special assembly where they spoke to the members of
the Midview High School Junior and Senior classes.
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Left: Maureen Cromling speaks to students at the Hall of Honor
Induction Ceremonies at Achievement Night at Midview High School.
Right: MHS student Jessica Boyd presents Maurren Cromling with the
Hall of Honor medal.
