Alumni Information - District - Lansing School District Home Waubonsie Valley High School honors those who have made exemplary contributions to our athletic programs. Debbie (Keller) Hill--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2005 A third building that was completed around 2007, the Frontier Campus, allowed seniors to receive dual credit for classes from the College of DuPage. As a freshman, Bond helped Nebraska win their 5th NCAA championship in school history. Metea Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. Attendance: 630.375.3303 Michael's pitching records include: innings pitched in a season (86), strikeouts in a season (185) & career (389), lowest ERA in a season (0.41) & career (0.91). Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. The Music Department homepage[13] has a list of other awards. The Warriors finished the season with five UEC All-Conference selections; they included; Jessica Blake, Rachel Bostick, Vanessa DiBernardo, Claire Hanold, & Bri Rodriguez. The overall record of the Varsity teams he competed on was 85-12-5. River Valley High School Mustangs. He was inducted into the NCAA Div. Ashley scored 2885 points in her career and held the IHSA state record for career 3-pointers (437) for eight years. The WVHS Cross Country team finished in the top 15 in the state all four of Durrell's years and won three Conference titles, four Regional titles and one Sectional Championship during his tenure. Contact info. He was also named All-State in 1994. Waubonsie Valley High School Alumni, Class Reunions, Yearbooks He earned his BA and MA degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois. . During Bond's four years in the program the school won four (4) UEC Championships, two (2) Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectional Championships, and two (2) IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!! Congratulations to our Senior Girl Golfers!! She qualified twice for the Indoor State meet in the High Jump, finishing 2nd and 3rd. . She swam in both the Paralympics in London in 2012 and in Rio in 2016 where she raced to 5th in the 200 Freestyle in London in 2012 and 5th in the 50 Freestyle in 2016. Bond wrapped up her senior season as one of the most successful Huskers in Nebraska bowling history with the third best average in a career (210.1) and the seventh best single season in 16-17 (212). Her jersey was retired in 1997. Jeff was All-Conference in Football in 1984. Each player achieved a personal best during the season. Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016 Sara Barsotti placed 7th in the state averaging 217. In 1997 he was the Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year and USA Today & Parade First Team All-American. Honorees are those graduates who have made significant contributions in their fields, as well as . If you are the contact person or have information concerning a reunion, He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the supplemental round (47th overall) of the first-year player draft. She has been selected as an athlete on Team USA multiple times. Plainfield, IL. Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays).She set five outdoor school records and four indoor school records. From there, she has had a successful run as a Varsity Soccer coach in Ohio. Jared Brownridge participated in basketball at Waubonsie Valley High School all four years, was a three year varsity starter, and led the team in scoring all three varsity seasons. His sophomore team record was 22-7, and they were conference and regional champions. Durrell won Indoor State titles in 2005 in both the 800 Run and 4X400 Relay. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. This wing also includes the library. [7], The choir program offers seven choirs and several extracurricular ensembles, including two show choirs. Steve is #9 All-Time in career points (797) in basketball. [9], Last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:46, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, "Search for Public Schools - Waubonsie Valley High School (174169004173)", "16 Grammys between 3 schools in Aurora and Naperville", "Fabien Bownes NFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com", "Jerry Harris, star of Netflix show 'Cheer,' appears in federal court in Chicago on charges of producing child pornography", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Waubonsie_Valley_High_School&oldid=1127879698, This page was last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:46. One conference championship. 12 State placewinners. She was a four-time Conference Champion (300 Hurdles twice, High Jump and 400 Relay) and two-time Sectional Champion in the High Jump. He was also a two-time Olympic Tryout Qualifier. In conference matches his record was more astonishing as he led his teams to 202 conference wins and only 2 losses during the six years of conference play. The school sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. Raphael has been a counselor for the Christian Friendliness Youth Center in the Quad Cities and since 2000, he has served his country on active duty in the US Army as Chaplain Assistant, Religious Support NCO, and Chaplain Recruiter. Click here to access the WVHS Online Interactive Hall of Fame Athletes Coaches Friends Athletes Inducted into the Hall of Fame: Graduated in 1979 58-47 (L) Waubonsie Valley vs. Benet Academy On 2/23, the Waubonsie Valley varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) by a score of 58-47 . Julie Bond rolled her first career 300 game (twice) and rolled her first career 800 series. Christopher Ziemann--Football & Baseball--Inducted 2000 All six Varsity players were named to the All-Conference team. The campus consists of two locations. Broc Kreitz was All-Conference in both 1991 & 92, leading the team to the 1992 State Semi-Fianl game. Javier Quintanilla was a member of the Varsity wrestling team at Waubonsie Valley High School for four years from 1992-1995. Jared was a team captain both his junior and senior seasons. At one time, Tiffany held five school records in Track. In her collegiate years, Alyssa swam for Division 1 Loyola University - Maryland where she competed for four years. She was the Beacon-News Player of the Year all four years, and the Daily Herald and Naperville Sun Player of the Year for three years. The 2008 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer Team finished the season ranked number one in the nation by studentsports.com and number two in the nation by the NSCAA. There is also a fully equipped weight room, a wrestling room, a football field enclosed by a 400-meter recycled rubber running track and a soccer stadium. He ended up retiring from Waubonsie in 1995. Gail was All-Conference in Volleyball in 1984 & 85. Guido was a two time Daily Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, and Beacon News All Area recipient, and received Beacon News player of the year honors during his senior campaign. If you don't see your class's yearbook here, scroll down and check out your individual class year. Each fall, Neuqua participates in a women's powderpuff football tournament with Waubonsie, Metea, Naperville Central, Naperville North, and Benet Academy in Lisle. In 2007 and 2011, WVHS was one of two schools in the nation to receive the honor of the Grammy Association's Signature GOLD School. III National Champion and All-American. Five Conference Titles (three in CC, two in Track), 23 consecutive years as Sectional Team Qualifier in Girls Cross Country. Find Alumni in Illinois > The G wing holds the commons, all business classes for freshman, the physical education rooms, and the engineering rooms. Riverside High School Rebels. The Pep Band plays at 10 games through the season. It has 2,563 students in grades 9-12. He was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. During Gibbons' freshman season the Warriors finished 25-7 and earned 2nd place conference finish. Items we are specifically looking for are former athletic jerseys/uniforms from the past. From 2007-2009, he competed at Northern Illinois University. [4] The school is named after Neaqua, a Potawatomi, and son of Waubonsie.[5]. In the six (6) tournaments that the Warriors competed in during the season, they had five (5) first place finishes with one (1) second place finish. Waubonsie Valley High School is the 42nd largest public high school in Illinois and the 564th largest nationally. Durrell Williams was a 2-sport athlete at WV, excelling in both. Starting with the 20032004 academic year, the nearby middle school (Crone Middle School) was converted to house the freshman class in an effort to alleviate overcrowding. The 2012-2013 Girls Bowling team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Waubonsie's girls bowling program, winning the IHSA State Championship by rolling a twelve game score of 12,512. Women may compete in badminton, bowling, gymnastics, cheerleading, and softball. In 2012 Austin also received IHSFCA and Rivals.com All State honors and is also recognized as a top 25 State of Illinois All-Time leading rusher. The Warriors were led by Head Coach Julie Bergstrom and assisted by Peter Lambert, Jen Kastner, & Sammy Somola. He continued as an assistant Basketball coach through 1997. Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame - Warren City Schools The school's athletic facilities include one 8-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool that is 13 feet deep at the start and 9 feet deep at the turn,[22] with a side diving well with two boards, and a small 3-lane 20-yard wading/warm-up pool. The 2007 team completed the season with a perfect 10-0 record in the Upstate Eight Conference & a 30-0-1 overall record. Head Varsity Baseball Coach record of 171-109. Talyssa Melgoza had her career high average of 188, career high series of 659, and a career high game of 248. The pep band performs at all of the home basketball games for both genders and Special Olympics. He was named All-American by Scholastic Wrestling News and was named the Outstanding Wrestler in the State of Illinois, Class A in 1979. Waubonsie Valley High SchoolMusic Department - Home Band Director Emily Binder was recognised as the best music director in the State of Illinois of 2017. Don Riesenberg--Basketball--Inducted 1993 Remembering Waubonsie Valley High School - Legacy.com This award was only given to 8 principals across the country. Alyssa swam in the 2011 and 2019 Para Pan American games earning five (5) silver medals and winning gold in the 50 Backstroke, setting a Pan American Record. The H wing holds all special ed, the main office, the Class house, the staff lunch room, and the staff offices. As a Sophomore, he was named All-Conference. Javier Quintanilla took great pride in leading the way for the Warriors, both his Junior and Seniors years he was voted team captain of the Waubonsie Valley Wrestling Team. Waubonsie Valley High School. Social media fed false threat of violence at Waubonsie HS: Aurora At the IHSA Sectional tournament, Sara closed 59 of 60 frames. Individual All-State honors went to Julia Bond and Sara Barsotti who were named All-State for their 4th and 7th place individual finishes (respectively) in the State Tournament. His batting records: highest Batting Average in a season (.496), hits in a season (58) and career (130), runs in a career (97), doubles in a season (17), and home runs in a career (17). After college, Fabien played for the Chicago Bears from 1995-99 and then with the Seattle Seahawks from 1999-2002, earning numerous accolades. At the conclusion of Javier's athletic career at WVHS, he not only became the most successful wrestler in Waubonsie history, but could be one of the most successful athletes to ever walk the halls at the Original Valley! Column: Waubonsie Valley High School student starts national program to From that point on, the freshmen attended class at the Freshman Center, and the Main Campus housed only the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. His Junior year, he was the State Runner-Up in the Discus and he was the IHSA State Champion in the Discus in 2008. He was a three-time Conference Champion and a three-time Regional Champion. In Baseball, Christopher was named All-Conference & All-Area in 1994. Sign in to see who you already know at Waubonsie Valley High School Michael ended his high-school career with a 28-5 record. She was named Big 10 Freshman of the Year and finished her frosh year with NCAA All-American status in both the 100 Meter Dash and 4X400 Meter Relay. After graduation from Waubonsie Valley, Julia Bond took her talents to the University of Nebraska where her success on the bowling lanes continued. Kim Tatro--Volleyball, Basketball, Softball--Inducted 1993 Principal Bob McBride also received an award under President Trump. As a sophomore Herschel Dixon was a part of an IHSA Sectional Championship Team, the first Sectional Championship in boys track in school history! He played for the University of Michigan, winning 2 Big-Ten Titles and the National Championship in 1997. Michael Bock--Soccer--Inducted 2004 Greg Busse--Swimming--Inducted 2005 Box Office: 630.375.3337 "Outstanding graduates" will be inducted during the 31 st Annual Ceremony in Spring 2023. He was also a 2-Time Conference Wrestling Champ and placed 3rd in the IHSA Wrestling meet in 1990. Alyssa was inducted into the Illinois Swimming Hall of Fame in 2020. Get Involved - Plan New Events! He set a number of IHSA records in the course of his career. Yahoo! During his four years at the Original Valley he made the most of his experience and participated in three sports (football, basketball, and track & field). Bill Lay-Inducted2003-Football and Baseball Assistant Coach from 1977-2005. Ashley was named All-Conference four consecutive years in the Upstate Eight. Shannonearned All-Conference honors all fours years of her Cross Country endeavors. Waubonsie won the Regional and Sectional Tournaments prior to advancing to the state tournament as a team. He was the Boys Golf coach from 1975-82. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. Members of the 2008 Undefeated State Champions Girls Soccer Team include: Kelsey Bachtell, Elena Bickel, Emily Bielaga, Hillary Blake, Jessica Blake, Rachel Bostick (captain), Maggie Carson, Vanessa DiBernardo, Allison Fox, Colleen Gorkis, Megan Green, Gabby Guido, Claire Hanold (captain), Hannah Klancic, Catherine McClellan, Jordan Myers, Jessie Morgan, Bretton Newcomb, Jessica Price, Bri Rodriguez (captain), Kerri Skotnicki, Ali Stahlke, Chelsea Stoeckight, Molly Thayer, & Mary Wright. He was All-Conference in Track in both 1998 & 99 winning Conference titles. He was the 2007 Conference Champ in the Discus, 4-time IHSA Sectional Champ in the Discus and Shot Put and a 5-time IHSA State Qualifier. In 2009 Bri was recognized as a Parade All American. Chris was the first-ever Swimming State Champion for WVHS. Austin Guido was a two-time Upstate Eight (UEC) All-Conference member, and during his senior season he received UEC Offensive Player of the year honors. In addition to the individual records that he holds he was also recognized at the conference and state level for his performance on the field. 2010 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2009 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2008 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2007 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2006 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2005 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2004 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2003 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2002 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2001 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2000 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1999 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1998 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1997 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1996 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1995 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1994 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1993 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1992 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1991 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1990 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1989 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1988 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1987 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1986 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1985 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1984 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1983 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1982 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1981 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1980 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1979 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1978 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1977 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1976 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook. Canada published an article regarding the flag and its effect beyond Neuqua Valley High School.[14]. and the Talent Show," wasreleased in February of 2015. Metea Valley High School in Aurora, IL - Niche 1979. In Track, Shannon still holds Freshman records in the 1600 Run and the3200 Relay. During the Warriors IHSA State Playoff run the team compiled a total of 34 goals while only giving up 5 goals in 8 games, including 4 shutout victories. Assistant Baseball Coach. Parchment Exchange - Leader in eTranscript Exchange Scott was a four-time MVP for WV golf from 1976-1979. Morolake then transferred to the University of Texas with continued success. [4], In September 1975, Waubonsie Valley opened its doors for its first school year. During Dixon's Sophomore season the Warriors finished 9 -3 on the season and were Upstate Eight, Heading into the 2008 season the Waubonie Valley girls soccer team had the daunting task of following up the most successful season in WVHS history (2007 State Champs). Individuals are recognized in one of three categories: athlete, coach and friend of WVHS. State runner-up in 1996, 4th place in the 1997 Summer State series. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. Seniors from Waubonsie Valley High School also participated in the program. R.J. Luke--Football & Basketball--Inducted 2005 He played 3 years at Penn State and was an All-American at Western Illinois University in 2002. He scored over 30 points in multiple games, with 36 being his career high. He was selected to the 1st team Beacon News and Daily Herald and 3rd Team All-State his senior season. In 2016, She was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. He threw two no-hitters in baseball, was named 1st Team All-Conference in 1980 and held numerous records in both pitching and batting. In Outdoor Track, Morolake was a 12-time State Qualifier earning ten All-State medals. In 1998, he qualified for the State meet in the 112 pound class, finishing in the top eight. Curie High School 2020 Graduation. Waubonsie Valley High School Project Alumni - Exclusively for alumni of She played Soccer for North Carolina where she was a two-time All-Conference player for the ACC. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Waubonsie Valley High Schoolin Aurora, Illinois. In Basketball, she was named All-Conference in 1986. 1. In addition, the Warriors finished the season for the second year unbeaten, completing the season with a 26-0-1 record. He was ranked as the 26th best athlete in the state of Illinois by Rivals and was ranked the nation's 30th best quarterback by Rivals.com and 46th by Scout.com. Raphael was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA National Tournament twice: in 1992 and again in 1994. In Basketball, Debbie was All-Conference in 1992. The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer team finished the season ranked #1 in the Nation by the National Coaches Association of America. Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) is a public four-year high school in Aurora, Illinois, United States. He was a two-time State Qualifier and was the 1991 IHSA Class AA 135 pound State Champion. In 2013 Bond finished 4th as an individual and in 2014 Julia Bond became the first individual State Champion at WVHS in school history! Construction on Waubonsie Valley High School began in the spring of 1973. The A wing contains Neuqua's Fine and Applied Arts, as well as industrial and consumer education classrooms and facilities. During his time at Waubonsie Valley, Paul Blalock competed in football all four years (2001-2004), basketball all four years (2001-2005), and track one year (2002). The school was named a GRAMMY signature school in 1998, 1999, and 2001, a GRAMMY signature school Gold in 2000, 2003, 2004, and 2009, and the National GRAMMY Signature school "Best in Nation" in 2005 and 2013. He was named to the All-State Honorable Mention team in 1997. The Birkett Freshman Center building houses freshmen. Register here to join your class. Waubonsie Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. The team compiled a total of 27 goals while only giving up 2 goals in eight games, this included a total of six shutouts. She earned her greatest accolades in Track & Field. Raphael continued his wrestling career at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, amassing a stellar record of 175-5-1, finishing his career with 91 consecutive victories. . He was the National Champion in the 200 Dash in 1991 and also qualified for Nationals in the 100 and 4 X 100 Relay. State runner-up i. n 1996, 4th place in the 1997 Summer State series. Veronica DreyfusUEC All-Conference. Contact info . Notable Alumni. WARREN - The Warren City Schools Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame committee is currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. He continued his sports career at Aurora University. http://www.alumniclass.com/waubonsievalley. She was a two-timeAll-State performer, finishing 4th in the High Jump in 1989 and 5th in 1991. He was a four-time All-Conference athlete in Football, winning Defensive Player of the Year in 1995 and Offensive Player of the Year in 1997 as well as UEC MVP in 1997. In 1997 Dixon was a part of a team that advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals. R.J. Luke--Football & Basketball--Inducted 2005, Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012, Tony Haid--Cross Country & Track--Inducted 2005, Ashley Luke-Clanton--Basketball--Inducted 2007, Denny Clanton--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2006, Michael Bowden--Baseball & Basketball--Inducted 2015, Durrell Williams--Cross Country and Track & Field--Inducted 2016, Paul Blalock -- Football and Basketball--Inducted 2021, 2007 Girls Soccer Team--Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2015, Brett Einbecker -- Track & Field and Football--Inducted 2016, Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2019. . She was a two-time State qualifier, earning All-State honors in 1980. Herschel Dixon attended Wauboni Valley High School from the fall of 1993 until the spring of 1997. The score was twenty-one pins shy of setting a new state record. Breanne Cura rolled her first career 700 series and, in the process, rolled 18 consecutive strikes. Following high school, Katie took her gifts and talents to Purdue University where she continued to the play the game that she loved. For the last 47 years, Waubonsie Valley High School Principal Jason Stipp said a lot of the imagery within the high school, from its school crest to images on the walls, has not been. Within a football program that is rich in tradition and great individual accomplishment, Guido holds a total of fourteen (14) individual records. Swimming and diving (boys'): 4th place (200506); 3rd place (200607); 2nd place (200809, 200910); State Champions (200708); Swimming and diving (girls'): 3rd place (200203, 201213); 2nd place (200506); State Champions (201819), Track and field (boys'): 2nd place (200809); 3rd place (200910); 2nd place (201415);State Champions (201718), Volleyball (boys'): 3rd place (200607, 200708), Flag Football (boys'): State Champion (201011), This page was last edited on 11 October 2022, at 21:10. Boys Cross Country Coach from 1975-1981. Connect with other WVHS alumni through http://www.alumniclass.com/waubonsievalley Contact Us Principal: Jason Stipp Office Phone: 630.375.3300 Attendance: 630.375.3303 Box Office: 630.375.3337 2590 Ogden Ave ( map ) Aurora, IL 60504 204 Tipline School-Specific Concerns WVHS Essentials Jared graduated with a communications degree from Santa Clara. Title in both 1978 and 1979. [20] They placed 12th in 2009 and 2010, and were fifth in the nation in 2016.[21]. In Basketball, Denny was named to the UEC's All-Conference team in 1999 and 2000. Brett has been the Head Coach of the Missouri Valley College Men's & Women's Track & Field Team. Morolake started her collegiate career at University of Illinois where she won Big 10 titles in the Indoor 60 Meter Dash and 4X400 Relay as well as the Outdoor 100 Dash. As a Lawyer, he has also done a variety of pro bono work for the communities in which he lived. Bri Rodriguez will go down not only as one of the most successful girls soccer players in school history, but one of the most decorated girls soccer players in the state of Illinois! The lists below are just a sampling of the notable alumni at each school, but they represent, perhaps, the more recognizable names on the lists. TEAM: 43-1, 27-1 UEC, Conference Champions, Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, IHSA State Champions The Waubonsie Valley Counseling Department believes that it is best to request letters in person, not simply send teachers links to requests. The school also has more than 10 sound rooms. may be the next best thing to finding Waubonsie Valley High School yearbooks. Team & Individual Accomplishments: Find Michigan High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! She qualifiedfive times for the IHSA State meet: twice in the 3200 Relay and three times in the 1600 Run, earning All-Statehonors in 1995 and 1996. (WCC) Jared had a tremendous career at Santa Clara, both academically and athletically. @MVPrincipal1. You may need to Rachael Felton rolled a perfect game on the way to a career high series of 778, she also won high average (222) of the Upstate Eight Conference. The WVHS Planetarium serves students of Indian Prairie School District 204 by providing astronomy programs to students at their grade level. As an athlete in the S5 class, Alyssa has set a high standard for aspiring athletes. Congrats, Grads! Class of 2020 Photos From Across Illinois Construction delays prevented students from using the gym until May 1976 and the pool until October 1976. Violet KirkUEC All-Conference The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer Team(Team Picture) not only had the most successful season in school history, but also goes down as one of the most successful teams in IHSA history. The Main Campus, the original building, houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Rosa Garcia. He is currently #3 on the All-Time list for takedowns. He attended Western Illinois University Where he was a two-time Conference Champion in both the 100 and 200. Student Transcript Requests - WAUBONSIE VALLEY COUNSELING DEPARTMENT In his role as an orchestra instructor at Waubonsie Valley High School, John "Will" Burck exuded school spirit and epitomized a community teacher, colleagues say.