Radnor High School Hall of Fame
Radnor High School Hall of Fame: Class of 2018
Congratulations to the seventh class of inductees to the RHS Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to the seventh class of inductees to the RHS Hall of Fame!
David H. Breimhurst
Class of 1970
News Reporter
Known professionally as David Henry, David Breimhurst became well-known as a reporter for Philadelphia’s 6ABC Action News. His long tenure and the breadth of his coverage distinguish him in the local television broadcasting community. Throughout his career as a journalist, Breimhurst covered some of the biggest international, national, and local stories of the past four decades.
Class of 1970
News Reporter
Known professionally as David Henry, David Breimhurst became well-known as a reporter for Philadelphia’s 6ABC Action News. His long tenure and the breadth of his coverage distinguish him in the local television broadcasting community. Throughout his career as a journalist, Breimhurst covered some of the biggest international, national, and local stories of the past four decades.
Charles Cajori*
Class of 1939
Artist
As a student at Radnor High School, Charles Cajori was commissioned by the Radnor School Board to create the first murals for the high school auditorium. He went on to earn acclaim as an artist known for Abstract Expressionist painting, with a focus on the modernist figure which integrated the figure in the space. His work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum and other prestigious institutions
Class of 1939
Artist
As a student at Radnor High School, Charles Cajori was commissioned by the Radnor School Board to create the first murals for the high school auditorium. He went on to earn acclaim as an artist known for Abstract Expressionist painting, with a focus on the modernist figure which integrated the figure in the space. His work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum and other prestigious institutions
Sherret S. Chase, Ph.D.
Class of 1935
Scientist
A graduate of Yale University, Sherret Chase earned his doctorate in Plant Cytology at Cornell University. He was a pioneer in maize breeding, developing the “doubled haploid method” which was a major step forward in plant breeding in general and hybrid production of maize in particular. His work has had a positive impact on the efficiency of food and fiber production around the world.
Class of 1935
Scientist
A graduate of Yale University, Sherret Chase earned his doctorate in Plant Cytology at Cornell University. He was a pioneer in maize breeding, developing the “doubled haploid method” which was a major step forward in plant breeding in general and hybrid production of maize in particular. His work has had a positive impact on the efficiency of food and fiber production around the world.
Alejandro J. "Alex" Garcia
Class of 1995
Film
Alex Garcia discovered his love for media production at Radnor High School. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and went on to a successful career as a producer of the television series, House, M.D., as well as feature films that include Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, and the more recent Kong: Skull Island. Alex is currently Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs at Legendary Pictures.
Class of 1995
Film
Alex Garcia discovered his love for media production at Radnor High School. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and went on to a successful career as a producer of the television series, House, M.D., as well as feature films that include Valkyrie, starring Tom Cruise, and the more recent Kong: Skull Island. Alex is currently Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs at Legendary Pictures.
Charles C. Gray, Jr.*
Class of 1961
Educator, Community Activist
Charles Gray’s varied career took him from Radnor High School to Nigeria where he served in the Peace Corps and then back to the U.S. as coordinator for Children’s Television Workshop (Sesame Street). He was the first African-American to be elected to the Radnor School Board. He dedicated his life to helping others and improving the lives of those less fortunate at the local, county, and state levels.
Class of 1961
Educator, Community Activist
Charles Gray’s varied career took him from Radnor High School to Nigeria where he served in the Peace Corps and then back to the U.S. as coordinator for Children’s Television Workshop (Sesame Street). He was the first African-American to be elected to the Radnor School Board. He dedicated his life to helping others and improving the lives of those less fortunate at the local, county, and state levels.
Pixie Hamilton
Class of 1975
Athlete
Pixie Hamilton left her imprint on the sport of lacrosse at Radnor High School, at the college level, and beyond. She was a star athlete for the College of William and Mary where she holds numerous individual school records. She was named to the U.S. reserve team for women’s lacrosse in 1978 and was a member of the U.S. traveling team from 1979-81. Hamilton was inducted into the William and Mary Athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
Class of 1975
Athlete
Pixie Hamilton left her imprint on the sport of lacrosse at Radnor High School, at the college level, and beyond. She was a star athlete for the College of William and Mary where she holds numerous individual school records. She was named to the U.S. reserve team for women’s lacrosse in 1978 and was a member of the U.S. traveling team from 1979-81. Hamilton was inducted into the William and Mary Athletics Hall of Fame in 1989.
Robert F. Kelly
Class of 1953
Federal Judge
A product of Villanova University and Temple University School of Law, The Honorable Judge Robert F. Kelly rose through the ranks of his profession to ultimately serve as a federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1987 and continues to preside over Federal trials to this day.
Class of 1953
Federal Judge
A product of Villanova University and Temple University School of Law, The Honorable Judge Robert F. Kelly rose through the ranks of his profession to ultimately serve as a federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1987 and continues to preside over Federal trials to this day.
Douglas C. Kistler*
Class of 1956
Athlete, Coach
One of the best players in the history of Radnor High School basketball, the four-year letterman went on to excel at the Division 1 level for Duke University where he led the Blue Devils to their first ACC championship and was named MVP of the tournament. Kistler played professionally for the New York Knicks and then coached at the high school level ultimately winning the North Carolina state championship.
Class of 1956
Athlete, Coach
One of the best players in the history of Radnor High School basketball, the four-year letterman went on to excel at the Division 1 level for Duke University where he led the Blue Devils to their first ACC championship and was named MVP of the tournament. Kistler played professionally for the New York Knicks and then coached at the high school level ultimately winning the North Carolina state championship.
Christopher J. Mossey
Class of 1977
Military
With a degree from Cornell University in electrical engineering, Christopher Mossey went on to earn a graduate degree from Stanford University. In 2010, Rear Admiral Mossey was named Chief of Civil Engineers for the U.S. Navy and Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, a global organization of over 19,000 personnel that provides engineering, construction, and maintenance support to Navy and Marine Corps bases around the world.
Class of 1977
Military
With a degree from Cornell University in electrical engineering, Christopher Mossey went on to earn a graduate degree from Stanford University. In 2010, Rear Admiral Mossey was named Chief of Civil Engineers for the U.S. Navy and Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, a global organization of over 19,000 personnel that provides engineering, construction, and maintenance support to Navy and Marine Corps bases around the world.
Catherine W. "Katie" Samson
Class of 1998
Athlete
As a freshman at Middlebury College, Katie led her team to the Division III National Lacrosse Championship. The following winter she suffered a spinal cord injury which left her a quadriplegic. She was the inspiration for the Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival which has raised nearly $2,000,000 for spinal cord research and quality of life programs for people with disabilities through the Katie Samson Foundation. Still athletic, Katie competes in wheelchair sports and mentors people with spinal cord injuries.
Class of 1998
Athlete
As a freshman at Middlebury College, Katie led her team to the Division III National Lacrosse Championship. The following winter she suffered a spinal cord injury which left her a quadriplegic. She was the inspiration for the Katie Samson Lacrosse Festival which has raised nearly $2,000,000 for spinal cord research and quality of life programs for people with disabilities through the Katie Samson Foundation. Still athletic, Katie competes in wheelchair sports and mentors people with spinal cord injuries.
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