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CHS Alumni Association inducts five into the
Achievement Hall of Fame
Five Circleville High School graduates were recognized March 23 at the 10th Annual Achievement Hall of Fame ceremony. The CHS Alumni Association, established in 2005, has honored graduates and educators who have made contributions to their profession and communities through their lifetimes. Honorees are recognized with a plaque displayed at the high school which includes a brief highlight of their accomplishments.
Five Circleville High School graduates were recognized March 23 at the 10th Annual Achievement Hall of Fame ceremony. The CHS Alumni Association, established in 2005, has honored graduates and educators who have made contributions to their profession and communities through their lifetimes. Honorees are recognized with a plaque displayed at the high school which includes a brief highlight of their accomplishments.
Addison E. Dewey, Esq.
CHS Class of 1939
Professor Honored
For Humility,
Knowledge of Law
Addison Dewey earned his bachelor’s degree from Capital University and a juris doctor from The Ohio State University College of Law. He served at The Ohio Department of Taxation as staff attorney, chief attorney and ultimately as deputy assistant to the Ohio Tax Commissioner. In January 2002, he was named the honoree of the Ohio Tax Hall of Fame. Professor Dewey authored numerous law review and legal articles.
He was a faculty member at Capital for 22 years. He was honored on four occasions by his Law students who elected him “Professor of the Year” for teaching excellence.
He received the "Alumni Achievement Award" from the Capital University Alumni Association for "Exceptional, lifelong contributions to society, to the legal profession and to the church”.
Carolyn Walters Seitz, CHS class of ’63 and Capital Graduate class of ’67, accepted his award on behalf of the family. She knew of his work on the National Church Council of the American Lutheran Church. “He was a major player in the merger of The Evangelical Church Lutheran Church” she said. “Trinity Lutheran here in Circleville was/is a member of both. For non-Lutherans this was no small feat to get us all to agree,” she stated.
Dewey served in the U.S. Army, wrote speeches for Governor Michael DiSalle and loved to talk about Circleville and Pumpkin Show. He died February 29, 2012, at the age of 90.
CHS Class of 1939
Professor Honored
For Humility,
Knowledge of Law
Addison Dewey earned his bachelor’s degree from Capital University and a juris doctor from The Ohio State University College of Law. He served at The Ohio Department of Taxation as staff attorney, chief attorney and ultimately as deputy assistant to the Ohio Tax Commissioner. In January 2002, he was named the honoree of the Ohio Tax Hall of Fame. Professor Dewey authored numerous law review and legal articles.
He was a faculty member at Capital for 22 years. He was honored on four occasions by his Law students who elected him “Professor of the Year” for teaching excellence.
He received the "Alumni Achievement Award" from the Capital University Alumni Association for "Exceptional, lifelong contributions to society, to the legal profession and to the church”.
Carolyn Walters Seitz, CHS class of ’63 and Capital Graduate class of ’67, accepted his award on behalf of the family. She knew of his work on the National Church Council of the American Lutheran Church. “He was a major player in the merger of The Evangelical Church Lutheran Church” she said. “Trinity Lutheran here in Circleville was/is a member of both. For non-Lutherans this was no small feat to get us all to agree,” she stated.
Dewey served in the U.S. Army, wrote speeches for Governor Michael DiSalle and loved to talk about Circleville and Pumpkin Show. He died February 29, 2012, at the age of 90.
Dan Musser
CHS Class of 1950
Senior Class President
Prominent Hotelier
Led a ‘Grand’ Life
The Circleville graduate was known for his love of dogs and family which continued throughout his lifetime.
Dan’s hotelier career began shortly after graduation from Dartmouth College when he sought fulltime work from his uncle, W. Stuart Woodfill, owner of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. From bellboy to the bar, front desk to kitchen, he proved himself in nearly every department before being promoted to assistant manager and later, president.
In 1979 he and his wife Amelia became the new owners of the world’s largest summer hotel. During his 60 years with the Grand Hotel, Dan doubled its size to 385 rooms, extended the length of the hotel’s open season and though his leadership on local, state and national levels, is credited with reinvigorating the hospitality and tourism industry in Michigan.
In 2010, his dog Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, or “Sadie” received the coveted “Best of Show” winner at the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Although Dan died in 2013, the hotel, now in its 132nd year, remains very much a Musser-owned business with Amelia and children protecting a legacy spanning three generations. Mr. Musser’s award was accepted by his children Mimi, Dan and Robin.
CHS Class of 1950
Senior Class President
Prominent Hotelier
Led a ‘Grand’ Life
The Circleville graduate was known for his love of dogs and family which continued throughout his lifetime.
Dan’s hotelier career began shortly after graduation from Dartmouth College when he sought fulltime work from his uncle, W. Stuart Woodfill, owner of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan. From bellboy to the bar, front desk to kitchen, he proved himself in nearly every department before being promoted to assistant manager and later, president.
In 1979 he and his wife Amelia became the new owners of the world’s largest summer hotel. During his 60 years with the Grand Hotel, Dan doubled its size to 385 rooms, extended the length of the hotel’s open season and though his leadership on local, state and national levels, is credited with reinvigorating the hospitality and tourism industry in Michigan.
In 2010, his dog Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot, or “Sadie” received the coveted “Best of Show” winner at the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Although Dan died in 2013, the hotel, now in its 132nd year, remains very much a Musser-owned business with Amelia and children protecting a legacy spanning three generations. Mr. Musser’s award was accepted by his children Mimi, Dan and Robin.
W. Barry Adams
CHS Class of 1966
Inspired University and
Organization Leadership,
Volunteer & Civic Service
Directly after high school, Barry served in the U.S. Navy, and later as a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer on a Fleet Intelligence Rapid Support Team. Following his active duty service, he received both a journalism and a master’s in international affairs degree from Ohio University.
He has a distinguished career at five universities spanning nearly 40 years. During his career he has received many accolades, including national, regional honors and state awards for publications, special events and programs. These culminated in 1994 when Ohio University presented him with its highest alumni award, Medal of Merit and in 2006 when the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) of Washington, D.C. presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Significant to the Circleville community is the scholarship endowment fund established at OU in Barry’s name. It has resulted in more than 25 Circleville High School students with a freshman scholarship to OU that amounts to about $1,000 annually. And, this same resolute belief in advancing public education eventually lead him to becoming chair of the Circleville City School Foundation.
Among past posts are stints as a volunteer coach, a board member for the Humane Society, and a founding board member for a community health foundation. Currently Barry serves at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, is a member of U.S. Senator Brown’s Service Academy Interview Committee and is on the Columbus Dispatch Readers Advisory Board.
In accepting the award, Adams recognized his parents, wife, high school teachers and those neighbors who’s lawns he cut through to get to Ted Lewis Park. “There are a number of friends and colleagues here tonight that truly contributed significantly to any achievement I’ve ever had. This award”, he said,” is actually a reflection of their presence in my life and what it taught me. In a broader context, those friends and colleagues influences mirror aspects of the old African proverb It Takes a Village.”
CHS Class of 1966
Inspired University and
Organization Leadership,
Volunteer & Civic Service
Directly after high school, Barry served in the U.S. Navy, and later as a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer on a Fleet Intelligence Rapid Support Team. Following his active duty service, he received both a journalism and a master’s in international affairs degree from Ohio University.
He has a distinguished career at five universities spanning nearly 40 years. During his career he has received many accolades, including national, regional honors and state awards for publications, special events and programs. These culminated in 1994 when Ohio University presented him with its highest alumni award, Medal of Merit and in 2006 when the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) of Washington, D.C. presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Significant to the Circleville community is the scholarship endowment fund established at OU in Barry’s name. It has resulted in more than 25 Circleville High School students with a freshman scholarship to OU that amounts to about $1,000 annually. And, this same resolute belief in advancing public education eventually lead him to becoming chair of the Circleville City School Foundation.
Among past posts are stints as a volunteer coach, a board member for the Humane Society, and a founding board member for a community health foundation. Currently Barry serves at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, is a member of U.S. Senator Brown’s Service Academy Interview Committee and is on the Columbus Dispatch Readers Advisory Board.
In accepting the award, Adams recognized his parents, wife, high school teachers and those neighbors who’s lawns he cut through to get to Ted Lewis Park. “There are a number of friends and colleagues here tonight that truly contributed significantly to any achievement I’ve ever had. This award”, he said,” is actually a reflection of their presence in my life and what it taught me. In a broader context, those friends and colleagues influences mirror aspects of the old African proverb It Takes a Village.”
Kathy Uland Kelley
CHS Class of 1974
Award Winning
Community Leader
“Keep an Open Mind”
Kathy Uland Kelley, has lived and worked the past 30 years in New Hampshire. The mother of four is recognized as an advocate for issues that further the aspirations of undereducated and underemployed women. She has served on her school board and shares her talents as a CPA, grant writer and fundraiser with numerous non-profits, many with the purpose of empowering and improving the lives of young people.
It’s a career Kathy says she didn’t see coming. “I always thought I’d be a fashion designer,” said the former Miss Pumpkin Show. Her father, however, encouraged her to keep an open mind and explore additional career opportunities, or as Kathy deduced – jobs with improved financial security.
The early 70s was a period when girls risked appearing “nerdy” if perceived by classmates as overly smart, particularly in math or science. “I did really well in both,” she lamented. One day in algebra class, teacher Dannie Fouts remarked it was okay for girls to be good at math. “I still smile when I think about it,” said Kathy. “It was a wonderfully timed, validating moment and I often wonder if dad had spoken to Mr. Fouts.”
With degrees in accounting and computer science from The Ohio State University, Kathy was recruited by DuPont and placed in charge of auditing 94 DuPont sites around the country. She later became an auditor at the University of Massachusetts and then Brown University before moving to New Hampshire in 1988 and joining her husband in the management of his family’s lumber business.
She is the recipient of a prestigious award for leadership, and was chosen to represent her state in a White House-sponsored summit to solve problems impacting youth. In 2018, she entered statewide New Hampshire politics and received more than 30 percent of the votes in a Senate contest against a three-term incumbent – an unusually strong showing for a write-in candidate.
CHS Class of 1974
Award Winning
Community Leader
“Keep an Open Mind”
Kathy Uland Kelley, has lived and worked the past 30 years in New Hampshire. The mother of four is recognized as an advocate for issues that further the aspirations of undereducated and underemployed women. She has served on her school board and shares her talents as a CPA, grant writer and fundraiser with numerous non-profits, many with the purpose of empowering and improving the lives of young people.
It’s a career Kathy says she didn’t see coming. “I always thought I’d be a fashion designer,” said the former Miss Pumpkin Show. Her father, however, encouraged her to keep an open mind and explore additional career opportunities, or as Kathy deduced – jobs with improved financial security.
The early 70s was a period when girls risked appearing “nerdy” if perceived by classmates as overly smart, particularly in math or science. “I did really well in both,” she lamented. One day in algebra class, teacher Dannie Fouts remarked it was okay for girls to be good at math. “I still smile when I think about it,” said Kathy. “It was a wonderfully timed, validating moment and I often wonder if dad had spoken to Mr. Fouts.”
With degrees in accounting and computer science from The Ohio State University, Kathy was recruited by DuPont and placed in charge of auditing 94 DuPont sites around the country. She later became an auditor at the University of Massachusetts and then Brown University before moving to New Hampshire in 1988 and joining her husband in the management of his family’s lumber business.
She is the recipient of a prestigious award for leadership, and was chosen to represent her state in a White House-sponsored summit to solve problems impacting youth. In 2018, she entered statewide New Hampshire politics and received more than 30 percent of the votes in a Senate contest against a three-term incumbent – an unusually strong showing for a write-in candidate.
Richard L. Gerhardt II
CHS Class of 1989
Attorney
Entrepreneur
Business Leader
Rich Gerhardt is an entrepreneur and innovator who has used his passion for real estate and the law to succeed in today’s tough business environment. Rich began developing his leadership skills as a high school honor student, CHS class of ’89. He then went on to Ohio University's Honors Program where he studied in an accelerated track which allowed him to graduate in three years with a Bachelor’s in business.
Rich’s educational journey continued at Cleveland Marshall College of Law where he earned a JD degree while also becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Rich began his law career as a partner with his father in the Gerhardt Law Firm. He then moved to Real Estate law with Consolidated Stores, Glimcher Realty Trust, and in the top legal position for US Property Group.
In 2006, Gerhardt and several partners founded an investment company - CTD Investments. Gerhardt operates CTD from Columbus, Ohio in the Huntington/Rogers mansions, listed on the national historic registry, which he bought and renovated in 2011. One of the businesses he took a chance on and grew to success is National Entertainment Network (NEN), now the largest front-end retailer in the US, with $200 million in sales annually.
As an entrepreneur, Rich has been smart and practical, building seven unique and different businesses which collectively operated in all 50 states and seven foreign countries. Gerhardt has also invested and was the driving force in developing the iconic building, The Point, a seven-story property on Lane Avenue in the OSU area.
Rich also greatly values family time and volunteering. He is a coach in Upper Arlington's Youth Sports Programs and a board member for the Jefferson Avenue Center non-profit. Additionally, he is a former board member of the Franklin County Sickle Cell Association.
Rich credits many teachers at Circleville who inspired him, but especially the late Tom Harker, who he credits with "teaching us how to think.”
But he gives the real credit to his immediate and extended family. "I have been extremely fortunate to have my Mom, Dad, and sister to support and inspire me in life and in business," said Gerhardt.
Rich lives in Upper Arlington with his wife Lisa and his two sons, Ethan, 14 and Noah, 11.
CHS Class of 1989
Attorney
Entrepreneur
Business Leader
Rich Gerhardt is an entrepreneur and innovator who has used his passion for real estate and the law to succeed in today’s tough business environment. Rich began developing his leadership skills as a high school honor student, CHS class of ’89. He then went on to Ohio University's Honors Program where he studied in an accelerated track which allowed him to graduate in three years with a Bachelor’s in business.
Rich’s educational journey continued at Cleveland Marshall College of Law where he earned a JD degree while also becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Rich began his law career as a partner with his father in the Gerhardt Law Firm. He then moved to Real Estate law with Consolidated Stores, Glimcher Realty Trust, and in the top legal position for US Property Group.
In 2006, Gerhardt and several partners founded an investment company - CTD Investments. Gerhardt operates CTD from Columbus, Ohio in the Huntington/Rogers mansions, listed on the national historic registry, which he bought and renovated in 2011. One of the businesses he took a chance on and grew to success is National Entertainment Network (NEN), now the largest front-end retailer in the US, with $200 million in sales annually.
As an entrepreneur, Rich has been smart and practical, building seven unique and different businesses which collectively operated in all 50 states and seven foreign countries. Gerhardt has also invested and was the driving force in developing the iconic building, The Point, a seven-story property on Lane Avenue in the OSU area.
Rich also greatly values family time and volunteering. He is a coach in Upper Arlington's Youth Sports Programs and a board member for the Jefferson Avenue Center non-profit. Additionally, he is a former board member of the Franklin County Sickle Cell Association.
Rich credits many teachers at Circleville who inspired him, but especially the late Tom Harker, who he credits with "teaching us how to think.”
But he gives the real credit to his immediate and extended family. "I have been extremely fortunate to have my Mom, Dad, and sister to support and inspire me in life and in business," said Gerhardt.
Rich lives in Upper Arlington with his wife Lisa and his two sons, Ethan, 14 and Noah, 11.
The CHS Alumni Association is in need of one or more individuals to maintain the database and two websites. If you are a CHS graduate and have skills in these areas you are encouraged to email CirclevilleAlumni@gmail.com listing your qualifications and experience.
The Circleville High School Alumni Association is always looking for individuals who are interested in helping to further the cause of the alumni association by serving on the board of directors or volunteering to assist with our many activities throughout the year. If you are a CHS graduate and are interested in learning more about how you can be a part of the alumni association we would encourage you to enter your contact information on the "Contact us" page.
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