The Anthony Wayne Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame – located in the hallway near the high school’s Roy Williamson Performing Arts Center – is about to gain six new plaques.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, five alumni and one retired teacher will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and added to the existing 177 members.
The Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals, who through their academics, athletics, activities, art and music, have made an impact on Anthony Wayne Local Schools in their communities or in their professions.
Alumni Kevin Click, Matthew Mauro, Lisa Schaller, Debra Thompson and Charles Wiedie, along with retired teacher Steve Mossing, will be recognized during the first home football game, on Friday, Aug. 21, and during the Aug. 22 luncheon.
Kevin Click
Kevin Click, Class of 1979, attended The University of Georgia where he received a BBA in international business and Spanish. He spent 28 years based around the world with Altria/Philip Morris International, retiring in 2014 as senior vice president of human resources.
He has served in board positions for the Rotary; the International School of Lausanne, Switzerland; the Asheville Art Museum; and Boy Scouts of America International. Today he remains on the Board for MANNA Food Bank in Asheville, N.C. and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.
“AWHS gave me role models, a spirit of service and examples of leadership grounded in humility,” Click said. “Those experiences helped to shape the person I became and inspired a lifelong commitment to giving back.”
Click resides in Asheville and continues his dedication to helping friends, family and neighbors.
Matthew Mauro
Matthew Mauro, a 2007 graduate, participated in many musical pursuits during high school, including symphonic band, marching band, jazz band, various honor ensembles, Toledo Youth Orchestra and music composition contests.
Since graduating, Mauro has earned a bachelor of music education from The Ohio State University and both a master of music and doctorate in horn performance (with a cognate in music theory) from the University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music.
Mauro is currently principal horn with the Lima Symphony Orchestra, a private horn and piano instructor, and music and choir director with the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Continuing his passion through performance and education, Mauro also works as a freelance hornist in orchestras throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Steve Mossing
Steve Mossing spent his entire 35-year teaching career, from 1976 to 2011, with Anthony Wayne Schools, serving as a physical education instructor, coach and athletic administrator.
Mossing’s coaching duties included football, basketball, tennis and 30 years as the boys varsity golf coach. He served 15 years as an assistant athletic director, and one year as athletic director.
After his retirement, Mossing continues to serve Anthony Wayne as he works to organize the boys and girls Northern Lakes League golf tournaments and supports the Ohio High School Athletic Association basketball tournament and other events.
“Teaching gave me satisfaction, watching students and athletes mature and grow into fine young adults. AW Schools provided me with the necessary tools to continue to evolve into a dedicated and compassionate educator,” he said.
Mossing’s dedication to students, pride in the community, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed set him apart. Mossing cared deeply about his students, not just as athletes or pupils, but as individuals with potential, purpose and heart.
During his career, Mossing began a signature “Happy Friday” message each week to his email list. Now, 15 years after retirement, many still receive this small, yet powerful reminder of his positivity, humor and care.
Lisa Schaller
Lisa Schaller, a 1981 graduate, was raised in a family deep rooted in the community, providing a path of education and community service.
After graduation, Schaller served in the U.S. Army, received a B.S. in construction management from ITT Technical Institute and a master’s degree of technology-construction management from Bowling Green State University.
Schaller continues to teach and mentor students as assistant teaching professor at BGSU. Mentoring college-age students is just a part of her passion, as there is a focus on technology and STEM education with students from elementary to high school. Schaller is passionate about providing experiences for the students who will become future leaders.
Schaller serves her community through leadership positions with many community support organizations, including Anthony Wayne Alumni Association, Anthony Wayne Education Foundation, Anthony Wayne Community Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Wood County Parks and the high school career fair. She resides on her family farm in the Anthony Wayne area. Her daughter, Kierstin, is a 2026 AWHS graduate.
Debra Thompson
Debra Thompson, Class of 1980, was active in the FFA, the Pep Rally Team, and Lucas County 4-H while in high school. After graduation, she started a career in floral design with Ken’s Flower Shop, and began a successful balloon and floral decorating business. In her first year as a business owner, she decorated for seven high school proms, including AWHS, which sought her out for design and decorations for many years.
Thompson became a Tupperware manager at age 20, and she advanced within other companies to sales supervisor, until a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis forced her retirement at age 55.
However, this only proved to move Debra into her next phase of life, which encompasses community leadership and advocacy. Today she serves as team leader of the Transportation and Mobility Action Team for the City of Bowling Green, chair of the BG Sidewalk Commission, and member of the Transportation Advisory Committee.
“AWHS taught me to be involved, to work with others, to lead when needed, and to persevere when faced with challenges,” Debra said.
Charles Wiedie
Charles Wiedie, a 1986 graduate, earned a B.A. in political science from The Ohio State University in 1992. He attended the University of Toledo Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 1995. Commissioned to the United States Air Force, Wiedie launched a 30-year career that took him around the world as a military judge and judge advocate, with numerous service awards, decorations and achievements.
At AW, Wiedie served as class president and captain of the baseball team his senior year. He credits coaches, teachers and administrators for teaching him about leadership.
“Through hindsight and maturity, I am able to look back at my time at AW and better appreciate how my experiences there shaped my future decisions,” he said.
Wiedie now lives in Kailua, Hawaii where he has served as an attorney advisor to the U.S. Marine Corps Defense Services Organization since 2024.
The AWAA Hall of Fame luncheon is open to the public. Tickets are $23 and may be purchased at awalumni.org under the Donate tab. Guests may also pay at the door, but should send reservation information to [email protected].
