Category: Community Service

Wall of Fame Class of 2023 Bill graduated from MMI, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, and his two-year post-graduate degree from the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. Bill is the CEO and Pharmacist at Hazle Drugs, America’s Oldest Compounding Pharmacy since 1868. Their natural and...

Wall of Fame Class of 2009 Mr. Edward Sharp, Valedictorian of Class of 1936, has contributed to the MMI community as well as his local and global communities for decades. Following his graduation from MMI, Mr. Sharp received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Leigh University and his Master’s Degree from Harvard School of Business...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Wall of Fame Class of 2016 In addition to his accomplished medical career, Dr. Thomas J. Conahan ’26 was a dedicated supporter of many local, regional and national organizations, including serving on the MMI Board of Directors from 1955-81 and assuming the role of secretary from 1969-81. Dr. Conahan was president of Luzerne County Medical...

Debbie L. Brenner Walko volunteered for numerous years at Drums Elementary/Middle School as Reflections chairperson, Science Fair coordinator and judge, homeroom mom, field trip volunteer, lunch room volunteer, reading programs assistant, and PTA fundraiser chairperson, and volunteer. She serves as President of the Board of Directors at the Agudas Israel Synagogue (AIS) and was a...

Wall of Fame Class of 2010 Dr. James Andriole ‘76 is a Florida medical practitioner and compassionate community activist who effectively combines his administrative business roles with a dedication to the underserved. Dr. Andriole received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Belmont Abbey College and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College...