Hall of Fame
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.
Hall of Fame Committee
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Bryce Newton, Committee Chair
Kettering City Schools District Music Coordinator
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Michael Berning
Retired Kettering City Schools
Coordinator of Music/Director of Bands -
Ryan Lamb
Kettering City Schools Theatre Director
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Brody McDonald
Kettering City Schools Director of Choirs
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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
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Raymonde Rougier
Retired Kettering Music Teacher, Class of 1966
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Brandon Schick
Kettering City Schools Director of Concert Bands
Fairmont Performing Arts Hall of Fame
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Class of 2025
Kyle Kremer
Michael Licata
Kim Richey
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Class of 2024
Will Kuhn
Daniel Nicora
Todd Reid
Randy Villars
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Class of 2023
Matthew Anklan
Rebecca Cummings Scales
Philip Drennan
Madonna Goss
Michael Ingersoll
Kay Riordon
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Class of 2022
Tim Berens
Donald Detrick
Leah Funck
Elizabeth Hoover
Ben Magnuson
Clair Miller
Marica (MacCagno) Neel
Bryce Newton
Robert Ruckman
Robert Thygerson
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Class of 2021
Arlene Akerman
Tom Battenberg
George Bayless Jr.
Charles Craig
Clark Haines
Diane Kesling
Chris Ott
James Probasco
Raymonde Rougier
Gene Seeberger