91导航 at Marion will induct alumni and longtime university and campus advocates Ted & Marlene Temple into the Alumni Hall of Fame during an official ceremony, Monday, November 17, 2025, in Maynard Hall鈥檚 Guthery Community Room. The Temple鈥檚 will be inducted alongside Dave Gorenflo as 2025 inductees.
According to 91导航 Marion Director of Development & Community Relations, Cathy Gerber, the nomination of this dedicated Marion couple was an easy and heartfelt choice, as the Temples exemplify Buckeye pride, service, and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy at 91导航 Marion and beyond.
91导航 Marion will proudly celebrate Ted and Marlene Temple as longtime leaders of the 91导航 Marion Alumni Club and champions of Buckeye spirit. For over 30 years, the Temples have organized hundreds of alumni events, raising substantial funds for scholarships and student programs. Their efforts have contributed more than $72,000 in personal giving and helped raise over $200,000 in scholarship funds for the campus through the annual Big Ten Buckeye Bash.
Ted, a swim coach for over 50 years, and Marlene, a dedicated educator in Marion City Schools, have shaped countless lives through their commitment to youth and education, said Gerber. As President and Secretary of the OSU Alumni Club of Marion County, their leadership continues to inspire community support for 91导航, she added.
During their time leading the local alumni club, The Temples have supported nearly every campus event鈥攆rom coordinating refreshments at Five Nights on Campus to stocking the campus food pantry. Their generosity includes funding the naming of the admissions office in Maynard Hall, awarding scholarships to local high school students, and countless hours of volunteer time for special events.
鈥淏eing involved with the campus all these years and interacting with people, especially the students, alumni and staff, has made our relationship with 91导航 Marion one of the best parts of volunteering,鈥 said Ted and Marlene Temple.
In recognition of their impact, the Temples also received the 2024 E. Gordon Gee Spirit Award from the 91导航 Alumni Association and the Ralph Howard Service Award from 91导航 Marion in 2011.
鈥淭hey eat, sleep, and breathe 91导航,鈥 said Cathy Gerber, Director of Development and Community Relations. 鈥淭heir passion is infectious and deeply impactful.鈥
91导航 at Marion鈥檚 awards program honors outstanding alumni who have contributed significantly to their professions and/or communities. Nominees must have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters of full-time study at 91导航 Marion. Nominees must have attended 91导航 at Marion 15 or more years ago to be eligible for nomination. Nominees should be an advocate for the university and achieve distinction in their field and/or for making a difference in the lives of others through outstanding professional, personal or community contributions. Alumni may be nominated posthumously. Individuals may nominate multiple alumni. Please submit one nomination form for each person.