October 2024 Announcement- The following four graduates have been named as the newest members of the GCHS Wall of Fame: Thomas Miner Jr. (Class of 1990), James V. Rooney (Class of 1996), Cory L. Simpson, Md, PhD (Class of 1999) and Sharon (Koesterer) Van Meter, W.M.C.S. (Class of 1975 North). They will be honored on Friday, November 8 during induction ceremonies in the GCHS atrium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m.
To reserve a table of eight seats for $200, please email GCHS Wall of Fame Chair Daren DePew. depewdaren1@gmail.com
GCHS Wall of Fame Honorees
The individuals listed below achieved a high level of success or recognition and have been honored on the GCHS Wall of Fame. Congratulations to them all. If you have a recommendation of the Wall of Fame, email us at info@granitecityalumni.org
Labor Leader GCHS Class of 1946
U.S. Navy Captain GCHS Class of 1957
Healthcare Educator GCHS Class of 1967
COO and VP, Bloom Energy GCHS Class of 1980
Pulitzer Prize Winner for Literature GCHS Class of 1963
Reproductive Biologist GCHS Class of 1974
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral GCHS Class of 1981
Pediatric Pulmonologist GCHS Class of 1976
Organist GCHS Class of 1971
Actress GCHS Class of 1975
Actor GCHS Class or 1960
General, NATO Commander WWII- Distinguished Service Medal GCHS Class of 1931
Economist GCHS Class of 1943
Nurse Educator Community Health Nurse GCHS Class of 1943
USAF Colonel Civil Engineer GCHS Class of 1950
Engineer and Entrepreneur GCHS Class of 1957
Organist GCHS Class of 1971
Telecommunications Pioneer and Entrepreneur GCHS Class of 1974
Lawyer GCHS Class of 1966
Occupational Medicine Public Health GCHS Class of 1969
White House Correspondent GCHS Class of 1966
Cardinals Shortstop and General Manager GCHS Class of 1957
Opera Singer GCHS Class of 1971
Air Force Lt. Colonel Software Developer and Research Scientist GCHS Class of 1982
Prairie Farms CEO and VP GCHS Class of 1969
Entertainment Production Services GCHS Class of 1973
Reporter GCHS Class of 1943
General Manager-U.S. Steel GCHS Class of 1981
Singer and Actress GCHS Class of 1937
Electronics and Computer Engineer GCHS Class of 1961
Lifestyle and Entertaining Expert GCHS Class of 1975
Sculptor GCHS Class of 1955
U.S. Senator GCHS Class of 1933
Meteorologist GCHS Class of 1967
Air Force Lt. Colonel Teacher GCHS Class of 1966
Shoe Designer GCHS Class of 1975
FBI Profiler GCHS Class of 1963
Inspector General Bronze Star- Vietnam War GCHS Class of 1964
Lawyer and Author GCHS Class of 1968
Chairman and CEO of 7Up GCHS Class of 1938