Medina City Schools Hall of Fame Committee names 2025 inductees

Medina City Schools recognizes five honorees for achievements in athletics, arts, academics and service, with formal Hall of Fame induction planned for spring 2027

Baris Simsek

Published December 3, 2025 - 5:25 a.m.

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The Medina City Schools Hall of Fame Committee has selected its inductees for the Class of 2025. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions and provided extraordinary service to their community and chosen field. The recognition also extends to non-graduates who have served as positive role models to Medina City Schools students and who have significantly supported the district.

Individuals may be nominated in five categories: academic/career/life accomplishments, athletic accomplishments, cultural/performing arts, special honorary achievement and major contributions to Medina City Schools.

The Class of 2025 inductees are: Michelle Elligott, cultural/performing arts; Andrew Miller, athletics; Matt Patrick, academic/career/life accomplishments; George Smiley, major contributions to Medina City Schools; and Patrick Thompson, athletics.

These individuals, along with the Class of 2026, will be officially inducted into the Medina City Schools Hall of Fame during a ceremony in the spring of 2027.

For more information, contact Amy Busby at busbya@medinabees.org.

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