2019 Hall of Fame Distinguished Staff
English faculty.
A native of Eudora, KS, Don Madl (1924-2005) received his Bachelor of Education degree from Pittsburg State University and his Master’s from Fort Hays State University after serving in the Army in the European Theatre, WWII, earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He began his teaching career at Plainville Rural HS coming to Topeka High in 1958, where he taught English, and later at Jardine Middle School, retiring in 1985. Over the years, like all teachers, he had added responsibilities; Mr. Madl often was either the Junior Class sponsor or the Senior Class sponsor.