The Fleetwood School District recently inducted its inaugural class of distinguished alumni, recognizing six former students who have represented their alma mater admirably.

The alumni, who were selected from a group of 20 nominees, will have plaques documenting their achievements displayed at Fleetwood High School. The district recently held a ceremony to honor them. The honorees were:

Dr. Carl Constein, Class of 1938 - Constein was honored for his contribution to education and his service to the U.S.

Beginning his career as an English teacher, Constein went on to serve as superintendent in the Antietam and Wilson school districts. He also wrote a total of 400 weekly newspaper columns on education and published eight books.

Before his career in education, Constein served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, flying 96 supply missions and receiving two Air Medals and a Distinguished Flying Cross.

George Messersmith, enrolled in college early and did not graduate from Fleetwood - Messersmith, who passed away in 1960, served in the U.S. Foreign Service for three decades, working in 10 diplomatic posts on three continents from 1914 to 1947.

During World War I, he cracked a secret German code that led to the identification and deportation of enemy agents. He also served as the U.S. counselor general in Berlin prior to World War II.

Messersmith also served as assistant secretary of state under President Franklin Roosevelt and was once featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Dr. Kenneth Miller, Class of 1943 - Miller was honored for his dedication to improving the lives of others.

He led the effort to educate the community and bring about the acceptance of fluoridation of the Fleetwood water supply and supported and encouraged other dentists to establish practices in the area. Miller also was a generous supporter of many philanthropic causes.

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Fleetwood inducts inaugural group of distinguished alumni