About the Hall of Fame

Every year, we honor individuals whose excellence and relationship to Lake Ridge Academy have made a positive impact on the school and our community.

We invite nominations from the whole community at the beginning of the school year. We look for nominees who excel in their area of expertise or profession, demonstrate exemplary leadership within or beyond Lake Ridge Academy, provide outstanding service to the school and greater community, achieve recognized success as a student-athlete, or otherwise embody the school’s core values of respect, scholarship, integrity and personal best. All nominees are reviewed and chosen by the Hall of Fame selection committee.

The Hall of Fame honors deserving members of the alumni community, retired faculty or staff members, and devoted individuals in the Lake Ridge community. The induction ceremony occurs every November at our annual Auction & Gala.

Awards

Hall of Fame winners are honored with one of the following three awards; click each box to see a list of honorees.

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  • The Donald W. Kaatz '70 Alumni Award

    This award honors alumni of Lake Ridge Academy who have made a significant impact on the school and continue to exemplify our core values of integrity, respect, scholarship, and personal best.
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  • The Founders Award

    This award honors parents of alumni, donors, and friends of the school who provided outstanding service to the school and the greater community and whose contributions ensured the success of Lake Ridge Academy's mission.
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  • The Wilfred Hemmer Headmaster Award

    This award honors retired or former faculty and staff members for their dedication to Lake Ridge Academy.
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Lake Ridge Academy is the only independent college preparatory school on Cleveland's west side. Our co-educational curriculum offers a unique blend of academics, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, all on our beautiful 93-acre campus. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, our devoted faculty provides personalized attention to help every student thrive.