William H. Hollinger Hall of Fame
Rebecca (Kilbert) Battista was a three-sport athlete at Hiram. She earned three varsity letters in basketball, two in cross country and one in track and field. As a basketball player, Becky averaged 9.1 points per game for her career including a 7.1 rebounds per game average and a 40.8 percent shooting percentage. In track, she was a member of the 1984 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Women’s Championship Team.
After graduation, Becky became a case manager within the Warren City School District Special Education program. She taught special education for grades Kindergarten thru fourth grade. She also served in the Army during operation Desert Storm and received a Veteran Award.