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Jerry McGlone (Class of 1973 and 1974)

Jerry C. McGlone was born and raised in Circleville, OH and graduated
from Circleville High School in 1969. In the Fall of 1969, Jerry began his
road to adulthood at Morehead State University in KY. Jerry earned a
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Morehead. He pledged Lambda Chi
Alpha, where he formed lifelong bonds with his Brothers.

A favorite pastime of Jerry’s was planning and attending Lambda Chi
Alpha brotherhood weekends – the conversations leading up to them
were just as rewarding as the reunions themselves. His spirit, great smile,
infectious laugh, and zest for life will live on forever in all those who he
loved and who will forever love him. As a fraternity brother wrote, “Pas
Adelphi” – Always Brothers.

Jerry began his correctional education career at the Chillicothe
Correctional Institution in 1974. He earned a Doctorate of Education from
Ohio State University, and became the 4th, and youngest, Superintendent
of the Ohio Central School System (OCSS). It is believed that he was also
the longest serving Superintendent of OCSS. After his retirement in 2009,
Jerry became the Superintendent at the Buckeye United School District
(BUSD). Jerry continued to be an adjunct professor for Columbus State
Community College and Ashland University. He served as an interim
Correctional Education Director at Ashland and most recently as a
consultant in correctional education.

Jerry was a strong leader in correctional education nationally and was a
lifetime member of the Correctional Education Association (CEA) serving
in both regional and national offices. In 2002, Jerry was honored as the
CEA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Jerry passed away in December 2022. He is survived by his wife Lisa
Williams McGlone, daughter Chrissie and a host of loving family
members.