2015 6th Annual Induction Banquet Class of 2015 Thursday, February 5, 2015 6:30 p.m. The Carlisle, Lombard, IL
Evening Program Social Hour Welcome Dinner Served Comments Introductions Video Presentation of Inductees Address to the Class of 2015 Presentation of Inductees Closing Comments 6:30 PM Bob Daly Athletic Director Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Carlisle Salad Breast of Chicken Provencal Sliced Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes Green Beans with Prosciutto and Brownie Sundae Dan Krause Principal Willowbrook High School Helen Connell Hall of Fame President Produced by Jeff Reher Andy Preuss 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Bryan Murphy Bob Daly
Willowbrook High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Inductees Bruce Kelsay Class of 1975 As a Willowbrook Athlete, Bruce was an IHSA State Qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. In 1975 he was named the Press Publications Willowbrook Most Valuable Athlete. Bruce accepted a Football scholarship to the University of Minnesota in 1976 and then in 1978 he accepted a Football scholarship to Illinois State University. In both 1978 and 1979 Bruce earned the ISU Outstanding Back Award. Erin Belling Class of 1994 During her years at Willowbrook Erin excelled in Golf, Basketball and Softball. In 1993, she earned the status of All State in Golf as well as being named MVP on the Boys Golf Team. Erin was awarded a Golf Scholarship in 1995 to Northern Illinois University. As a NIU athlete, Erin earned 7 Golf and Softball Letters. While at Northern, Erin was named a NGCA Collegiate Academic All American. Jennifer Goebel Goldstein Class of 2000 Jennifer was an outstanding Cross Country and Track & Field athlete while at Willowbrook, earning All State status in Cross Country in 1998 and 1999. Additionally, she was All State in Track & Field in the 3200 Meter event in 1999. UIC awarded Jennifer with an Athletic Scholarship in 2000 and in 2010 she was inducted into the UIC Athletic Hall of Fame. Robert Scahill Class of 2005 After his years as an outstanding athlete at Willowbrook, Rob was awarded a Baseball Scholarship to Bradley University and in 2008 he was drafted to the New York Yankees. In 2009, Rob received the Mike Dunne Award (Pitcher of the Year) and was drafted and signed with the Colorado Rockies. In 2011, he made his Major League Debut vs. the San Francisco Giants.
Colin Madison Class of 2007 During his years at Willowbrook, Colin excelled in Football, Wrestling and Track. He was a three-time All State winner in the Shot Put, named to All State in Football in 2006 and a State Qualifier in Wrestling in 2007. Also in 2007, Colin was awarded a Football Scholarship to Temple University and after an outstanding college career in football; Colin was signed with the NFL Baltimore Ravens. 1999 Girls Badminton Team IHSA State Champions This Championship Team was led to victory by Head Coach Al Loew (Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee and Coach of the 1998 Badminton State Champions). Members of this team are: Andrea Memenga Heidorm, Angela Moore Brennan, Alison McNickle, Danielle Croce, Latosha Johnson, Veronica Christensen, Jennifer Dorn, Andrea Luna Ellexson, Erica Verpaele Mix, Katie Vegter Guimon, Val Hornback Magnussen, Amy Stephansen Selected in 2014, being introduced at this year s banquet: Chuck Rossetti Head Wrestling Coach Chuck was the Head Wrestling Coach at Willowbrook from 1979-2001, during which time his teams earned Five Conference Championships, Three Regional Championships and One Sectional Championship. In the 1998-1999 season, him team finished 16th in the Nation with a 26-1 record. Chuck was named the Illinois Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1999 and in 2001 he was inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame.
WILLOWBROOK HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Class of 2010 Harlan Krafft Class of 1963 John Lundquist Class of 1964 Robert Carpenter Class of 1966 Tom Hicks Class of 1971 Dan Schatzeder Class of 1972 Tom Domin Class of 1975 Kirk Mango Class of 1975 Tim Vandergrift Class of 1980 Julie (Callan) Felichio Class of 1983 Jill Pizzotti Class of 1984 Mark Nigro Class of 1985 Andrea (Miller) Kenny Class of 1992 Jody Gerut Class of 1995 Christine (Mueller) Hasler Class of 1996 Matt Roth Class of 2001
WILLOWBROOK HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Class of 2011 Al Loew Coach 1959-2003 Clint Evans Coach and Athletic Director 1965-2009 Jim Tyree Coach 1965-1995 Chuck Tassio Class of 1968/Coach 1990-2003 Jean (Fitzpatrick) Waldron Class of 1982 Sheila (Roelle) Haarstad Class of 1987 Rob Janata Class of 1991 Mike Behnke Class of 2002 Class of 2012 John A. Fischer Athletic Director 1959-1973 Neil Schmitt Class of 1964 Mike Rowland Class of 1971 Tom King Class of 1992
WILLOWBROOK HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Class of 2013 Keith McCanless Class of 1965 David Lichtenheld Class of 1970 Susan Jurkonis Class of 1994 Aaron Burns Class of 2001 Victor Lesch Coach 1964 Boys State Champion Gymnastics Team Class of 2014 Richard Scorza Class of 1966 Andy Preuss Class of 1975 Roy Sparks Class of 1982 Tim Daly Class of 2000 Tramell Smith Class of 2002 Chuck Rosetti Head Wrestling Coach 1998 Girls Badminton Team IHSA State Champions
Thank you for attending the Willowbrook High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and supporting our Inductees. Their athletic achievements truly exemplify the qualities of a Warrior and it is with great pride that we honor them tonight.