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Bill Wegman

Induction

2004

Sports

Men's Basketball, Baseball

Graduation

1981

Bill Wegman was part of the Oak Hills graduating class of 1981, and participated for the Varsity Basketball and Baseball teams during his tenure at Oak Hills High School. Wegman was a 2 year starter on the Varsity Basketball team and 3 year starter on the Varsity Baseball team. He played a pivotal part in both the 1980 State Championship Baseball team and the 1981 State Runner-Up Baseball team. Wegman played 14 years in the MLB, and spent 11 of those years on the major league roster of the Milwaukee Brewers. Then, in 1991, the MLB awarded him the Fred Hutchinson Award, which is also known as the Comeback Player of the Year award. That year he rebounded from injury, posting a 15-7 record and an ERA of 2.84.

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1981

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Brett Wettrich

Induction

2006

Sports

Men's Golf

Graduation

1992

Brett Wettrich is a 1992 graduate and a four year letter winner on the Oak Hills golf team. As a freshman he led Oak Hills to a regional appearance with his team leading 38.7 average. His sophomore year Brett finished eighth in the state tournament and was named second team all-state. As a senior he was a state qualifier and named the 1991 Cincinnati Enquirer Golfer of the Year. Brett was a four time first team all-conference winner and three time first team all-city award winner. After graduating from Oak Hills Brett went on to play on the Nationwide Tour for two years; while on the Nationwide Tour he won two events and finished 10th on the money list. For the past 5 years Brett has competed on the PGA tour. His best finish to date was in 2005 when he finished 6th at the Honda Classic. He is ranked as the 3rd longest driver on the tour at 311.7 yards per drive. 

Brett Wettrich

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1992

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Chuck Walroth

Induction

2015

Sports

Men's Baseball, Basketball, Football

Graduation

1968

Chuck was a member of the class of 1968, and was a varsity athlete in Baseball, Basketball, and Football. From 1967-1968, he was All-League and All-City in all three sports, which included leading Oak Hills to league titles in Baseball and Basketball. He was the leading scorer for the Oak Hills Football team, as well as led the city in his senior year in scoring. Chuck also led the Oak Hills Baseball team with a .330 batting average, and was 7-0 in starts during his senior year. He accepted a full athletic scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University, where he was awarded Newcomer of the Year before suffering a career ending knee injury in his final game against University of Kentucky. 

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1968

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Janice McCafferty Wilking

Induction

2015

Sports

Women's Basketball, Softball

Graduation

1989

Jan was a major contributor to the Oak Hills Athletic Program, both as an Athlete and as an Administrator. She was a 1st team All-MCC Basketball player from 1987-1989, including being awarded league player of the year in 1989. She was also an Honorable Mention recipient from the State of Ohio in 1989 as well. She also was 1st team All-MCC in Softball, from 1987-1989, and received league player of the year in 1989 as well. She was the first freshman athlete that earned a varsity letter, and later became the first female athlete at Oak Hills to receive a full athletic scholarship. As an administrator and coach, Jan made major contributions to the Oak Hills Community. She was the Women’s basketball coach for 6 years, and compiled a record of 78-34, and received GMC Coach of the Year honors in 2001 and 2002. She also became the Athletic Director for Oak Hills, and held that position for 9 years. 

Janice McCafferty Wilking

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1989

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Jeff Weddle

Induction

2007

Sports

Men's Basketball, Baseball

Graduation

1971

Jeff Weddle is a 1971 graduate who lettered in basketball and baseball. Jeff earned six varsity letters as a student athlete at Oak Hills High School. In basketball, he led Oak Hills to a 56-5 record over his three varsity seasons. During that time Oak Hills was three time league champion, and in 1971 they were City Champions. Jeff was named all-league and all city in basketball for two seasons. His senior season, while serving as one of the co-captains, Jeff led the Highlanders to an 18-0 regular season record. Jeff was the ultimate team player leading the team in assists. In 1971, Jeff represented Oak Hills in the first ever East -West All Star All City game. On the 1971 baseball team, Jeff had an earned run average of 0.26, and a batting average over three-hundred. His senior year, Jeff was awarded the Outstanding Senior Athlete Award. After his career at Oak Hills, Jeff went on to play basketball at Valparaiso University. 

Jeff Weddle

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1971

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Justin Wilcox

Induction

2016

Sports

Men's Wrestling

Graduation

1998

Justin Wilcox is a 1998 graduate of Oak Hills High School who starred as a wrestler.  Beginning in 1995, Justin went to state four straight years, placing 5th in 1995, 5th in 1996, 2nd in 1997, and 3rd in 1998.  He is the only Oak Hills wrestler to place at state 4 straight years. He was a 4-time conference champion, 3-time District Champion, and recorded 134 career wins.  During his time at Oak Hills, he broke 15 school records, 10 of which still stand.  Following high school, he wrestled for Division 1 Edinboro University. During his freshman year, he was the 133-lb. conference champion and an NCAA qualifier.  Justin most recently competed in Mixed Martial Arts, posting 14 career victories.

Justin Wilcox

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1998

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Mike Weadick

Induction

2012

Sports

Men's Football, Wrestling, Track

Graduation

Mike Weadick lettered in football, wrestling, and track while a student athlete at Oak Hills. As a captain of the football team, Mike was a middle linebacker. He was a member of the 1976 conference championship team earning all-league status his senior year. In wrestling, Mike was a league, city and district champion in 1977. He qualified for the state finals his senior season finishing third overall. Mike went on to DePauw University on a football scholarship. 

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Mike Wheeler

Induction

2021

Sports

Men's Baseball

Graduation

1996

Mike Wheeler graduated from Oak Hills High School in 1996 where he played Varsity Baseball for three years under Coach Chuck Laumann.  Playing excellent defense as a shortstop, Mike put up outstanding numbers at the plate in his three seasons on varsity.  After hitting five combined home runs in his sophomore and junior seasons, he exploded for ten home runs in his senior year, a record that still stands for a single season, while his 15 career home runs stands 4th most for a Highlander.  In addition to his ten home runs in his senior year, he hit .467 (11th all time), scored 40 runs (3rd all time), knocked in 46 runs (1st all time) and stole 21 bases (6th all time).  At the conclusion of his senior season, he was named Conference Player of the Year, Enquirer Division 1 Player of the Year, 1st Team All City and 1st Team All State.  

 

As a true five tool player, this production propelled Mike to become the highest drafted position player in school history when the Houston Astros drafted him in the 6th round of the 1996 Amateur Entry Draft.  He was set to attend to Eastern Kentucky University on a full scholarship until the Astros called.  He played three years of minor league baseball in the Astros organization until an arm injury prematurely ended his career.  As of 2021, Mike is just one of 15 Highlanders to be drafted and one of 16 to play professional baseball.  

 

Since his retirement in 1998, Mike has worked for Prestige A/V and Creative Services and currently serves as Director of A/V Services.  He and his wife, Angie, have been married for 12 years and are the parents to two boys, Charlie and Logan. 

Mike Wheeler

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1996

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