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The UAHS Class of 1962
 
The Class of 1962 Legacy Fund Committee
 
Front Row: Buck Byrne, Major Crispin, Dave Grimm, Ann Kaltenbach Buchfinck, Betsy Patterson Sebastian, Dotty Garvin Tonjes, Judy Booker Whitaker
Back row: Carolyn Casper, Sherry Chrissinger McArdle, Mary Ellen Morgan, Keith Nichols, Gloria Werkhaven Schreiner, Chris Alspach Nixon, Wilson Mitchell, Steve Wilson, Jim Dixon, Sherry Fishel Barger, Pam Lane Patton, Phil Whitaker, Joy Daniels Schmitter, Rick Smith

 
   

This year the UAAA Board is proud to announce that the winner of the Outstanding Alumnus Award is the UAHS Class of 1962 for establishing the Class of 1962 Legacy Fund for service learning at all ages.

As the class members began to work on their upcoming 50-year reunion, they were inspired by stories of classmates who have made a difference in the world. They realized that this success is a reflection of the investment in excellence that the UA Schools made in them, and fifty years later, they have chosen to pay forward and help support a program of great importance that has suffered major budget cuts due to decreases in federal and state funding.

This generous and visionary act has already sparked interest from other classes to make the same commitment to their alma mater as they celebrate major reunions. The Upper Arlington City Schools and the UAAA is MOST grateful to the entire Class of 1962 for their tremendous gift.

 
    
THOMAS KROUSE '77: CEO of Donato's  
Tom Krouse's career has spannedDr. George Smoot over three decades in marketing and management in the restaurant industry. In October 2010, Tom was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Donatos Pizza to oversee the company's 157 store restaurant business as well as Jane's Dough Foods, the Bakery Division of Donatos.

Prior to his current position, Tom was named President-Expansion Brands in September 2009 with the responsibility of Donatos franchise development and Jane's Dough Foods. In December 2003, Tom was named Chief Concept & Strategy Officer to oversee marketing and menu development, future concept innovation, and new franchise business development. He began his career at Donatos as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Prior to joining Donatos in June 2000, Tom was Vice President of Wendy's International where he spent 12 years in various field and brand marketing positions. Before joining Wendy's, he spent his early years in the agency business working for clients such as Wendy's and McDonald's. He was partner and co-founder of Daly, Lewis & Krouse, a marketing communications firm.

Mr. Krouse is a past Chairman of the Board of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio in 2006 and is currently an active Board member. Tom is also an active member of Vistage, an Executive Coaching organization. In his spare time, Tom plays guitar and sings for a local mountain rock band, Grassinine, which performs at local taverns and festivals in Columbus.

He is a graduate of Upper Arlington High School (1977) and The Ohio State University, and resides in Columbus with his three boys: Kenny (age 16); Charlie (age 11); and Joey (age 12).

 
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RECIPIENTS OF THE "OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS" AWARD
An Outstanding Alumnus is an alum who has generously dedicated his or her time to the service of the Upper Arlington Alumni Association and its mission.
     
YEAR
HONOREE(S)
2012
The UAHS Class of 1962
2011
Suzie Matthews, Class of 1976
2010
Joanie Igel Dugger, Class of 1980
2009
Dan Rohrs, Class of 1979
2006
All UA Military Alumni
2005
The UAHS Class of 1943
2004
Ellen Isaly Clark, Class of 1969
2003
John D. Kost, Class of 1974
2002
Shelle Studebaker Bean, Class of 1980
2001
Frank Timmons, Class of 1975
2001
Terry Nentwich Timmons, Class of 1975
2000
Jan L. Wallace, Class of 1974
1999
Glen Dugger, Class of 1977
1998
Steve Stover, Class of 1964
1997
George Wick, Class of 1974
1996
Walt Dennis, Class of 1969
1995
Beth Postle Henry, Class of 1969
1995
Jim Turner, Class of 1960
1994
Jeanine Brady Vaughn, Class of 1964
1994
Ken Vaughn, Class of 1963
1993
Louesa Callahan Foster, Class of 1961
   
RECIPIENTS OF THE "DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS" AWARD
A Distinguished Alumnus is an alum who is honored for his or her personal educational or career achievement.
    
YEAR
HONOREE(S)
2012
Dr. George Smoot, Class of 1962
2012
Thomas Krouse , Class of 1977
2011
Dan Minutilli, Class of 1976
2010
Dr. David Cromer, Class of 1953
2009
Beverly D'Angelo, Class of 1969
2008
Dr. Edward Rosenow, Class of 1952
2007
Jack Nicklaus, Class of 1957
2004
The Ravens Band
1997
Robert L. Defenbaugh, Class of 1945
1993
John Wuichet, Class of 1928
         
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