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APS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees: Inaugural Class of 2022

The Akron Public Schools District has a rich heritage of producing outstanding student athletes from its high schools. We are excited to recognize these APS graduates and their excellent accomplishments. After the APS HOF Selection Committee considered 40 nominations, we are very pleased to announce the following list of inductees for our inaugural APS Athletics Hall of Fame class:

Student Athletes: 
Bruce Alexander (North 1978), Phil Boggs (Firestone 1967), Dave Brown (Garfield 1971), Jimmy Gooden (Central-Hower 1980), Bill Heideman (Kenmore 1959), Michelle Marquess-Kearns (North 1989), Ricky Powers (Buchtel 1990), Antoine Winfield (Garfield 1995)

Coaches:
Dan "Babe" Flossie (Garfield), Joe Siegferth (Central and Central-Hower)

Class of 2023

Student-Athletes:
Mark Gangloff (Firestone/swimming - 2000), Charles Gladman (Garfield/football - 1984), Gus Johnson (Central/basketball - 1958), Gene Michael (East/baseball - 1956), Katie Miller-Como (Firestone/swimming - 2013), Nate Thurmond (Central/basketball - 1959), Jeff Walker (North/track - 1977), John Wooldridge (Central-Hower/football - 1982)

Coaches:
Tim Flossie (Central-Hower, Buchtel, Firestone football), Mike Meneer (Central-Hower basketball)

Special Contributor:
LeBron James

Class of 2024

Student-Athletes:
Markita Griffin-Roberts,  Stacy Hairston-Jones,  Jim Lash,  Tracee McCoy-Jenkins,  Paul Sehzue, Robert "Bobby" Smith,  Chris "Beanie" Wells,  Gene Woodling

Coaches:
Bill McGee, Joe Yost

Special Contributor:
The Dies Family

APS Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Form