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August 26, 2019

McKeesport High School unveils Hall of Fame class

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

The McKeesport High School Alumni & Friends Association has revealed this year’s inductees to the McKeesport Hall of Fame. 

Six people are being inducted this year: 

• The late Glenn Rojohn, class of 1941, is being recognized for serving as a B-17 Bomber pilot in the 8th Air Force 100th Bomb Group during World War II. Rojohn received several military honors, including the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross with five clusters, the highest honor of the Air Force awarded for heroism under extraordinary circumstances.

• Helen Donato Tozzi, class of 1948, is being recognized for her contributions to MAHS’ Red and Blue Newspaper, for founding and leading The McKeesport Drill Team/Drum and Bugle Corps from 1947 to 1987 and for being a talented choir and a cappella singer.

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