Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductions 1982 Anthony  DeMarco, Jr.   (1962) For 31 years, Tony was an art instructor and department chair in the Parma City Schools. Throughout his career he taught art, photography, film making, enameling and jewelry. He also represented his fellow teachers in the capacity of President of the Parma Education Association for seven terms. Tony is Parma Senior High School’s premier historian. Throughout his tenure with the Parma Senior High School Alumni Association, Tony has served as president of that organization as well as editor of the group’s newsletter. His tireless dedication to his Alma Mater has been instrumental to the organization’s success. Lois Dychko Overbeck    (1945) A noted educator and supporter of the schools, Lois served for 23 Teachers Association, she was a life member of both the state and national associations, served as Ohio PTA president, was on the National PTA Board of Managers, and was president of the Ohio Congress of PTA. Lynea Pollock   (1974) Lois enjoyed a very successful career as an Occupational Therapist. She served as Commander of American Legion Clifton Post [...]

Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductions 1981 Irma Barton (1946) Irmawas a social studies teacher extraordinaire.  She was everyone’s favorite teacher.  She is credited with molding many students into the adults they were to become by drawing their potential out of them.  Irma initiated “Canteens” at the junior and high school level. She assisted with athletic events and other school programs.  She founded Student Council at Schaaf Junior High School.  Irma was involved in everything and could always be depended on for help whenever needed. Dr. Herbert Bonkovski (1959) Dr. Bonkovski is renowned for expertise in liver, digestive, and metabolic disorders.  He has been an active researcher and teacher with more than 300 original papers to his credit.  He has taught at the University of Connecticut, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  Dr. Bonkovski has served as Senior Advisor for Research for the Carolinas Health Care System in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carmen Cozza (1948) “Carm” Cozza is a former football player, baseball player and football coach. He played baseball at Miami of Ohio and for [...]