Wall of Fame Class of 2014 Mr. Shawn Gallagher was a star on MMI’s basketball team during his four-year basketball career at the school from 1980-84, which included serving as team captain. He scored 1,109 career points, ranking 10th all-time, with his 1,000th point coming during a home game against Shamokin Lourdes, and grabbed 658...
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Mr. William “Rover” Schaub ‘48
Wall of Fame Class of 2006 Mr. William “Rover” Schaub ’48 guided the Freeland Little League program for more than 30 years. Rover served the Little League wherever he was needed – as coach, league officer, groundskeeper, concession stand operator and player agent conducting tryouts and setting up teams. He was a teacher, mentor and...
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Ms. Jeanette Butala DiBella ’75
Wall of Fame Class of 2008 Ms. Jeanette Butala DiBella ‘75 is an award-winning educator serving as principal of Providence-St. Mel School, a private college prep school in Chicago. An innovative educator, she is known for her compassionate, creative and tough-love approach to education. Ms. DiBella joined Providence-St. Mel in 1996 as Lower School Director...
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Mr. Anthony R. Cusat
Wall of Fame Class of 2023 After nearly 50 years of teaching math at MMI, Mr. Anthony Cusat retired in the spring of 2021. Anthony earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from King’s College. He began teaching at MMI on September 1, 1972 and, at the time of his retirement, was MMI’s longest-tenured faculty member....
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Mr. Weld Coxe ’46
Wall of Fame Class of 2007 Mr. Weld Coxe ’46 was one of MMI’s most ardent supporters and loyal alumni. As a great-great-nephew of MMI Founder Eckley B. Coxe, he served as the primary contact between MMI and the Coxe Family. For more than four decades, Mr. Coxe stressed to family members the importance of...
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Mr. Walter F. Dryfoos ‘59
Wall of Fame Class of 2012 Mr. Walter F. Dryfoos ‘59 was the center for the MMI Preppers basketball team in the late 1950s. His physical presence and drive to win made him a respected presence throughout the Anthracite League. “One of the taller members of the class, Walt has used his height to full...
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Mr. James M. Makuch ’60
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...