Hall of Honor Class of 2024


The BPS Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2024. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and an employee and friend of BPS101 are being honored for their service to the District. 


More information about each of the honorees will be shared in the upcoming months. The induction ceremony will take place Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.



BFEE Hall of Honor Class of 2024


Graduates

Brittney Bernardoni, class of 2006

Greg Bohler, class of 1976

Pat Branson, class of 1966

Steve Hopkins, class of 2001 (deceased)

Ken Larson, class of 1952 (deceased)

Amy Nelson, class of 1989


Employee

Torry Pryor


Friend of BPS

Cathy Dremel


About


The purpose of the Hall of Honor for the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public School District 101 is to recognize and honor graduates, staff members, and community members who have demonstrated excellence in their field and/or commitment of service to District 101. Both Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public Schools intend to honor graduates who have achieved notable success in the fields of academic, business, literary, professional, scientific, medical, the arts, athletics, community service, public service, or service to the country. These graduates will provide positive role models to District 101 students by demonstrating the high caliber of individuals who graduate from BHS. Graduates who have been out of school for fifteen (15) years are eligible for consideration. This honor can be awarded posthumously.


Categories


GRADUATES

Individuals who graduated from Batavia High School, and who have demonstrated excellence in their field of endeavor and/or outstanding service to District 101—out of school for at least 15 years


EMPLOYEES OF DISTRICT 101

Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to District 101—worked for District 101 for at least 15 years


FRIENDS OF DISTRICT 101

Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding, meritorious service to District 101



Selection Process


Nominations may be submitted to the Committee by anyone including Committee members. Nomination materials must include the nomination form, a summary of why the nominee deserves to be recognized, specific evidence that supports the nomination, and can also include references/links to articles, web sites, and other supportive materials. We encourage applicants to provide as much information as possible.


The Hall of Honor Committee shall consider written recommendations for each nominee and, after proper and appropriate discussion, cast their votes for new Hall of Honor Award recipients. Nominees who are not selected will remain on the Hall of Honor ballot for consideration in future years.


View Bylaws



Events


The Hall of Honor is proud to present the 2024 BPS101 Hall of Honor on September 12, 2024 at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre.


Schedule of Events (Business casual attire)

  • 5:45 p.m.- Inductees and Families invited
  • 6 p.m. – Unveiling ceremony in Main Hall for inductees and families
  • 6 p.m. – Doors open for everyone and the public is seated in the Batavia Fine Arts Center
  • 6:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony on the main stage of Batavia Fine Arts Centre
  • 7:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet/Receiving Line of Inductees

Tickets:

Adults $15 | Student/Children $5 (five and under free)


Donations to the BPS101 Hall of Honor are also welcome and much appreciated.


No tickets will be mailed. Please check in at the door.


If paying by check, please make checks payable to: Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE)


Mail checks to: BFEE, PO Box 1003, Batavia, IL, 60510




2022 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2022.


Check out the VIDEO of the 2022 event!


Congratulations to the following 2022 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Dave Brown (Class of 1972)

Terry Cahill (Class of 1976)

Pamela Foelske (Class of 1980)

Johnny Mauer (Class of 1922)

Megan Reed (Class of 1982)

David Shumway (Class of 2003)


BPS101 Staff
Mike Gaspari


Friend of BPS101
Hugh Bone



2021 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2021. Six graduates, one staff member, and a devoted community member were selected for this recognition.


Our community will be invited to celebrate the Class of 2021 (with the Class of 2020) in the fall of 2021. (We want to give the honorees the recognition that they deserve so the celebrations in 2020 were postponed during the pandemic.)


Check out the VIDEO of the 2021 event!


Congratulations to the following 2021 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates
Arnold P. Benson
Archie Bentz, Jr
Dr. Bryan Bertoglio
Peter M. Donat
Marjorie Holbrook
Anton Inglese


BPS101 Staff
Lori Carbonell


Friend of BPS101
Lisa Farley


2020 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2020. Six graduates, one staff member, and a devoted community member were selected for this recognition.


Our community will be invited to celebrate the Class of 2020 in the fall of 2021. (We want to give the honorees the recognition that they deserve so the celebrations were postponed during the pandemic.)


Here is the VIDEO of the event in 2021 where the Class of 2020 was honored.


Congratulations to the following 2020 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates
Robert Becker
Dominic Cattero
Julie Johnson
Gary Ritchason
Jamie Saam
LTC Byron Von Hoff


BPS101 Staff
Michael Stiers


Friend of BPS101
Steve Heronemus




2019 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2019. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.


Here is a video of the event.


Congratulations to the following 2018 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Samira Ahmed

Eldon Frydendall

Matt Holm

Sharron Moran Jauregui

Michael Spillane

Max Striedl


BPS101 Staff

Sue Bauer


BPS101 Friend

Ronald E Karabowicz




2018 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.


Here is a video of the event.


Congratulations to the following 2018 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Brian DiNicola

Craig Foltos

Jeff Matter

Stan Meyer

Lorraine Connolley Ramus

Robert Stuttle


BPS101 Staff

Page McCloud


BPS101 Friend

Ken Peddy




2017 Inductees


On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Batavia Public School District 101 welcomed eight individual inductees into its Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Six of the eight inductees will be installed as Batavia High School Graduates, one will enter the Hall of Honor as a BPS101 Staff Member, and one will be installed as a Friend of Batavia for loyal support and dedication to BPS101.


View gallery of photos from the event.


Congratulations to the following 2017 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Michael J Fisher

Roy C Bailey Jr

Pat Bergeson

Corey Williams

Francis Alberovsky

Thomas L Schmitz


BPS101 Staff

John Heath


BPS101 Friend

Richard Johnson


2016 Inductees


The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2016. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.


Here is a VIDEO of the event.


Congratulations to the following 2016 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Ellen Skirmont Diffenbaugh

Rudy Dubis

Lori Anderson Gregorski

Richard W Hansen

Dennis Piron

George Von Hoff


BPS101 Staff

Marilyn Horbus


BPS101 Friend

Laura Bernabei


2015 Inductees


On Homecoming Night, Sat., Sept. 19, 2015, Batavia Public School District 101 welcomed 14 individual inductees into its inaugural Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Here is a video of the event.


During this inaugural Hall of Honor week, Ken Anderson, a BHS alum, 2015 Hall of Honor Inductee, and former NFL player that played in Super Bowl XVI, presented BHS with a Golden Football.


The BPS Hall of Honor was initiated by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and BPS101 to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor graduates, faculty, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and personal lives since they have been associated with District 101.


The 2015 BPS Hall of Honor event was also a celebration of the Batavia Foundation’s 30th anniversary.


Congratulations to the following 2015 inductees:


Batavia High School Graduates

Kenneth A Anderson

Robert A Dahlstrom

James L Hanson

Daniel P Issel

Donald E Kramer

Robert E Peterson

James J Roberts

Craig G Sager

Jeffery D Schielke

Timothy L Schmitz


BPS101 Staff

Lisa M Palese

Marilyn G Robinson


BPS101 Friend

Leslie G Hodge

Gene A Tyrer


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