by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Texas Roadhouse Joe Russo & Kineta King Community Partner Joe and Kineta Russo took over the Bear location of Texas Roadhouse five years ago, after opening and running a location in Millville New Jersey for eight years. This dynamic husband and wife duo were...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Bill Legge Educator, Coach, Athletic Director Bill Legge came to William Penn High School as a Physical Education teacher in 1981 and later a Driver’s Education instructor. He served as Head Baseball and Football coach at Glasgow for several years followed by six...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Terry Spence Class of 1960 State Representative A life-long Delawarean, Terry Spence was born in Wilmington, moved to New Castle and graduated from William Penn High School, Class of 1960. Following his graduation, he served in the Delaware National Guard for six...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Henry Chisholm Teacher Henry Chisholm moved to New Castle, Delaware from Wilmington, Massachusetts in 1953. Throughout his high school years, he was active in school music programs including accompanying other student groups. He graduated from William Penn High School...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Clayton “Buddy” Hewes Educator, Coach, Community Leader Buddy Hewes grew up in Leedom Estates and attended Wilmington Manor and George Read before graduating from William Penn High School in 1965. While a student at Wm. Penn, Buddy participated in both varsity...
by gingeriffic | Jun 17, 2025 | Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame - Class of 2017
Jack D. Graybeal Educator/Administrator Jack Graybeal was best known for being principal at William Penn from 1972 to 1982, and then assistant superintendent of Colonial School District through 1989. He began teaching at the original William Penn building in 1957, and...
