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2006 Alumni Hall of Fame Reception and Introductions - September 15.
The West High School Alumni Association
was proud to introduce the 2006 Hall of Fame Honorees at Magly Field.
Rev. David Holdren ‘64,
Paul ‘57 and Sharon Dent Pennell ‘58,
representing Mayor W. Ralston Westlake (deceased) ‘25 Jan. was his grandson, and
Michael Redd ‘97.
The David Holdren family
West Alumni attending the event -
Class Rep. Judy Manley '64, Joe Neff '54,
2000 Hall of Fame Honoree Lois Hunter Neff '55, Class Rep. Alberta Seely Schneider '47,
Jackie Gross McPherson '47, and
2000 Association President Dick Borror '48.

The Ralston Westlake family in front of the wonderful display board they created to honor their father - David '53, Marilyn Westlake Smith '61 Jan., and Diane Westlake Poston '58. On the table are some of engraved Ruby Glass Westlake made.

Closer look at the Westlake display board.
2006 Hall of Fame Honorees Paul '57 and Sharon Dent Pennell '58 Jan.
The extended Pennell family attending the event.
The Library was filled with alumni and friends meeting the honorees and their families. Refreshments were provided by The Kitchen Lounge (owners Dana & Rob Maccabee '89), Pure Imagination Chocolatier (owner Daniel Cooper '91), and desserts by Lynn Doty.
Honoree Michael Redd '97 only got about four feet inside the door before there was a line of autograph seekers. The committee provided 8x10 pictures of Michael for signing. Some brought a variety of programs, basketballs, and hats for signing. Michael was very gracious to everyone, signing autographs and talking until we needed to move to the Auditorium for the official introductions.
Several alumni gathered around the Alumni sales table where hats, shirts, cup holders, etc., were available for sale.
The Redd family - dad Wes '74, 2006 Hall of Fame Honoree Michael, Michael's (new) wife Achea, his mother Haji, grandmother Redd, and aunt. Unfortunately, his sister, Michelle, was running late and did not make it in time for the picture.

2006 Association President, and 2002 Hall of Fame Honoree Rev. Ed Sensenbrenner '50 Jan., welcomes all to the 2006 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Michael Redd '57, Achea, and grandmother, Marilyn Westlake Smith '61, Diane Westlake Poston '58, and David Westlake '53.
Columbus School's Superintendent Gene T. Harris, Ph.D., West Principal Arnold Holmes, and State Representative Dan Stewart.
Marilyn Westlake Smith '61, telling us about her father, 2006 Honoree Ralston Westlake's, many and varied accomplishments.
2006 Hall of Fame Chair Susie Griffith Conrad '64 presenting Marilyn, along with Diane Westlake Poston '58 and David Westlake '53, with the plaque honoring her father.
Dave Pennell '59, and his wife, Vickie, came all the way from Georgia to tell us about his brother, 2006 Honoree Paul Pennell.
Marcia Hoare Scherocman '58 Jan., longtime friend of 2006 Honoree Sharon Dent Pennell, telling us about their days growing up.
Sandy Badgley Miller '59, Sharon's sorority "Little Sis," telling us about their time together.
Columbus School Superintendent Gene T. Harris tells about her time when she was a very young and new principal at Briggs High School when Paul was a teacher and coach there.
One of Paul's basketball athletes from his teaching and coaching days at East High School, Hilton Hale, talks about Paul.
Paul and Sharon thanking everyone for this honor.
Anna Kline England '64 speaking about her classmate, David Holdren.
No, he wasn't praying. Herchel Newman '65 was very entertaining as he spoke about David Holdren.
Rev. Dennis George, pastor at Northwest Bible Church and friend, speaking about David.
Rev. Dale George, pastor at Cypress Wesleyan Church and friend, speaking about David.
Susie Conrad presenting David Holdren with his 2006 Hall of Fame plaque.
David thanking everyone.
West High Alum and State Representative
Dan Stewart presenting David Holdren a Proclamation from the House of Representatives of the 126th General Assembly of Ohio, sponsored by Dan Stewart, House District 25.
All Honorees were given similar Proclamations.
Keith Neal, director at Ashburn Rec. Center and assistant basketball coach at West, speaking about Michael Redd.
Wes Redd '74 talks about the hard work Michael has and what a wonderful son, and friend, he is.
Wes was a superior athlete during his West day.
Michael thanking everyone.
Michael's family joins him. His sister, Michelle '00, who was missing in the earlier picture, is to Michael's left. Michelle was a West cheerleader.
Nearing half-time of the football game! West was down 0-6, but pulled the game out in the second half to win.
Susie presenting the plaque to David Holdren in Magly Field at half-time.
Ralston Westlake's grandson accepting the plaque on behalf of the family.
Paul and Sharon accepting their plaque.
The West Band performing at half-time. To the front right you can get a glimpse of the current West Drum Major continuing a long-standing West tradition.
The Wesket tradition LAO continues.
West twirlers perform with a variety of batons.
They even lit their batons on fire,
which showed up very nicely in the dark!
The horn section performs.

It was a warm evening. The cheerleaders were in shorts and T-shirts.
Cheering West to a v-i-c-t-o-r-y!
Although it is difficult to see him, West continues another tradition of having a male cheerleader in the squad. He was very good and helpful with the lists.
The football team stays hydrated!
The cheerleaders show the 'heights' they can go to, to entertain the crowd.
The football team holds their helmets high on the kickoff at the beginning of the 3rd quarter.