Born in Mariah Hill in 1943, Patrick Arnold enjoyed a standout high school career at Dale High School, earning a basketball scholarship to play at Oakland City College in 1961, graduating in the class of 1965. 
     He spent time competing on the baseball team as well as being a standout basketball player during his time with the Mighty Oaks, but his senior season was cut short when he broke his foot during a basketball game. He led the Oaks in scoring as a junior, and was the leading scorer again as a senior when we went down with injury.
     Arnold taught business and coached basketball and other sports at Holland High School for two seasons before returning to his alma mater to teach and coach at Dale HS from 1969-72 and at Heritage Hills High School from 1972-77. 
     He also continued his education by earning a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Evansville in 1971, then in 1977 founded his real estate and 
development office, Key Associates, in Santa Claus, Indiana, which he ran until 2008. 
     From 2008, he has worked in the hospitality industry, 
founding Santa’s Cottages, one of the top-rated resorts in the state of Indiana.
     He served on the North 
Spencer School Board as the elected vice president and 
president from 1982-90, as well as serving on the Dale Cabinet Company board of directors. 
     His journey has been 
characterized by a commitment to education, community, and entrepreneurship. He has been a model for success with a 
dedication to leave a positive mark on the world. 
     “It sure is a great honor,” 
Arnold said when informed he had been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame. “Oakland City has been a big part of my life, and I am honored to receive this recognition.”