Night of the Stars
2025 Night of the Stars Honorees
Interested in nominating an Honoree for our 2025 Night of the Stars? We begin accepting nominations January 1st, 2025. Please choose to nominate online or print the fill-in PDF (DUE BY APRIL 30th, 2025). Nominations received after April 30th will be considered for the following year's recognition. Nominations prior to April 30th will not be considered for future recognition unless you submit the nomination form again.per fill-i
This year, Milford Schools Foundation is adding an additional award. We are now accepting nominations for Outstanding Staff Member. We are seeking nominations for a current, former, or retired employee for recognition as the Milford Schools Foundation Outstanding Staff Member of the Year. Nominees are not required to be an alumnus of Milford High School. The application period will be opened from January 1st through April 30th. n form (pdf)
Or print a paper fill-in form (PDF)
and mail to Milford Schools Foundation
1099 State Route 131, Milford, OH 45150
Previous DISTINGUISHED Honorees
2024 Presidents Award
Anna Buckner Campbell • Class of 1947
Rose Buckner • Class of 1948
Rev Walter Buckner • Class of 1952
2024 Distinguished Honorees
Robert Leonard • Class of 1971
Gary Mount • Class of 1971
Donna Schlagheck • Class of 1972
Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen • Class of 1979
Debi Fideli-Robinson • Class of 1988
Tim Worsham • Class of 1996
David Schlagheck • Class of 1974
2022 Distinguished Honorees
Melinda Adams • Class of 1989
Lauren Cooper • Class of 2004
Daniel Mack • Class of 1978
Gary Payne • Class of 1967
Geoff Pittman • Class of 1979
Debbie Taylor Reinhart • Class of 1967 (President's Award)
Roy Verley • Class of 1969
2021 Distinguished Honorees
Ken Lowe • Class of 1979
Kim Striley Kunkel • Class of 1980
Tom Fallon • Class of 1984
Kevin Frye • Class of 1984
William Bresser • Class of 1994
2020 Distinguished Honorees
Jean Ackermann • Class of 1957
Mike Biller • Class of 2002
Ed Humphrey • Class of 1962
Sherry Jones Malott • Class of 1988
Eric Zamudio • Class of 2010
2019 Distinguished Honorees
Dave Demaris • Class of 1963
Thomas Hieronymus Towhey • Class 1977
Nancy Meyer • Class of 1979
Robert (Bob) Battig • Class of 1979
Malinda McCorkle McReynolds • Class of 1982
Joesph Kuethe • Class of 1986
Stephenie L. Bates • Class of 1994
2018 Distinguished Honorees
Karen Quick Wikoff • Class of 1984
President's Award
Al Singleton • Class of 1967
Tom Synan • Class of 1985
Betty Jane Taylor Red Leaf Collett • Class of 1958
Joyce Rinckhoff Snell • Class of 1948
2017 Distinguished Honorees
Joseph Fitzwater • Class of 1942
Kitty Johnson • Class of 1963
Jim Douglas • Class of 1974
Chuck Ingram • Class of 1978
Whittney Williams Brady • Class of 1986
Donald Jamey Mills • Class of 1990
Aaron Strait • Class of 2011
President's Award
2016 Distinguished Honorees
Dr. Michael D. Barnett, Jr. • Class of 1991
Joseph J. Braun • Class of 1991
Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach • Class of 2007
Capt. Kimberly I. Miller • Class of 1988
Robert Nugent • Class of 1985
Joshua Shaw • Class of 1995
Lt. Col. Joseph E. Siberski • Class of 1985
2015 Distinguished Honorees
Mary Elizabeth Early Hardesty • Class of 1947
Jim Parker • Class of 1957
Dr. Renee Wormack Keels • Class of 1964
Susan Lewis Donovan • Class of 1979
Tracy Teague • Class of 1981
Dr. Chris Wolverton • Class of 1991
Travis Cobb • Class of 1991
Earl Tutt & Lois Cutlip Lambert • Foundation Educators' Award
2014 Distinguished Honorees
Dow Rogers • Class of 1941
Dr. Walker Eugene Fesmire • Class of 1947
John Cooper • Class of 1966
Melissa Noakes Borger • Class of 1981
Joe Cadle • Class of 1981
David Shepherd • Class of 1981
Tom Watson • Class of 1993
Katie Marie Broecker • Class of 2000
Sarah Elizabeth Curry Rathel • Class of 2001
2013 Distinguished Honorees
Adrienne Evans Windley • Class of 1981
Barry Bonnell • Class of 1971
Dan Caldwell • Class of 1989
Gary Knepp • Class of 1972
George "Buddy" Siemering • Class of 1963
John Vilardo • Class of 1981
Michael Banks • Class of 1969
Stacey-Ray Simcox • Class of 1992
Tony Freeman • Class of 1977
William Willenbrink • Class of 1977
2012 Distinguished Honorees
Jeff Lykins • Class of 1978
Jim Terrell • Class of 1983
Garold Shaw • Class of 1948
Roger Preston Smith • Class of 1968
Dr. Jeffrey Book • Class of 1992
Major Gen. Melvin L. Burch • Class of 1967
Tricia Ross • Class of 1986
Capt. John L. Foote (posthumous) • Class of 1938
Capt. L. John Speidel (posthumous) • Class of 1964
Ronald E. Porter (posthumous) • Class of 1964
2011 Distinguished Honorees
Fred Applegate • Class of 1963
Dr. Keith Forwith • Class of 1982
Dr. David Harrison • Class of 1980
Judge Ralph Hill • Class of 1942
Napoleon McCallum • Class of 1981
Judge John McDermott • Class of 1964
Dr. Peter Schultz • Class of 1974
2010 Distinguished Honorees
Rick Blackburn • Class of 1960
Mike Cutlip • Class of 1959
Jo Ann Fley • Class of 1948
Bill Platt • Class of 1962
Zach Strief • Class of 2001
Paul Ward • Class of 1963
Night of the Stars pictures
2025 Night of the Stars honorees
Interested in nominating a honoree for our 2025 Night of the Stars? We begin accepting nominations January 1st, 2025. Please choose to nominate online or print the fill-in PDF (DUE BY APRIL 30th, 2025). Nominations received after April 1st will be considered for the following year's recognition. Nominations prior to April 1st will not be considered for future recognition unless you submit the nomination form again.p