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2026 Halls of Fame

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Halls of Fame to welcome 11 inductees

Eleven individuals have been selected for induction into the Upper St. Clair High School Halls of Fame. Alumni, retired members of the faculty and administration, as well as former theater sponsors will be honored at the 27th annual event on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

The 2026 Halls of Fame inductees include:

Academic

  • Ray Carson, Jr., Class of 1977 & retired administrator
  • Michael Kender, Class of 1979
  • Lynn Kistler, retired faculty member
  • Claire K. Zalla, Class of 2017

Arts

  • Liz Williard, former theater sponsor
  • Terry L. Williard, former theater sponsor
  • Marci Weinstein Wiseman, Class of 1981

Athletic

  • Joshua Matheny, Class of 2021
  • Bob Schnure, Class of 1965
  • Jim Shanahan, Class of 1976
  • Corey Wilding, Class of 2014

For 27 years, Upper St. Clair High School has annually honored and celebrated alumni, staff and volunteers who have distinguished themselves in academics, the arts, or athletics at the high school, collegiate or professional level and who, in so doing, have contributed to the pride and prestige of Upper St. Clair High School. Since its inception in 2000, 357 individuals have been inducted into the Academic, Arts and Athletic Halls of Fame. This fall, the number of inductees will grow to 368.  

The Halls of Fame was founded in 2000 by three faculty members, representing each of the three categories. Jim Bennett, retired band director, led the Arts Hall of Fame. Jane Hollman, retired English teacher, spearheaded the Academic Hall of Fame. Jim Render, retired physical education teacher and football coach, helped to establish the Athletic Hall of Fame, where he continues to serve as a committee member.

The Sept. 24 event will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. in the high school’s arts entrance, followed by dinner and ceremony at 6 p.m. in the large group instruction room. Tickets for the event are $25 and will be available for purchase in early September.

The Halls of Fame recognition program is led by Dr. Timothy Wagner, USCHS alumnus and director of secondary education, with support from Mary Beth Harkleroad. For more information about the 2026 event, contact Mrs. Harkleroad at hof@uscsd.k12.pa.us