Wall of Fame Class of 2015 In addition to his successful career in finance, James M. Makuch ’60 has an extensive background in community service. He has continued to support MMI since graduating in 1960. Mr. Makuch was the commencement speaker in 1998 and served as a committee member of the last Capital Campaign. He...
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Mr. Thomas P. Crofcheck ‘73
Wall of Fame Class of 2021 Thomas P. Crofcheck ’73 attended Bloomsburg University and graduated with a degree in Accounting. He then began work as an auditor for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, a position he held for 35 years before his retirement. During his time with the Commonwealth, he held roles of increasing...
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Mr. Robert J. Della Croce ’82
Wall of Fame Class of 2013 Mr. Robert Della Croce was a standout player during his basketball career at MMI and still remains third on MMI’s all-time high-scoring list with a total of 1,631 points. During his senior year, the 1981-82 season, he led the Anthracite League and the region in scoring. He also set...
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Mr. Paul D. Lesser ’73
Wall of Fame Class of 2012 Mr. Paul D. Lesser ’73 has been a firefighter for nearly 40 years and has dedicated his life to the safety of firefighters. In his many roles as a firefighter and a fire protection advocate, he has consistently sought to educate others and help keep firefighters safe. He operated...
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Ms. Andrea A. Kosko ’74
Wall of Fame Class of 2023 Andrea Kosko has made an effort to give back to her community since she graduated in 1974. As a freshman, Andrea was part of the first group of girls to be accepted at our school. She credits MMI with helping her develop the tools to succeed, saying, “My MMI...
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Mr. Dennis P. Clarke
Wall of Fame Class of 2017 Dennis P. Clarke taught at MMI for 36 years from September of 1979 to May of 2016. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from King’s College in 1976 and later earned a master’s degree in English from Wilkes University. Mr. Clarke was just the third full-time Spanish...
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Mr. Tyler J. Breznitsky ‘09
Wall of Fame Class of 2021 Tyler Breznitsky ’09 is the most prolific scorer in MMI boys’ basketball history, ranking as the School’s all-time leader with 1,900 points after averaging 21 points per game over his four-year career as a Prepper. As a freshman guard for MMI Head Coach Joe Flanagan, he led the 2005-2006...
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Dr. Cornelis F. Coll III ‘60
Wall of Fame Class of 2012 Dr. Cory Coll ’60 spent his career in the field of nuclear weapons. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in physics, then spent three years of post-doctoral study and teaching at the University of California, Los Angeles. Later, Dr. Coll joined the weapons program at Lawrence Livermore...
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Mr. Llewellyn F. Dryfoos III ’82
Wall of Fame Class of 2016 Mr. Llewellyn F. Dryfoos III ’82 has served the residents of Greater Hazleton for decades through professional role as President of Dryfoos Insurance Group since 1991 and his involvement with a variety nonprofit and community organizations. Mr. Dryfoos was a member of the MMI Board of Directors from 1995-2004,...
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Mr. Charles T. Butler
Wall of Fame Class of 2007 Mr. Charles T. Butler had a long and significant association with MMI as a teacher, board member, volunteer leader and benefactor. His direct involvement began in the 1960s when he served as mathematics instructor and substitute teacher. From 1969 to 1986, Mr. Butler served on the MMI Board and...