2024 FHS Hall of Fame Inductees
Dr. David Hall
Class of 1968
● Graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, elected to Phi Beta Kappa
● Graduated with honors from the University of Chicago School of Medicine and received Upjohn Achievement Award for Outstanding Accomplishments
● Completed internship, residence, chief residency, and fellowship in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital
● Served as Medical Director of Scottish Rite Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for 10 years
● Directed program for children with complex medical conditions at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
● Founded and directed program for children with medically complex needs at Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
● Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt School of Medicine
● Elected for 13 years to “Best Doctors in America” by peers
● Published multiple studies on the care of children with medically complex chronic disease
Dana Cooper Evans
Class of 1997
● Graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences-Respiratory Therapy and Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Missouri
● 2017 University of Missouri Alumni Citation of Merit
● Author of multiple publications advancing respiratory care
● Internationally recognized speaker and educator
● Elected as President of the American Association for Respiratory Care 2024
● Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives
● Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care
● Advanced the respiratory care profession and ensured respiratory therapists worldwide are positioned to provide exceptional care
Brian J. Waldrop
Class of 1986
● Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Missouri St. Louis
● Provided teaching assistance in Guyana, South America for University of Guyana and University of Missouri
● Multiple research projects in entomology and community ecology
● Stream Team Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Conservation
● Statewide lead for the Stream Team Program litter and trash clean-ups
● Awarded numerous accolades for stewardship activities nationwide
● Co-chair for Arnold Stream Team, The Mighty 211
● Arnold Park Board member since 1998
James Chellew
Class of 1967
● Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Central Methodist University
● Earned a Master of Arts in Elementary School Administration from Truman University (formerly Northeast Missouri State University)
● Served the Fox C-6 school district for over 31 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent
● Multiple “Distinction in Performance” recognitions
● Oversaw the passing of tax levy increase and bond issue that led to major improvements and building projects
● Missouri Baptist University assistant professor and coordinator for the Arnold Regional Learning Center
● Member of several community boards
● Served as Fox C-6 Board member, President of Rotary Club, and in several roles for Boy Scouts of America
General Frank J. Grass
Class of 1969
● Earned an Associates degree from St. Louis Community College
● Graduated from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree
● Earned Master's degrees from Missouri State University and National Defense University
● 1969-1981 Missouri Army National Guard
● 1981-2004 Commissioned as a US Army Engineer Officer and served in various command and staff positions
● 2004-2016 General Officer
● Four Star Army General
● 27th Chief of National Guard Bureau
● Member of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff
● Awarded Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and US Army Identification Badges
● Earned Gold Order of the de Fleury Medal from the Army Engineer Association
Jerry O’Connor
Staff
● 1960-1970 Math and physical education teacher
● Head baseball coach and assistant basketball coach
● 1960-1975 Head football coach
● 1966 First undefeated football team in Fox history
● Eponym of Fox High football field
● 1970-1975 Athletic Director and Assistant Principal
● 1975-1989 Fox High School Principal
● Oversaw major period of growth including the largest graduating classes in the state of Missouri
● 1989-1996 Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
● Helped establish Leo C. Peck Media Center
Ron Sauer
Staff
● 1968-1969 Served in Vietnam
● Wrestling coach
● Started the Fox wrestling program
● 1975-1990 Athletic Director
● Established several new sports program
● 1989 Missouri Athletic Director of the Year
● 1988 -1989 President of the St. Louis Suburban Public High School Athletic Conference
● Assistant Principal
● 1990-1997 Head Principal
● 1997 St. Louis Area Principal of the year
● Instrumental in starting many Fox programs and events including the annual Arts and Crafts Fair, Christmas Wish Drive, and Renaissance
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