The Madonna High School Hall of Fame exists to recognize outstanding Alumni and school supporters for their significant achievements and contributions to Madonna High School. These individuals and organizations provide a source of pride and distinction to the Madonna High School Family. These role models also present an inspiration and incentive for current and future students.
Madonna High School is pleased to announce the inductees for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This year’s class celebrates eight individuals who have each made a lasting impact at Madonna High School.
Leah Comis ’06 is being inducted in the category of Athletic Excellence
Jason D’Alesio ‘96 is being inducted in the category of Athletic Excellence
Ray Kaczynski is being inducted in the category of School Service (posthumously)
Joe LaMantia, Jr. ’69 is being inducted in the category of School Service
John Lesho ’59 is being inducted in the category of Coaching Excellence
Luke Myers ’03 is being inducted in the category of Stewardship
Max Nogay ’10 is being inducted in the category of Athletic Excellence
Jean Shotting is being inducted in the category of School Service
The Class of 2024 was inducted during a ceremony on October 5, 2024, at Williams Golf and Country Club.
Procedure for Nominations
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- Nominations may be made by alumni, current or former faculty and staff/administrators and friends of Madonna High School
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- 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.
2024 Hall of Fame Videos
Members of the Madonna Hall of Fame:
2022: Al Boniti (Posthumously), Katie Deter Dahlheim, Dr. Samuel Licata, Dr. John Przybysz, Ronald Rogowski (Not Pictured), Craig Rumora
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
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.
2016: Joyce Kaczynski-McCarthy, Harold Miller, Jr., Dr. Edward Neely, Ron Sekersky, George Vargo, Robert Valenti, Bill Zanieski
2014: John Backel, Robert Canei, Melvin Coleman, Donald and Betty Gianni, John Greco, Jayne Andochick Kline, Babe Lesho, and Diocese of Wheeling Charleston
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