The MAA Congratulates 2023 MAA Outstanding Alumni, Clyde Lepley
Clyde Lepley was born and raised on a vegetable farm in Marlboro Township. He attended Marlboro Elementary and graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. A leader at a young age, Lepley was a basketball letterman, co-captain of his Federal League Championship team, and President of his senior class.
With a goal of education in mind, he attended the University of Mount Union, graduating in 1972 with a major in Biology and Education.
He attended Youngstown State University where he earned a Master’s in Secondary Administration and attended The Ohio State University, Ashland University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Walsh University for post-master’s studies in Education and Administration with a City Superintendent Certificate.
He taught Biology and Physiology at Marlington High School from 1972-1981. He was JV and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach under four head coaches during those ten years, class advisor, and 1979 Marlington High School Teacher of the Year. He was named to the Greater Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Clyde was a Science Consultant for the Stark County Department of Education from 1981-1984, MHS Assistant Principal from 1984-1986, and Principal from 1986-1988. He was Curriculum Director for Louisville City Schools from 1988-1993, responsible for K-12 curricula for the district’s 3,400 students until becoming Superintendent from 1993-2008.
Lepley served from 1972-1993 in the United States Army Reserve, enlisting with the 350th Evacuation Hospital.
Clyde has been a member of the Union Avenue United Methodist Church since 1973, serving in various roles including Lead Usher, Men’s Club, finance committee, endowment committee, spaghetti dinners team captain, Apple Dumpling Gang, and Sunday school teacher. He has been Chairman of the Administrative Council since 2005 and co-chair of the Building Ministries Team since 2012.
Also, an active community member, Clyde has been a member of the Louisville Kiwanis Club for 23 years, serving as secretary for seven years and President for two years. It is the privilege of the Marlington Alumni Association to recognize
The MAA Congratulates 2023 MAA Outstanding Alumni, Clyde Lepley
Clyde Lepley was born and raised on a vegetable farm in Marlboro Township. He attended Marlboro Elementary and graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. A leader at a young age, Lepley was a basketball letterman, co-captain of his Federal League Championship team, and President of his senior class.
With a goal of education in mind, he attended the University of Mount Union, graduating in 1972 with a major in Biology and Education.
He attended Youngstown State University where he earned a Master’s in Secondary Administration and attended The Ohio State University, Ashland University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Walsh University for post-master’s studies in Education and Administration with a City Superintendent Certificate.
He taught Biology and Physiology at Marlington High School from 1972-1981. He was JV and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach under four head coaches during those ten years, class advisor, and 1979 Marlington High School Teacher of the Year. He was named to the Greater Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Clyde was a Science Consultant for the Stark County Department of Education from 1981-1984, MHS Assistant Principal from 1984-1986, and Principal from 1986-1988. He was Curriculum Director for Louisville City Schools from 1988-1993, responsible for K-12 curricula for the district’s 3,400 students until becoming Superintendent from 1993-2008.
Lepley served from 1972-1993 in the United States Army Reserve, enlisting with the 350th Evacuation Hospital.
Clyde has been a member of the Union Avenue United Methodist Church since 1973, serving in various roles including Lead Usher, Men’s Club, finance committee, endowment committee, spaghetti dinners team captain, Apple Dumpling Gang, and Sunday school teacher. He has been Chairman of the Administrative Council since 2005 and co-chair of the Building Ministries Team since 2012.
Also, an active community member, Clyde has been a member of the Louisville Kiwanis Club for 23 years, serving as secretary for seven years and President for two years. It is the privilege of the Marlington Alumni Association to recognize
Clyde Lepley was born and raised on a vegetable farm in Marlboro Township. He attended Marlboro Elementary and graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. A leader at a young age, Lepley was a basketball letterman, co-captain of his Federal League Championship team, and President of his senior class.
With a goal of education in mind, he attended the University of Mount Union, graduating in 1972 with a major in Biology and Education.
He attended Youngstown State University where he earned a Master’s in Secondary Administration and attended The Ohio State University, Ashland University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Walsh University for post-master’s studies in Education and Administration with a City Superintendent Certificate.
He taught Biology and Physiology at Marlington High School from 1972-1981. He was JV and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach under four head coaches during those ten years, class advisor, and 1979 Marlington High School Teacher of the Year. He was named to the Greater Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Clyde was a Science Consultant for the Stark County Department of Education from 1981-1984, MHS Assistant Principal from 1984-1986, and Principal from 1986-1988. He was Curriculum Director for Louisville City Schools from 1988-1993, responsible for K-12 curricula for the district’s 3,400 students until becoming Superintendent from 1993-2008.
Lepley served from 1972-1993 in the United States Army Reserve, enlisting with the 350th Evacuation Hospital.
Clyde has been a member of the Union Avenue United Methodist Church since 1973, serving in various roles including Lead Usher, Men’s Club, finance committee, endowment committee, spaghetti dinners team captain, Apple Dumpling Gang, and Sunday school teacher. He has been Chairman of the Administrative Council since 2005 and co-chair of the Building Ministries Team since 2012.
Also, an active community member, Clyde has been a member of the Louisville Kiwanis Club for 23 years, serving as secretary for seven years and President for two years. It is the privilege of the Marlington Alumni Association to recognize
The MAA Congratulates 2023 MAA Outstanding Alumni, Clyde Lepley
Clyde Lepley was born and raised on a vegetable farm in Marlboro Township. He attended Marlboro Elementary and graduated from Marlington High School in 1968. A leader at a young age, Lepley was a basketball letterman, co-captain of his Federal League Championship team, and President of his senior class.
With a goal of education in mind, he attended the University of Mount Union, graduating in 1972 with a major in Biology and Education.
He attended Youngstown State University where he earned a Master’s in Secondary Administration and attended The Ohio State University, Ashland University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Walsh University for post-master’s studies in Education and Administration with a City Superintendent Certificate.
He taught Biology and Physiology at Marlington High School from 1972-1981. He was JV and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach under four head coaches during those ten years, class advisor, and 1979 Marlington High School Teacher of the Year. He was named to the Greater Stark County Amateur Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Clyde was a Science Consultant for the Stark County Department of Education from 1981-1984, MHS Assistant Principal from 1984-1986, and Principal from 1986-1988. He was Curriculum Director for Louisville City Schools from 1988-1993, responsible for K-12 curricula for the district’s 3,400 students until becoming Superintendent from 1993-2008.
Lepley served from 1972-1993 in the United States Army Reserve, enlisting with the 350th Evacuation Hospital.
Clyde has been a member of the Union Avenue United Methodist Church since 1973, serving in various roles including Lead Usher, Men’s Club, finance committee, endowment committee, spaghetti dinners team captain, Apple Dumpling Gang, and Sunday school teacher. He has been Chairman of the Administrative Council since 2005 and co-chair of the Building Ministries Team since 2012.
Also, an active community member, Clyde has been a member of the Louisville Kiwanis Club for 23 years, serving as secretary for seven years and President for two years. It is the privilege of the Marlington Alumni Association to recognize
Outstanding Alumni
The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor given to a Marlington alumni. We are privileged to give careful consideration to all nominations. Please send a 1-2 page letter of nomination to explain why this person should be considered an Outstanding Alumni. Include additional letter(s) of support (non-family members) to provide a better understanding of the nominee's accomplishments, community involvement or assistance to Marlington, family information, other awards or recognition, newspaper clippings and/or photos. Complete the form below or send inquires or nominations to marlingtonalumni@yahoo.com or PO Box 6001, Alliance, OH 44601. We regret incomplete nominations cannot be considered.
The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor given to a Marlington alumni. We are privileged to give careful consideration to all nominations. Please send a 1-2 page letter of nomination to explain why this person should be considered an Outstanding Alumni. Include additional letter(s) of support (non-family members) to provide a better understanding of the nominee's accomplishments, community involvement or assistance to Marlington, family information, other awards or recognition, newspaper clippings and/or photos. Complete the form below or send inquires or nominations to marlingtonalumni@yahoo.com or PO Box 6001, Alliance, OH 44601. We regret incomplete nominations cannot be considered.