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2024 Distinguished Goldbugs Announced

Alva Goldbug Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Distinguished Goldbugs and their categories:
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Linda Pfleider, Class of 1974, Teacher; Connie Moore, 1978, Arts; Adam Jordan, 1983, Business; Ty Dean Hooper, 2014, Athletics; Christopher Joe Reed, 1983, and Jolisa Melton Dobbs, 1990, Professional; Dr. Matt Reed, 1989, Philanthropy; Jim Duval, 1978, Humanitarian.



These individuals will be recognized in conjunction with Goldbug football homecoming on October 25, 2024.
June 30, 2022
For Immediate Release

2022 Distinguished Goldbugs

​The Alva Goldbug Education Foundation announces the honorees for the 2022 Distinguished Goldbugs celebration:  Trudy Wheeler (1975), in the Education category; Jason Paris (1993), Arts; David Landreth (1974), Business; Lauren Heaton (2009) and Scott Case, Athletics; Jackie Phelps Duncan (1970), Professional; John Brothers (1977), Philanthropy; Leigh Ann Brunsteter Gaddis (1976), Humanitarian.  Wayne Kinzie (1951) is recognized in the Posthumous category. 
 
Non-graduates having made significant impact on Alva students are Warren ‘Bud’ Nichols in the Teacher category and Beverly Little as Honorary Goldbug.
 
In its seventh year, the event coincides with Goldbug football homecoming on September 2, and includes a luncheon at Act I Theatre and introductions during halftime of the football game.  Ticket information will be released at a later date.
Trudy Wheeler, Education, Class of 1975
Jason Paris, The Arts, Class of 1993
David Landreth, Business, Class of 1974
Lauren Heaton, Athletics, Class of 2009
Scott Case, Athletics
Judge Jacqueline Phelps Duncan, Professional, Class of 1970
John Brothers, Philanthropy, Class of 1977
Leigh Ann Brunsteter Gaddis, Humanitarian, Class of 1976
Wayne Kinzie, Posthumous, Class of 1951
Warren 'Bud' Nichols, Teacher
Beverly Little, Honorary Goldbug

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Meet our 2021 Distinguished Goldbugs

Tara Otte Warwick (Class of 1994) Education
Jeff Brizzolara (Class of 1983) Professional
Mark McDaniel (Class of 1982) Philanthrophy
Jon Phelps (Class of 1978) Athletics
Amy Williams Chlouber (Class of 1988) Humanitarian
Cindy Gagnon Reeg (Class of 1974) The Arts
Robert Reeg (Class of 1974) Business

Distinguished Goldbugs 2019

Deana Goll Silk, Class of 1999, Business
Dr. Janet Cunningham, Class of 1973, Education
Jim Richey, Class of 1962, The Arts
Kevin Evans, Class of 1976, Humanitarian
Maxine Nichols, Teacher
Michael Michaelis, Class of 1978, Posthumous
Mitchell Gale, Class of 2008, Athletics

Distinguished Goldbugs 2018

Dr. Kay Decker, Class of 1978, Humanitarian
Warren Little, Class of 1958, The Arts
Mike Perkins, Class of 1977, Athletics
Alycen Yoder, Class of 1955, Humanitarian
Wiley White, Class of 1958, Business
Charlene Bradt-Rohrer, Teacher

Distinguished Goldbugs 2017

Jennifer Brandenburg Leu, Class of 1971, Humanitarian
Judge Joe Heaton, Class of 1970, Professional
Richard Ryerson, Class of 1955, Philanthropy
Mike Balenti, Class of 1959, Education
Sherri Brownrigg, Class of 1974, The Arts
Helen Thiesing, Class of 1947, Posthumous

Distinguished Goldbugs 2016

Don McOsker, Ph.D., Class of 1948, Business
Joy Leslie Glass, Class of 1958, Humanitarian
Ramona Cummings, Teacher
William Simon, M.D., Class of 1947, Professional

Distinguished Goldbugs 2015

Lex Frieden, Class of 1967, Humanitarian
Lee Haley, Teacher
Dr. Brock Schnebel, Class of 1973, Professional
Dr. Peggy Wisdom, Class of 1965, Philanthropy
Edna Donley, Teacher
Jack Ging, Class of 1950, The Arts
Ed Brower, Class of 1948, Business
1924 Alva Middies Basketball Team with Coach John McCormick, Athletics
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