🐯 Galion Hall of Fame | Timothy Gribble
Class of 2006
Timothy Gribble is a proud representative of the Galion community whose commitment to service, leadership, and athletics has made an impact well beyond his years as a student.
Tim served 20 years in the Ohio Air National Guard, including two deployments, and held the role of Executive Officer to the Assistant Adjutant General for Air. He has also dedicated more than 10 years to the Columbus Fire Department, where he currently serves as an instructor at the Columbus Fire Training Academy, helping prepare firefighters to serve safely and effectively.
Beyond his professional service, Tim gives back through youth athletics and his church. He has coached youth soccer and swimming, sharing his passion for fitness and helping young athletes grow. He also volunteers in youth ministry, guiding young people in their faith and building community.
Tim’s personal dedication to fitness is just as impressive. In 2025, he earned a second-place finish at the Sinnamahoning 50K trail race, continuing to challenge himself while inspiring others.
Congratulations to Timothy Gribble on his induction into the Galion Hall of Fame! 🐯
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding Galion High School students on this special achievement! Induction into the National Honor Society recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
We are proud of these Tigers and look forward to seeing the difference they will continue to make in our school and community! 🧡💙🐾
#GalionTigers #CourageToClimb #NationalHonorSociety
🏦 Galion Hall of Fame | Tiffany (Gribble) Vroegop
GHS Class of 2003
Tiffany was an accomplished scholar, athlete, and community member during her time at Galion. Since leaving Galion, she has dedicated her career to educating, coaching, and inspiring students in Delaware City Schools.
Beginning in 2007, Tiffany served as an intervention specialist before transitioning to general education, where she spent eight years teaching fourth-grade math and science. Her dedication to students earned her the 2021–2022 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Rotary Club of Delaware County.
Beyond the classroom, Tiffany has made a lasting impact through coaching cross country and swimming. Since becoming head coach of the Delaware Community Center YMCA Riptide swim team in 2023, she has helped grow the program from 30 swimmers to more than 130 each season. In 2025, she received the Central Ohio YMCA Core Values Award for Honesty, recognizing her leadership and commitment to team culture.
Through her dedication to education, athletics, faith, and family, Tiffany continues to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Congratulations to Tiffany Vroegop Gribble on her induction into the Galion Hall of Fame! 🐯
October 6, 1885 – April 14, 1956
GHS Class of 1932
Hazel Chase was a remarkable self-taught naturalist, botanist, and internationally respected butterfly and moth expert. Despite severe visual impairment and limited formal education, she became one of the foremost amateur lepidopterists of her time.
Working from her Galion home, Hazel carefully raised caterpillars, studied their life cycles, and cultivated the plants they needed to survive. Her expertise earned her an international reputation, with scientists, universities, laboratories, and collectors across the United States and Europe seeking her specimens and corresponding with her about her work.
Hazel also shared her love of nature with the Galion community through her Nature Notes newspaper column in the Galion Inquirer from 1935–1952.
Through curiosity, determination, and an extraordinary dedication to learning, Hazel Chase brought recognition to both her field and her hometown of Galion. 🦋
GHS Class of 1966
Larry L. Mizell dedicated more than 50 years to serving his country and helping others. His career began in 1973 with the United States Coast Guard, where he served for 30 years in leadership and operational roles across the United States and abroad.
His service included assignments in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, environmental protection, and international affairs. He served as a Coast Guard Attaché in Haiti and later supported Operation Uphold Democracy, and his career also took him to Panama, The Bahamas, Cuba, and other locations around the world.
After retiring from the Coast Guard in 2003, Larry continued his service with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration, working in international affairs and aviation security.
Even after a remarkable career that took him around the world, Larry never forgot his Galion roots. His journey began with the strong foundation he received through the Galion City Schools and the teachers who helped shape his future.
Congratulations to Larry L. Mizell, GHS Class of 1966, on his induction into the Galion Hall of Fame! 🐯
Help us celebrate our 2026 Homecoming Court! We are so proud of these Tigers and excited to recognize them during this special week!
👑 Join us for the crowning on Friday, October 16, before the football game!
Let's pack the stands, show our Tiger Pride, and make it a night to remember! 🧡💙🏈
#GalionTigers #Homecoming2026 #TigerPride
Our Fall Student Vaccine Clinic will take place on Friday, November 6, during the school day. The vaccine team from Akron Children’s will be visiting our school buildings to provide vaccinations to registered students.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026.
GHS Class of 1968
Donald “Don” F. Barr has dedicated nearly 50 years to serving his hometown and leading GBL Bank with integrity, vision, and a strong commitment to community.
Don began his career with GBL in 1976 and today serves as President, Director, and CEO. Under his leadership, the bank has experienced tremendous growth while maintaining strong ties to the Galion community.
A proud Galion Tiger, Don has been a longtime supporter of Galion City Schools. In 1992, he helped establish what is now Calculator Day, providing every sixth grader with a new calculator for more than three decades. GBL has also supported the schools through athletics, yearbooks, financial literacy opportunities, and the Tiger Debit Card, which gives back to Galion City Schools.
Beyond GBL, Don has served his community through organizations including Avita Health System, the Galion Community Improvement Corporation, Kiwanis, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He and his wife, Ginny, also helped revitalize downtown Galion by restoring a vacant building and operating The Gathering Place.
Don’s career and community involvement reflect a lifelong commitment to the people and hometown that have always meant so much to him.
Congratulations to Donald F. Barr, GHS Class of 1968, on his induction into the Galion Hall of Fame! 🐯
Today we celebrate our incredible custodial team for the hard work and care they put into keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and schools — we appreciate you! 🐯✨
Our first Raising Tigers: A Parent Learning Series was a great success, and we'd love to have you join us for the next one!
If you couldn't make it last Monday but have been wanting to be part of the conversation, it's not too late! We're happy to help you get caught up and ready for our next meeting.
📖 Here's how to get started:
We'd be happy to set up a brief time to meet with you, provide a copy of the book, and get you everything you need to jump in.
You don't have to have attended the first meeting to be part of the series. There's always room for another Tiger parent! 🧡💙
📩 Reach out to us to get started!
Do you enjoy getting a handwritten letter? We’re looking for Multigenerational volunteers to become Pen Pals with our fourth-grade students at Galion Intermediate School!
Our students are ready to sharpen their writing skills, ask questions, share stories, and build meaningful connections through a monthly letter-writing exchange with adult volunteers in our community.
❤️ Here’s how it works:
✉️ Exchange letters once a month, October/November through May.
💬 Share stories, hobbies, holiday traditions, favorite seasons, and more!
🐯 Help students practice writing while building friendships across generations.
🍦 Celebrate with a special Pen Pal Ice Cream Social at Galion Intermediate in the spring!
You don't have to be a professional writer — just willing to share a little of your time! Whether you can commit to one classroom or simply want to volunteer to write letters, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in becoming a Pen Pal? Contact Lisa Fisher, Fourth-Grade Teacher at Galion Intermediate School, to learn more!
Let's make someone's mailbox a little brighter! 💌🐯
We’re excited to share that Galion City Schools is partnering with Akron Children’s School-Based Health Services to bring access to a Nurse Practitioner right here on campus!
Our Nurse Practitioner will be available on scheduled days, giving students access to convenient, confidential medical care at school, with parent/guardian permission.
From common illnesses and minor health concerns to additional support when your child needs it, this service is another way we’re working to support the health and well-being of our Tigers!
Interested in learning more or giving permission for your child to participate?
Find the SBHC Supplemental Health Services Form on our website under:
Families → Clinic → SBHC Supplemental Health Services Form
💙 Because healthy Tigers are ready to learn, grow and succeed! 🐾
Beginning Oct. 1st, each Wednesday in October students can bring in socks to participate in fun days!!
