Meet The New Pennsbury High School Hall Of Fame Inductees

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — Five graduates will be joining the Pennsbury High School Hall of Fame later this year, including a Philadelphia radio host, concert promoter, advertising agency chief executive, neurosurgeon, and a

The Pennsbury School District has announced its Class of 2025 inductees who will be honored at a special ceremony at Pennsbury High School East on Oct. 23.

The Class of 2025 features Sean Grevy, Class of 2007; Dr. Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan, Class of 2004; Kathy Romano, Class of 1996; Paul "Skip" Rickert, Class of 1972; and Dr. R. Bruce Hitchner, Class of 1969.

They join such notable alumni as actor Richard Kind, former Philadelphia Eagles star Troy Vincent, and NBA star Lavoy Allen.

The Pennsbury High School Hall of Fame was created in 2022 to honor those graduates who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen careers. A new class is inducted every two years, school officials said.

The PHS Hall of Fame wall is located in the main office lobby at Pennsbury High School West. Wooden plaques with black brass plates adorn the wall, identifying each inductee, their year of graduation, and accomplishments.

Inductees must have graduated at least 10 years ago to be considered for this honor. Candidates are considered based on their accomplishments after graduating in areas such as academics, the arts, business, athletics, military or public service, or other career achievements. Nominations for the Pennsbury High School Hall of Fame can be submitted online.

Meet the Pennsbury High School Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees:

Sean Grevy, Class of 2007

Grevy is the CEO of 43 Oak, a Manhattan-based advertising agency. He is also the founder of the 43 Oak Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing educational opportunities for underprivileged and minority youth in the greater New York City area. His partnership with the New York Islanders and charitable donations have been captured by multiple media outlets, including USA Hockey, NHL.com, and the NHL Network. In November 2024, he hosted the 3rd annual 3 Keys Cup, raising over $180,000 for the foundation.

Dr. Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan, Class of 2004

Sullivan is a neurosurgeon specializing in spine tumors and chordomas. She is the director of the
Center for Spine Tumor and Chordoma Research at the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute. Dr.
Sullivan received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She
completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received the
Resident Teaching Award, and completed a fellowship in reconstructive spine and spinal oncology at
Rhode Island Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Kathy Romano, Class of 1996

Romano is a household name in Philadelphia broadcasting, known for her role on 93.3 WMMR's "Preston & Steve" show, where she started in 2003. Romano also hosted “Her Story,” a weekly program that highlighted the achievements and experiences of influential women. She began
her career in broadcasting as a television traffic reporter.

Romano started "Kathy's Cuts," which has collected over 1,000 hair donations for children who are undergoing medical treatments through "Wigs for Kids." She also serves on the board of the Philadelphia Police Foundation and works with the M. Night Shyamalan Foundation.

Paul "Skip" Rickert, Class of 1972

Skip Rickert is a music industry professional known for his roles as a songwriter, film producer, and
tour manager. After graduating from Pennsbury, he studied theater at the University of California, San Diego. His career began in 1977 as a stage carpenter for the Rolling Stones in Colorado. By 1979, he was serving as the production and tour manager for the Little River Band.

Rickert's experience includes managing tours for artists such as Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, the
Backstreet Boys, ZZ Top, Korn, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Guns N' Roses, Green Day, Ozzy
Osbourne, Ice Cube, Eric Idle, Natalie Cole, Enrique Iglesias, Midnight Oil, the Sex Pistols, and Paris
Hilton. He has been Santana's tour manager and director since 2005. He was nominated for a Latin
Grammy Award in 2014 for producing the music documentary "Santana: Corazón —Live from Mexico, Live It to Believe It."

Dr. R. Bruce Hitchner, Class of 1969

Hitchner is an educator specializing in Classical Studies and International Relations. He holds
professorships in both disciplines at Tufts University, where he has made significant contributions to
the understanding of the Roman world and contemporary international affairs. Hitchner's research
focuses on Roman history and archaeology, with a particular emphasis on North Africa in antiquity. He has directed significant archaeological projects in North Africa and France, supported by organizations such as the National Geographic Society, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the French Ministry of Culture.