2009 Hall Of Fame

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The Windham Bomber Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athletes who achieved excellence through competition, coaches who have made a difference
in the lives of their athletes and supporters of the athletic program.

(Special thanks to George Belden for supplying the information on this page)

(Note: The information written on these athletes were written at the time they were inducted into the hall of fame. Some of the information might be outdated. If you are in the hall of fame and want your information updated please contact Robin Martin through the "Contact" page.


robert tRobert Turner graduated from Windham High School in 1942 and may well have been the greatest male athlete that windham High School ever saw. He certainly was the most honored nationally. Bob was the quarterback on the Windham 6-man football teams in 1939, 1940, and 1941. Coached by Deane Eberwine, Windham won the league championship in 1939 and 1940, and was selected as the INTERNATIONAL champion of both the United States and Canada by American Boy Magazine. Bob was selected as FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN in both his junior and senior years, the only Windham athlete ever so honored. In his entire career as quarterback, Windham was defeated only twice. Two of Bob's receievers, Fred and Harold Stanley, already enshrined in the Hall of Fame, were also selected as AllAmericans. In 1940, Windham captured 3 of the 6 positions on the All-American team. Bob was also a standout on the Windham basketball teams of that same era, leading the Bombers of Coach Dave Thomas to the PCL championship in both 1940 and 1942. He was also a superb submarine pitcher on the Windham baseball teams of that era. He won a total of 12 letters as a Bomber athlete. Sadly, Bob died in an agricultural accident in Oregon in 1970.

 

m millerMarie Miller Dutter is a 1934 graduate of windham High School. During her career Marie was a brilliant forward for the Windham High School girls' basketball teams of 1931-1934. Starting every game from her sophomore year on, Marie was one of the deadliest shooters in the league, leading the team in scoring two of the four years she played. Windham won the PCL championships in both 1931 and 1933, dueling Garrettsville and Mantua Villiage for the crowns. In the era of 6-on-6 basketball, Marie was also the designated foul shooter, taking those shots whenever one of the guards, who were ineligible to shoot the ball, was fouled. Every week for 3 years she won the weekly competition staged by Coach Raymond Hilty for that coveted spot. In several of her games, Marie herself outscored the opponent's entire team, despite being doubled teamed. Marie Miller Dutter has lived in Windham Township her entire life and is a living treasure of our athletic history.

 


pam aPamela Apthorpe Weis is a 1991 graduate of Windham High School. Pam was a three-sport star and earned ten letters during her career. Pam earned the Outstanding Athlete Award her senior year. She was a two-time All-PCL basketball selection and was honored by the Akron Touchdown Club her senior year. Pam also earned All_PCL honors in softball and volleyball. Pam was a versatile athlete who excelled both in and out of the classroom. she was a dynamic leader who demonstrated excellence and enthusiasm in representing Windham High School. Pam is a physical therapist with a degree in allied medicine from Ohio State University. She lives in Brimfield with her husband and three children.







j milliardJune Millard Brobst is a 1934 graduate of Windham High School. During her time at Windham High School she was a team leader and a 3 year starter on the Windham High School girls' basketball teams of 1931-1934. After the graduation of Hall Of Fame member Gladys Snyder Farrington, June moved into her center position and teamed with Marie Miller Dutter and later Charlotte Smith Isler to lead the Yellowjackets (the team named before the Bombers) to the PCL championships in both 1931 and 1933. Later in her career, Millard switched to the forward position as Coach Raymond Hilty added taller players. Averaging nearly 10 points per game during a time when scores seldom went above 20, June and her teammates dominated the county during the era of her career. Windham only lost three games during June's starting career, one of which was in a league title game. In the 1933 championship game, June scored a team high 12 points in destroying Garrettsville 40-11. June Millard Brobst has lived in Windham township her entire life, and worked as a volunteer in a Trumbull County nature preserve, teaching school children on field trips for 20 years.

 

no photoGregory Heller is a 1981 graduate of Windham High School. Greg made a name for himself as a standout on the basketball court and the baseball diamond. In basketball, Greg was a two-time All-PCL selection and was recognized for basketball excellence by theAkron Beacon Journal. For his career he scored 845 points and averaged close to 7 rebounds per game. He was known as a versatile player with a tremendous first step to the basket. In baseball, Greg excelled at shortstop and was a menacing figure on the mound for the perennial contending Bombers. Gregory is a veteran of the United States Army. He currently resides in Streetsbro with his son Matt.






colleen mColleen McGuire is a 2002 graduate of Windham High School. She earned a reputation as a tenacious student-athlete and an exceptional leader during her career. She is the second on the all-time scoring list with 1432 points. Colleen also registered 654 rebounds and 445 assists during her career. She was a two-time All-Ohio selection in basketball including recognition as Ohio Division IV Player of the Year in 2002. Colleen was also league, district, and Greater Akron Area Player of the Year. Colleen also participated in softball and volleyball and was an integral part of the 2001 PCL volleyball championship team. Colleen is a graduate of the University of Akron and is currently coaching Hiram College after several years of coaching at Windham.