Ohio State Marion proudly announced the induction of Dave Gorenflo into its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame. Gorenflo will be inducted along with Ted & Marlene Temple, during a formal ceremony on campus, Monday, November 17, 2025, in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Community Room.
A lifelong Marion resident and graduate of Marion Harding High School and The Ohio State University, Gorenflo began his college journey at Ohio State Marion in 1969. His early involvement with the Circle K Club and award-winning service projects laid the foundation for a lifetime of dedication to education and community service.
Gorenflo’s career spanned nearly five decades, serving as a teacher, coach, and administrator in Elgin and River Valley Local Schools, and later at Marion Technical College. He continued to impact youth as STEM Coordinator at TRECA and Tech Prep Consultant at MTC. From 1973 to 2022, his influence touched generations of Marion County students.
Beyond the classroom, Gorenflo co-founded the Marion Mathematics Challenge, a county-wide competition hosted annually at Ohio State Marion. He was also instrumental in helping to fund the naming of the Alber Center gymnasium after Greg Swepston, his close friend, mentor and fellow educator.
David Webster, who nominated Gorenflo, praised his legacy: “Dave has had a wide-ranging and profoundly positive effect in Marion city and county, MTC, and Ohio State Marion.”
Gorenflo’s enduring commitment to education, youth development, and community service exemplifies the spirit of Ohio State Marion. His induction celebrates a lifetime of meaningful impact.
The Ohio State University at Marion’s awards program honors outstanding alumni who have contributed significantly to their professions and/or communities. Nominees must have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters of full-time study at Ohio State Marion. Nominees must have attended The Ohio State University at Marion 15 or more years ago to be eligible for nomination. Nominees should be an advocate for the university and achieve distinction in their field and/or for making a difference in the lives of others through outstanding professional, personal or community contributions. Alumni may be nominated posthumously. Individuals may nominate multiple alumni. Please submit one nomination form for each person.