Warren Honors Six New Hall of Fame Inductees

The Warren City Schools Foundation will induct six alumni into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame at the 34th annual awards dinner on May 2.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:00am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring repeated icons representing academic achievement, such as a graduation cap, diploma, and school mascot, in a bold, pop art style.The Warren City Schools Foundation celebrates the distinguished achievements of six alumni inducted into the school district's Hall of Fame.Warren Today

The Warren City Schools Foundation's board of directors and the Warren High School's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame committee will induct six new members into the Class of 2026 during the 34th annual awards dinner on May 2 at Warren G. Harding High School. The inductees include a military intelligence officer, a leadership speaker, an artist and filmmaker, a pharmaceutical executive, a marketing entrepreneur, and a retired Marine.

Why it matters

The Warren High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honors individuals whose achievements and contributions reflect positively on the school district, inspiring current students to set ambitious goals for their own futures. This year's diverse group of inductees showcases the wide range of career paths and community impact that Warren alumni have pursued.

The details

The event will feature tours of the high school, a social hour, and a dinner ceremony to induct the six new Hall of Fame members. The inductees were selected for their outstanding performance and achievements in their respective fields, which include the military, business, the arts, and public service.

  • The 34th annual awards dinner will take place on May 2, 2026.
  • Tours of Warren G. Harding High School and a social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Korey Gall

A 2012 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Gall graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and is now a military intelligence officer assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii, holding the rank of captain.

Patrick McBane

A 1980 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, McBane is an accomplished leadership speaker, trainer, and organizational consultant who has helped leaders and organizations across multiple sectors in over 13 countries.

Tom Megalis

A 1977 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Megalis is an artist, filmmaker, animator, voice actor, and commercial director whose work has been featured at international film festivals and on major TV networks.

DeWayne Reed

A 1980 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Reed has built a successful career in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, and also serves as the co-founder and president of NobleTrust Consulting and the JADE Foundation.

Jayni Sech

A 1984 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Sech is an entrepreneur leading a marketing firm dedicated to the credit union industry, and also serves as the volunteer State Public Affairs Director for Ohio Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Derick Young

A 1998 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Young served 14 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart and other honors, and now works as the director for the Mahoning County Veterans Honor Court and serves on the Board of Directors for Meridian Healthcare.

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What’s next

Tickets for the May 2 awards dinner are $30 per person and can be obtained by calling 330-841-2321, Ext. 7136, or by downloading a reservation form from the Warren City Schools website by April 17.

The takeaway

This year's diverse group of Hall of Fame inductees demonstrates the wide range of impactful careers and community contributions that Warren High School alumni have pursued, providing inspiration for current students to set ambitious goals for their own futures.