He threw two no-hitters in baseball, was named 1st Team All-Conference in 1980 and held numerous records in both pitching and batting. During the Warriors IHSA State Championship run the girls once again showed their dominance on the pitch. It's also more efficient for your school, and will deliver your transcripts to your home, job or the colleges you choose in the format they prefer. Bob Mattingly-Inducted 2008-Boys Basketball Head Coach 1975-87, he won two Regional Titles. In 2007 and 2008 Bri was recognized as the Daily Herald, Beacon News and Naperville Sun Player of the Year. He has the most 3 pointers in a game with 8. The 2007 team completed the season with a perfect 10-0 record in the Upstate Eight Conference & a 30-0-1 overall record. Plainfield, IL. [11], In November 2011, Neuqua Valley High School was ranked 11th in the "Top 50 High Schools in Chicagoland" by the Chicago Tribune and was the top ranked high school in Naperville, Illinois.[12]. PDFs at this site. In Track she was a two-time Conference Champ and five-time State qualifier, earning All-State honors in 1983. Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Avenue Aurora, IL 60504 @MeteaBoosters. In Wrestling, he was Conference Champion in 1985 & 86, qualified for State in 85 & 86 and earned All-State status in 1986. Three Oaks, Michigan. He was a three-time All-State performer in the 100 Meter Breaststroke, finishing 6th in 1987, 3rd in 1988 and claiming the IHSA State Title in 1989. 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. Home > Julia BondUEC All-Conference & All-Academic, MVP, Sportsmanship Award, Regional Champion, Sectional Champion, & STATE CHAMPION Greg was a nine-time All-State swimmer and three-time IHSA State Champion. WVHS was named a Grammy Association's Signature School in 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2011 through the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Charley Barbary rolled her first career 299 game and won individual honors at two tournaments. She attended Elmhurst College where she was named 2nd Team All-American in Volleyball in both 1988 and 1989. The Birkett Freshman Center has two gymnasiums, a weight room, and a rock climbing wall (given as a senior class gift in 2003). In 2007, the boys' cross country team won the Nike Team Nationals. In 2013 Bond finished 4th as an individual and in 2014 Julia Bond became the first individual State Champion at WVHS in school history! Michael Bowden, 2005-Current, professional baseball player, Boston Red Sox, now with the Chicago Cubs. Julia Bond was a four-year varsity member of the girls bowling team at Waubonsie Valley from 2011 2014. The Birkett Freshman Center (BFC) has 3 pseudo-wings G, H, and J. Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) is a public four-year high school in Aurora, Illinois, United States. The 2007 team continues to remain in the IHSA Record Books, some of these records include; victories in a season with 30, most consecutive wins (27), goals scored in a season (129), consecutive games scored in a season (27), most shutouts in a season (24), consecutive shutouts (11). In 2008 Bri Rodriguez was recognized as the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and the NSCAA National High School Player of the Year. "Outstanding graduates" will be inducted during the 31 st Annual Ceremony in Spring 2023. Graphic by Ryan Escobar. In addition, the Warriors finished the season for the second year unbeaten, completing the season with a 26-0-1 record. The varsity team placed third in the nation in the 2012 season. Prior to Waubonsie Valley, Schmid was the Head Baseball Coach at Aurora Central Catholic High School (2 state runner-ups) and Aurora University (NCAA Runner-up). In Basketball, Christy was named All-Conference in 1986. Seniors from Waubonsie Valley High School also participated in the program. He then played at Briar Cliff University. He continued wrestling at the University of Illinois, earning four varsity letters and was named to the Big Ten Academic team. Jeff Kragh--Football & Wrestling--Inducted 2015 Este Sitio En Espaol. On the first day of the 20152016 school year, a student allegedly wore a Confederate flag, sparking a mass social media response. Reconnect With Old Friends! During Gibbons' freshman season the Warriors finished 25-7 and earned 2nd place conference finish. Don was the first Warrior to score 1,000 points in a career. Game Stats Season Stats Contact info. Her jersey was retired in 1997. Find Michigan High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! In water polo, he was a four-year varsi Band Director Emily Binder was recognised as the best music director in the State of Illinois of 2017. In Track, Durrell was a 2-time Conference Champion, a 2-time Sectional Champion and a 6-time State Qualifier and earned IHSA All-State recognition three times. 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. Shreya Joshi, 17, a student at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, created Project TEAL after becoming concerned about how her peers were becoming detached from politics. Box Office: 630.375.3337 After High School, Herschel attended Western Kentucky where he played football and ran track. In swimming, Jim was a four-year varsity letter recipient, four-time state qualifier, two time All-American, and a school record holder in the 100 breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley. You may need to If you don't see your class's yearbook here, scroll down and check out your individual class year. In 2009 Bri was recognized as a Parade All American. She earned her greatest accolades in Track & Field. The Birkett Freshman Center building houses freshmen. If you are the contact person or have information concerning a reunion, This state title was the first team championship in the history of Waubonsie Valley athletics. Steve is #9 All-Time in career points (797) in basketball. Matt Laurich-Inducted 2001-Head Football Coach 1975-1988. He was a three-time Conference Champion and a three-time Regional Champion. Denny went on to play Soccer for the University of Dayton where he earned All-Conference, All-Great Lakes, and All-American honors. 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. In addition to all of her individual accomplishments, Bri Rodriquez was a part of teams that were some of the most successful teams in school history. The team ran under the name "Naperville XC Club" to avoid violating IHSA season limitation by-laws. From there, she has had a successful run as a Varsity Soccer coach in Ohio. Illinois Coaches Basketball Hall of Fame as referee. Ashley was named All-Conference four consecutive years in the Upstate Eight. He was also a 2-Time Conference Wrestling Champ and placed 3rd in the IHSA Wrestling meet in 1990. In 1995 she qualified for the IHSA State Cross Country meet. and the Talent Show," wasreleased in February of 2015. He is currently #3 on the All-Time list for takedowns. He continued his career at Waubonsee Community College where he was All-Conference both years and All-Region in 1999. Bob was named All-Conference, All-Area and Captain in all three sports his Senior year. 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. . In Track she was the Conference High Jump Champion and qualified for State. 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). Top 20 High Schools with the most famous alumni. 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 . During the winter months at Waubonsie Valley High School Dixon was a member of the boys basketball program and a two-year varsity player. Web Accessibility. She led the team to Conference and Regional championships. Click here for Order Form. Hugh was a 2-time All-Conference and All-Area Football player. Buy a Brick on the POTAWATOMI PATIO! He was a member of the team that won the Conference Team Championships and Regional Titles in both 1990 and 1991. Click on the Yearbooks below to view a copy Online at Classmates.com. After a successful academic and athletic career at WVHS, Jim attended Duke University where he had continued success as a swimmer. Aidan Christopher Garcia. He swam at Auburn University where he was a 16-Time All-American, two-time National Champion, and on the 1999 National Champion Team. Four State Champions. She was a member of the 2009 team that placed second in the IHSA State Meet. In post season play, the team placed 2nd at the IHSA Sectional tournament and went on to win their first IHSA State Championship. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008, Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012. Brett Einbecker -- Track & Field and Football--Inducted 2016 Julia Bond's other accomplishments included; 3-time NTCA All American First Team, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Bowler (2015), two-time NCAA All-Tournament Team. Neuqua Valley competes in the DuPage Valley Conference for athletics. Jamie M. Pakenham. Dominic was a three-year letter winner in Football. In addition to Austin's individual accomplishments, the Warriors teams also saw a great deal of success. Chris went on to swim in Division I competition at Southern Illinois University. The G wing holds the commons, all business classes for freshman, the physical education rooms, and the engineering rooms. Website. Public school 2,593 Students Grades 9-12. Waubonsie Valley High School - Notable Alumni. During the four years that Bond bowled at WVHS, the team never lost a conference match, only losing one game during that stretch. Honorees are those graduates who have made significant contributions in their fields, as well as . After college, Javier Quintanilla has remained in the sport that he has enjoyed his entire life as a coach and referee. He was named to the All-State Honorable Mention team in 1997. ALUMNI Registration. Girls Bowling Team - 2014 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2022. He was named the High School Swimmer of the Year in 1997. They play at organs and halftime and plays great and classic pep band songs. You may need to . He was inducted into the NCAA Div. She played on the US National Team from 1994-1999 earning numerous honors. According to state test scores, 61% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading. Brett Einbecker was a four-time letter winner for WV Track & Field. WARREN - The Warren City Schools Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame committee is currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. 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. Durrell continued his running career at Oklahoma Baptist University where he earned NAIA All-American Status nine times (6 indoor and 3 outdoor) and his team team finished second twice at the NAIA Indoor National Championships in 2007 and 208. This quickly gave way to temporary room dividers and eventually, more permanent walls. He continued his sports career at Aurora University. Luke-Inducted 2005-Head Football Coach 1988-2005. As a Volleyball player, Gibbons was a four-year Varsity member. Neuqua Valley has received recognition by the Grammy Association for its music program. The marching band performs at all of the home football games at halftime and plays pep songs to rally the crowd during the game. Katie was the first All-State Volleyball selection in the programs history. Broc continued his Football career at Ole Miss where he was named to the 2nd Team All-SEC in 1997. He was a three-time NCAA Div. All three seasons the Warriors qualified for the playoffs, during Austin's senior season Waubonsie made it to the Illinois High School Association Quarter Finals. Marianna Guerrieri rolled her first career 700 series. The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer team finished the season ranked #1 in the Nation by the National Coaches Association of America. The NVHS dance team dances along to the pep songs at halftime after the band's main performance. He was the National Champion in the 200 Dash in 1991 and also qualified for Nationals in the 100 and 4 X 100 Relay. In September 2017, Neuqua was the first high school in the area to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award under President Trump. Morolake then transferred to the University of Texas with continued success. In Outdoor Track, Morolake was a 12-time State Qualifier earning ten All-State medals. The school was considered futuristic with a swimming pool, greenhouse, and planetarium. He signed with the Tennessee Titans of the NFL in 2003 and with the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. [7], The choir program offers seven choirs and several extracurricular ensembles, including two show choirs. Rushing touchdowns in a game (4), Season (31), longest rushing TD (96), and career (54). On 9/30, the Waubonsie Valley varsity football team lost their home conference game against DeKalb (IL) by a score of 49-13. His Junior year, he was the State Runner-Up in the Discus and he was the IHSA State Champion in the Discus in 2008. Jared left Santa Clara ranked 2nd in all-time scoring (2,313) and 4th all-time in the West Coast Conference. Coach Miller had an overall record of 265 wins and 18 losses, a winning percentage close to 94%! She also earned three Varsity letters in Diving. This championship season laid the groundwork for many more successful girls soccer seasons for the Warriors, as evidenced by their State Championship trophies in 2008 & 2010. She earned All-State honors in 1997, 1998, and 1999 as well as All-American honors from Street & Smith in those years. Contact info . During Bond's sophomore season she was the Individual National Champion at the NCAA Championship with an average of 228.4, helping the team to a second-place national finish. PDFs at this site. Girls Bowling Team -- 2013 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2018. tournaments. Broc excelled on both offense and defense. Don was a two-time Unanimous All-Conference selection. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he earned All-Conference honors in the CCIW and was a Division III NCAA National Meet qualifier in the 400 Meter Hurdles. Thank you to the seniors for a great 4 years and to your family for raising such wonderful people and for your ongoing support. Her team won three National titles. If you have information about an alumni reunion you would like the Lansing School District to promote on our web site and social . Waubonsie Valley High School Project Alumni - Exclusively for alumni of Waubonsie Valley High School Waubonsie Valley High School Project Alumni News and Announcements A Place For Waubonsie Valley High School Alumni To Connect! During this time, not only was she the most successful individual bowler in school history, but the teams during this time were just as successful! Gail was All-Conference in Volleyball in 1984 & 85. The Marching Wildcats march at the Labor Day parade and the Memorial Day parade in Downtown Naperville. He earned his BA and MA degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois. From 2007-2009, he competed at Northern Illinois University. "There was a 17-year-old . Most touchdowns in a season (32) and career (57). Simply put, by the end of Guido's high school career, he completely rewrote the record book at the 'Original Valley'. It was football that led him to WKU to play under the leadership of head coach Jack Harbaugh. He was named Al-State by four publications both his Junior and Senior year. [4] The school is named after Neaqua, a Potawatomi, and son of Waubonsie.[5]. That year also saw her receive the Sun-Times Player of the Year award. Dual record 192-76. All six players were named to the UEC All-Conference Team. Michael Bowden pitched 2 no-hitters during his career and one perfect game. He earned All-American status that summer, finishing 4th at the Nike Outdoor Nationals meet. George was a four-time Varsity letter winner at WVHS and was named All-Conference and All-Area each of those four years. http://www.alumniclass.com/waubonsievalley. He has also volunteered his time with special needs students in Los Angeles, worked with an agency for battered and abused women, and volunteered time at a hospice center in Davenport, Iowa and San Diego, California. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. After graduation from Waubonsie Valley, Julia Bond took her talents to the University of Nebraska where her success on the bowling lanes continued. He played Football for Northwestern University and continued on to play European Pro Football and was on the French National Champions team. The Warriors finished the season with five UEC All-Conference selections; they included; Jessica Blake, Rachel Bostick, Vanessa DiBernardo, Claire Hanold, & Bri Rodriguez. Alumni Information. Durrell Williams was a 2-sport athlete at WV, excelling in both. Bri Rodriguez is currently the Coordinator of Athletics Development at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. Don Riesenberg--Basketball--Inducted 1993 Veronica Dreyfus had a career high average of 196, and a career high series of 665. He was named player of the year by both the Beacon News and the Daily Herald in 1999. He was also a two-time Olympic Tryout Qualifier. She now shares her passion by helping others with disabilities receive adaptive physical fitness opportunities at home through the AMG foundation. Michael ended his high-school career with a 28-5 record. Classrooms can be rented for other district approved teachers to use after school. He played for the University of Michigan, winning 2 Big-Ten Titles and the National Championship in 1997. She was 14-time Big 12 Champion, 25-time NCAA All-American, and 4-Time NCAA Champion. [10] However, Neuqua Valley has not met federal education standards under the No Child Left Behind law. In Football All-Conference in 1992 & 1994 and was named to numerous All-Area teams in 1994. Jared was a sharp shooter from long range and holds multiple school records. Title in both 1978 and 1979. #KeepLookingUp Contact Us Director: Stephanie Rybka Phone: 630.375.3247 Email: stephanie_rybka@ipsd.org 2590 Ogden Avenue ( map ) Aurora, IL 60504 Email District 204 204 Tipline School-Specific Concerns Astronomy Essentials Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He earned Conference All-Academic honors all four years and was named to the wrestling All-State Academic team in 1998. After Javier's high school career ended he took his talents down to Lincoln, Illinois where he was a member of the Lincoln College wrestling team. Illinois Baseball Hall of Fame, Aurora Central Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Aurora University Hall of Fame. 2590 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504. Christy (Brzeczek) Thomure--Cross Country, Track, Basketball--Inducted 1994 From that point on, the freshmen attended class at the Freshman Center, and the Main Campus housed only the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading. 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. Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays). During Guido's three years on the Varsity team the Warriors enjoyed a 26-7 record with two UEC Conference Runner-up's and a Conference Championship in 2010. He received his BS in communication from Northern Illinois University and his law degree from University of Wisconsin. During her time at WVHS Bri's teams finished with an overall record of 92-6-10, 3 UEC Conference Championships, 3 IHSA Regional Championships, 2 IHSA Sectional Championships, 2 Super-Sectional Championships, & 2 IHSA State Championships! Sara Barsotti rolled a career high series of 715.