The Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame is proud to announce the fifth class of inductees, recognizing six distinguished individuals and two outstanding athletic teams whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on their school, community, and beyond.
Representing a range of graduating classes and areas of achievement, this year’s inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and Wolverine pride that continue to define the Ellwood City tradition. The fifth class of the Alumni Hall of Fame includes:
- James Dashield, Class of 1969 – Distinguished Athlete
- Rick DeLoia, Class of 1973 – Distinguished Alumnus & Teacher
- Dr. Bradley Keller, Class of 1977 – Distinguished Alumnus
- Don Schaly, Class of 1955 – Distinguished Alumnus (Posthumous Distinction)
- Lynn “Dede” Soodik, Class of 1974 – Distinguished Alumnus
- Austin Walley, Class of 2020 – Distinguished Athlete
- 2000 WPIAL Champion Girls Cross Country Team
- 2005 WPIAL Champion Boys Cross Country Team
The inductees will be honored at a special dinner at Lincoln High School on Friday, January 8, 2027, celebrating their achievements and their enduring connection to the Ellwood City Area School District. Following dinner, inductees will be recognized during the varsity boys basketball game against the Beaver Bobcats, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. that evening.
The community is invited to attend the game, join in celebrating this exceptional group of honorees, and show its support for the newest members of the Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the basketball game are $5 and will be available for purchase at the door or through the GoFan app.
To check out the ECASD Hall of Fame, visit https://site.rocketalumnisolutions.com/home/895. Biographies and photos of the newest class will be added to the site in January.
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