Congratulations to our 2023 class of Alumni Hall of Fame!
Michael O’Connor, Richard Silcox, Dr. Eugene Chio, Kyle Gibson
Our G-C Alumni Hall of Fame inductees have many great stories to share as they deflect the accolades. While attending Greenfield area public schools in different decades, all received a good education. As you examine their lives, we believe that you will agree with us that they are extraordinary.
Michael O'Connor
Class of 1982 | Greenfield-Central High School
Active in government and policy since graduation from college, Michael O’Connor is now Associate Vice President for Corporate and Government Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company. Along the way, he has also served with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and as Chief of Staff and Chief Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis. He serves on Goodwill and United Way boards.
Richard Silcox
Class of 1993 | Greenfield-Central High School
Richard Silcox has had many duties while being a member of the Indiana State Police for the last 24 years. He is currently a lieutenant overseeing tactical operations for the Indiana State Police S.W.A.T., SCUBA, Tactical K-9 and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams. His unwavering service has garnered professional and community recognition.
Dr. Eugene Chio
Class of 1996 | Greenfield-Central High School
Dr. Eugene Chio, an ENT-otolaryngologist, has served as Director of Sleep Surgery at Ohio State University Medical Center since 2009 and has been Co-Director of its Multidisciplinary Cough Clinic since 2012. Chio has been recognized for his surgical innovation in sleep apnea surgery, helping to shorten surgical and healing time.
Kyle Gibson
Class of 2006 | Greenfield-Central High School
Kyle Gibson has been gifted in the sport of baseball since his early years and is currently a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Lauded for his skills on the baseball field as well as for his contributions in the communities where he has lived, Gibson has been recognized as a MLB All-Star and been nominated for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award three times.