The Livonia Community acknowledges the

Class of 2024,

1835 Livonia Hall of Fame

Meet the Class of 2024

1835 Livonia City Halll of Fame

Livonia Rotary AM Club

Building a lasting community often hinges on the success of service clubs. The Livonia AM Rotary exemplifies Livonia's commitment to enhancing the quality of life.

The Livonia AM Rotary Club consists of committed individuals who unite to positively impact their community and beyond.

The club's membership boasts a diverse array of professionals, business owners, community leaders, academics, students, and retirees from across southern Michigan.

They gather to socialize, deliberate on community needs, and initiate actions to meet those needs. Their endeavors may encompass local service projects, fundraising efforts, and backing global initiatives.

Events range from the Touch a Truck, co-founded with the Rotary Interact Club at Churchill High School, offering hands-on experiences to over 7,000 locals each August, to the Annual Spaghetti Dinner, in collaboration with the Rotary Noon Club, which raises funds to combat polio.

The latest initiative involves a partnership with Livonia Kids & Family to construct a walk-in cooler at Clarenceville High School, ensuring students and families have ongoing access to fresh food.

Sr. Nancy Jamroz

The Felician Sisters and Madonna University are pivotal to Livonia's foundation. Sr. Nancy Jamroz has been a key leader in both institutions for over four decades, significantly contributing to the Livonia community.

Originating from Garden City, Sr. Nancy is a 1959 graduate of Ladywood High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Madonna College, followed by a Master's in Educational Administration from Marygrove College, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy.

After twenty years of teaching in elementary and high schools across Michigan, she was named Dean of Students at Madonna College in 1983. Six years later, in 1989, she advanced to the position of Vice President for Student Services. Over her two-decade tenure as vice president, she oversaw athletics and a range of student-focused departments, including student and residential life, campus ministry, and the Center for Personalized Instruction.

Her involvement extends far beyond that of the Livonia community and Madonna as three years ago, Imam Arif Huskic, the founder and President of the Common Word Alliance Clergy Interfaith Organization, honored Sr. Nancy Marie Jamroz with numerous awards for her dedication to advancing interfaith understanding and dialogue.

Paul Shepich

Paul Shepich's career in the Clarenceville School District began as the principal of Clarenceville High School, where he served for ten years before he was appointed superintendent in 2014. Before his tenure at Clarenceville, he held various leadership roles, including principal and school director in Mason County, amassing over four decades of educational experience.

In Livonia, Shepich is celebrated for fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes "whole-child development" and for spearheading the creation of new athletic facilities.

Upon his retirement as Superintendent, Shepich's legacy remains distinguished by his purposeful, passionate, collaborative, and empathetic leadership.

Shepich has dedicated his career to nurturing educational communities that live by the "All Means All" principle, ensuring that every member of the Clarenceville School District benefits from a quality education in a supportive environment.

His transformative leadership is marked by a steadfast dedication to service, always prioritizing the welfare of the school community and the betterment of others.

Jim and Annette McConnell

Jim and Annette McConnell's legacy extends beyond their hometown of Livonia, encompassing community engagement throughout Southeast Michigan and the entire state.Jim, a Detroit native, graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, followed by Albion College (B.A.) and Wayne State University (M.A. and Ed.D.). Annette, also born in Detroit and a fellow graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, attended Michigan State University for two years before obtaining a B.S. and M.A. from Southern Connecticut State University.

Jim dedicated most of his career to the Dearborn Public Schools and was seconded to the State of Michigan to assist in coordinating several historical commemorations: the Declaration of Independence Bicentennial in 1976, the Michigan Statehood Sesquicentennial from 1986 to 1987, and the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights Bicentennial from 1987 to 1991. He also contributed as a curriculum writer on the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Michigan.

Together, Jim and Annette co-authored various historical books, newsletters, and publications. They penned "Our Journey: The History of Nardin Park United Methodist Church" and edited "The History of the Michigan Council for the Social Studies." 

They were instrumental in founding the Michigan Council for History Education, served on its board, and edited monthly E-Notes for social studies educators across the state. Their volunteer work extended to the Detroit Historical Society, the Historical Society of Michigan, Friends of the Livonia Library, among others.

With Jim as Secretary for Michigan’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, Annette organized numerous public symposiums, historical commemorations, and tours of 1812 historical sites. In 2012, they were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Historical Society of Michigan, becoming the only couple to receive this accolade.

They took on leadership roles within the Livonia Historical Society; Jim as President and Annette as Recording Secretary. 

Kathleen McCann

District judges in Michigan play a crucial role in upholding justice, resolving conflicts, and safeguarding rights. They are the closest Judicial position to the residents of the town they represent. Their influence goes beyond singular cases, enhancing the legal system's overall efficacy.

After obtaining her English degree from Hillsdale College, Kathleen McCann dedicated a year to teaching Advanced Placement English at Livonia Public Schools. She then pursued her law degree in evening classes, graduating from Detroit College of Law in 1978.

As an assistant prosecutor in Wayne County for a few years, she established a domestic relations law firm in Oakland County in 1983.

In 1995, upon her father's retirement, Judge James McCann, she was elected to the 16th District Court, where she has served for 28 years. She was the president of the Michigan District Judges Association from 2010-2011 and secured a position on the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission.

The creation of a sobriety court marks a significant milestone in her career. This two-year initiative mandates that participants check in with probation officers bi-weekly, submit to daily substance tests, and obtain crucial mental health and addiction treatments.

McCann is set to retire from her judgeship at the end of 2024. She finds fulfillment in her current position, remarking, "Right now, I'm in the best place I can be," and identifies as "a people's judge."

David Parr

Active community residents have for generations been providing leadership and laying the foundational elements of a hometown during its initial growth phase.

Dave Parr has been just such an influential figure in Livonia for over fifty years working often behind the scenes and helping with the definition of Livonia's quality of life.

His notable contributions include leadership roles in the Churchill High School Booster Club, the Livonia Beautification Commission, and the 1990 Vote Yes Livonia recycling initiative. Additionally, he has presided over the LPS Community Education Advisory Council and been a member of the Livonia Planning Commission.

His commitment to community service also encompassed a four-year tenure as Chair of the Board of Trustees at St. Mary's Hospital, followed by two years of service as the hospital integrated into a regional network.

As a founder and volunteer, he ascended to the position of Chairman of the Board for Paint the Town, overseeing the annual painting of 400 homes for sixteen years, which included 200 homes in Detroit and 200 in surrounding areas.

His association with St. Mary's Hospital further led him to the Mercy Education Project, where he took on the roles of President and Chairperson, championing educational opportunities for women and girls.

For the last three years, Parr has also been serving on the Livonia Library Commission.