The University City High School (UCHS) Hall of Fame Committee honored four new inductees during Homecoming in October. The inductees attended UCHS from 1983 to 1989 and since their graduation they have all made a significant impact in their chosen fields.
At a reception held in the Media Center, the inductees recalled high school memories, inspiring teachers and coaches, and the benefits of growing up in such a supportive community such as University City.
The inductees, pictured from left to right, are:
COLONEL SUSAN ROMITO DAVIS – Class of 1987. Susan is Deputy Corps Chief of Army Medical Specialist Corps serving on Army interagency efforts on healthcare, research, and medical advances related to care of wounded warriors. She is a speaker, author and adjunct faculty member. A Physical Therapist for 20 + years, she serves on the Army Surgeon General’s Staff.
DAVID MICHAEL – Class of 1983. David is currently a Professor of Practice, School of Global Policy and Strategy at UCSD. He is a leader of Boston Consulting Group that orchestrates emerging markets for Global Clients, a respected author and member of the World Economic Forum, and a TED talk presenter.
YARI ALLNUTT – Class of 1989. Yari is our first soccer play inducted into the UCHS Hall of Fame. He has played collegiate and professional soccer in the U.S. and Mexico, is a two-time member of the US National Team and was a member of the 1992 Men’s US Olympic Team.
CAPTAIN JOHN RING – Class of 1984 (not pictured). John assumed command of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in July of 2014 having served as Executive Officer from 2009-2011. He attended Air Force Command & Staff College and has served as Naval Flight Officer with Surface Warfare assignments, Carrier Strike Force and Nuclear Power Training. John has received numerous personal awards from Navy and Marine Corps. His military duties prevent him from joining us today but his family is here to receive his award.
Congrats to the well-deserving inductees for their patriotism, hard work, accomplishments, and the honor they bring to the UCHS Hall of Fame.
UCHS Principal Jeff Olivero greets guests at the UCHS Hall of Fame Ceremony in the school’s Media Center. The portable Hall of Fame boards will be displayed at various community events, while plaques will be permanently in the UCHS Media Center.
UCHS Orchestra students entertain guests during the ceremony.
More info about the UCHS Hall of Fame can be found at https://www.sandiegounified.org/schools/university-city/hall-fame-overview.
Hall of Fame photos courtesy of Greg Hom.
Hall of Fame posters of inductees hang in the University City High School Media Center.
