Mary Beth Mischissin Broadt holds the MMI record for highest average by a member of the girls’ bowling team, and led the girls to the only varsity Anthracite League Bowling League Championship ever won (boys and girls) by the Preppers. In 1984, as an eighth-grader, she was a member of the girls’ varsity team and...
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Mr. Edward A. Kushma ’62
Wall of Fame Class of 2023 Edward embodies what it means to live a life in service, and we at MMI are truly grateful that Ed chose to devote most of his time to bettering our school and inspiring the next generation of Preppers. For over 20 years, Ed volunteered to serve as a member...
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Mr. Daniel Kostick ’54
Wall of Fame Class of 2010 Mr. Daniel Kostick ’54 has supported his alma mater in various capacities over the last thirty-five years. As an active Board member from 1981 until 1989, Mr. Kostick served on a number of board committees and was particularly instrumental on the board’s fundraising committee. During his tenure, the MMI...
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Dr. Thomas E. Gillespie ’57
Wall of Fame Class of 2008 Dr. Thomas E. Gillespie ‘57 served as a faculty member in the Department of Orthopedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, from 1983 until his death in 2005. Dr. Gillespie graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and was a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during the...
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Mr. Walter D. Haentjens ’39
Wall of Fame Class of 2007 Mr. Walter D. Haentjens ’39 was a devoted alumnus, friend and patron of MMI for more than six decades. He gave freely of his time and talent to improve the education provided to MMI students. He served as Alumni Director in the 1950s and as an MMI Board Member...
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Mr. Lewis J. Matuella ’77
Wall of Fame Class of 2016 Mr. Lewis J. Matuella ’77 was an award-winning three-sport athlete during his playing days at MMI. He lettered all four years in basketball and baseball and two years in golf. He was MMI team MVP in basketball and baseball twice, was named to the Hughie McGeehan League All-Star baseball...
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Dr. John R. Feussner ’64
Wall of Fame Class of 2013 Dr. John Feussner ’64 is a distinguished university professor and the executive senior associate dean for clinical affairs at the Medical University of South Carolina. Until recently, he served as the professor and chairman of the Department of Medicine from 2002 to 2011. He also serves as professor in...
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Mr. Edgar A. Gower, Sr.
Wall of Fame Class of 2007 Mr. Edgar A. Gower, Sr., was a dedicated mathematics teacher at MMI from 1956 to 1993. He genuinely enjoyed teaching at MMI and was always proud of his students and their achievements. During his 37-year tenure, Mr. Gower served as Math Department chairman, baseball coach and class advisor. He...
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Mr. Stephen A. Makuta ’69
Wall of Fame Class of 2017 Stephen A. Makuta ’69 played four years of basketball and three years of golf at MMI. He scored 1,110 career points during his tenure on the MMI basketball squad. He was named both team captain and MVP during his senior year and was named the Anthracite League Scoring Champion...
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Dr. James W. Feussner ’65
Wall of Fame Class of 2013 Dr. James Feussner serves as senior clinical consultant at the Deveroux Foundation’s Acute Crisis Hospital for Children and Adolescents in Philadelphia. He is also the medical director and child and adolescent behavioral health specialist at a major national medical insurance company. He studied Fine Arts at University of Pennsylvania...