Hall of Fame
A junior high and high school math, health and physical education teacher for 23 years. David L. Pappada also established himself as a respected Ohio high school football coach. During 10 years in head coaching positions he amassed a record of 62-37-1, coaching the 1973 State Champions at Warren Reserve High School and the 1987 All-American Conference Champions at Reserve High School and the 1987 All-American Conference Champions at Niles McKinley High School. Dave’s coaching talents also earned him Trumbull County Coach of the Year honors in 1981 at Hubbard High School and in 1987 at Niles McKinley High School. “Pap’s” athletic abilities earned him three letters in football at Findlay College, the position of Co-Captain of the Oiler squad, First Team District 22 honors and NAIA Honorable Mention as Little All-American Center. David’s philosophy on the value of sports is that “Sports teach daily the many disciplines necessary for one to be a productive member of society.” He and his wife of 22 years, Susan (Peneton), have two children – Andrea and Brian.
