There's no shortage of talent or contributions from alumni of Manheim Central High School. The Manheim/Manheim Central Hall of Fame was created to recognize the accomplishments of graduates, and members of the Class of 2025 will be honored at a ceremony on Saturday, April 5. The event will be held in the cafeteria of Manheim Central High School, 400 E. Adele Ave. A social hour will begin at 3 p.m., followed by dinner at 4 p.m. and an awards ceremony afterward.

Anyone in the community may nominate someone for the Hall of Fame, with honorees reviewed and chosen by board members, said Denny Enck, vice president of the group.

"After years of planning by a group of Manheim Central alumni, our first class was inducted in 2002 and every year following up to and including 2018," he said, noting several years were skipped and that the Class of 2020 was honored a year later due to the pandemic. "In 2024, we began reviewing nominations for the Class of 2025. This will be our 19th class and will bring the total Hall of Fame members to 135."

The mission of the Manheim/Manheim Central Hall of Fame is to honor and perpetuate the accomplishments of those individuals who have brought recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the Manheim Central school community. The Class of 2025 will feature seven inductees.

Jeanette Newcomer Arnold, a 1978 graduate, excelled in field hockey, basketball and track. She won multiple Lancaster-Lebanon League and District Three medals before playing field hockey at Lock Haven University, where she was part of the 1981 National Championship team. A dedicated coach, she led multiple high school teams and later became an athletic director. An avid runner, she has completed marathons in all 50 states.

Joshua Enck, a 1994 graduate, excelled in athletics and media production. He is now president and chief story officer of Sight & Sound Theatres, leading its stage, film and conservatory programs. Passionate about storytelling, he has written, produced and directed multiple productions, including "JESUS" and "I Heard the Bells." Celebrating 30 years at Sight & Sound, he cherishes his faith, family and the legacy of his late father, Jeff Enck.

Dr. William J. Gies, a pioneering biochemist and dental education advocate, graduated from Manheim High in 1888. He earned degrees from Gettysburg and Yale before founding Columbia University's biochemistry department. His research shaped modern dentistry, leading to the Journal of Dental Research and the American Association of Dental Schools. He passed away in 1956 and is buried in Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

A. Ronald "Skip" Hetrich, a 1956 Manheim Central graduate and former Barons quarterback, will be honored for outstanding community service. He held leadership roles at Raymark Industries and Fenner Drives, retiring in 2000. A dedicated community servant, Hetrich contributed to Manheim's football field lights, zoning board, parks and historical society. He played a key role in Stiegel Glassworks and the Manheim Community Library.

Keith McMinn, a 1990 graduate, served as a Maryland State Trooper and now directs Life Lion at Penn State Health. A dedicated community leader, he has coached youth and wheelchair basketball, founded the PA Lions Youth Wheelchair Basketball team and officiated sports for 18 years. A paramedic, pilot and veteran, McMinn holds degrees in emergency health services and homeland security.

William Seltzer Rice, an 1892 graduate, was an influential American artist known for his printmaking and woodcuts. After studying at the Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art, he worked for the Philadelphia Times and taught art in California. Inspired by landscapes, he became a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, exhibiting his work nationally. His prints are in major collections, including the Smithsonian and Boston Museum. He passed away in 1963 at the age of 90 and is buried in Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

Jay Wenger, a 1972 graduate, was a math teacher before earning his Ph.D. in psychology. A professor for more than 30 years, he taught at U.S. colleges and as a Fulbright Scholar in Estonia, Kenya, India and the Philippines. He published 26 scholarly works and authored four books.

Honorees are encouraged to bring friends and family to the banquet. Relatives or friends of deceased inductees are invited to accept awards on their behalf.

"After a social hour and dinner, we will introduce each honoree, present their award, which is a glass trophy produced by the Stiegel Glassworks in Manheim and etched at Susquehanna Glass in Columbia," Enck shared. "The honoree will then come to the podium to speak."

There is a cost to attend the banquet. Anyone interested in attending may contact Enck at denny.enck@gowhiteoak.com.