Hall of Fame

A proud graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School, Mary Agnes has spent more than four decades living out the values of faith, service, compassion, and leadership instilled during her years at Elizabeth Seton. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Penn State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Over a distinguished 43-year career, she served patients and families in psychiatric hospitals, acute care, dialysis, home care, hospice, and nursing home settings. She later became a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, serving as an administrator for six years and teaching in Penn State’s Nursing Home Administrator licensure program. Her commitment to the corporal works of mercy has continued throughout her life. Since retiring in 2016, she has devoted herself to ministry at Archangel Gabriel Parish, where she founded and leads a Bereavement Support Group that has served more than 300 grieving adults, coordinates the Parish Consolation Ministry, and has led faith-based mental health programs. She serves as a lector, Eucharistic minister to the homebound, and parish ministry leader. In recognition of her service, she received the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Manifesting the Kingdom Award from Bishop Zubik in 2023. A recipient of the Betsy Award as a senior, she later helped establish Women of Seton in 2007 and served as both co-chair and board member, supporting alumnae connections and scholarships for Seton LaSalle students. From volunteering and serving others as a student to a lifetime of professional and parish ministry, Mary Agnes has faithfully answered the call to use her gifts in service to others.

Sister Donna Marie Leiden, SC, has devoted more than six decades to Catholic education, leadership, and the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill. Raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as the oldest of seven children, she grew up in a faith-filled family where service to the Church was a way of life. After graduating from Altoona Catholic High School, she entered Seton Hill College (now Seton Hill University) through the Cadet Teaching Plan, a program that prepared future teachers while making college affordable. After briefly teaching elementary school, Sister Donna Marie found a passion for high school education. She went on to teach mathematics and religion at various schools before serving as principal of Elizabeth Seton High School, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, and Bishop McCort High School. One of her most notable achievements was playing a key role in the consolidation of Elizabeth Seton High School and South Hills Catholic High School, which led to the establishment of Seton LaSalle as a coeducational Catholic high school. Sister Donna Marie’s ministry in education culminated in her appointment as the Director of Education for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, where she continued to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and educators alike.  Her service to the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown was recognized with the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award, honoring those who reflect the faith and missionary spirit of the “Prince-Priest of the Alleghenies.” Sister Donna Marie earned a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill University, a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and certifications in educational leadership, guidance counseling, and pastoral ministry. Having previously served in congregational leadership, she has returned to the Leadership Council of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill as First Councilor, Treasurer, and Administrator of Caritas Christi.

Gary P. Stokan has built a remarkable 48-year career in sports management, leadership, and philanthropy. As CEO of Peach Bowl, Inc. from 1998–2026 and President of the Atlanta Sports Council from 1998–2009, he transformed Atlanta into what national media have called the “Capital of College Football” and the “Sports Capital of the World.” Under his leadership, Peach Bowl, Inc. became the nation’s most charitable and one of its premier bowl organizations, earning a place in the College Football Playoff. Together, Peach Bowl, Inc. and the Atlanta Sports Council generated $3.5 billion in economic impact. Peach Bowl and Kickoff Games distributed $525 million in team payouts and donated more than $79 million to charitable causes. Stokan’s vision led to the creation of the Aflac Kickoff Game and Peach Bowl Golf Challenge, the relocation of the College Football Hall of Fame, and the growth of The Dodd Trophy into one of college football’s most prestigious coaching honors. Stokan has also owned two sports marketing companies and held global and national positions with Adidas and Converse, where he signed Herschel Walker, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Mike Krzyzewski, developed national marketing programs, and helped create a global marketing program for Kobe Bryant. Stokan has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Atlantans and one of the Top 500 Georgians. He has also been inducted into four Halls of Fame: Georgia, Atlanta, Peach Bowl, and Atlanta Hospitality. A former NC State basketball student-athlete and coach, Stokan was the recipient of the John Speaks Leadership Award. While at South Hills Catholic, his team won the Pennsylvania state basketball championship. As a senior captain, he was named to the Pittsburgh All-City Catholic Basketball Team and served on Student Council. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Gary and his wife, Tia, have been married for 48 years. They have two daughters, Christie and Michele, and four grandsons.

A proud South Hills Catholic High School graduate, James has devoted nearly five decades to engineering, service, faith, and perseverance. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1977 and an M.S. in Civil Engineering in 1982 from the University of Pittsburgh, becoming a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. James spent 48 years in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, beginning with Westinghouse Plant Apparatus Division, then at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. Rising to Senior Advisor Engineer, he earned two Westinghouse Engineering Achievement Awards for innovative structural analysis and engineering methods supporting the safety and integrity of nuclear systems. His commitment to service extended well beyond his profession. At Bettis, he served as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and Technical Rescue Technician. He also volunteered as a firefighter in Brentwood, served on the SHACOG Technical Rescue Team, and was a member of Pennsylvania Strike Team 1, a Structural Collapse Urban Search and Rescue Team. Perhaps his most extraordinary personal accomplishment was completing the Explorers Grand Slam—climbing the highest peaks on every continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. Throughout these adventures, he carried a photograph of his mother, Mitizie Holliday, honoring her memory at each summit and pole. James considers caring for his mother, who battled rheumatoid arthritis and COPD until her passing in 1998, his greatest achievement. His faith and gratitude for her example ultimately inspired the Mitizie Holliday Scholarship at Seton LaSalle, an endowed scholarship established in perpetuity to provide underprivileged young women with the opportunity to receive a Catholic education. The lessons he learned at South Hills Catholic—faith, hard work, discipline, and perseverance—have guided him throughout his life. From the wrestling mat to the engineering laboratory and the world’s highest peaks, he has demonstrated that determination, coupled with faith in God, can overcome extraordinary challenges. Upon retiring from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in 2026, James continues to serve, build, explore, and give back. His life reflects a humble commitment to God, family, service, and the belief that our greatest accomplishments are opportunities to honor others.

A lifelong advocate for Catholic education, service, and the power of mission-driven organizations, Kevin has built a distinguished career rooted in faith, professional excellence, and a commitment to helping others. He graduated summa cum laude from Saint Vincent College in 1979 with a degree in accounting and earned his CPA that same year. He began a 20-year career with Peat Marwick, now KPMG, where he was admitted to the partnership in 1993. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with local governments, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations, particularly those serving individuals and families in need. In 1999, he joined his wife’s growing firm, Donnelly-Boland, where he has served as Executive Vice President and helped guide the company’s strategic direction, financial growth, and expansion of services. During his tenure, the firm has become one of Pittsburgh’s largest accounting firms and the region’s largest strictly local firm. Its mission remains centered on providing professional support to religious, social service, governmental, and nonprofit organizations so they can focus on serving underserved and disadvantaged communities. He also completed a master’s degree at Robert Morris University in Nonprofit Management as part of the inaugural graduating cohort. His commitment to service extends throughout the Catholic community. He served on the St. Sylvester School Advisory Board and completed two full terms on the Seton LaSalle Board, contributing his time, talent, and treasure to strengthen Catholic education. In 2025, Donnelly-Boland received the San Damiani Cross from the Order of St. Francis of the Providence of God in recognition of the firm’s work helping stabilize its financial operations. For Kevin, his connection to Seton LaSalle is deeply personal. He and his wife Fay are the proud parents of eight Seton LaSalle graduates, each shaped by an education that fostered faith, friendship, service, and preparation for success. A humble man of deep faith, Kevin credits prayer and God’s guidance for carrying him through life’s difficult decisions. His legacy is one of faith in action, professional excellence, generous service, and an enduring belief in the transformative power of Catholic education.

A distinguished business leader, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and community advocate, Fay has built a life defined by professional excellence, faith, family, and service to others. She earned bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IUP and master’s degree in Taxation from Robert Morris and became a Certified Public Accountant in 1983. Beginning her career in the Allegheny County Controller’s Office under the mentorship of Frank Lucchino, she distinguished herself through her leadership and expertise, rising to Assistant Controller for Accounting at age 26, where she managed more than 50 employees. In 1992, she founded Donnelly-Boland and Associates, growing the firm into an organization of more than 100 employees. In 1996 she took over operations of The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, the Allegheny County provider of Early Intervention Services for children from birth to age three with developmental delays, and in 1999 started Human Services Administration Organization,  initially providing case management services for minors facing mental health and substance-use challenges. Through these organizations, she has helped countless individuals and families while providing nonprofit and social service agencies with the accounting, fiscal, human resources, and administrative support needed to focus on their missions. Her current initiatives include helping counties address employee retention in social services through loan-forgiveness programs and assisting nonprofit organizations with essential back-office services. Her greatest source of pride, however, is her family. She and her husband Kevin are the proud parents of eight Seton LaSalle graduates and grandparents to eleven grandchildren. Together, they are now transitioning their businesses to the next generation while making time for family, travel, and the joy of watching their children raise families of their own. Guided by faith and a belief in giving back, Fay continues to support Seton LaSalle and numerous community organizations. Her life reflects a simple philosophy: “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.” Through her preparation, leadership, faith, and generosity, she has created opportunities for countless others.

A nominee to the Hall of Fame should meet some, or all, of the following criteria:

• Alumnus/alumna/faculty (current or past) who exemplifies the spirit of Seton LaSalle by passionately living out God's purpose for their lives as a productive contributor to the global community
• Notably accomplished in chosen profession — industry, academia, government, service, non-profit, or religious
• Enhances the prestige of Seton LaSalle
• Significant contributor to Seton LaSalle of time, talent, and/or treasure

*The same criteria apply for the John T. Cicco Lifetime Achievement Award, but the award is for non-faculty and non-alumni.