The Medway High Alumni Association is the steward of the MHS Hall of Excellence. Created during the 2017–2018 school year, the Hall of Excellence was established to recognize Medway High School Alumni, either as an individual or as a group, who have attained excellence during their life. Excellence will be judged for nominee leadership traits, volunteerism, involvement in their community, their achievements, and their outstanding contributions throughout their careers to society.

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​A wall plaque for each selected inductee is permanently mounted at Medway High School in the lobby area. Inductees can be found below.​​

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2026 Inductees

Margaret (Slavin) Slatkavitz, Class of 1934

Trusted leader and the face of the MHS Alumni Association

for over 40 Years.

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For 70 years, Margaret Slavin Slatkavitz was a dedicated, trusted, and much-loved member of the Medway High School Alumni Association. A graduate of the class of 1934, Margaret was honored to be appointed Alumni Association Treasurer in 1958 after serving on a number of committees over the years.

 

What started as a short-term appointment turned into Margaret becoming the face of the Alumni Association for over 40 years. She was instrumental in providing leadership to the Alumni Association, formally as the Association Treasurer through 1993 and then as a trusted mentor. Margaret was determined to ensure that the Alumni Association and its traditions would remain intact - sustaining it as one of the oldest, continuous high school alumni associations in the country and laying the groundwork to inspire future generations to build on this tremendous legacy.  Margaret would be so pleased that the Alumni Association is now at 140 years and counting!

 

Indeed, countless alumni and school officials have said over many years that “if it weren’t for Margaret… we wouldn’t still have the Alumni Association”.  When many high school alumni associations were being discontinued, Margaret was influential in ensuring that the MHS Alumni Association’s legacy endured.  She truly was the right person at the right time for this critical leadership role.

 

In 1988, Margaret initiated the first MHS scholarships sponsored by the Alumni Association.  These original two scholarships were renamed in honor and memory of her in 2004.  Today, this program has grown to 11 scholarships/ military service awards.

 

Margaret was a quiet but effective leader with a knack for working with others, who led by example and was well-respected by everyone for her dedication and integrity.  It was never about her. Rather, her focus was always on serving the Alumni Association and its members. In 1993 and 2004, she was honored at the alumni banquet for her efforts and dedication, and for the tremendous impact she had on the Alumni Association’s success and longevity.

 

After graduation, Margaret spent her career working in Medway.  She was a trusted customer service representative at Bay Bank before retiring in 1988, and a well-known and respected clerk at several small local retail stores.  Margaret cherished her family, her faith, her many lifelong friends, and serving the Medway community.

 

Allan G. Osborne, Sr., Class of 1937

Known as “Mr. Medway” for his

unselfish community service.​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allan G Osborne Sr. was born in Medway on October 12, 1918, and one of 14 children. He graduated from Medway High School, Class of 1937.

 

As a private with the 45th Infantry Division during World War II, while waiting to catch a train in the Back Bay Station in Boston to return to Pine Camp NY, the infamous Cocoanut Grove Fire broke out, a nightclub fire that killed 492. The date was November 28 1942. With other military personnel, he was drafted for rescue work. While helping the injured in the cellar, he was overcome by poisonous gas fumes, internal burns and shock. He was rescued by a Salvation Army officer and spent 7 months in an army hospital. While there, he wrote a poem entitled “A Soldier’s Prayer” which became very famous. It was published in over 275 newspapers and magazines, and printed on the walls of Grand Central Station during the war.

 

In 1944, he married Ruth Boulter of Norfolk and raised their 4 children in their home on Holliston Street. All were graduates of Medway High School. He and Ruth also raised 18 foster children. Allan served as the news reporter covering Medway, along with being the Sports Editor, for the Milford Daily News for many years.

 

Mr. Osborne was the definition of volunteerism, always giving of himself for the benefit of others. He was very involved with the Medway Village Church as a moderator, deacon, clerk, treasurer and youth advisor. He was a superintendent of the Oakland Cemetery, active on the Medway Parks Commission, the Republican Town Committee, Council on Aging, the Zoning Board of Appeals, Warden in Precinct II, a call firefighter for 27 years and a Medway Special Police Officer.

 

If that wasn’t enough, he was involved with the Medway School Boosters, a trustee of the David Sanford Scholarship Fund, Russell Shaw Memorial Athletic Scholarship, and the Belle & Beaux Association Scholarship Fund. He also served as Co-chairman of the Edmund Charland Athletic Field Dedication Committee, Heart Fund Committee, Medway High Alumni Association’s 100th Anniversary Committee, Medway’s 275th Anniversary Committee, Medway Fire Fund and Medway Boy Scouts.

 

His unselfish community service was a hallmark of his life. In 1984, he was named Medway Citizen of the Year. He belonged to the Odd Fellows, the American Legion, and the Good Government Association When he passed away in 2000, there was an article in the Milford Daily News entitled “Remembering Mr. Medway”. Yes, Allan Osborne Sr. was indeed one of a kind.

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2025 Inductees

Lawrence G. Leigh, Jr., Class of 1964

A Marine and a fallen hero in Vietnam.

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Catherine M. Murphy, Class of 1934

A reading specialist, dedicated teacher, and positive influence on Medway students.

 

Robert J. Parrella, Class of 1964

An innovative business leader, active civic contributor, and pillar of the Medway community.

 

2024 Inductees

Joseph P. Hanlon, Class of 1955

Teacher, coach and administrator who served MHS for 41 years

and who was an inspiring mentor to all.

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Joseph H. Potenza, Sr., Class of 1939

 Teacher, coach and administrator who served

the Town of Medway for 27 years. 

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2023 Inductees

Gary N. Berset, Class of 1969 & Eileen McNally Berset, Class of 1971

For dedication and services to MHS, the Town of Medway,

and St. Joseph Parish

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Daniel “Shark” Sharkovitz, Class of 1970

 38 years of service as a high school teacher,

coach and class advisor.

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2022 Inductees

Joanne F. Boczanowski , Class of 1980

For dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force 

and St. Joseph’s Parish.

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Barbara Bain Ohanian, Class of 1971

Educator and camp director working

with children with disabilities.
 

2021 Inductee

​MaryJane Bauer White, Class of 1968

For 40 years of service for Medway including Town Clerk and other roles. 

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2020 Inductee

Michael Vinay Bhatia, Class of 1995

For excellence in service to his country and global humanitarian achievements.

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2019 Inductee:

Harry T. Johnson, Class of 1952

For his military service and many years serving on various Medway town boards.​

 

2018 Inductee:

Colonel Michael Matondi, Class of 1938

For his service during World War II and for demonstrating over a lifetime his commitment to serve his country and community.​

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2017 Inductees:

12 World War II veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country: