West Jefferson Hills School District has announced the members of its 2026 Hall of Fame Class. This year’s class includes 17 Thomas Jefferson High School graduates and district contributors, along with two TJ athletic teams.

Established in 2019, the West Jefferson Hills Hall of Fame inducted its first two classes in March 2023. The program recognizes and celebrates graduates who have excelled in academics, the arts, or athletics, as well as educators, staff and community members who have made a lasting impact on the West Jefferson Hills community.

The WJHSD Hall of Fame committee, composed of alumni, administrators, educators and staff, reviewed dozens of nominations this fall to select this year’s honorees.

“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame honors the lasting impact and accomplishments of those who have shaped the West Jefferson Hills School District,” said Dr. Janet Sardon, superintendent of the district. “Every year, the Hall of Fame committee faces the challenging task of selecting a few honorees from a remarkable group. The influence of Thomas Jefferson High School and our district reaches far beyond our three communities, touching our region, state and world. The Hall of Fame highlights the district’s proud traditions and enduring legacy.”

This year’s inductees include:

Academics — Terry Ackman (‘70), Mark Brubaker (‘85), Elizabeth Irwin (Farber) (‘90), Robert Newton (‘76), Guy Reschenthaler (‘01).

Athletics — Khayla Lowe Atte (‘01), Brian Baldrige (‘09), Julius Brown (‘74), Stephen James Buches (‘67), Brad Dawson (‘05), Ryan Fagan (‘01), Jimmy Giansante (‘10).

Arts — Jim Frazier (‘81), Mary Lorenzi (‘61), Paula Reed Ward (‘93).

​Staff member/contributor/volunteer — Raymond Fisher, Charles McDevitt.

Teams — 1988 Girls Track and field, 2004 football.

The Hall of Fame Class will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend at a banquet April 11 at the Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. Tickets are $65 per person and may be purchased online at www.wjhsd.net/HallOfFame or by calling 412-655-8450, ext. 2225.

Each ticket includes a buffet dinner and dessert. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and the induction ceremony beginning at 6:45 p.m. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 4.