Hall of Fame

A woman in black heels and a man in glasses shake hands during a formal event, with seated musicians in the background.

Established in 2021, the Kettering Performing Arts Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the performing arts in Kettering and beyond.

For over a century, the performing arts have played a vital role in Van Buren Township and later Kettering City Schools, nurturing generations of student performers, dedicated educators, and visionary community leaders. This rich tradition has created an environment where talent is discovered, developed, and celebrated, resulting in lasting artistic achievements. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to those who have left a meaningful legacy both in the classroom and on the stage, shaping the cultural fabric of the community and inspiring future generations.

The Fairmont Performing Arts Hall of Fame is always seeking additional nominees for consideration. The hall of fame ceremony is held in the early fall each year at the Performing Arts Hall of Fame Concert, featuring the Fairmont High School Symphonic Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony.

Nominations are accepted year-round. Decisions regarding each year’s inductees are made in April each spring. Nominations received from May-early April will be considered for the following year. 

Nomination Form

Hall of Fame Committee

  • Bryce Newton, Committee Chair

    Kettering City Schools District Music Coordinator

  • Michael Berning

    Retired Kettering City Schools
    Coordinator of Music/Director of Bands

  • Ryan Lamb

    Kettering City Schools Theatre Director

  • Brody McDonald

    Kettering City Schools Director of Choirs

  • Darren McGarvey

    Kettering City Schools Theatre Director,
    Secondary Gifted Coordinator, and I.B. Coordinator

  • Daniel Nicora

    Retired Kettering Band Director
    and Director of Jazz Studies

  • James Probasco

    Retired Kettering Band Director, Coordinator of Music

  • Raymonde Rougier

    Retired Kettering Music Teacher, Class of 1966

  • Brandon Schick

    Kettering City Schools Director of Concert Bands

Fairmont Performing Arts Hall of Fame

  • Class of 2025

    Kyle Kremer

    Michael Licata

    Kim Richey

  • Class of 2024

    Will Kuhn

    Daniel Nicora

    Todd Reid

    Randy Villars

  • Class of 2023

    Matthew Anklan

    Rebecca Cummings Scales

    Philip Drennan

    Madonna Goss

    Michael Ingersoll

    Kay Riordon

  • Class of 2022

    Tim Berens

    Donald Detrick

    Leah Funck

    Elizabeth Hoover

    Ben Magnuson

    Clair Miller

    Marica (MacCagno) Neel

    Bryce Newton

    Robert Ruckman

    Robert Thygerson

  • Class of 2021

    Arlene Akerman

    Tom Battenberg

    George Bayless Jr.

    Charles Craig

    Clark Haines

    Diane Kesling

    Chris Ott

    James Probasco

    Raymonde Rougier

    Gene Seeberger