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Madonna High School Hall of Fame

Madonna High School is now accepting nominations for the Madonna High School Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The Hall of Fame honors outstanding alumni and school supporters who have made significant achievements and meaningful contributions to Madonna High School. These individuals and organizations bring pride and distinction to the Madonna High School family while serving as inspiring role models for current and future students.

Alumni, current or former faculty, staff, administrators, and friends of Madonna High School, may submit nominations. To be considered, nominees must meet the established criteria and a completed nomination form must be submitted to the Advancement Office. Hall of Fame inductees are selected by a committee composed of parents, alumni, and friends of Madonna High School.

Completed nomination forms are due to Madonna High School by June 1, 2026. Please contact Madonna HS Advancement Director, Stephanie O’Brien at sobrien@weirtonmadonna.org for a nomination form.

2026 HOF Nomination Form

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Procedure for Nominations
    • Nominations may be made by alumni, current or former faculty and staff/administrators and friends of Madonna High School
    • In order for the nomination to considered, the nominee must meet the criteria for the award and the completed nomination form must be submitted to the Advancement Office.
Selection of Nominees

The Hall of Fame awardees are selected by a committee. The committee is made up of individual members including parents, alumni, and friends of Madonna High School.

Induction

The Madonna High School Hall of Fame is a bi-annual event introducing and honoring the inductees in the Fall.

Display

The Madonna High School Hall of Fame will be displayed on the Madonna High School website and each class will have a plaque displayed in the lobby.

Members of the Madonna Hall of Fame:

Ten people pose indoors, dressed formally. Three are seated holding awards, while seven stand behind them, also holding awards. The group is in a living room with a rug, sofa, painting, and light-colored walls.

2024:

Seated: Jean Shotting, John Lesho, Sr., Leah Comis

Standing: Ray Kaczynski (posthumously), Joyce Kaczynski, Edith Kaczynski, David Kaczynski, Joseph J. LaMantia, Jr., Luke Myers, Max Nogay, Jason D’Alesio

Six people, three men standing and three women sitting, pose indoors holding glass award plaques and smiling at the camera. The background is a plain, light-colored wall with minimal decoration.

2022: Al Boniti (Posthumously), Katie Deter Dahlheim, Dr. Samuel Licata, Dr. John Przybysz, Ronald Rogowski (Not Pictured), Craig Rumora

Eight adults pose for a group photo indoors; three are seated in front, and five stand behind. Two people hold plaques, suggesting an award or recognition event. Everyone is dressed in formal or semi-formal attire.

2020 – Delegate G. John Avoli (not pictured), Charles “Chuck” Boniti (not pictured), Cris and Lisa Conti, Julie DeLuca Daugherty, Ed and Charlie Klee, Bob Kramer, Sarah Setcavage, Dr. Kristen Finley Sobota

Nine adults dressed formally stand in a line, smiling and holding awards in a decorated room with a Christmas wreath, mirrors, and curtains in the background.

2018 – Timothy Castelli, Norman D. Ferrari, Jr. (Posthumously), Norman D. Ferrari, III, Edward Fusiek, John Harcharic, Peter Horoszko, Maureen Lafferty, Richard Mahoney, Richard Matijevich, Paul Paolisso, Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Eight people, dressed formally, pose indoors. Five are standing and three are seated, all holding triangular awards and smiling, suggesting a recognition or achievement event. Beige curtain and wall in the background.

2016: Joyce Kaczynski-McCarthy, Harold Miller, Jr., Dr. Edward Neely, Ron Sekersky, George Vargo, Robert Valenti, Bill Zanieski

Nine adults, dressed formally, are posing indoors in two rows, holding award plaques and smiling at the camera. The background includes windows, a painting, and light-colored walls.

2014: John Backel, Robert Canei, Melvin Coleman, Donald and Betty Gianni, John Greco, Jayne Andochick Kline, Babe Lesho, and Diocese of Wheeling Charleston

 

A group of twelve people dressed formally stand side by side, each holding a plaque. They are on a black floor in front of a light-colored, decorated curtain and a projection screen.

2012: Bill Barrett, Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, John Capito, Romie Castelli, Don Donell, James White Construction, Joe Krivak, Dan McCune, Msgr. Daniel Patrick Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Starvaggi, Gene Trosch, Walter Wieloh