PLAIN LOCAL SCHOOLS Foundation and Alumni Association

The Plain Local Schools Foundation and Alumni Association would like to introduce to you our new Board Members. Please join us in welcoming:

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Brian Hartline

If you would like to learn more about why these individuals are a perfect addition to our board, visit http://plainfoundation.com/board-of-directors/

Hall of Distinction Nominations are NOW OPEN!

The Hall of Distinction is a very prestigious honor given to outstanding Alumni or Plain Local Schools contributors.

The Plain Local Schools Alumni Association Hall of Distinction honors alumni, and other individuals in our community, who have distinguished themselves personally and / or professionally, have contributed time and talent to the Plain Local School District and who have exemplified the education and moral values that are respected by their community and school system.

If you know someone who deserves to be in the Hall of Distinction, visit http:// plainfoundation.com/hall-ofdistinction/ or scan the QR code to fill out the application.

What are some of your favorite memories while at Plain Local?

– Watching Hurdle videos on a CRT TV attached to a moveable cart with a bungie.

– Indoor track in the hallways at GlenOak HS, catching shoulders on the corners.

– Another prominent memory: The day 9/11 happened at the 9th grade GlenOak Career Center

Favorite teacher(s) at Plain Local?

Science teacher Chad Palmer made class fun and a great mentor, Mark Filicky for great advice and motivation. Others: Mr. Schneider, Mr. Gordon and Coach Jack Rose

What are some of your biggest accomplishments?

– 2 time State Champion in the 110m Hurdles and 300m Hurdles

– High School National All-American 400 Hurdles

– Scholarship football athlete at The Ohio State University

– 90 receptions, 1429 yards, 12 touchdowns

– Drafted 4th round (108) by the Miami Dolphins: 344 receptions, 4,766 yards and 14 touchdowns

– Receivers Coach Ohio State University

– National Position Coach of the Year, 2022

– Recruited over 17 4 & 5 star wide receivers at OSU

– Several receivers drafted in NFL

– Promoted to Offensive Coordinator Ohio State University, 2023

Quote from Head OSU Coach Ryan Day about Brian Hartline: “Brian has been successful in every football capacity for which he has been engaged,” Day said. “He has progressed incredibly well from college to NFL receiver, and then from quality control coach to wide receivers coach to passing game coordinator. He figures things out quickly and he is more than ready to now transition to offensive coordinator. He has also developed his receivers at an unprecedented level and he has recruited as well or better than anyone in the country. Now he’ll be recruiting for our entire offense and I think that is something that will be really positive for our program.”

Best accomplishments:

– Going to OSU football camps to get noticed by coaches

– National HS Track meets at NC State

– 2 time OHSAA State Champion 2005

– 3 kids and amazing wife

What advice would you give to high school students today?

Don’t be afraid to be different. Avoid comparing yourself to others; share goals, not paths. Focus on your path, know your goals are always attainable. When you compare yourself to others you rob what you have.