Aux Sable Middle School issued the following announcement on Nov. 19.
Nominations are due by February 5, 2021 for the 11th annual induction into the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame.
The Alumni Hall of Fame honors District 202 graduates who have distinguished themselves beyond their high school years through their significant accomplishments or service.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION.
Nomination forms may also be downloaded from the Foundation for Excellence web site (www.d202foundation.org/202) under “Alumni Hall of Fame.” Please see the nomination form for more information.
The Foundation for Excellence created the Alumni Hall of Fame in 2011 as part of the Foundation’s work to promote excellence and achievement for District 202 learners.
Nominees will have significant accomplishments and/or community service recognized as outstanding through the receipt of awards, honors, or other forms of distinction.
Nominees will have made a profound and positive international, national, regional, or local impact on their chosen field or community.
Nominations for candidates will be accepted in these categories:
Arts and Entertainment
Business and Commerce
Community Service and Volunteerism
Education and Humanities
Government and Military
Medicine and Health
Philanthropy and Non-profit
Science and Technology
Sports and Recreation
Nominees must have graduated from a District 202 high school at least 20 years prior to nomination, or from the Plainfield High School which preceded the formation of District 202. This requirement may be waived for candidates who entered military service prior to their graduation or for other special circumstances.
Each nomination form must be fully completed and submitted as outlined on the form to be considered.
District 202 alumni, current or former faculty and staff, administrators, and community members of District 202 may nominate someone for the Alumni Hall of Fame. Posthumous nominations will also be accepted. Nominations will be kept on file and reconsidered for the next two years following submission. A candidate may be re-nominated after three years.
A panel of Foundation Trustees will judge the nominations. The Foundation will honor this year’s inductees at its annual dinner and auction, typically held in April.
Alumni Hall Class of 2020:
Michelle Kelly (1989) – Community Service and Volunteerism
The Rev. Tim Priest (1985) – Sports and Recreation
Charles Worden (1968) – Community Service and Volunteerism
Alumni Hall Class of 2019:
Victoria Coley (1993) -- Business and Commerce
Richard A. “Skip” Davis (1995) -- Science and Technology
John David Ivlow (1998) -- Government and Military, and Sports and Recreation
Michael A. Lambert (1979) -- Community Service and Volunteerism
Deb Olsen (1971) and Clayton Olsen (1969) -- Business and Commerce
Dr. John W. Sparlin (1988) -- Education and Humanities
Thomas Withrow (1994) -- Education and Humanities
Alumni Hall Class of 2018
Barbara (Anderson) Barrows (1978) -- Education and Humanities
Jean Brannen (1974) – Community Service and Volunteerism
Dr. Jennifer (White) Kelsall (1989) – Education and Humanities
Sgt. Eric Munson (1987) -- Government and Military
Alumni Hall Class of 2017
Barbara (Anderson) Barrows (1978) -- Education and Humanities
Greg Chapman (1972) -- Business and Commerce
Terry D’Arcy (1974) -- Philanthropy and Non-Profit
Dr. Allen Saxon (1967) -- Medicine and Health
Charles “Chuck” Willard (1982) -- Government and Military
Alumni Hall Class of 2016
Dr. Amber Kujath (1993) – Medicine and Health
Catherine (Bada) Fletcher (1974) – Government and Military
Tom Hensel (1967) – Education and Humanities
Linda DiLeo (1980) – Education and Humanities
Dr. Lee Gehrke (1970) – Science and Technology
Alumni Hall Class of 2015
John M. Berst (1959) – Business and Commerce
Roger W. Sebby (1964) – Arts and Entertainment
Dr. Lea Johnson (1968) – Education and Humanities
Mr. Justin Ahrens (1990) – Arts and Entertainment
Alumni Hall Class of 2014
Mike Collins (1964) – Government and Military
Alumni Hall Class of 2013
Bonnie Lutter (1954) – Community Service and Volunteerism
Cliff Bender (1969) -- Science and Technology
Dr. Jeff Ryan (1989) -- Medicine and Health
Alumni Hall Class of 2012
Judy Avery (1959) -- Community Service and Volunteerism
Dr. Burt Saxon (1965) -- Education and Humanities
Alumni Hall Class of 2011
Karen Hamilton (1958) -- Community Service and Volunteerism
Dr. Bradley Barnes (1977) – Medicine and Health
Lt. Col. Christopher Cozzi (1988) – Government and Military
Dr. Julie Ruddy (1988) – Government and Military
Since 1983, the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence has raised and contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to support District 202 students and staff by funding grants, scholarships and projects; and by supporting special programs such as the Great Read, a District Art Gallery and the 1847 Schoolhouse Restoration
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