GlenOak Class of 1979

01/27/2026

11/11/2025

GlenOak HS Golf banquet. Head coach Scott McCahan. Way to GO Scott!!!!

10/01/2025

Looks like GO79 was well represented today at the Guards game!! And, they brought home a playoff win!!!

09/20/2025

PLS Alumni band reunion. I am pictured here with my 5th grade instrumental music teacher Mrs. Micciche. Her husband , Joe Micciche, was our band director for 9th and 10th at the Glenwood building. It was great to see her, meet her daughter, and see her grandson in GOHS marching band!!!!

09/20/2025

It was a great evening.

09/09/2025

It’s time to get together!!! This is a great event.

🎉 Golden Eagle Alumni – It’s Time to Come Home! 🦅

Join us for the Alumni Reunion Tailgate on Friday, September 19th before our GlenOak vs. Lake football game!

📍 South end of GlenOak Stadium
🕔 Tailgate kicks off at 5:00 PM
🏈 Game kickoff at 7:00 PM
💲 $25 – includes tailgate + game admission

Reconnect with classmates, cheer on the Golden Eagles, and enjoy a fun night back at the Nest!

🎟️ Get your tickets ahead of time here ➡️ https://forms.gle/PzQ5o7q8umnvPEF59

Let’s pack the stands with alumni pride – we can’t wait to see you there!

Follow the Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association for more information.

08/18/2025

Today was Convocation at Plain Local Schools. All teachers , staff come together to celebrate the beginng of school. Our speaker today was GO79 alum David Coleman. He shared his experiences with classmates and staff. He spoke of several classmates’ written words of their time at PlainLocal Schools/ GlenOak high school. It was a great morning! David Is pictured with Kim and myself at the Plain Township Amphitheater in Oakwood Square.

06/04/2025

Hello Everyone,
The following is from our Good Friend,
And Classmate, Dave Tiley.

06/03/2025

Obituaries in Canton, OH | The Repository
Thomas Henry Lapp, age 83 of Canton, OH, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. Tom was born on February 26, 1942 in Toledo, OH, to the late H. Carl Lapp and Betty Jane (Porter) Lapp. He graduated from Perry High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kent State University and a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. His sculpture won the Cleveland May Show at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1968. Tom married Marann Mauger in 1968. He is the beloved father of three children and five grandchildren. Tom taught art for 30 years, starting in Dover, OH, and spent 28 years at GlenOak High School. He also worked at the Canton Art Institute as Assistant Director of Art. After retirement, he was a driver at Mercy Medical Center. Tom was a Corvette enthusiast having had 13 in his lifetime. He loved to attend car shows, was an avid (average) bowler, and loved to eat seafood. He was a lifetime member of Lowell Church.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Lapp; and grandson, Manojlo. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marann Kay (Mauger) Lapp; children: Daniel (Rachel Crawford) Lapp, Jules (Rick Gardner) Lapp, and Amy (Dan) Manojlovski; grandchildren: Sofija, Ana, Nikola, Gray, and Aleeah; brother, David (Lynne Samblanet) Lapp; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Lowell Church, 1802 Clarendon Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44706, with Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home, North Canton, OH 330-452-4041.

05/31/2025

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Donald Brian Compher Obituary
With heavy hearts and joyous memories, we celebrate the life of Donald Brian Compher, who passed away on April 27, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 10, 1961, in Canton, Ohio, Donny lived his life filled with passion, laughter, and a love for all music that he enjoyed sharing with others, especially the unforgettable sounds of AC/DC. He'd be the first to teach and then challenge you to a game of music trivia.

Donny spent decades as a dedicated Special Olympic coach, pouring his heart into mentoring countless athletes and inspiring those around him. His commitment to the community and to those he coached was nothing short of remarkable and will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He worked as a material handler in the plastics industry at Little Tikes, where he was respected not just for his work ethic but also for the friendships he forged along the way.

Donny was preceded in death by his father Donald Compher and sister-in-law Toni Marino. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Doreen Compher, his devoted daughter Nikole Ball (Craig), grandchildren Cole and Carly, mother Sheila Compher, brother David Compher, sister Debra Coy (Jim), nephews Marc, Scott, and Matthew, niece Amanda, and his cuddle pups Izzie and Lexi.

Join us in honoring Donny's life at a celebration of his spirit on May 9, 2025, during calling hours and visitation at Reed Funeral Home NORTH CANTON CHAPEL starting at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. We invite you to return on May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM for an additional hour of visitation, leading up to the funeral service at 12:00 PM with Chaplain Sherry Ackerman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Stark Public Special Olympics c/o Randi Buhecker 1206 Locust St. S Canal Fulton Ohio, 44614"

As we gather to reflect on Don's incredible journey, let us share stories, laughter, and the music he loved. His legacy of kindness, enthusiasm, and rock 'n' roll spirit will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, Donny, you will be missed, but not forgotten.

05/31/2025

Hello Friends and Classmates.
Sad to let everyone know, that we have Lost Two more Classmates in recent days. 😢💔

Karen Ann Boiano, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Canton, Ohio, on May 24, 2025. She was 64 years...

02/22/2025

For all you Plain Center kids, the young lady on the left is the granddaughter of our sixth grade teacher, Roger, McClure, and Mis C. Davis. The young lady was there to talk about her activities and experiences while in Plain schools and GO and her accomplishments and future endeavors. These 3 are some of our shining stars. GO Eagles