St. Edward High School Inducts Five Into Hall of Fame
The 2026 induction ceremony honored five individuals, including a longtime athletic announcer and educator.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Awards

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St. Edward High School in Lakewood recently celebrated its Howard E. Ferguson Hall of Fame class of 2026. The ceremony honored five inductees, including Tom Glasenapp, who received a standing ovation for his decades of service.
Why it matters
The Hall of Fame honors individuals whose commitment to the institution and local athletic community has left a lasting legacy. These inductions celebrate both athletic achievements and long-term contributions to the school's culture.
The 2026 class includes five inductees. Tom Glasenapp has served as an announcer for St. Edward for 56 years and taught English for more than 40 years.
The players
Tom Glasenapp
He is a longtime English teacher and athletic announcer who has supported St. Edward sports programs for over five decades.
Bobby Adams
He is a decorated former student athlete who earned nine varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball at the high school.
The details
The event highlighted the careers of inductees including Bobby Adams, who earned nine varsity letters across three sports, and announcer Tom Glasenapp. Glasenapp, who began his announcing career in 1971, also worked for the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.
Timeline
Tom Glasenapp began his announcing career at the school in 1971.
The school induction ceremony took place in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The Howard E. Ferguson Hall of Fame serves as a local benchmark for institutional prestige within the Lakewood community. This induction follows the established pattern of recognizing long-term service alongside peak athletic performance to maintain school traditions.
Residents and supporters of the St. Edward community can visit the school campus to view the new inductees in the Hall of Fame. These ceremonies serve as annual reminders of the school's athletic history and the individuals who shaped its extracurricular programs.
The takeaway
Recognizing those who dedicate decades to educational and athletic institutions preserves the history of the local community. These honors ensure that long-term contributions remain a central part of the school identity for future generations.
Further reading
Learn more about local recognitions at the Lakewood Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lakewood Observer -.
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