Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Greg Bybee ‘72

Inducted 2026

Greg Bybee is a proud graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, class of 1972. He was very active in high school, holding leadership roles in several organizations and participating in many clubs and athletic teams. Greg’s talent for baseball allowed him to pitch five no-hitters in his career and win a national championship with his summer team, the Midland Chiefs. While in school, Greg met his future wife, Lana, who is also a graduate of the class of 1972, and together they were crowned King and Queen of the Coronation Ball their senior year. They married in 1974, raised three children - Melissa, Steve, and Tim who are all alumni of Harrison High School. Ten grandchildren followed with the first also being a graduate of Harrison High School.
Greg went on from high school to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati and earned both his Bachelors and Masters of Business Administration, with majors in Accounting and Finance. While at UC he was very active in campus activities including playing four years of Division I baseball, where he and his teammates were fortunate enough to play in a NCAA tournament.

After college, while working at Ernst & Whinney and later Taft Broadcasting, Greg furthered his professional knowledge and became a Certified Public Accountant. He was recognized twice as an Outstanding Member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Association of Accountants and used his expertise to mentor high school and college students seeking an accounting career. Greg eventually made his way back to the Southwest Local School District where he served as Treasurer for twenty-five years, the longest tenure of anyone in this position. Over the past fourteen years, he has served on the Board of Trustees of the Harrison Building and Loan Association.

Through the years of holding his primary full-time job and even after retirement, Greg served on Harrison City Council and as Harrison Township’s Fiscal Officer for over 36 years, the most years of elected service in Harrison history. While serving on City Council, he originated and organized “Harrison Night” at the Cincinnati Reds game and carried this on for nine years. Also, he spearheaded the funding and planning for the construction of the Community Center tennis courts.

Over the years, Greg has volunteered his time and talents in many capacities. He coached numerous youth sports teams in Harrison and led his basketball team in winning two championships in the Cincinnati Catholic Youth Organization. Greg has participated in the Honor Flight Program, chaperoning a World War II veteran to Washington, D.C. When the William Henry Harrison Alumni Association needed a treasurer, he stepped in and volunteered to serve that role for two years. In 2024, Greg was chosen to represent the city of Harrison as the Grand Marshal of the annual Christmas parade. He currently serves his parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Greeter and Usher, and volunteers as a Cafeteria Helper at St. John the Baptist School.

In summary, after serving his school district and community for many years, being inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame is an absolute honor and highlight of Greg’s life.

Ryan Doerzbacher ‘09

Inducted 2026

Ryan Doerzbacher graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in June 2009. He immediately attended college at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Graduating from West Point in May 2013 with a BS in Life Science, Ryan was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army. He served as a Field Artillery Officer for 7 years across multiple assignments, including in the 173^rd Airborne Brigade in Grafenwoehr, Germany and 1^st Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, TX. Ryan left the Army in June 2020, and served as a volunteer firefighter in Columbia, SC for one year. In 2022, Ryan was awarded the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association Meritorious Award for actions to save two lives in a structure fire on February 27^th, 2021. 

Ryan then attended graduate school at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill, graduating with his Master of Public Health in Global Health in May 2023. During his graduate studies, he collaborated on legal mapping and analysis research for the Global Health Security Agenda through the O’Neill Institute for Global Health Law at Georgetown University and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He also worked as a Research Assistant and Assistant Editor in the development of the textbook Global Health Law & Policy (Oxford University Press), published in November 2023.

Ryan currently works as the Director of Facilities at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, where he lives with his wife and daughter. In his spare time, Ryan practices kickboxing, plays drums in an alternative rock band, and enjoys native plant gardening.

Don Evans ‘52

Inducted 2026

H. Donald "Don" Evans, a lifelong resident of Harrison, led a remarkable life dedicated to his family, community, and the land he loved. Born on May 25, 1934, Don was a proud product of the Harrison community, attending Harrison Elementary and W. H. H. High School and graduating with the class of 1952.

Don's early work ethic was evident from a young age, starting at the State Theatre for 50 cents an hour, then working on George Weber's farm, often riding his bike there from home at 303 Sycamore St. He also worked as a winter mail carrier, but his true passion was always farming.

In 1949, Don met Vera, a member of the class of 1953. He began farming full-time in 1952, and the two married in 1955, building a life and home on Kilby Rd. They welcomed their first daughter, Julie, in 1960, and their second daughter, Donna, in 1971.

A devoted family man and true believer in Christ, Don served as an Elder of the First Christian Church of Harrison for over 40 years. Don and Vera's commitment to their local community extended through generations; their five grandchildren are all Harrison High School alumni, and now their great-grandchildren are attending local schools.

Don's entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase Harrison Farm Equipment in 1970, where he achieved the prestigious recognition of being the top International Harvester dealer of the year in the entire United States. While diligently working the land, eventually farming 3,000 acres, healso served his community as a director of the First National Bank of Harrison, later Merchants Bank.

In the 1990s, Don began transitioning from active farming to pursuing a vision for Harrison's future through development. His indelible fingerprint is on nearly everything in the community. He spearheaded significant commercial developments, including the New Haven Road corridor (home to businesses such as The Home Depot, Biggs/Remke, Cracker Barrel, Tractor Supply, and O'Charley's) and the Kmart plaza and McDonald's off of Harrison Ave. He also dedicated time to renovating dilapidated buildings in downtown Harrison, developed multiple neighborhoods and brought in countless new businesses to the city.

Community service and giving were important to Don, and the number of lives he touched is immeasurable. He worked closely with, and supported, many programs in the Southwest Local Schools for years, generously donating the land for Whitewater Valley Elementary - the current District Headquarters and the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center - Local Fire Departments, Parks, Crosby Community Center and more. Don supported countless community projects and community members throughout his life. In recognition of his profound impact, Don was elected Man of the Year by the Harrison Historical Society in 2009.

In 2005, Don and Vera pursued another passion when they purchased Renfro Valley. They poured their hearts into revitalizing the destination, bringing new life to the Valley. Under their direction, special shows were added to the lineup and a 35-site full hook-up RV campground was built. Their passion and love for Renfro Valley was unmatched. Don also served on the Board of the Kentucky Hall of Fame and the Rockcastle tourism board. They ran Renfro Valley up until their
passing in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Don Evans' legacy as a visionary, a dedicated farmer, a faithful servant, husband of 54 years and a generous community builder will forever be remembered in the town he called home. He left a community profoundly shaped by his contributions.

Molly Biddle Hasenohr ‘05

Inducted 2026

Molly Biddle Hasenohr is a 2005 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School.   She earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Cincinnati and has taught Spanish for the past 15 years for the Southwest Local School District.  In addition to teaching, she enjoys coaching cheerleading and serving as an advisor for Student Council and Spanish Club. She is also actively involved in the WHHHS Alumni Association and has been fortunate to serve in several roles as a past board member, continuing her commitment to supporting the district and students.

Molly and her husband, Mike, are the proud parents of four children: Alexis, Audrey, Marcus, and Isabel.  All of them attend schools in the district. Her family’s roots in the district run deep, as her parents and sisters are also graduates of Harrison, further strengthening her lifelong connection to the school and community. Being able to watch her children grow and learn in the district that helped shape her own future is something she values deeply and considers one of her greatest joys.

Outside of school, she enjoys traveling the world, supporting the University of Cincinnati sports teams, and spending time with family. She notes she would not be where she is today without the support of her parents, to whom she is incredibly grateful for helping her pursue and achieve her dreams. She is proud to call this town home and thankful for the opportunity to continue serving the community that means so much to her.

Jim McGregor ‘62

Inducted 2026

A proud 1962 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, Jim W. McGregor (Nov 4, 1944 – Feb 26, 2024) was a standout three-sport athlete, dedicated educator, coach, and beloved Father and “Papa”. He excelled on the WHHHS varsity football and basketball teams, but it was on the baseball diamond where Jim truly left his mark. Jim earned a baseball scholarship as a catcher and first baseman at Ohio University. After a decorated collegiate career under legendary Coach Bob Wren, Jim had the privilege of signing a professional contract with the New York Mets organization. After a year with the Marion Mets, he earned his master's degree in education from the University of Toledo. Jim’s education and athletic experiences set the stage for a lifetime of professional achievement in academics and coaching.

Beyond his personal accolades, Jim’s true legacy lies in the many student athletes he shaped as a passionate educator and coach. He returned to his roots to serve the Harrison community as a teacher, administrator, and baseball/football coach at the high school level. Jim took pride in designing and building the current Harrison High School baseball field.  He was inducted into the Harrison Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998, then served on the HOF committee helping raise money for collegiate scholarships. Jim had many “families” within the Harrison community who were touched by his contributions and influence.  

Whether he was catching at WHHHS or coaching a new generation from the dugout, Jim instilled the values of education and sportsmanship. His selection as a WHHHS Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame 2026 recognizes not just his professional experiences and endeavors, but his unwavering commitment and love to his hometown.

Jeff Biddle ‘75

Inducted 2025

Jeff Biddle is a lifelong resident of the Southwest Local School District and graduated from WHHHS in 1975. He was Valedictorian of his graduating class and was active in school activities throughout his scholastic career. Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati. He has been the owner of Village Pharmacy in Harrison since 1989.

Jeff is married to Pam (also a WHHHS graduate). They have four daughters, Molly, Maggie, Marci, and Mindy (all WHHHS graduates) and seven grandchildren (four of them attend Southwest Schools). Jeff’s father, Paul Biddle, graduated from Harrison High in 1941.

He has been involved in community service for many years. Jeff served on Harrison City Council and has just completed 25 years on the Southwest Local School Board. During that time, the district has had continued growth in academic performance and extracurricular activities, and constructed four new schools, bringing the district into the 21st century. Jeff is proud to have been part of this process.

In addition to this, Jeff serves on the board of directors of Harrison Building and Loan, and also serves as a preceptor for students from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. He is also very active with the WHHHS Alumni Association. Jeff is very proud of his local roots. He’s a devotee of history of Harrison and Morgan Township of Butler County (where his mother grew up).

Rob Dearwester ‘02

Inducted 2025

Rob Dearwester is a graduate of the class of 2002. Rob decided at a very young age that he wanted to accomplish more than anyone ever thought that he could. His sophomore year Rob began to wrestle and he was actually very good at it. He was consistent and intentional in all of his practices again proving that he was going to surpass all expectations. Rob later in his high school career became one of Harrison’s first wrestling All Americans. He later went on to wrestle for the University of Mount St Joesph.

His college career ended abruptly with a life- changing surgery. A year later he began to grow his family with his wife, Celia. Rob began as a volunteer coach for Harrison youth Wrestling in 2004 and still coaches today. Rob began his career with Dunkin which has opened the door to donations and outreach within not only Harrison’s community but also surrounding communities. Rob has help to organize food donations for events, cash donations for the schools, the coffee cart for the high school.

Rob helped form the Athena Wrestling Club and from this club Harrisons Girls wrestling team blossomed. Three of Rob’s four daughters also wrestle. The team brought back to back team state titles home for Harrison High School and many other awards including being ranked the #3 team nationally. Robs biggest motto has and will forever be, “You will be whatever you think you will be, if thats ok with you its ok with me.

Jennifer Campbell Loftus ‘93

Inducted 2025

Jennifer Loftus (nee Campbell) is a mom, CEO and proud alumna of WHHHS, class of 1993. Her story centers on her personal motto: “Enjoy life’s journey and make a difference along the way.”

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Northern Kentucky University and afterwards she launched her career at Miller Brewing Company, now known as MillerCoors.

She met and married her husband Jay and grew her family with three amazing kids: Jack, Jessie and Julia. She chose to shift her priorities to focus on her growing family and “retired” from the corporate life. She worked part-time for an agency that focused on marketing for Kroger while balancing the needs of a young family.

In 2017, she launched JJL Marketing Solutions. Her agency has a large range of clients that cross several categories, including wine, crackers and chocolate! Running her own company is truly a dream come true. She launched her second company, a non-profit called JOYFUL. Her mission is to bring holiday cheer and joy to people in vulnerable circumstances. Her JOYFUL Elf Cart brings joy to families who find themselves in hospitals, nursing homes or jail, by making custom Holiday Elves to bring a smile to their faces and a little joy in an otherwise difficult time.

The JOYFUL cart not only brings joy to those in need but also led her to volunteer regularly at the high school, mentoring young students with everything from presentation skills to mock interviews and everything in between. Giving back to her Alma Mater is truly a full circle moment for her.

Walter Schunk ‘59

Inducted 2025

Walter Schunk graduated in 1959. His wife Karen Roudebush Schunk; children Melisa Schunk Ramsey and Todd Schunk; grandchildren Dylan Ramsey, Dyan Ramsey Perry and Hayden Schunk have also graduated from WHHHS.

Walter has worked in the family Schunk Excavating and Trucking business since he was 15 years old, and is still working today. Walter is also a local farmer and has employed many Harrison High School students in his hayfields throughout the years.

Walter served on the Southwest Local School Board for 40 years, serving as President for several years and holding other offices. While on the Southwest Local School Board, Walter initiated Martin Marietta’s donation of the 30 acres of land to WHHHS where the Activity Center is now located. Walter served as the public address announcer for the William Henry Harrison High School Boys Basketball games from 1975 to 2016 for a total of 41 years. Walter has announced William Henry Harrison High School football games as the public address announcer and for radio. He is a member of the WHHHS Alumni Association.

Walter Schunk has always been a proud William Henry Harrison High School graduate and proud of his Miamitown and Harrison Community!

Dr. Melody Hall Hartzler '04

Inducted 2024

Dr. Melody Hall Hartzler has developed a passion for functional medicine and treating the underlying causes of disease. Her focus areas are functional gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune conditions. She is also a nationally recognized speaker on diabetes and functional medicine. She is currently Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACP), and is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She is the owner of PharmToTable, LLC, where she develops continuing education for pharmacists at FxMedCE.com and provides a platform for functional medicine telehealth visits. She is passionate about working as a team to change the landscape of pharmacist provided care. She is also the Director of Clinical Services for Profero Team, LLC.

In addition to leading a team of functional medicine providers, she does spend time in clinical practice serving patients in Ohio via telehealth and in person in the greater Dayton/Cincinnati areas to address a variety of chronic conditions with a focus on diabetes, insulin pump management, and functional gastrointestinal conditions.

She is a graduate of Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy and completed her residency training at Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center. Her functional medicine education has come from a variety of different conferences, educational programs, and clinical experience. She has completed Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) from Institute of Functional Medicine and completed a Fellowship of Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine (FAAMFM) with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

She and her team of pharmacists across the country are ready to help transform lives, from not feeling well, tired, stressed, and experiencing GI symptoms; to thriving, symptom free and back to enjoying life! You can find her and her team here and check out the TableTalk Podcast.

Amy Storer Scalia '00

Inducted 2024

Amy Storer Scalia is a 2000 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School. In 2007, Amy Scalia founded Cincy Chic, an online lifestyle publication for women in Greater Cincinnati, which now has more than 32,000 opt-in subscribers, and six years later launched its sister publication Cbus Chic. She sold her company in 2018 to a regional publishing firm and they’re now growing the concept in multiple other markets.

Today, Amy works for one of the largest media conglomerates in the world, Sinclair Broadcasting Group. She’s an on-air host on Local12, Cincinnati’s CBS affiliate, with a weekly segment running every Wednesday on Local12 called “Amy on the Go,” a monthly home show called “Refined Living“ and a BRAND NEW weekly show launching in April 2024 called “Cincinnati Refined” airing every Saturday on WKRC.  She’s also managing editor of Cincinnati Refined, the station’s online lifestyle publication, featuring local people, places and services. 

Her major life accomplishments include: being a mom of three amazing kiddos (after battling infertility for years), being a “40 Under 40” recipient from the Cincinnati Business Courier, winning the “Best New Product/Service of the Year” Award from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, a national Web-writing award from ASHPE and national feature writing award from ASBPE, running three Flying Pig marathons, and recently launching a foundation with her husband called the PSNEVERGIVEUP Foundation, which provides resources and grants to those with chronic illnesses seeking fertility treatments.

Amy Searcy '79

Inducted 2024

Amy Searcy, lifelong resident of Hamilton County, born in Harrison, seventh child of James and Margaret Searcy, graduated from W.H.H.H.S in 1979, the last of all her siblings to graduate from Harrison. Amy then went on to graduate from Xavier University and Salmon P. Chase College of Law, No. Kentucky University and shortly thereafter began her dedication to public service.

Amy practiced Criminal Defense Law as a Public Defender, was a Municipal Court Magistrate and the Director of Hamilton County Board of Elections before becoming a Common Pleas Judge in the Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations in 2014. For the past three years, Judge Searcy has continued to additionally serve as Administrative Judge responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Court’s operations.

Judge Searcy believes in giving back to the community. She is currently a Hamilton County Great Parks volunteer, and she has served on multiple Master Plan Committees, the City of Harrison Planning Committee, the Harrison Tree Board since 2010, and the Great Parks of Hamilton County Master Plan Committee. In 2020, she was named “First Lady of the Community” by Xi Eta Iota. This year Judge Searcy was appointed to the Conservancy Court of the Miami Conservancy District, an honor bestowed upon only one common pleas court judge from each of the nine counties included in the Miami Conservancy District; protecting the tributaries and Great Miami River from pollution and maintaining the integrity of the river banks.

Amy is married with two children, seven grandchildren, and four dogs. She is a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Church and Chair of Reach Out Pregnancy Center.

To sum up: Judge Searcy, a product of Harrison Community and her parents, has dedicated her life to the preservation of life, trees, nature, justice, and a devotion to God. She is thoroughly honored by this recognition from W.H.H.H.S.’s Alumni Association.

Phyllis Wilson Wolf '56

Inducted 2024

Phyllis Wilson Wolf is a lifelong resident of Harrison, OH and a proud graduate of Harrison High School (class of 1956).  The day after graduation, Phyllis was asked if she would be interested in becoming the secretary for the Harrison High School principal, Ralph Sinks.  Phyllis worked as the Harrison High School secretary to the principal for 30 years.  Phyllis was then offered a job in the Southwest Local District Treasure’s office, where she served for 37 years.  In June 2023, Phyllis Wilson Wolf officially retired after working for the school district for 67 years.  During her 67 years, she never missed a day of work.  To this day, Phyllis will work part time when needed at the Treasurer’s office.

In 1958, Phyllis married Bernie (Skip) Wolf.  They had two children named Terry and Diane.  The also had three stepchildren named BJ, Kathy and Johnny (deceased).

Phyllis is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Harrison, where she has had perfect attendance for 71 years. 

Phyllis has been involved with many community memberships and committees.  She has volunteered for too many things to list.  Harrison residents appreciate her dedication and work in the community.

The most important things to Phyllis has always been family, her church, the Harrison community and her job with Southwest Local Schools.  Phyllis feels blessed with good health and has always loved what she gets to do.