Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductees

The Mount Marty University Gregorian Fine Arts Association (GFAA) is proud to announce this year’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee class and ceremony. These individuals were chosen by the current GFAA advisory council based on their passion, dedication, and service to the arts at Mount Marty and the surrounding community.

During the weekend of Lancer Days, these inductees will be honored at a ceremony held Sunday, September 22 at 12 p.m. in Marian Auditorium.

To learn more or to nominate future inductees, contact Shannon Viereck.

Congratulations to the 2024 Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductees!

  • Alice Hohenthaner (to be awarded posthumously)
  • Dean Rettedal
  • Michael Lavelle '74
  • Fred Ertz '74

2024: Alice Hohenthaner (posthumous award), Dean Rettedal, Michael Lavelle '74, Fred Ertz '74

2023: Dixie (Sims) Church, Sister Leonarda Longen, OSB (posthumous award), Dick Reddy, Sister Cynthia Binder, OSB

2022: Sister Madonna Schmitt, OSB H’45, ‘59 (posthumous award), Jim and Marilyn Nyberg, Virgil Petrik, Judi (Schmidt) O'Connell H’59, ‘63

2021: Sister Jane Klimisch H’38, ‘41 (posthumous award), Sister Jeanette Klimisch H’38, ‘41 (posthumous award), Jack Lyons, Eugene Brinkmeyer