The 2013-2014 girls bowling team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Wau bonsie girls bowling. Jamie M. Pakenham. 2590 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504. Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012 Neuqua Valley has received recognition by the Grammy Association for its music program. She capped off her high school career in 2012, winning the 100 Meter Dash State Championship and setting a IHSA State Record of 11.41 seconds in the process. Follow WVHS and IPSD 204 on Twitter to get the latest school and district information: Indian Prairie School District 204, serving Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, & 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. ty letter recipient, three-time all-sectional team, and an All-American in 2009. If you see your name among the Waubonsie Valley High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Debbie (Keller) Hill--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2005 Brett has been the Head Coach of the Missouri Valley College Men's & Women's Track & Field Team. The E wing contains the cafeteria and Physical Education facilities and the staff room. The Music Department homepage[13] has a list of other awards. In September 2017, Neuqua was the first high school in the area to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award under President Trump. After graduating from the University of Louisville, Dixon has remained in Kentucky and has become an award-winning children's book author and motivational speaker. Tony was a four-year Varsity letter winner in Track and Cross Country. Michael Bock--Soccer--Inducted 2004 . Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays). [9], In 2013, US News ranked Neuqua Valley 563rd in their annual list of the top American public high schools. Broc excelled on both offense and defense. Waubonsie Valley High School | 1,182 followers on LinkedIn. [5], In 2021, 41.9% of the student body identified as White, 23.3% of the student body identified as Asian, 18.3% of the student body identified as Hispanic, 10.7% of the student body identified as Black, and 5.7% of the student body identified as another race. She earned Conference All-Academic honors three years in Track. He was a three-time NCAA Div. On 9/30, the Waubonsie Valley varsity football team lost their home conference game against DeKalb (IL) by a score of 49-13. Box Office: 630.375.3337 After graduating from Waubonsie Valley, Bri took her talents to West Virginia University where she excelled both on the soccer field and in the classroom. Today, after seventeen years Paul still holds the following school records: He continued wrestling at the University of Illinois, earning four varsity letters and was named to the Big Ten Academic team. From 2007-2009, he competed at Northern Illinois University. Riverside High School Rebels. They play at organs and halftime and plays great and classic pep band songs. Metea Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. Christy (Brzeczek) Thomure--Cross Country, Track, Basketball--Inducted 1994 Este Sitio En Espaol. 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. Don was the first Warrior to score 1,000 points in a career. 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. 2590 Ogden Ave (map) Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school of the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 located in Aurora, IL. He was a member of the team that won the Conference Team Championships and Regional Titles in both 1990 and 1991. As a senior, Dixon received UEC All-Conference recognition along with All-Area honors. 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. He threw two no-hitters in baseball, was named 1st Team All-Conference in 1980 and held numerous records in both pitching and batting. Durrell Williams--Cross Country and Track & Field--Inducted 2016 In 2013, Alyssa swam in the World Championships and took silver as a part of Team USAs 200 Medley Relay and represented Team USA in the 2015 World Championships; Alyssa has also set 21 American records. Website. As a four-time CCIW Conference Champion, he was named the CCIW Most Outstanding Wrestler in 1992, 1993, and 1994, helping the team to four consecutive Conference Championships. Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays).She set five outdoor school records and four indoor school records. Gail was All-Conference in Volleyball in 1984 & 85. 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. Five Conference Titles (three in CC, two in Track), 23 consecutive years as Sectional Team Qualifier in Girls Cross Country. In Track she was a two-time Conference Champ and five-time State qualifier, earning All-State honors in 1983. At the IHSA Sectional tournament, Sara closed 59 of 60 frames. #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 He was a three-time Conference Champion and a three-time Regional Champion. Leave a legacy! Herschel Dixon's first book, "A.J. We arealways seeking reunion information for any class. Amy Zbinden 1981-1985. 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. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. David David Connon. In 2004, Durrell won the IHSA State Championship in the 800 Run and followed that up in 2005 with 2nd Place finishes in the IHSA 800 Run and the 4 X 400 Relay. She earned her greatest accolades in Track & Field. He was one of only four players in school history to earn All Conference for three straight years. 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. Jared is currently 2nd on the all-time scoring list with 1,608 points. Willie Young jr 1988-1992. As a Junior, she led the Warriors to a 2nd place conference finish and one of the best overall records in school history. III National Champion and All-American. Michael ended his high-school career with a 28-5 record. He set a number of IHSA records in the course of his career. He is currently waiting on a contract with an NBA team. The varsity team placed third in the nation in the 2012 season. 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 Raphael Wilson--Wrestling--Inducted 2016 He was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. He played 3 years at Penn State and was an All-American at Western Illinois University in 2002. As a sophomore she earned All-Conference Unanimous Selection. If you are the contact person or have information concerning a reunion, In addition to Austin's individual accomplishments, the Warriors teams also saw a great deal of success. As an athlete in the S5 class, Alyssa has set a high standard for aspiring athletes. He is currently #3 on the All-Time list for takedowns. Attendance: 630.375.3303 She was a four-time All-American and twice named National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. PDFs at this site. Austin Guido attended Waubonsie Valley High School from the fall of 2009 until the spring of 2013. Jared was Upstate 8 All Conference all three seasons and Co-MVP of the Upstate 8 Conference his senior season. She earned All-Conference, Conference MVP, and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Georgia Harris-Gill. After graduating from Purdue, Katie returned to the Naperville area where she is a well respected and dedicated Elementary School teacher. During her high school years, Alyssa also competed in many club swimming and Paralympicevents. As spring rolled around for Dixon, he quickly put on his track shoes and competed on the boys track team all four years of his high school career. Katie (Gibbons) Lenz--Volleyball--Inducted 2022. Parvesh Cheena (1997) - actor known for role as Gupta in the NBC series, Chris Schuler, 2009-Current, professional soccer player, Real Salt Lake. He is on the WV All-Time list for scoring and rebounding in Basketball. The team won the Upstate Eight Conference title for the fifth year in a row, and won every match they played in during the 13-14 season. Bob Vozza--Soccer, Basketball, Baseball--Inducted 2002 The D wing contains Math, Computer Science, Foreign Language, Special Education (SPED) and Business classrooms. After High School, Herschel attended Western Kentucky where he played football and ran track. 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. 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! The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer team finished the season ranked #1 in the Nation by the National Coaches Association of America. Honorees are those graduates who have made significant contributions in their fields, as well as . Jared was a team captain both his junior and senior seasons. He was the Boys Golf coach from 1975-82. Denny Clanton--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2006 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. Rachael FeltonUEC All-Conference & All-Academic, MVP [18], The following teams have placed in the top four of their respective IHSA State Championship:[19], The boys' cross-country team has placed within the top 15 in the state race in Peoria every year since 2001. Michael Bowden--Baseball & Basketball--Inducted 2015 After graduation, Jared played overseas in Italy for one season. Gail (Williams) True--Volleyball, Basketball, Track--Inducted 2008 Illinois Baseball Hall of Fame, Aurora Central Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Aurora University Hall of Fame. Yahoo! A standout sprinter, Fabien medaled in the Indoor State Track meet in 1990 in the 200 Dash. Hugh was a 2-time All-Conference and All-Area Football player. During her four years at the Original Valley, she made the most of her experience as an exceptional student and athlete. Jim's contributions to his team were recognized above his athletic talents and was awarded the team's sportsmanship award and the Dave Robertson Leadership Award in 2009. Steve Keller--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2003 8/1224. 25 State Qualifiers. Don Riesenberg--Basketball--Inducted 1993 In post season play, the team placed 2nd at the IHSA Sectional tournament and went on to win their first IHSA State Championship. Principal: Jason Stipp We realize that a Waubonsie Valley High School year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook In 2016, She was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Young men also have teams sponsored in baseball, football, and wrestling. [16] Outside of these teams, the school sponsors a lacrosse club, a sport recognized as an emerging sport by the IHSA. Principal Bob McBride also received an award under President Trump. It allowed for independence and freedom. Follow WVHS and IPSD 204 on Twitter to get the latest school and district information: Indian Prairie School District 204, serving Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, & 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. In 1997 Dixon was a part of a team that advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals. In addition, Dixon rushed for 1,028 yards for an average of 6.4 yards per carry and 11 touchdowns during his senior campaign. In 1995 she qualified for the IHSA State Cross Country meet. In high school, she mentored and supported other athletes with disabilities while promoting being active. During Austin's time at WVHS he participated in Football (4 years), Wrestling (1 year), and Baseball (2 years). Rosa Garcia. She attended Elmhurst College where she was named 2nd Team All-American in Volleyball in both 1988 and 1989. Bill Lay-Inducted2003-Football and Baseball Assistant Coach from 1977-2005. He was named the High School Swimmer of the Year in 1997. In 1998, he qualified for the State meet in the 112 pound class, finishing in the top eight. He was named to the All-State team by both the Tribune and Sun-Times in 1999 and also earned All-Midwest honors. Shannonearned All-Conference honors all fours years of her Cross Country endeavors. The Warriors also broke a number of records at WVHS during Guido's senior season, these include; most rushes (562), most yards rushing is a game (562) and season (3,886), average yards per game (404), and most points scored in a single game (68). Julia BondUEC All-Conference & All-Academic, MVP, Sportsmanship Award, Regional Champion, Sectional Champion, & STATE CHAMPION He received his BS in communication from Northern Illinois University and his law degree from University of Wisconsin. Three Oaks, Michigan. While a student-athlete at Santa Clara, Jared produced podcasts and worked as a reporter for the Santa Clara Media Relations Department hosting long walks with Jared videos. Notable Alumni. Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Avenue Aurora, IL 60504 He earned Conference All-Academic honors all four years and was named to the wrestling All-State Academic team in 1998. III Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Augustana College Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2015, Morolake won Gold in the Pan-American Games as a member of the 4 X 100 Meter Relay team. @meteavalley. Paul has also serviced his community by being active in Big Brother and as an assistant football coach for middle school boys in Davenport, Iowa. He ended up retiring from Waubonsie in 1995. Girls Bowling Team -- 2013 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2018. tournaments. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from Waubonsie Valley High Schoolin Aurora, Illinois. Indian Prairie Community Unit School District #204 (a unit district K-12) was formed in the fall of 1972. The team ran under the name "Naperville XC Club" to avoid violating IHSA season limitation by-laws. It has 2,577 students in grades 9th through 12th. Paul Blalock -- Football and Basketball--Inducted 2021 George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008, Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012. Dominic was a three-year letter winner in Football. The overall record of the Varsity teams he competed on was 85-12-5. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. 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She was 14-time Big 12 Champion, 25-time NCAA All-American, and 4-Time NCAA Champion. 1999. He was also a two-time Olympic Tryout Qualifier. Girls Bowling Team - 2014 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2022. A separate issue also passed to add a swimming pool. The Pep Band plays at 10 games through the season. Violet Kirk had a career high average of 181, career high series of 659, and a career high game of 248. Bri Rodriguez is currently the Coordinator of Athletics Development at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. R.J. earned All-Conference and All-Area honors in Basketball in both 1997 and 1998. The J wing holds all core academic classes, such as, Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Social Studies. 1. Mike Kos--Football & Wrestling--Inducted 1993 He has also pitched for the Chicago Cubs, theBaltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twins, as well as the Seibu Lions in Japan and the Doosan Bears in Korea where he tossed a no-hitter. He then moved on to the NFL, playing for the New York Giants during their Super Bowl season and then for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Each player achieved a personal best during the season. At the conclusion of the 2008 season, it was obvious that the girls were up to the challenge! She qualified twice for the Indoor State meet in the High Jump, finishing 2nd and 3rd. He has the most 3 pointers in a game with 8. @MeteaBoosters. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the supplemental round (47th overall) of the first-year player draft. Thank you to the seniors for a great 4 years and to your family for raising such wonderful people and for your ongoing support. As if getting to the State Tournament isn't hard enough, Javier not only went four times but placed at the IHSA State Meet three times! He coached 31 All-Conference individuals, 40 State Qualifiers, 4 All-State athletes, and one individual State Champion who now bowls on the professional circuit. @MVPrincipal1. Notable honors: 2018, 2017, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 selected to the Illinois Superstate Band Festival Named 2018 Honor Band for Class AAA; 2009 chamber groups selected to Allerton Chamber Music Symposium . In Track, she won nine Conference Titles, impressively winning both the 1600 Run and 3200 Run all four years, setting Conference records in both events. She earned All-State honors in 1997, 1998, and 1999 as well as All-American honors from Street & Smith in those years. During the regular season tournament play, the team won three of their six, Sara Barsotti: All-Academic, Team MVP, All-Conference, All State, Julia Bond: All-Academic, All-Conference, All-State, Rachel Felton: All-Academic, All-Conference, Charley Barbary: All-Academic, All-Conference, Breanne Cura: Sportsmanship Award, All-Conference. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. Julia Bond was a four-year varsity member of the girls bowling team at Waubonsie Valley from 2011 2014. Fred Johnson-Inducted 1994-Wrestling Coach from 1975-1991. Find Michigan High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016 Waubonsie Valley High School Prospective Students New & Current Students Alumni Visitors Other Links References Photos and Videos Displaying most recent photos/videos See Albums No photo album for this group. In 2013 Bond finished 4th as an individual and in 2014 Julia Bond became the first individual State Champion at WVHS in school history! She also played basketball all four years and was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in both 1981 and 1982. Girls Bowling Team - 2014 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2022, Coach, teacher, dean, counselor, administrator, and principal of Waubonsie Valley High School for a total of 17 years, followed by another 7 years as Principal of Metea Valley High School. WARREN - The Warren City Schools Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame committee is currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. 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. The Frontier Campus option was closed in 2012. Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012 Jim Zuponeck was a two-sport student athlete at Waubonsie Valley from the winter of 2005 until the spring of 2009 where he competed in Swimming and Water Polo. The Marching Wildcats placed third at the University of Illinois Marching Band Championships two years in a row. 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). 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!