McMinnville, Oregon
1. Beverly Cleary (1916)
American Children's Writer
Acclaimed children's writer who created the popular Henry Huggins and Ramona series. Her numerous literary honors include the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award.
2. Verne Duncan (1934)
American Politician
After serving for more than a decade as Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction, this Republican Party politician was elected to the Oregon State Senate as a representative of his state's...
3. Will Vinton (1947)
American Animator
Co-director of the first claymation film titled Closed Mondays in 1974. His TV specials, A Claymation Christmas Celebration and A Claymation Easter both won Prime-Time Emmy awards.
4. Danny Langsdorf (1972)
American Football Coach
Football coach best known for engineering record-setting offenses as the offensive coordinator at Oregon State University. He was formerly an exceptional quarterback at Boise State University.
5. Ehren McGhehey (1976)
Reality Star
Former reality star and daredevil best known as one of the performers on MTV's Jackass its films. He also appeared on several episodes of series Portlandia in 2012.
6. Ross Shafer (1954)
American Comedian
An American talk show host who is known for hosting one of the revivals of the TV game show Match Game.
7. Charlie Sitton (1962)
American Basketball Player
Charles E. Charlie Sitton is a retired American basketball player.
8. Jim Weidner (1968)
American Politician
Jim Weidner is an American politician from the U. S. state of Oregon. A Republican he is a member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing Yamhill County in District...
9. Joni Huntley (1956)
American Olympic Athlete
Joni Luann Huntley is an American athlete who won the bronze medal in the women's high jump event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles California. Her personal best...
10. Jim Bunn (1956)
American Politician
James Lee Bunn is an American politician from Oregon. A native of Yamhill County he served in the Oregon State Senate before election to the United States House of Representatives...
11. Troy Calhoun (1966)
American College Football Player
Troy Calhoun is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the United States Air Force Academy a position he has held since...
