Inductee Profiles

John Q. 1882 – 1939
William C. 1884 – 1944

John Q. Sherman and William C. Sherman were the founders of The Standard Register Company and generous donors to area causes.

1916 – 2010

Frederick C. Smith was the CEO of Huffy Corporation and a civic activist.

1921 – 1945

Described as fearless, Tony was a golden Gloves Boxing Champion and credited with saving the life of a drowning boy in the Mad River.

1898 – 1979

Siebenthaler was awarded the first ever American tree patent and is known for being the originator of many outstanding horticultural plants.

1931 – 2005

Sister Dorothy Stang, dedicated her life as a missionary to the fight for the rights of rural workers and peasants in the Amazon region of Brazil.

1917 – 1993

Dr. Rembert E. Stokes was the Dean of the Payne Theological Seminary and then President of Wilberforce University, dedicating his life to helping others increase their success in college.

1850 – 1902

David A. Sinclair was an early supporter of the YMCA movement.

1908 – 2006

Frank Stanton was a distinguished broadcast executive who brought leadership to the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) during his 25 year presidency from 1946 to 1971.

1874 – 1962

Frank M. Tait was a pioneer industrialist and a part of the generation that made Dayton a center for invention and manufacturing.