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Central High School Alumni

Traverse City Central High School Hall of Fame

TC Central High School is pleased to announce the establishment of the TC Central Hall of Fame, to recognize former students and staff members who have:

  • Made an exceptional contribution to society
  • Achieved exceptional success
  • Excellence and longevity in their field
  • Outstanding integrity

The Hall of Fame was established in 2003:

  • To honor past graduates and staff who have excelled in their fields, given back to their community, and brought honor to Traverse City Central
  • To inspire current students and community at-large
  • To emphasize our heritage, success, and instill pride in TC Central and Traverse City

Nominations

Traverse City Central Hall of Fame Members

Class of 2004
 
  • William G. Milliken
  • Thomas C. Hall, M.D.
  • Jim Ooley
  • Tom Kozelko
  • Terrie E. Taylor, D.O
Class of 2005
 
  • Bob Lober
  • Mel Larimer
  • Harold C. "Red" Johnson
  • Mel Gee
  • Ken Bell
Class of 2006
 
  • William Smith, M.D.
  • Mark Brammer
  • Dan Majerle
  • John Sonnemann
  • Charles Kelly, DDS
Class of 2007
 
  • Gerald W. Oleson
  • Jim & Ida Tompkins
  • Larry Nykerk
  • Thomas G. Power
Class of 2008
 
  • Al Lockman
  • Ross Biederman
  • John Lober
Class of 2009
 
  • James C. Bradford
  • Jim Anderson
  • John & Leslye Wuerfel
  • Glenn Wolff
Class of 2010
 
  • Suzy Merchant
  • Dr. Elizabeth Perkett
  • Patricia Stokes-Olender
Class of 2011
 
  • Matthew "Mo" Gerhardt
  • Dr. Norma Bailey
  • Jerry Dennis
  • James Olson
Class of 2012
 
  • CMSgt. Rose White Hutchinson
  • Doug Stanton
  • Parmius C. Gilbert - "Legends" Award
Class of 2013
 
  • TSgt. Matthew Schwartz
  • John Youker
  • Rick Waters
  • Jon Constant
Class of 2014
  • Len Hawley
  • Jerry Stanek
  • Dave Whiteford
  • Lars Hockstad - "Legends" Award

Class of 2015

  • Brian Heffner
  • Ken Schmidt
  • Lisa Taylor

Class of 2016

  • Dayna Ryan
  • Michelle Witkop
  • CSM Lesly T. McCorkle
  • McKeel Hagerty

Class of 2017

  • Lynne Moon
  • Henry "Hank" Johnson
  • Arnelle Engstrom
  • Harry T. Running
Class of 2018
 
  • Dr. Edwin L. Thirlby "Legends Award"                    
  • Hon. Kirsten Nielsen-Hartig
  • Scott Hardy
Class of 2023
 
  • Demas T. Craw "Legends Award"
  • Lyndon C. Salathiel



Central High School is not involved nor responsible for reunions. Reunions are left to the discretion of the graduating class. We do post information provided to us by class representatives. If you have information about a reunion that you would like to share, please email us at elenbaasjo@tcaps.net.

More reunion information can also be found through the External LinkTraverse City Record-Eagle website. When at the site click on the events calendar you are interested in and scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a list of any reunion information available. 

New Reunions for 2025:

Class of 1970 - 55th Class Reunion
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 6-10pm
Where:  The Elks Lodge, Traverse City, MI
Donations at the door, no reservation needed. Casual dress, appetizers, cash bar, significant others invited.  Questions? Contact Barb White Maitland at barb.maitland@gmail.com.

Requesting Transcripts & Diplomas

Transcripts can be requested electronically at External LinkParchment Exchange. Electronic transcripts from Parchment are considered to be official and will be sent directly to the college of your choice. You may also stop in the main office to request a transcript. The cost is $4.You may also print out a 
Transcript Record Request Form, complete it and mail it in to us along with a check in the amount of $4 made out to TCAPS. 

If you need a duplicate of your diploma, the cost is $35 and processing time can take up to 5 weeks.

If you have questions, please call our registrar at 231.933.6509.