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32009 ILLINOIS ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE BANQUET

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Welcome to the 14th annual induction ceremony forthe Illinois Athletic Directors Hall of Fame. TheIllinois Athletic Directors Hall of Fame is dedicated toall the men and women who through their efforts havemade interscholastic athletics a positive experience foryoung men and women. Their work has brought honorto themselves, their school, their community and theIllinois Athletic Directors Association.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is threefold: first, torecognize and honor the great athletic directors whobrought fame to the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation; second, to establish in the hearts ofour youth a motivating influence to excel in athletics;and third, to foster pride, preserve good sportsmanship,scholarship, and citizenship in school, city,and community.

Candidates must have been an athletic director for ten(10) years and an active IADA member and shallbecome eligible two (2) years after retiring or five (5)years after moving into another educational field.Candidates must receive a two-thirds majority votefrom the Illinois Athletic Directors Hall of FameSelection Committee.

Candidates are eligible via three criteria:1) National - Individuals who have helped promoteathletics and the state of Illinois through their involve-ment with the NIAAA and the National Federation.

2) IADA - Individuals who have volunteered time topromote the beliefs and purpose of the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association (i.e., serving on the executiveboard, state conventions, etc.).

3) Local - Individuals who through their time andeffort have promoted the importance of athletics andsportsmanship within their school and community.

Another purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognizethose individuals who have made our Association whatit is today along with being the driving force for

athletics in their respective communities. All theinductees helped build a basis for our organizationthat should never be forgotten. The current ExecutiveBoard and Membership want to thank the inducteesfor leaving their footsteps behind, so that we canalways follow them as to what a successful athleticadministrator and person should be.

Recipients of the Hall of Fame will be appropriatelydisplayed at the Illinois High School Association inBloomington.

This was a very difficult process for the committee, andwe would like to take this time to thank those individ-uals who volunteered their time and effort towards thisproject.

HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE MEMBERS:Todd Cassens Downers Grove South High School

Henry Johnson Mascoutah High School

Steve May Wheeling High School

John Woods Champaign Central High School

Chad Roseboom Springfield Southeast High School

Tim Feigh Hinsdale South High School

Jim Bloch (retired) New Trier High School

Lee Pappas (retired) Quincy High School

Dave Gannaway Illinois High School Association

AWARDS BANQUET AND

HALL OF FAME PROGRAM

Saturday, May 2, 2009 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Ruby/Emerald

NIAAA State Award of MeritNIAAA Distinguished Service AwardIADA Friends of Athletics AwardsRetiring Athletic Directors RecognitionOutstanding Athletic DirectorsAthletic Directors of the YearHall of Fame Induction50/50 Drawing

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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

2009 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesLarry W. Bernard, Bolingbrook High School

Terry McCombs, Downers Grove South High SchoolJohn L. Selke, Schaumburg High School

John A. Van Fleet, Woodstock High School

2008 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesDon Hawkins, Nashville Community High School

Mike Morris, Lyons Township High SchoolLeonidas L. Pappas, Quincy Senior High School

Kenneth Shultz, Homewood-Flossmoor High School

2007 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesDonald J. Crandall, District 211

Douglas W. Duval, Mundelein High SchoolNorbert Kassing, New Athens High School

Richard A. Kerner, Waubonsie Valley High School

2006 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesLarry Chaney, Springfield Southeast High School

Rich Griffin, Red Bud High SchoolPatrick Hamm, Roxana High School

Neil McCauley, Naperville North High SchoolGerald C. Turry, Niles West High School

2005 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesJim Brown, Oak Park-River Forest High School

Ted Caiazza, Reavis High SchoolMarv Carlson, Glenbard South High School

Bob Naughton, New Trier High School

2004 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesRon Hansen, West Chicago High SchoolBill Sissel, Hoffman Estates High School

Phil Svetich, Argo High SchoolJim Unrath, United Township High School

Gary Woods, Normal Community West High School

2003 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesGene Dammerman, Cobden High School

James Graham, Urbana High SchoolNoree Mares, Glenbard East High School

Greg Patton, Granite City High SchoolRoss Truemper, Wheaton Central and

Naperville North High Schools

2002 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesPaul Bergeson, St. Charles High School

John Cavaletto, Salem High School

Ron Helberg, Hoffman Estates and Glenbrook South High Schools

Bill Neibch, Wheaton North High School

2001 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesDoug Chapman, Belvidere and Palatine High Schools

Roland "Swede" Pearson, Harlem High SchoolDave Smith, Hinsdale South and Holy Cross High Schools

Lee Westerman, Princeville High School

2000 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesLloyd Elmore, Belleville East High SchoolMurney Lazier, Lyons Township High School

Ed Murphy, H.L. Richards High SchoolDon Wyzgowski, Amboy High School

1999 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesWarren Cooper, Octavia High School

George Egofske, Rich South High SchoolGeorge Gattas, Mt. Prospect High School

Rod Poppe, Marengo High School

1998 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesGerald “Chic” Anderson, Palatine High School

LeRoy "Dee" Compton, Oak Park-River Forest andProviso West High Schools

Frank Ibbotson, Downers Grove South High SchoolWard Lear, Antioch High School

Gene McCarter, United Township High School

1997 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesJerry Curtis, MacArthur High SchoolBob Jackson, Sherrard High School

Carlin Nalley, Lisle High SchoolJohn Paul, Schaumburg High School and Dist. 211

Jim Shipley, Woodstock High School

1996 IADA Hall of Fame InducteesDon Daluga, Pontiac High School

Ralph Krupke, Lake Park High SchoolEmery Ebbert, Proviso East High School

Reid Martin, Carbondale High SchoolBob Frank, Bloomington High School

Steve Oracko, Downers Grove North High SchoolHarry Gaines, Mattoon High School

Jim Perkins, Oak Park-River Forest High SchoolHank Kaiser, Normal High School

Frank Pitol, Collinsville High SchoolJim Smarjesse, Peoria High School


2009 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Larry W. BernardBolingbrook High School

During his 27 year tenure asathletic director, Larry wascommitted to providingquality athletic programsand dedicated to the welfareand well-being of the stu-dent-athletes, coaches, andcommunity at BolingbrookHigh School. Based on hisservice and commitment tohis school, his conference,and Illinois, Larry Bernard’sinduction into the Hall ofFame is well-deserved.

As a testament to Larry’s impact and legacy at BolingbrookHigh School, the district dedicated its new fitness facility asthe Larry Bernard Fitness Center. During his athletic direc-tor career, Larry had the opportunity to mentor a number ofcoaches and fellow athletic directors. One of Larry’s col-leagues shared his respect and awe at Larry’s leadershipstyle. “He had a special way of listening to all parties anddemonstrated a caring personality while maintaining agreat passion for his profession.”

His passion was evident in his leadership roles within SICA.Another colleague shared, “I observed Larry providingguidance and leadership to the largest athletic conference inthe state, not only during his term as president, but each andevery year. For many years, he was our ‘Handbook Guru’,always willing to fire up his Apple II to keep our handbookupdated.” In 2002, the IADA recognized Larry Bernard’stireless efforts and professionalism by selecting him as theClass AA Athletic Director of the Year. Larry Bernard wasquoted as believing that “the facilities are basically paint,windows, bricks, etc… that doesn’t makea school. A school is the people, its stu-dents, its athletes, its teachers.”

Larry Bernard is one of those peopleto positively impact students andstaff and it is an honor to awardhim his place in an elite group - theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

Terry McCombsDowners Grove South High School

Terry McCombs’ inductioninto the IADA Hall of Fameis well deserved and a reflec-tion of his tireless efforts tocreate a professional andenergized atmosphere with-in the IADA and IHSAbased on commitment, col-laboration, and collegiality.

Terry McCombs’ commit-ment to athletics within histenure as the athletic direc-tor at Bloomington andDowners Grove South HighSchools was commended by

his peers who were asked to write on his behalf. One pro-tégé shared, “Terry is a prominent figure in each of the com-munities he has served. Both communities continue to rec-ognize and appreciate the tremendous work he has done forthe students of Woodridge, Downers Grove, Darien, andBloomington. Numerous community members will walk upto him saying hello, reminiscing, and thanking Terry for histireless efforts.” One of the ways that Terry McCombs’ com-mitment to Downers Grove South is felt today is at SouthHigh’s stadium where Terry was pivotal in raising the$120,000 necessary for a new press box.

It is clear that Terry McCombs’ dedication to improving thelives of student-athletes while he was teaching, coaching,and directing athletics is in an elite class. He has earnedrecognition as the IADA Class AA Athletic Director of theYear in 1995-1996; he earned the NIAAA State Award forMerit in 2003; he served as the IADA conference co-chair-man in 2003-2004; and he was inducted into the IHSAFootball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1996.

Another colleague stated that Terry “played a significantrole in his transition into an administrative position… hetook me under his wing immediately and was willing to giveme guidance whenever I asked for it.” Terry McCombs’passion for athletics and efforts to assist the IHSA’s andIADA’s commitment to leadership within ourstate serve as “a model of the values to bepromoted and honored by thisaward.” It is no surprisethat Terry McCombs’career has earned him induction tothe Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.


2009 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

John L. SelkeSchaumburg High School

During his tenure withinDistrict 211, John Selkehelped to energize and edu-cate the Schaumburg com-munity with his motto“Setting High Standards.”Without a doubt, John Selkehas earned his place in theIADA Hall of Fame Class of2009 as two of his colleaguesproclaimed that he is one ofthose rare individuals whobrings the best out of every-one and holds himself to thehighest of professional andpersonal standards.

As an athletic director, John was the administrative force inthe acquisition of stadium lights for Schaumburg HighSchool in 2003. Within the school community he wasresponsible for implementation of the Champions Programin 1989, which is a drug-free initiative for athletes and theirparents. Always the consummate professional, one col-league shared, “John always found time to help the coachesand athletes…the state championship in boys basketball canbe directly attributed to John’s leadership and support.”Clearly, John Selke’s dedication to the student-athletes andcoaches he represented was not unnoticed as he was recog-nized as the IADA Athletic Director of the Year in 2005.

In addition to his lasting imprint on Schaumburg HighSchool, John Selke has dedicated his time and efforts to theIADA and the NIAAA. Whether coordinating the annualIADA Awards Banquet and serving as the master of cere-monies or presenting at the conference and teaching LTCclasses, John has “helped shape the type of professionalorganization we now have.” John Selke’s unwa-vering devotion to the organization and itsmembers has earned him this presti-gious honor.

John Selke’s unsurpassed dedi-cation to student-athletes, hiscommunity, and our state andnational organizations has posi-tioned him in the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association Hall ofFame for 2009.

John A. Van FleetWoodstock High School

John. A. Van Fleet, Sr.’sinduction into the 2009IADA Hall of Fame is per-haps one of the mostdeserved recognitions for anindividual dedicated toinnovation and to profes-sionalism within the state ofIllinois, perhaps even at thenational level.

One colleague eloquentlyshared that “John continuesto seek knowledge, apply itsmost valued concepts and

then strives to improve its outcome to ensure that athleticadministrators are better prepared to perform their dutieswithin their schools.” His determination to be a positivementor to all athletic administrators is nationally recog-nized in John’s editing and re-writing of the Mentor-MenteeProgram Handbook lauded by the NIAAA and utilized bymany in our field. His dedication to fellowship and scholar-ship are further evidenced by his countless presentations,workshops, and 49 LTC classes taught at various levelsthroughout the country.

Even with his impact on the state and national level, JohnVan Fleet’s influence as an athletic director speaks to hisbelief that athletics bring out the best in people. His guid-ance and initiative to help the Woodstock community raisedin excess of $100,000 necessary to pay for a new press boxand scoreboard to replace the vintage mid-1960 board stillused early in the millennium. Shortly thereafter, John’sassistance in the planning and preparation for a referendumculminated in the successful passage of the referendumresponsible for Woodstock North High School.

A fellow administrator stated, “He is one of the most influ-ential Leadership Training state coordinators in the nationif not the most influential state coordinator.” John VanFleet’s steadfast dedication to his community and his col-leagues has garnered him much praise and recognition fromhis peers but the honor of induc-tion to the Illinois AthleticDirectors Hall of Fame is the cul-mination of his efforts to be thebest athletic director he could be.


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2008 INDUCTEES

DON HAWKINSNashville Community High SchoolDuring his span of 25 years as Athletic Director,Don helped to change the Nashville CommunityHigh School athletic program from a one sportschool to an athletic program that has held aconference championship in each of the 11sports offered. The determination to enact com-prehensive change was inspired by the commu-nity but crystallized through Don’ s commitmentto athletic achievement and the student-athlete’seducational opportunities.

As a testament to Don Hawkins’s selection to theHall of Fame, a fellow retired athletic directoremphatically shared, “the easiest way I can com-municate this [Don’ s induction] to you and theselection committee is to state the truth: DonHawkins was the best athletic director that Ihave ever been associated with.” To have such agenerous recommendation is an honor in and ofitself. However, as a member and leader in theIHSA - Legislative Commission and Finance AdHoc Committee - and a member and leader ofthe Illinois Coaches Association, SouthernIllinois Coaches Association and as River toRiver Conference Athletic Directors Chairman,Don Hawkins has proven himself as the champi-on of the student-athlete and the advocate forthe role of the athletic director in setting the toneof an athletic program.

It was no surprise to those around him whenDon was chosen as IADA Class A AthleticDirector of the Year, Athletic Director of theDecade by Southern Illinois OfficialsAssociation, and chosen as a finalist for NationalAthletic Director of the year by the NationalHigh School Athletic Coaches Association. Donhas dedicated his energy, his time, and his life tothe Nashville Community and he has remainedhumble and noble in his servitude. He has a loveand respect for athletics that is unparalleled.

As one colleague revealed that, “First and fore-most, coaches and student-athletes were held toa rigid standard for sportsmanship and compet-itive preparation…He set a model for the treat-ment of opposing teams and officials…and hisrole in the development of young coaches andyoung athletic officials was notable.” Such adedication to every aspect of the athletic domainis what has earned Don Hawkins his selection asa member of the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.

MIKE MORRISLyons Township High SchoolAfter working with Mike for 13 years, oneadministrator stated, “He is the best athleticdirector I have worked with in 40 years in edu-cation.” Based on his positions and responsibili-ties held with the IADA and his legacy at LTHS,Mike Morris’ induction into the Hall of Fame iswell-deserved.

As an athletic director, Mike tirelessly worked toobtain his CAA and CMAA. During his final twoyears “when others might have coasted intoretirement, Mike took on the major initiative ofrenovating and planning the development of a

new fieldhouse, Olympic size swimming pool,wrestling facility and turf field.” Under his guid-ance, Mike increased the number of participantsin athletic programs from 1200 student-athletesto 2000+ student-athletes. Mike worked with theentire community to implement new teams tothe LTHS athletic department: boys and girlslacrosse, boys and girls water polo, girls golf,boys volleyball, and Special Olympics basketball.

Aside from working to improve the high schoolexperience for student-athletes, Mike alsoworked to present information to assist the col-lege bound athlete. He presented variousaddresses to athletic director conferences inorder to give back to the community. During hisIADA tenure, Mike served as a part of theRegistration Committee, as a presenter, as anExecutive Board Member, and as Treasurer. Inturn, the IADA honored him with theOutstanding Athletic Administrator of the Yearin 1997 and Class AA Co-Athletic Director ofthe Year Award in 2004. Mike was selectedNFHS Citation Award Nominee from Illinoisin 2003.

As his role at LTHS was more than an athleticdirector, Mike’s overall contribution to the schoolcommunity extended far beyond athletics. Hewas a forceful voice of reason on key issues andwas involved in many different school functions.“Only at LTHS could you find 130 freshmenplaying football, 170 girls running cross country,75 students in a Shakespeare Club Society, and3,000 students attending a HomecomingDance… Under his leadership, the school great-ly increased the number of students participat-ing in a wide range of events.” Michael Morris’professional commitment to students and theirprograms has placed him in an elite group - theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall ofFame.

LEONIDAS L. PAPPASQuincy Senior High SchoolAmong his peers, Lee Pappas “had a great repu-tation for being accountable, getting things donethe right way, being well organized, being help-ful, and being a man of his word.” During his15-year tenure, Lee Pappas founded both theQuincy Senior High School Scholastic BasedScholarship and the Quincy Senior High SchoolAthletic Scholarship - both of which wererenamed for him upon his retirement.

Lee Pappas was not only dedicated to improvingthe educational opportunities for Quincy’s stu-dent-athletes, but he made it his mission to havethe Quincy athletic programs give back to thecommunity as well. Lee Pappas was the creativeforce behind the QSHS “Giving Back to theFuture Program” that required each team/activ-ity to participate in interactive community pro-grams such as Relay for Life, Habitat forHumanity, Mentors for Young Lives, HoopsShoot, and First Tee Program. A fellow athleticdirector shared that “Lee would always lead byexample, whether it was a good or bad situa-tion... He was a great mentor for me … Healways took the time to listen to me no matterhow busy he was.” This quality of dedicatingtime and energy to each and every person, situa-tion, and/or endeavor is what set Lee Pappasapart from the rest.

One colleague stated, “Girls athletic schedules,use of facilities and fairness in salaries wereenhanced under his direction.” Another associ-ate revealed that “We were able to take a poten-tially bad rivalry and turn it into a good one…Atevery contest, we would meet and work the eventtogether as one. The teamwork we had made ourrivalry a good one.” Lee was an athletic directordetermined to be the change he wished to see inthe world and remained true to the IHSA stan-dards of conduct.

The greatest compliment to an athletic directoris recognition from his peers; in 2000 and 2002Lee Pappas was chosen as IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year. From founding theQSHS Multi-Athlete Award Program and QSHSWalls of Fame to serving the IHSA for 36 yearsin officiating, it is no surprise that LeonidasPappas’ career has earned him induction intothe Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hallof Fame.

KENNETH SHULTZHomewood-Flossmoor High SchoolThroughout his 35 year career in education, KenShultz remained steadfast in his philosophygrounded on the belief that if “you surroundyourself with outstanding individuals, they willmake you look good… I was blessed with pas-sionate, caring coaches and committed, dedicat-ed athletes.” In kind, those who worked withhim maintain that they were blessed to learn fromsuch a sincere and committed athletic director.

During his 22-year tenure as Homewood-Flossmoor’s Director of Athletics, Intramurals,and Student Activities, Ken Shultz’s resume ofaccomplishments ranges from managing over201 Conference Championships and 473 H-FInvitationals, encouraging parental involvementand student accountability through mandatorytraining meetings, formalizing weekly academiceligibility for student-athletes, and initiating andorganizing the H-F Senior Athlete Banquet, toinstituting the policy, procedure and implemen-tation of random athletic drug testing, a pro-gram still in use at H-F. This lasting accomplish-ment afforded Ken Shultz the opportunity andvenue on the local and national level to promotethe safety and the integrity of the student-athlete.

Through his services in supervising high schoolathletics, acting as summer school principal,coordinating the H-F Master Athletic FacilityProject, chairing the Prairie State AthleticAdvisory Board, and presenting on drug testingpolicies, Kenneth Schultz always encouraged hiscolleagues to get involved with the state andnational conferences. His attendance and activeparticipation in 24 state and national athleticdirector conferences pales in comparison to thehonors and awards bestowed on him for his out-standing service as an athletic director. As oneprotégé noted, “Whatever Ken was involved inwas done professionally and completely… hetruly is a leader of leaders.” Ken Shultz believedthat if there was a better way to reach a goal, itwas his duty to do so without complaint or criti-cism. His service to the IADA and NIAAA is atestament to his belief in being a part of thewhole, and that through teamwork amazing featsare accomplished. Ken has received numerousawards, locally and nationally, for his dedication tothe IADA and NIAAA.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESKenneth Shultz’ s professional and passionatecommitment to his community and its programshas placed him in an elite group - the IllinoisAthletic Directors Hall of Fame.

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DONALD J. CRANDALLDistrict 211One colleague stated, “Don Crandall is the bestadministrator I have ever worked with. Hisinsight, diligence and personal character traitsare beyond reproach.” Another colleague noted,“His coaches and fellow administrators confi-dently looked to him for leadership, assistanceand support.” Don’s career as an athletic admin-istrator spanned 19 years. Mr. Crandall served asathletic director at James B. Conant HighSchool (three years) and Palatine High School(four years) before closing his career as Directorof Student Activities for Township High SchoolDistrict 211 (12 years). While Director ofStudent Activities for District 211, Donsupervised the district’s 5-building athletic pro-gram with approximately 9000 athletes andnearly 500 coaches.

Don’ s commitment and professionalism are evi-denced by the work he has accomplished asDirector of Student Activities. A few examples ofhis work include developing District 211’sDrug/Alcohol Education Program, College-Bound Student-Athlete Handbook, AquaticsProcedures Handbook, and Student-AthleteHandbook. Don has been an active member ofthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association since1985 and has served the organization in severalcapacities including President, Mentor, DivisionLiaison, Conference Presenter, and severalConference Committee roles. His peers note hiswillingness to volunteer time and talents in orderto benefit the organization (IADA) and its mem-bers. Mr. Crandall has been recognized for hiscontributions at the state and national level. In1998, Don received the Illinois State Board ofEducation “Those Who Excel” award. Throughthe NIAAA (National Interscholastic AthleticAdministrators Association), Don received theDistinguished Service Award. Most recently, Mr.Crandall was announced as the IADA AthleticDirector of the Year (2004).

Even in his retirement, Don remains at the top ofthe list of those that our athletic administratorscall when confronted by difficult situations.Those close to him say he exemplifies the highestqualities of the athletic administrator. Thesequalities have earned his induction into the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

DOUGLAS W. DUVALMundelein High SchoolAmong his peers, Doug Duval is known for hisstrong leadership, high expectations, never-end-ing support, and strong values. Doug served asan athletic director for five suburban highschools for 27 years. His longest tenure was atMundelein High School during which he provid-ed eleven years of service. A colleague men-tioned, “In his time at Mundelein, he had a hugeimpact. Every athletic facility had renovations

and improvements.” The list of improved facili-ties include the baseball field, softball field, sta-dium track and bleachers, new floors in allindoor facilities and new locker rooms for coach-es and athletes.

Doug Duval has made a lasting impression insuburban Illinois due to his leadership roles inthe Fox Valley, DuPage Valley, West Suburbanand North Suburban Conferences. His impacton high school athletics extended to the statelevel. He served on multiple committees for theIllinois High School Association and hostedcountless regional, sectional, and super-sectionalcontests. Mr. Duval has been a member of theIADA since 1978. His involvement with theIADA includes: NIAAA Liaison, Journal Editor,New Membership Presenter, Conference Chair,Membership Chair, and Secretary. Mr. Duval isnoted for his contributions to the NIAAA. Heserved on the NIAAA Publications Committeefor 12 years, presented at the NationalConference three times, and was an originalmember of the Leadership Training Class.

One highlight of Doug’s career was being able towatch his own children compete and participatein athletics. Doug had the good fortune ofawarding his daughter her state medal. Mr.Duval also appreciates the multiple friendshipsthat he developed at the local, state, and nation-al levels. His family and friends have been by hisside during his twenty-six year career as an ath-letic director - a career worthy of his inductioninto the Illinois Athletic Directors AssociationHall of Fame.

NORBERT KASSINGNew Athens High SchoolFor nearly a quarter of a century, Norb Kassingserved as Athletic Director at New Athens HighSchool. Norb is known as an individual that fos-tered a healthy spirit of competition among ath-letes and school spirit among all students. A col-league stated Norb was a careful and thoughtfulplanner as an athletic director. Norb’s formersuperintendent noted that whenever he orga-nized an event, administrators could be confi-dent that attention has been paid to every detail.During his tenure at New Athens, Mr. Kassingimplemented girls athletics. While AthleticDirector, Norb spent years as head coach for thejunior high’s baseball, boys basketball, and girlsbasketball programs.

He is known as a leader among his conferencecolleagues. Norb helped the Cahokia Conferenceexpand their membership twice and helpeddevelop guidelines for their conference expansion.He served his athletic conference as president forthree years. Norb has been an active member ofthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association for 24years. He served as Division 7 Liaison for sevenyears, president, golf chair, retired athletic direc-tor liaison, and assistant corporate chair. On twooccasions, the IADA recognized Norb as anOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year.Norb’s contributions extended to the IllinoisHigh School Association by serving on the IHSASportsmanship Committee from its onset untilthe time of his retirement. The association hon-ored Mr. Kassing by presenting him with theIHSA Achievement Award for Sportsmanship.New Athens has hosted many regional and section-al tournaments under Mr. Kassing’s leadership.

Reflecting on his career, Norb values the friend-ships he has developed with fellow athletic direc-tors throughout the state. He values the every-day interactions with student-athletes andcoaches. Norb’s professional commitment to stu-dent-athletes and their programs has placed himin an elite group – the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.

RICHARD A. KERNERWaubonsie Valley High SchoolAs the school’s first Athletic Director, DickKerner helped open the doors at WaubonsieValley High School in September of 1975. Theschool welcomed 293 students on its opening dayof school. At retirement (21 years later), theschool’s enrollment exceeded 3000 students.Kerner was responsible for building the athleticprogram from the ground up, including every-thing from hiring coaches, ordering equipment,and scheduling games, to constructing athleticfields. His athletic program began with a coupleof levels in a few sports, which grew to over 20sports and 87 levels at the time of retirement. Inaddition to his role as athletic director, Dick wasthe school’s first Physical Education/DriverEducation Department Chair (five years) andcoached football at the school for 20 years.

Taylor Bell of the Chicago Sun Times wrote anarticle several years ago about the growth andsuccess of Waubonsie Valley High School. Bellwrote, “The architect of Waubonsie Valley’srenaissance is Athletic Director Dick Kerner,who has turned hamburger into filet mignon.”Colleagues credited the school’s success withKerner’s ability to surround himself with goodpeople. His former principal stated, “Mr. Kernerproved to be a most diligent and tireless memberof our administrative team who was oblivious tothe clock as he worked to develop an athleticprogram that became recognized throughout thearea and state as a class operation.” Dick’s con-tributions to high school athletics were recog-nized at the state and local levels. In 1995, Dickwas recognized by the IADA as an OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year. In the same year,Mr. Kerner was inducted into the WaubonsieValley High School Hall of Fame.

In the fall of 1995, the school’s stadium wasnamed Dick Kerner Stadium. The school pub-licly recognized his contributions to the schooland his unfailing personal example of the “Spiritof the Warrior.” For his contributions to highschool athletics, Dick Kerner deservedlyassumes his place as a member of the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

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LARRY CHANEYSpringfield Southeast High SchoolKnown as a tireless worker and advocate for stu-dents and staff, Larry Chaney improved the pro-grams and facilities at Springfield Southeastduring his 16 years as Athletic Director. In addi-tion to his Athletic Director responsibilities,Larry supervised student activities, and wasresponsible for numerous non-athletic relatedactivities such as coordinating field trips, fund-raising, tutoring programs, building and ground


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESusage. Prior to retirement, Mr. Chaney super-vised and orchestrated the renovation of allSoutheast High School outdoor athletic facilities.

In 1992, Larry played a vital role in the develop-ment of the Central State Eight Conference.Since its inception, Larry has coordinatednumerous conference events including theRecognition Banquet, Golf Outing, LeadershipSeminar, Music Contest, and Scholastic Bowl.His peers also noted his contributions in theareas of scheduling, budgeting, and communica-tions between schools. As an active member ofthe IADA, Mr. Chaney served as District 18 rep-resentative for six years and Division 6 liaisonfor four years. In 2001, his contributions at thestate and local levels were recognized as he wasnamed the Class AA Outstanding AthleticDirector. In addition to his IADA involvement,Larry utilized his skills by serving on theIHSA Administrative Advisory Committee forfour years.

A colleague noted that Larry made numerouscontributions with few resources available toassist him. His colleague continued by stating,"Larry will find the time or the way to get thingsdone." Larry’s professional commitment to stu-dents and their programs have placed him in anelite group – the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.

RICH GRIFFINRed Bud High SchoolAmong his peers, Rich is known for his insight,leadership, and commitment to the school. Hisleadership helped provide and develop outstand-ing extra-curricular programs that ensured hisstudent-athletes a quality experience. A loyalperson, Rich spent his entire professional careerat Red Bud High School. Along with his teach-ing responsibilities, he served as the head bas-ketball coach for three years and head baseballcoach for 17 years. The last 20 years of his careerMr. Griffin served the school as athletic director.

A fellow athletic director said, "I am sure thatmy fellow athletic directors in the CahokiaConference share the same admiration andappreciation of Rich during his many years atRed Bud High School." Rich was well known forhis involvement in the Cahokia AthleticConference. He served the conference as presi-dent for five years and secretary for three years.Rich Griffin extended his commitment to theIllinois Athletic Directors Association. He servedthe association as treasurer for four years anddivision representative for three years. In 1988,Rich was the social chairman for our state’s con-ference. That same year, he was nominated as anIADA Class A Outstanding Athletic Director.

Rich is known for his devotion to the school,community, and family. Those close to him statehis integrity and ability to inspire all around himmake him a very special person. Rich has spenta professional lifetime serving his student-ath-letes and coaches – a career that has earned himinduction into the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.

PATRICK HAMMRoxana High SchoolFor parts of five decades, Pat Hamm has been animportant part of Roxana High School history.The first impression Pat made on Roxana was asan athlete who earned 14 varsity letters. A cou-ple years after college, Mr. Hamm returned as ateacher and coach and held the athletic directorposition for 19 years. Pat served as head coachfor basketball and golf. Roxana gained the repu-tation as a distinct powerhouse in southernIllinois athletics, especially in football andwrestling during his tenure as athletic director.Under his leadership, Pat was instrumental inadding girls track, boys soccer, and girls soccer.Pat Hamm always considered the needs of hisstudent-athletes. Through his direction andleadership, Roxana was able to transition to anewly developed conference (South CentralConference) shortly after his retirement.

His commitment to high school athletics extend-ed beyond Roxana. Pat served the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association in a few capaci-ties: social chairman (two years), awards chair-man (two years), and golf outing coordinator(one year). For 20 years, Pat attended our stateconference and maintained membership in theNational Interscholastic Athletic AdministratorsAssociation.

A colleague noted Pat was an outstanding rolemodel to student-athletes and a loyal supporterof his coaching staff. Pat is remembered as aleader dedicated to equal emphasis of all his pro-grams including equal emphasis on male andfemale activities. Another colleague stated, "Hispurpose and heart were always with the commu-nity of Roxana." These characteristics havemade Pat Hamm well known and respected inRoxana and throughout Illinois. These samequalities have earned his induction into the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

NEIL MCCAULEYNaperville North High SchoolAccording to one colleague, "Neil McCauleycould be rightly called the father of NapervilleNorth athletics." Neil served Naperville North asAthletic Director for twenty-six years. Everyfacility developed at North was enhancedthrough his leadership. Neil led the parents,community, and school district to work togetheron behalf of the student-athletes. In addition, hisleadership extended beyond the Naperville com-munity. He was considered the "Dean" of athlet-ic directors of the DuPage Valley Conference. Heserved multiple terms as President, Treasurer,and Secretary and was instrumental in thegrowth and development of this conference. TheIADA also benefited from Neil’s leadership. Heserved in such roles as District Representative,Exhibit Chair, Conference Chair, and DivisionLiaison. Neil is known throughout the state asbeing a primary force in "shortening the dis-tance" between the North and the South.

Neil’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In1995, he was named as an IADA Class AAOutstanding Athletic Director. In 2000, he wasrecognized as a Distinguished Educator atNaperville North High School. That same year,the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials

Association inducted him into their Hall ofFame. And in 2006, Neil McCauley was induct-ed into the Naperville North Athletic Hall ofFame. Upon his retirement, School District 203in an unprecedented action, named the entireNaperville North sports facility the "NeilMcCauley Athletic Complex." This honor illus-trates Neil’s monumental impact on his schooland community.

Neil is a valued member of Illinois high schoolathletics. His leadership allowed his programs togrow and flourish. His ability to listen and relateto people enabled the state association membersto grow closer together. His success as an athlet-ic director was the result of his philosophicalbelief in the betterment of our student-athletes.Neil McCauley deservedly assumes his place as amember of the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame.

GERALD C. TURRYNiles West High SchoolThroughout his career, Jerry Turry has becomelinked with the terms “leadership” and “innova-tion”. At Niles West, Jerry served as AthleticDirector for 17 years. During his first years asathletic director, Jerry developed the athleticpermit card, coaching manual, and athletichandbook. He was also responsible for develop-ing the manual on "Academic Survival" for NilesWest student-athletes. In 1983, Mr. Turry coor-dinated the largest renovation project ($1.2 mil-lion) in the school’s history. Jerry was a key play-er in leading the way to the IHSA’s officialacceptance of girls soccer and boys volleyball.His school hosted the first state tournament inboth sports.

Jerry served the IADA in several capacities:Conference Registration Chair, ConferenceExhibit Chair, and President. In 1983, Jerry rep-resented the IADA at the Wisconsin AthleticDirectors Meeting in Stevens Point. He was apresenter at the Illinois State Conference. Herepresented the IADA at the Illinois StateLegislature as a lobbyist against SB 1522, "NoPass No Play." In 1985, the IADA recognizedJerry as an Outstanding Athletic Director.Through the NIAAA, he presented at multipleNational Conferences. Jerry organized the cre-ation of the first ever ‘hands on’ computer semi-nar for athletic directors at the national confer-ence (Milwaukee). He received the NationalFederation Citation Award in 1987 and theNIAAA State Award of Merit in 1990. In 1988,he was appointed to the NIAAA Board of Directorsrepresenting Region IV. Utilizing his knowledgeand experience, Jerry served as a columnist for the"Athletic Director and Coach" newsletter.

His leadership extended into public office. In themid ‘90s, Jerry was elected as a trustee for theVillage of Lincolnwood. In 2003, Jerry was elect-ed to his third term as trustee. Currently, JerryTurry is the President of the Village ofLincolnwood. Jerry Turry has spent his profes-sional career in public service – a career worthyof his induction into the Illinois AthleticDirectors Hall of Fame.



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JIM BROWNOak Park-River Forest High SchoolSpanning a four decade association with athlet-ics, Jim Brown has been a major contributor tothe development of the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association as well as the athletic pro-gram at Oak Park-River Forest where he servedas athletic director for 13 years. committed tothe IADA, Jim served as the association's presi-dent in 1989-90 and continued to provid leader-ship after his tenure by filling several importantpositions in the organization including registra-tion, program, conference and members serviceschairmanships.

Characterized as a tireless teacher, coach andadministrator, Jim began his career during the1961-62 school year at Proviso East High School.Focusing on football initially, he worked at hiscollege alma mater - the University of Illinois -as a member of the coaching staff from 1962-1971. Transferring his knowledge and workethic to the high school arena, he began a pro-fessional association with Oak Park-River Forestin 1971. During the next twenty-six years, heplayed an integral role in the school’s athleticprogram while coaching football, wrestling andgolf. His dedicated service was rewarded in 1991when he was inducted into the Oak Park-RiverForest Coaches Hall of Fame.

As a member of the American Football CoachesAssociation, the Illinois High School FootballCoaches Association, the NIAAA and the IADA,he was recognized as an efficient and successfuladministrator whose opinions were valued by hisassociates. This ability was evident while as anathletic director he directed the transition of theDes Plaines Valley League into the WestSuburban Conference.

Commitment of time, energy and effort definesthe career of Jim Brown. These characteristics,consistently applied over a professional lifetime,have earned him induction into the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

TED CAIAZZAReavis High SchoolAn advocate for student-athletes and activities,Ted Caiazza takes his rightful place among thoseinducted into the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Hall of Fame. As an athlete who wasnamed as a charter member of the IllinoisBasketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame forhis accomplishments on the hardwood for LyonsTownship, he performed at a level that garneredrecognition across the state. His high schoolexploits - and successes - however, were only pre-liminaries to a professional career that signifi-cantly contributed to many aspects of athletics.

After brief stints at Hebron and Rich Township,Ted accepted a position at Reavis High School in1962 and for the next 30 years (15 as AthleticDirector) became a guiding force in the lives ofthe athletes and coaches with whom he came incontact. Serving as varsity coach in four differ-ent sports prepared him for the duties of

athletic director, which he executed with integri-ty and passion. Serving one term as the presidentof SICA, the largest athletic conference in thestate, and providing guidance and leadershipduring his 15 year association with the league hedemonstrated his unwavering commitment toathletics. He was responsible for starting the firstgirls interscholastic program at Reavis and thefirst girls Varsity Club among co-education insti-tutions in the state.

That commitment extended to his professionalassociations. Ted served at various times duringhis career as an IADA District Representativeand Historian, President of the Western SpringsPark District, and Recreation Commissioner forWestern Springs. Additionally, he found time towork as an IHSA official in both basketball andtrack. Multi-talented and an advocate for ath-letes and athletics, Ted Caiazza deservedly takeshis place as a member of the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association Hall of Fame.

MARV CARLSONGlenbard South High SchoolThroughout his career, Marv Carlson served as asignificant contributor to the development of theathletic program at Glenbard South High Schooland as a reliable and conscientious supporter ofthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association.

Accepting numerous leadership positions in theIADA primarily involved with the ConferenceCommittee, Marv revealed his commitment tothe principles of the state organization whilemaintaining a leadership role in improving theathletic program at Glenbard South and sustain-ing that positive approach to his administrativeduties during his 16 years as the head of theGlenbard South athletic program.

Marv’s professional associations were many andreflected the many interests that directly impact-ed student-athletes in his school and in theChicago suburban area. Initially involved incoaching, he began his career on the sidelines in1962. During these years, he earned the respectof his fellow coaches in four different sports.After moving into the athletic directorship atGlenbard South, Marv devoted the next sixteenyears to molding and improving the athleticopportunities for athletes in the school district.He was a 16-year member of the IADA and theNIAAA. He was instrumental in helping developthe Suburban Prairie Conference and held avariety of positions in the DuPage ValleyConference.

When not involved in an administrative capaci-ty he helped facilitate the athletic programs ofmany schools in his area as a game official, ref-ereeing for IHSA, NCAA, and NAIA events forthirty-eight years. This avocation led to his beinginducted into the Illinois Basketball CoachesAssociation Hall of Fame in 2002. From honoredofficial to dedicated coach to respected athleticadministrator, Marv Carlson has spent a profes-sional lifetime achieving positive goals and serv-ing the athletes and coaches under his charge - acareer certainly worthy of his induction into theIllinois Athletic Directors Hall of Fame.

BOB NAUGHTONNew Trier High SchoolImproving the lives of young athletes by helpingthem develop self-esteem, work ethic and lifeskills to become productive citizens was theguiding principle in the exceptional career ofBob Naughton, athletic director and coach.After completing an exemplary coaching tenurewhich included selection as the Chicago TribuneCoach of the Year (1965), as an inductee into theIllinois Football Coaches Association Hall ofFame (2000), as the Chicago Catholic LeagueMan of the Year (1967) and as the Frank LeahyAward winner, he turned his energy and talentinto improving the athletic program at NewTrier High School - a 19-year commitment thatincreased that school’s athletic program to 29sports and 89 levels of competition.

Applying the determination and extraordinarydiligence that mirrored his tenure on the side-line, Bob guided New Trier High School athleticseffectively and efficiently- tirelessly advocatingadditional opportunities for high school athletes.Girls interscholastic competition was still in itsinfancy when Bob became New Trier’s AthleticDirector. Working in league with his assistant,Lee Kennicke, he was able to enhance the over-all program - providing a model for other schooldistricts in the state. Under his leadership, NewTrier High School produced 41 state champi-onship teams. In the 1980’s, he became a leaderin applying new technologies to assist in athleticadministration and shared this valuable knowl-edge as a presenter at many workshops and ath-letic directors conventions. This servicestrengthened the connection with the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association - a professionalrelationship that he approached with the sameverve and attention to detail that marked hisentire career.

In 2000, the New Trier High School Board ofEducation gave tribute to the coach, teacher andathletic director who had given so much of him-self by naming the school’s football stadium“Robert Naughton Field”. This honor, which helists as one of the highlights of his career, signi-fies the esteem with which he is held by his com-munity. That esteem is echoed by the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association which welcomeshim into the Hall of Fame.

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RON HANSENWest Chicago High SchoolRon served as the Athletic Director for WestChicago for twenty years. He served at WestChicago from 1962-1993. He was an assistant intrack, wrestling, basketball, baseball and foot-ball, and eventually head coach in baseball andfootball. He taught math and physical educationduring his tenure at West Chicago. Ron was theDirector of Health and Physical Education for16 years.

He was inducted into the West Chicago Hall ofHonor in 1994. He was one of two original mem-


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESbers selected to the Hall that year. JohnHighland, principal at West Chicago says, “Mr.Hansen was one of the most energetic, enthusi-astic, positive individuals ever to walk the hall-ways of Community High School.”

Ron’s Superintendent Richard Kamm states ofhim,“ Three traits come to mind when I think ofRon: dedication, judgment and integrity. Ron’ssuccess is due to the fact that he truly enjoyedbeing with students and coaches.”

Ron was one of eight original founders of theDuPage Valley Conference. He served asSecretary and President of the Conference dur-ing his tenure. Known as “Butch” to his friends,if there were any DVC questions or history itemsButch was the person to ask.

Since retirement Ron has stayed busy. He cur-rently is the Chairman of the Task ForceEvaluation for St. John the Baptist School, whileserving on their Athletic Board.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association is proudto have Ron Hansen as a member of the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

BILL SISSELHoffman Estates High SchoolBill started his teaching and coaching career inPeoria. He was the head football coach at PeoriaWoodruff. Bill was very involved with theIllinois Football Coaches Association and evenserved as President. Then Bill started his athlet-ic administration career serving from 1987-1992.

Bill has served the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation in many capacities. He has been aconference chairman, president-elect, president,and a member of the IHSA athletic directoradvisory board, just to name of few at the statelevel. He has administrated the state cross coun-try meet and boys volleyball tournaments. Bill,along with fellow inductees Jim Unrath andDoug Smith, came up with the idea for theIADA Hall of Fame program during their tenuretogether on the board.

At the national level he served on the CertificationCommittee. He received his CAA in 1992, was adelegate to the national convention three times andspoke at two national conventions.

Bill received the IADA Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year Award in 1998, while otherawards he has received are too numerous tomention. He has also written numerous articlesat the state and national level. Close friend andcolleague Washington Bush says this of Bill,“His humor, understanding and passion for kidsmade him the best. He was always there foreveryone through both good and bad times. NowBill plays the role of the proud grandfather. Heand his wife Carol enjoy their time between theirtwo homes spoiling their grandchildren equally.Bill comes back to Illinois occasionally to seeold friends and hold court with fellow athleticdirectors.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Bill Sissel as a member of theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

PHIL SVETICHArgo High SchoolPhil served as athletic director at Argo HighSchool for twenty-five years. To date this is thelongest term of service for an athletic director inthe SICA Conference. He also had the longestterm of service at Argo High School - 41 years.Phil has been married 46 years to his wife Betty.They have four children and seven grandchildren.

He served the IADA as district representativefor three years. He is currently co-chair of theretired athletic directors. He received anOutstanding Athletic Directors of the YearAward in 2000. He has managed numerous tour-naments for the IHSA during his tenure.

He has held basically every position in the SICAConference: secretary, president, and historianand served on their Board of Control. Locally heis very involved. Phil has been a McCook ParkAdministrator for 36 years and worked for theirLittle League for 22 years. He co-chaired theMcCook 75th Anniversary.

While at Argo he coached football, baseball, andwas head boys track coach prior to becomingathletic director. Under Phil’s direction the gym-nasiums were renovated, the baseball, football,soccer, and softball fields were developed, and anew 8 lane track was put in.

Frank Stout, Principal writes, “As AthleticDirector he encouraged all his athletes to give100% all the time and win with grace and digni-ty and lose with dignity. His attention to detailhas made the coach’s job easier.”

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Phil Svetich as a member of theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

JIM UNRATHUnited Township High SchoolJim served as athletic director at UnitedTownship High School for 18 years. Jim hasalways been a very active member whether inschool, in his community, or with his church.He gives his all and it shows with the work heleaves behind.

His service to the IADA has been exemplary ashe served as division liaison, IADA executiveboard member, secretary, president, hospitalitychairman - three times, Hall of Fame Committeemember, and Mentoring Developing Committeemember. Jim, along with fellow inductee DougSmith, came up with the idea for the IADA Hallof Fame Program during their tenure togetheron the board. His service to the IHSA includesserving on the Wrestling and Athletic AdvisoryBoards. He served as the IADA liaison to theIHSA Board of Directors as well being on theAll-State Academic Selection Committee forthree years and the Sportsmanship Ad HocCommittee. He ran the state wrestling tourna-ment for three years. At the local level he was onthe Quad Cities Sports Commission for eightyears and served as the East Moline YouthExchange Officer for 11 years. He founded aBooster Club that raised over 1 million dollarsfor all extra-curricular activities.

Principal Leo Johnson states, “He has been amajor influence in my life, and I have watchedhim do the same for many coaches of all sportsand activities.”

Some of Jim’s numerous awards includeOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year in1991 and the NIAAA State Award of Merit in1995. Jim has been very involved at the nationallevel, serving on committees and receiving hisCAA in the inaugural group. He has also pre-sented at several National Conventions.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Jim Unrath as a member of theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

GARY WOODSNormal Community West High SchoolGary Woods’ whole career was spent in Normal.He worked at both the junior highs and highschools finishing his career opening up the newNormal West High School. Gary served as ath-letic director while at each building.

At the high school level he coached football, ten-nis, track, basketball, and baseball. He taughtbusiness before assuming his athletic directorduties full time. He started teaching in 1968 andretired from Normal West in 2001.

Several honors have been bestowed upon Gary:Bloomington-Normal Intercity High SchoolHonoree (1996), Big 12 Outstanding Contributor(2001), State Board Those Who Excel (2001),and IHSA Outstanding Contribution (1998), justto name a few.

His service to the IADA has been that of aLiaison, Executive Board Member, DistrictRepresentative as well as writing several articlesfor the IADA journal. He has served the IHSA inthe capacity of state boys golf manager,Sportsmanship Committee member, has hostednumerous state level tournaments, and served onthe Media Advisory Committee. At the locallevel he started a coaching intern program alongwith an increased number of coaches along withsalary increases. He added girls sports, andreestablished the elementary sports programthrough the YMCA.

Marty Hickman, IHSA Executive Director,states, “Gary was the type of athletic director theIHSA could count on to host activities.Youalways knew the events he hosted would be bet-ter than anyone expected.” The Illinois AthleticDirectors Association is proud to have GaryWoods as a member of the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association Hall of Fame.

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GENE DAMMERMANCobden High SchoolGene served as the Athletic Director for 24 yearsat Cobden High School. He was the head boysbasketball coach from 1965 until 1989 and thehead softball coach from 1992 until 1999.

Gene served on the original committee to createand organize the IADA Hall of Fame and also onthe IADA committee to update and rewrite theconstitution and by-laws. Gene was the IADAHistorian for 6 years. He was on the ConferenceCommittee seven times and served as a districtrepresentative six times.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESGene was honored as the Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year in 1984 and 1985 and theClass A Outstanding Athletic Director of theYear in 1988.

Being the Athletic Director in a small communi-ty, Gene knew how important the appearance ofhis building, fields and teams were to his town.He made sure people understood "AppleknockerPride" even if it meant extra hours on his part.

Gene served on the Village Board of Cobden fortwo terms and as mayor for two terms.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Gene Dammerman as a memberof the Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hallof Fame.

JAMES GRAHAMUrbana High SchoolJames served as the athletic director at UrbanaHigh School for 12 years. While at Urbana hespent 23 years coaching football, basketball andtrack. In 1997 he was inducted into the UrbanaHigh School Hall of Fame.

While at Urbana Jim raised over $300,000 in pri-vate donations for a much needed all-weathertrack. During his tenure he oversaw a multimil-lion dollar construction project of new athleticfacilities. He revolutionized the athletic office atUrbana during his tenure with the various inno-vations he brought into the program. He retiredfrom Urbana after 35 years in education.

During his years as an athletic administrator hehas served the Association in various functions:IADA division liaison, District Representative,and Conference Committee member just toname a few. Jim was honored as the Class AAOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year in1993 and 1997. He served the IHSA on theirAthletic Director Advisory Committee and host-ed numerous tournaments on their behalf.

Outside of athletics Jim was active in the Kiwa-nis and singing in a barbershop quartet. He wasthe Illinois Barbershopper of the Year in 1991.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have James Graham as a member ofthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall ofFame.

NOREE MARESGlenbard East High SchoolNoree was the assistant athletic director atGlenbard East for 20 years and the athleticdirector for seven years. She was involved in thegrowth of the athletic program at Glenbard Eastand the DuPage Valley Conference.

Noree was actively involved in the 1960’s and the70’s with DGWS. Their work significantly con-tributed to the development of girls sports in thestate of Illinois.

She was inducted into the Illinois Girls CoachesAssociation Hall of Fame in 1991 for her effortsin this area.

She served the IADA as its membership chair-person and also as a member of the MentorProgram and she earned her CAA. In 1998Noree was honored as one of the Class AAOutstanding Athletic Directors of the Year. Sheserved the IHSA on an Action Team forNon-school Participation as well as on aSportsmanship Committee.

While at Glenbard East, it has been said ofNoree that her philosophy was "Commitment,Sportsmanship, Integrity." She believes inputting the welfare of the kids first. With herstaff she always offered one question, "What canI do for you?"

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Noree Mares as a member of theIllinois Athletic Directors Association Hall ofFame.

GREG PATTONGranite City High SchoolGreg was the assistant athletic director atGranite City for six years and the athletic direc-tor for 12 years. Greg served the IADA in a vari-ety of capacities. He was the historian for threeyears, the treasurer for two years, assistant con-ference chairperson, state conference assistantcorporate chairperson and state conference liai-son. Greg received the IADA DistinguishedService Award in 1996. He served on the IHSASports Advisory Committee and was a memberof the IHSA Legislative Committee. He hostednumerous events and tournaments for the IHSA.

Greg was instrumental in bridging the gapbetween the North and the South in the organi-zation of the IADA. Ross Truemper states-"Informally, I remember Greg’s efforts to bringthe IADA State Conference south. His leader-ship was certainly recognized by the IHSA andthe IADA, as he was appointed to various com-mittees."

Marty Hickman, IHSA Executive Directorstates, "Greg was instrumental in organizing thefirst ever IHSA Boys Class A State Final SoccerTournament at SIU-Edwardsville. He is organized,dedicated and has great interpersonal skills.

Greg is now the Principal at Granite City.

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association is proudto have Greg Patton as a member of the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

ROSS TRUEMPERWheaton Central/Naperville Central High SchoolsRoss was the athletic director at WheatonCentral for six years and the athletic director atNaperville Central for four and a half years.

Ross is credited along with others for developinga new relationship between the IHSA and theIADA. Some of the most notable accomplish-ments are having seven athletic administratorsplaced on the IHSA Legislative Commission, anAthletic Director Liaison position placed on theIHSA Board of Directors and working with theNIAAA to develop a handbook that profiled thepositive and necessary qualities of an athleticadministrator.

Ross held numerous positions within the IADA:conference registration chair, conference chair,member services chair, president, and mentoringcommittee member to name a few.

In 1988 Ross received his CAA. In 1989 hereceived the Class AA Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year Award. He also received theNIAAA State Award of Merit in 1992 and theNIAAA Service Award in 1994. He has present-ed at numerous state and national conferences.

Neil McCauley, athletic director at NapervilleNorth, states, "Ross treats students, parents,coaches and everyone with respect and fairness.”

The Illinois Athletic Directors Association isproud to have Ross Truemper as a member ofthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame.

2002 INDUCTEESPAUL BERGSONSt. Charles High SchoolPaul served as the athletic director for 23 yearsat St. Charles. He retired from St. Charles after38 years in education. Paul guided St. Charlesfrom the Little 7 Conference to the UpstateEight. Once the move was made Paul startedincreasing levels and developing a girls sportsprogram at St. Charles. Paul was the head coachin track and cross country as well as assisting infootball, baseball and basketball.

During his years as an athletic administrator heattended every state conference. He served onthe IHSA Soccer Advisory Board for four years.Paul was honored as the Class AA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year in 1988. Hewas inducted into the St. Charles Hall of Famein 1994.

One of Paul’s major accomplishments was thedevelopment of the athletic facilities at St.Charles. He developed an athletic program withmarginal success into one of the top rated pro-grams in the Chicago area.

JOHN CAVALETTOSalem High SchoolJohn retired from Salem High School in June of2001 after 38 years in education. During thistime he was a teacher, coach, athletic directorand principal. His love for his students, athletesand his community were evident to those whoworked with him on a daily basis.

John attended every state conference since 1975.He was membership chairman for the IADA forthree years, served on five different state confer-ence committees and was the IADA representa-tive to the IHSA Athletic Director AdvisoryBoard. He has received the IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year Award.

"John has been and continues to be a positiveand inspirational leader for high school athleticsin Illinois. He has touched the lives of thousandsof student-athletes throughout Illinois throughhis vigilant efforts to support and improve allstudent activities through his involvement in theIllinois High School Association," says SalemSuperintendent Cliff Cobert.



RON HELBERGHoffman Estates/Glenbrook South High SchoolsRon was the athletic director at Hoffman Estatesfrom 1979 until 1988 and the athletic director atGlenbrook South from 1988 until his retirementin 1994.

Ron started as an excellent athlete and coach.He was a member of the 1955 Blue Island StateTrack and Field Championship Team. He was amember of the state champion 880-yard relayteam. He went on to be a four year letter winnerat SIU. He was a two time captain and MVP.While coaching at Evanston, he led them to fourstate championships. Ron had 16 state champi-ons and three national record holders.

He received the Outstanding Athletic Director ofthe Year Award in 1989. Ron was the exhibitchairperson for our state conference three times.He was the program chairman for the 1989 stateconvention. He was a speaker at the nationalconference in 1985.

People describe Ron as "class act". He always sethigh standards for himself, his coaches and ath-letes. He was a valuable mentor to his coachesand fellow administrators.

BILL NEIBCHWheaton North High SchoolBill was the Athletic Director at Wheaton Northfor 23 years. Prior to his retirement the gymnasi-um at Wheaton North was named in his honor.During his career he coached football, basket-ball, softball, volleyball and track.

Bill worked on many IHSA and IADA commit-tees. He more than tripled the athletic opportu-nities while at Wheaton North. When he startedthere were 25 levels of competition; when heretired there were 85. He provided the DuPageValley Conference with outstanding leadership.During his tenure, Wheaton North hostednumerous events for the IHSA.

One common statement said about Bill was thatregardless of the situation it was kids first. Manypeople who have worked with Bill have said notonly is he a good mentor and teacher, but themost important thing is the friendship theyreceived through that relationship.

Bob Hoppenstedt shares some of the lessons helearned from Bill: The highest wisdom is kind-ness, anger is one letter short of danger, in accep-tance there is peace, and many people will walk inand out of our lives, but only a few true friendswill leave footprints in our heart.

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DOUG CHAPMANBelvidere/Palatine High SchoolsDoug served as the athletic director for 15 yearsat Belvidere and at Palatine for six years. He wasconsidered one of the leaders in the NIC-9.While at Palatine he continued to improve ath-letic facilities, the school won five sportsmanshipbanners, and he continued to be a very activemember of the Mid-Suburban Conference.

Doug has served as a secretary, state conferencechairman and president of our association. Hereceived the Outstanding Athletic Director ofthe Year Award in 1985 and the NIAAA StateAward of Merit in 1991. He served on theNIAAA Credentials Committee for six years, aswell as being a presider twice and representingIllinois as a delegate three times.

Doug has served as a mentor to many currentathletic directors in our association. He isresponsible for creating better communicationbetween the IHSA and athletic administrators.He helped developed the current mentoring pro-gram, improved our journal, and most notablywas a driving force in getting our division liaisonposition created. He had a true and genuine pas-sion for his job during his tenure. His efforts notonly benefited the coaches and students heworked with but our association as well. Henever asked for nor wanted recognition; he sim-ply wanted things around him to be better.

ROLAND "SWEDE" PEARSONHarlem High SchoolSwede served as the District Athletic Directorfor Harlem High School for 16 years. He isresponsible for creating the current girls athleticprogram at Harlem. Swede was considered oneof the leaders of the Northern IllinoisConference during his tenure. He was responsi-ble for reorganizing the conference in the late70’s when several schools had to eliminate sportsand then eventually returned to the conference.His efforts helped keep the Northern IllinoisConference intact.

He has served as a speaker at numerous stateand national conventions as well as authoringseveral articles, which benefited fellow athleticdirectors. He served on the IHSA TennisAdvisory Committee for three years along withhosting numerous events for our state association.

He received the IADA State Award of Merit in1991. He received the IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year Award in 1990.Swede is most remembered for his effort in theproduction of our journal. He helped developarticles for various athletic administrators thatwere shared around the state on various topics.Due to his efforts with our State Journal itbecame a model which was copied by other stateathletic associations throughout the country.

DAVE SMITHHinsdale South/Holy Cross High SchoolsDave served as athletic director at HinsdaleSouth from 1982 until 1994. Upon his retirementhe continued his athletic administrative involve-ment by serving at Holy Cross High School from1994 until 1996. He greatly improved the facili-ties at Hinsdale South during his tenure. Davewas considered one of the leaders and an excel-lent resource person for the West SuburbanConference.

He was an extremely active member of our stateassociation. He served as hospitality chairman,raffle chairman, 1990 conference chair, NIAAAliaison for three years, served as a delegate forIllinois at the national convention, along withbeing chosen as Outstanding Athletic Director ofthe Year in 1992.

He was very active at the national level of whichhe is a lifetime member. He is Certified AthleticAdministrator and was the chairman of theMembership Services Committee. He helpeddevelop the plan for a lifetime membership tothe NIAAA. He remains active with the retiredathletic directors assisting in their 50/50 raffle atnational conventions.

LEE WESTERMANPrinceville High SchoolLee served as the athletic director at Princevillefor 23 years. During this time he was also activein coaching various sports. Lee is responsible forthe development of Princeville athletics as weknow it today. Whether it is the facilities, pro-grams or fundraising activities, all of these havebeen created or directed by Lee. He took greatpride in his work for his school and community.He has never been one to care about personalrecognition. He epitomized what an athleticadministrator should be. He made sure thingswere done right and done well, and his schoolteams were always respected not only athletical-ly but also in regards to sportsmanship.

He received four Class A Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year awards. He was a memberof the IADA Executive Board for five years asour publicity chairman. He also served our asso-ciation as the hospitality chairman.

2000 INDUCTEES

LLOYD ELMOREBelleville East High SchoolLloyd was born in 1933 in Houston, Missouri. Inhigh school he was a four-sport athlete andhelped lead his basketball team to the state tour-nament. He went to the University of Missouri atColumbia on a basketball scholarship. He was acatcher on the 1954 Mizzou baseball team thatwent to the National College World Series.

After graduating from Missouri, he would returnto receive a masters degree. He started teachingand coaching at Fredricktown, Missouri. Aftersix years he moved to Belleville. In 1966 hebecame the athletic director at East which was anew school at the time. He developed the pro-grams and hired the coaches that started a richtradition of athletic success at Belleville East.

He attended the first IADA meeting in Dundee.He served our Association as the secretary/ trea-surer. In 1971 he became the president of theassociation. During this time he was involved inmany issues that we see in our high school ath-letic system today: class basketball, changes indates for various activities related to length ofseason, planning for state football champi-onships, and helped develop positive relationsbetween the athletic directors and the IHSA.

He is a member of the University of MissouriAthletic Hall of Fame, inducted in 1966. He andhis wife, Mary, were given the OutstandingCitizen Award in 1998 by the Belleville Jayceesfor their volunteer work in the community.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESMURNEY LAZIERLyons Township High SchoolMurney served as the athletic director at LyonsTownship from 1975 until 1991. Murney hasplayed an important role in high school athleticsduring his career, not only as a coach but also asa high school athletic administrator.

Murney was one of the top football coaches notonly in the state but also in the country duringhis tenure. His overall record was 133 wins, 17losses and four ties. He is currently a member ofthe Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame andIllinois Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame. Heserved as the Grand Marshall for the StateWrestling Meet in 1988. He served as an officialfor the IHSA State Wrestling Meet nine times,the Big Ten Wrestling Championships ten timesand the NCAA Wrestling Championships fourtimes. He served as wrestling rules interpreterfor nine years.

He was selected as one of the IADA OutstandingAthletic Directors of the Year in 1989. He was aspeaker at the IADA state convention on fourdifferent occasions. He presented at the NIAAAnational conventions four times. In 1989 hereceived the National Federation Citation ofExcellence.

He chaired the initial committee for the NIAAAthat developed our current CAA exam. Murneyhimself became a CAA in the inaugural class of1988. He received his CAA Lifetime Certificationin 1994. He regards this service as one of his mostsatisfying athletic administrative experiences.

DON WYZGOWSKIAmboy High SchoolDon served as the Amboy Unit School Districtathletic director from 1977 until 1991. Don cur-rently serves as the Amboy Junior High Schoolprincipal. He received his undergraduate andgraduate degree from Illinois State University.He received his administrative certificate fromNorthern Illinois in 1982. Don began his teach-ing and coaching career at Tinley Park beforecoming to Amboy in 1974.

While serving as athletic director he initiatedfundraisers that helped build a $40,000 weight-room. He helped pass an educational referen-dum in his district in 1984. His service to hisschool and community is still evident today.Mike McCracken, current Amboy athletic direc-tor, states, "Don has meant more to the commu-nity than a list can show. He has brought Amboya long list of successes that make sports whatthey should be. Don has hundreds of formerplayers, students, fans and coaches that can tes-tify to the fact they were lucky to be in Amboywhen Don Wyzgowski was here."

He served the IADA as a district representative,hospitality chairman and exhibit chairperson. In1991 he was named our Association'sOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year. Hereceived our association's Distinguished ServiceAward in 1996.

ED MURPHYH.L. Richards High SchoolEd Murphy was born in 1922 and raised on thesouth side of Chicago. He attended TulaneUniversity on a football scholarship. WWIIinterrupted his career and after the service heattended Loras College. After graduating fromLoras in 1947, Ed had several teaching andcoaching jobs until 1963 when he came toEisenhower High School in Blue Island. He wasinstrumental in starting the Drivers EducationProgram at Eisenhower.

In 1967 Ed moved to H.L. Richards High School,becoming athletic director in 1970. He was amember of a group of individuals who originat-ed what is now the SICA Conference (32 memberschools in 2000). He is the only individual whoserved three terms as president of the conference.

Ed received the Hall of Fame Award from theChicago Chapter of the National FootballFoundation for his 35 years of service to highschool athletics. He is a member of the Mt.Carmel High School High School Hall of Fame.He served as vice-president of the IADA andwas named one of its Outstanding AthleticDirectors of the Year in 1985.

Ed Murphy’s gift was his ability to bring peopletogether. His storytelling was legendary. It isbelieved by some that Ed was an Irish lep-rechaun. Ed, along with fellow Hall of FameInductee Jim Smarjesse, brought athletic directorsfrom all over together just to hear the stories.

1999 INDUCTEES

WARREN L. COOPEROctavia-Colfax High SchoolWarren was the athletic director at Octavia-Colfax High School for 24 years. His service toschool, community, and our state organizationhas been greatly appreciated by those who havehad the opportunity to work with or know him.

His direction shaped the lives of many youngpeople in the community as he served as thehead coach for football and track, and assistantbasketball coach. During his tenure he added agirls sports program plus the sports of wrestlingand golf for the boys program.

Warren was a member of the IADA throughouthis athletic administrative career. In 1974, heserved the association as the vice-president incharge of publicity. This is a position he wouldhold for four years. That same year he alsoserved as a district representative. Then in 1976he became the historian for the IADA and thefollowing year he served as our secretary.

Warren was the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation Outstanding Athletic Director of theYear in 1983. In 1979 he was inducted into theIllinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame and in1995 he was inducted into the Bloomington-Normal Officials Hall of Fame. In 1975 hereceived the Illinois High Coaches AssociationAward of Recognition.

Warren, along with Bob Frank and Hank Kaiser,is credited with promoting the Illinois AthleticDirector Association in Central Illinois. Peoplesuch as Warren Cooper helped build our associ-ation into a statewide professional organization.His involvement with athletics, our association,and student-athletes is greatly appreciated. It isour honor as an association to recognize theseefforts.

GEORGE EGOFSKERich South High SchoolGeorge served as an athletic administrator forover 28 years, 1958-1972 at Rich High Schooland 1972-1994 at Rich South High School. Hisservice to the field of athletics as an administra-tor, coach and teacher has been recognizedacross the state. George’s passion for athleticsand the important role he felt it played in youngpeople’s lives was evident during any conversa-tion with his colleagues.

During his career he served as head footballcoach, head wrestling coach, head baseballcoach, as well as being an assistant in track. Hiscareer started in 1956 at Bloomington CentralCatholic High School. He was at Central for twoyears until the Rich School District became hishome until his retirement in 1994.

While at Rich and Rich South he establishednumerous tournaments that have been recog-nized as the best in their sport over the years.Some of those tournaments include the RocketWrestling Tournament at Rich High School, TheHercules and Taurus the Bull WrestlingTournaments at Rich South, along with the BigDipper Basketball Tournament.

In 1989, he received the NIAAA State Award ofMerit. He has been inducted into the IllinoisFootball Coaches Hall of Fame as well as theIllinois State University Hall of Fame. In 1987he received the Special Commendation Awardfrom the IADA for his dedication and service tohis athletic director colleagues.

His service to the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation included being program chairmanand assistant program chairman. He served as aspeaker at three state conferences as well as aspeaking engagement at one national confer-ence. However, he will be most remembered forestablishing the Awards format that is usedtoday for honoring the Class A & AAOutstanding Athletic Directors of the Year.George served as the IADA awards chairpersonfor nine years.

GEORGE GATTASProspect High SchoolGeorge served as an athletic administrator for 24years. Five of those years were at Marshall, whilethe remaining were at Prospect until his retire-ment in 1984. George was an active member notonly within his school but also his community.He was a member of the Mt. Prospect LionsClub, where he held the offices of president,vice-president and treasurer. George was anactive member of the American Legion and heserved our country in WWII and was a PurpleHeart recipient. He also served as a member ofthe Mt. Prospect Police and Fire Commission.He helped establish the Prospect AthleticBoosters Club.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESHe served our association as its vice-president in1968 and was the IADA president during the1969-1970 school year. During that same year hewas a speaker at the NIAAA conference. He wasan active member of the NCSSAD and served ontheir executive board in 1975. In 1974 hereceived the IADA Outstanding Service Award.

In 1975 he was chosen as the IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year. The following yearhe was given the same award by the NCSSAD.In 1981, he received the "Illinois District 3Athletic Director of the Year from IAPHERD aswell as its Quarter Century Award. Georgeremained active within the Association andassisted the Awards Committee in developingthe criteria to be used in choosing our AthleticDirectors of the Year.

George passed away in 1993. His contributionsto the field of athletics towards his school, com-munity, conference, and state organization willnever be forgotten. It is our honor as an associa-tion to recognize these efforts.

ROD POPPEMarengo High SchoolRod graduated from Marengo High School in1950, then returned as a teacher and coach in1957. He stayed for 37 more years until hisretirement in 1994. 26 of those years he served asthe athletic director (1968-1994).

Rod graduated from Valparaiso Universitywhere he was an outstanding football player. Heearned his masters degree from the University ofColorado and also served our country in theUnited States Army for two years.

During his years of service at Marengo, hehelped expand their athletic program from foursports to 14 upon his retirement. He is responsi-ble for the implementation of the girls athleticprograms and planned the new outdoor athleticfacilities that currently exist at Marengo HighSchool. Rod served as the Head Varsity FootballCoach from 1957-1979, where he won over 70percent of his games. In 1989, he was inductedinto the Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

He was a finalist for the IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year three times in 1984,1987 and 1990. He served on the AthleticAdvisory Committee of the IHSA and was onthe original committee that explored the feasibil-ity of a football playoff system. He also served athree year term on the IHSA Liaison Committee.He belonged to the IADA for 23 years.

Those who had the opportunity to work with orwork for Rod use one word to describe him andthat is "gentleman." He influenced the lives ofmany players, coaches, and fellow athleticadministrators during his years of service in edu-cation. On September 10th, 1993 the MarengoSchool Board honored him by naming the out-door athletic facilities the "Rod Poppe AthleticFields".

1998 INDUCTEES

GERALD J. "CHIC" ANDERSONPalatine High SchoolChic was the athletic director at Palatine HighSchool for 19 years (1969-1988). Under his lead-ership, Palatine High School’s physical educa-tion and athletic programs gained recognition inthe northwest suburbs and in the state of Illinoisfor their integrity, competitiveness and schoolspirit.

During his career, Chic was actively involved inthose professional associations dealing with ath-letics and physical education. He was an activeparticipant for the IAPHERD at the state andnational level throughout his career. He receivedevery honor the IAHPERD (Illinois Associationfor Health Physical Education, Recreation andDance) had to offer. Those included but are notlimited to: Presidents Gavel, Quarter CenturyAward, Service Award and Presidential Citationto name a few. He served the Illinois High SchoolAssociation as a member of the GAA AdvisoryBoard, Athletic Director Advisory Board, was ahead timer at the boys state track meet for nineyears, and run the IHSA state gymnastic meetfor 12 years.

Chic has also received numerous awards in thefield of athletic administration. In 1973 hereceived the Outstanding Service Award fromthe NFSHSAD, one of six awarded nationwide.In 1979, he was chosen as the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year. In 1982, he was chosen asthe National High School Coaches AssociationAthletic Director of the Year.

Upon his retirement in 1988, the Palatine HighSchool Football and Soccer Stadium wasrenamed the “Chic Anderson Stadium."

LEROY "DEE" COMPTONOak Park-River Forest/Proviso West High SchoolsDee was at the original organizational meetingfor the Illinois Athletic Directors Association in1964 held in Champaign. Dee also worked withathletic administrators from his home state ofIndiana in the organizing and formation of theIndiana Athletic Directors Association. Heserved as our association’s secretary/treasurerduring the 1971-72 and 72-73 school years.In 1974-75, he served as the president of ourassociation.

Dee has been an innovator and has beeninvolved at the ground level for a variety of ath-letic events. He was on the original committeefor the IHSA for the establishment of a state soc-cer tournament. He also assisted the IHSA in thepreparation of their original Title IX PolicyStatement. While at Oak Park-River Forest hecreated the Oak Park Relays, one of the largesttrack events in the state (over 1700 athletes par-ticipated in this one-day event). He directed theProviso West Holiday Tournament for six years.This tournament is not only considered one ofthe best in the state, but also in the country.

"His dedication and leadership was alwaysexemplified with enthusiasm and class," statesformer Glenbard South Athletic Director MarvCarlson. "Dee Compton is blessed with so manyqualities such as dedication to his assignments,loyalty to his supervisors, a tremendous amountof energy, an abundant knowledge of athletics,and is extremely talented in organizational abil-ity," states Howard Catt, former athletic directorof Indianapolis Public Schools.

FRANK IBBOTSONDowners Grove South High SchoolFrank served as the athletic administrator atDowners Grove South for 18 years (1969- 1987).Frank was a hands on administrator becominginvolved at the local, state and national level.Frank is credited with bringing the NationalAthletic Directors Convention to Chicago in1987. His organization for this event involvedAthletic Directors from all parts of the state andremains a source of pride in IADA history.

He served on the NIAAA Board of Directorswhere he was a respected voice. He encouragedother Illinois athletic directors to becomeinvolved at the national level by serving on com-mittees, writing articles and showing thestrength and professionalism of our StateAssociation. He was a member of our IADAExecutive Board from 1978-1987. He heldnumerous positions: treasurer, conference chair-man, district representative and president dur-ing the 1983-1984 school year. His involvementat the state and national level earned himnumerous honors such as: NCSSAD MidwestAthletic Director of the Year - 1986, IADAOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year - 1986,National Federation Citation - 1985, and theNIAAA Distinguished Service Award - 1980.

"Frank is one of those rare individuals thatbrings dedication, hard work, and a positive atti-tude to his job every day. Frank always finds thegood in the people, and does everything in hispower to help people around him find success,"states District 99 Assistant SuperintendentJames Freese. "One area in which Frank influ-enced me was with one of his all importantphrases - ‘Reciprocal Dignity.’ This meant that Iwas to treat others the way I wanted to be treat-ed," states Downers Grove South CoachPaul Runyon.

WARD LEARAntioch High SchoolWard was involved in the field of education for38 years. The first seven years were at LyndonHigh School and the next 31 years at AntiochHigh School, 30 of those as the athletic director(1956-1987).

Ward was involved in athletics during a time ofchange and innovation. Antioch High Schooloffered four sports his first year; they had twen-ty sports when he retired. While at Antioch headded wrestling, golf, cross country, and soccerto the boys athletic program. He created theentire girls athletic program (eleven sports)along with the additional budget and monetaryitems needed to successfully run those programs.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESAt the state level, Ward was a common fixture atIHSA and IADA activities. He has worked theIHSA state wrestling meet for the last 31 years.He has served as an announcer, timer and scorer.He hosted numerous IHSA tournaments. Heserved on the IHSA Wrestling Advisory Boardfrom 1985-1987. The IADA was lucky to havesuch an involved member as Ward. He served asa district representative, convention presenter,1983 program chairman, and in 1985 hewas chosen as the IADA Athletic Director ofThe Year.

At the national level, Ward presented at thenational convention three times and worked onthe set-up committee in 1987 when the nationalconvention was held in Chicago.

Ward may have retired from athletic adminis-tration in 1987, but he remained active with theIADA, IHSA and the NIAAA. He served on theIADA Executive Board as the retired athleticdirector liaison, chaired the NIAAA 50/50Raffle, continued to volunteer at state tourna-ments, and wrote numerous articles for theIADA and IHSA newsletters. Many athleticdirectors today are successful due to the fact thatWard Lear tutored them.

GENE MCCARTERUnited Township SchoolGene served as athletic director at UnitedTownship for 16 years (1967-1983). The mentionof his name in the Quad Cities still brings smilesto people’s faces.

He was president of the IADA during the 1973-74 school year. He was selected as the IADAOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year thatvery same year. Gene was chosen as the chair-man of the original IHSA Football PlayoffCommittee. Through his leadership and thecommittee’s effort the foundation for the IHSAFootball Playoffs was established.

Gene was also an active member in the NationalCouncil for Secondary Schools AthleticDirectors. He served on their Board of Directorsfrom 1977 until 1982. He was inducted into theNCSSAD National Athletic Directors Hall ofFame in 1992. He was a member of the NIAAAfrom 1967 to 1984.

"Gene McCarter was among the best in Illinois.His leadership and integrity are legendary inWestern Illinois. Gene always stood on the prin-ciple of PLAY HARD, BUT FAIR. He was aninspiration to all he had contact with," statescurrent United Township Athletic DirectorJim Unrath.

"Gene McCarter was a man of integrity. He wasa true gentleman in every way possible. He wasa man who lived his life in the truest sense as aMan of God. They come no finer than GeneMcCarter," states Reverend Daniel Mirabelli ofRock Island Alleman High School.

Gene McCarter is truly missed by all thatknew him.

1997 INDUCTEESJERRY CURTISDecatur MacArthur High SchoolJerry Curtis served the Decatur Public Schoolsfor 37 years, from 1951 to 1988. In 1957 he wasa member of the original staff that openedDecatur MacArthur High School. In 1971 Jerrybecame the athletic director at MacArthur. Heserved in this position until his retirement in1988.

Jerry’s involvement with the IADA began in1977 when he served as the assistant hospitalitychairman for both the state and national con-ventions. He also chaired the HospitalityCommittee in 1978. At the 1980 state conventionin Peoria he served as the assistant exhibitschairman and as the state conference managerat the 1982 convention in Decatur. He was thesecretary of the association during the 1983-1984school year and served on the IHSA AthleticAdvisory Committee for three years (1985-1987). In 1983 he was chosen as one of the fiveOutstanding Athletic Directors of the Year. In1990 he was honored as an inductee into theBloomington-Normal Athletic Officials Hall of Fame.

"Jerry had an excellent relationship with the stu-dents, teachers, and coaches at MHS. They knewthat he really cared about what he was doing andthey responded in a like manner. The Decaturcommunity can be proud of the contributionsJerry has made to the thousands of young peoplewho were lucky enough to call him Coach," stat-ed former MacArthur Principal Marian Fax.

BOB JACKSONSherrard High SchoolBob has a long list of teaching, coaching andadministrative experiences. He began at JoyHigh School where he coached all sports, includ-ing the Jr. High, and was the district athleticdirector (1952-1958). At Sherrard High Schoolhe was the varsity basketball coach for 20 yearswhere he obtained over 370 victories in hiscareer. Bob also served as dean of students, andwas the athletic director for 27 years.

Bob served the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation for numerous years as a DistrictRepresentative. He served as the president of theCorn Belt, Valley, and Olympic Conferences. In1986 he was honored at the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association State convention as one offive Class A Athletic Directors of the Year.

"Bob had a distinguished career at Sherrard forover thirty years. His efforts were tireless. Hewas always available to deal with students,coaches and parents. It was Bob’s ability whichallowed us to keep our programs intact. Bob’sforesight and planning allowed us to to operateon a shoestring budget and maintain our pro-grams until we were able to resume normal bud-geting procedures. He is a highly respectedmember of our community; whenever there is aneed, people look for Bob Jackson," statesSherrard Principal Harry Hunt.

To know Bob is to know a class individual whowas considered strict, but fair with students andcoaches, and competitive with a high expecta-tion of sportsmanship. This was reflected in theSherrard athletic programs.

CARLIN NALLEYLisle High SchoolThe majority of Carlin’s service was to the com-munity of Lisle. Carlin held the position of ath-letic director for 23 years where he was alsoresponsible for the Junior High athletic pro-grams. The last four years of his career he wasthe Superintendent of the Lisle District.

Carlin served as our association's presidenttwice, 1980-81 and 1981-1982. He was the firstClass A athletic administrator to serve as ourpresident. His accomplishments with the IADAincluded: improvement of the IADA journal,establishment of the 5 State Exchange (Illinoiswas the first host in 1980), improved communi-cation with assistant and female athletic direc-tors, and increased state involvement from ClassA athletic administrators.

Current Lisle Athletic Director Ken Jakalskistates, "His first and foremost priority is doingwhatever it takes to promote programs and pro-vide a positive competitive experience for asmany kids as possible." Upon his retirement thelocal newspaper stated, "Carlin personified aquality that the Lisle School District has alwaysshown an ability to change with the times whilestill maintaining the human touch. He was theroll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-to-work sort, an oldfashioned leader who knew the most importantpart of any organization is the people who workfor it."

Carlin has received numerous honors during hisinvolvement with high school athletics. In 1984,he was chosen the NHSACA National AthleticDirector of the Year. In 1984 Carlin was selectedto the Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fameand in 1985 to the Illinois Track Coaches Hall ofFame. In 1996 he was inducted into theNASPE/NCSSAD Hall of Fame.

JOHN PAULSchaumburg High School/District 211John began his athletic administrative career atSchaumburg High School where he served from1970 until 1980. In 1980 until his retirement in1992, John was the director of student activitiesfor District 211. His responsibilities included thesupervision of all student activities at Palatine,Palatine Fremd, Hoffman Estates, HoffmanEstates Conant, and Schaumburg High Schools.

John’s involvement with the IADA began imme-diately in 1970 as the co-chairman of that year’sstate convention. He was the Ad Book chairmanfor three years, held the secretary and treasurerpositions for four years, was the NIAAA liaisonfor two years, and culminated as thepresident during the 1982-1983 school year.Numerous honors have been bestowed uponJohn. He was inducted into the IllinoisBasketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1980, ElginHall of Fame in 1982, Elgin St. Edward HighSchool Hall of Fame in 1984, and received theNIAAA Award of Merit in 1988.

"John had the rare experience of opening a newhigh school. He made arrangements with thepark district for fields, gym space, and time slotsfor athletic events. We had no home events until


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESthe early part of 1970. John did an excellent jobof bringing everything together during our firstyear of operation," states former SchaumburgPrincipal Carl Weimer.

"John is a natural leader. He is modest, yet con-fident. He is able to motivate others toward theachievement of mutually identified goals. WhileJohn was in charge the five athletic departmentsin District 211 were run with dignity and class....a direct reflection of him," states former Dist.211 Superintendent Richard Kolze.

JIM SHIPLEYWoodstock High SchoolJim came to Woodstock in 1968 as the head var-sity boys basketball coach. In 1972 he becamethe district-wide athletic director where heserved until his retirement in 1988. Jim wasresponsible for the creation of the entire girlsathletic program at Woodstock High School.Jim served the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation as a district representative for manyyears. Jim served for three years on the IHSAFootball Advisory Committee and was a two-time presenter at the national convention.

Jim became one of the early athletic directorswho had to rely on fundraising and athletic feesto support his programs. Fundraising responsi-bilities became a main priority for Jim in the1980’s. In 1983, with the possible elimination ofall athletics in Woodstock, his organization ofthe Backers’ Club Walkathon saved the athleticsthat year by raising over $100,000 and complete-ly funding the programs. The most notable of hisfundraisers is the Blue Streak Open which wasformed in 1981. This golf outing is still heldtoday and has been copied by athletic depart-ments and booster clubs throughout the country.

"Jim was continuously pressured to increase rev-enue in order to operate his programs, and thiswas during reasonably good budget years.Despite significant financial obstacles, the inter-scholastic program at Woodstock remained theenvy of most school districts in the area. Jimmust be given a considerable amount of creditfor maintaining a highly successful programduring times when many others would havegiven up. As an official, parent, and high schoolprincipal in two different states, Jim Shipley issecond to none," states former WoodstockPrincipal Gary Fields.

1996 INAUGURALINDUCTEES

DON DALUGAPontiac High SchoolDon became involved with the association in1966. He presented at the state conference fivetimes, was the vice-president three times, co-pro-gram chairman for three state conventions,served on the Nominating Committee numeroustimes, along with being on the Executive Boardas the retired athletic director liaison. In 1986 hewas chosen as the Class A Athletic Director ofthe Year.

Upon his retirement in 1992 SuperintendentRon Yates said, "In his 30 year association withPontiac High School Don has had more influ-ence over the lives of our young people than anyother single individual. His leadership has beena positive force for the young people of our com-munity."

Jack Stromberg had this to say about Don: "Donis a hard-working athletic director who dedicat-ed his working days to the betterment of educationand physical activity for the youth of his school. Heis well organized, cooperative and firm in his phi-losophy. He is a man of high ideals, a fine familyman, and a Christian gentlemen."

EMERY EBBERTProviso East High SchoolEmery was involved at the original AthleticDirectors Association Meeting in 1965. Emery iscredited with being the author of the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association Constitution. Heserved as the vice-president the first two years ofthe organization.

Emery came to Proviso East in August 1957,succeeding Dr. Leslie W. Remley as director ofathletics. For ten years prior to that he had beenhead football coach and instructor of physicaleducation at Elgin High School.

In all, Emery completed 36 years of service tothe youth of Illinois, including teaching physicaleducation and science at Cerro Gordo HighSchool from 1937-41. He taught physical educa-tion, health and was athletic director at MarengoHigh School from 1941-47. He also served asathletic officer and captain of a tank destroyer inthe US Army from 1942-46.

BOB FRANKBloomington High SchoolBob became the athletic director for both juniorand senior high schools for Bloomington PublicSchools in 1964. He remained at Bloomingtonuntil his passing on July 8, 1989.

Bob was involved at the original AthleticDirectors Association Meeting in 1965. Bob alsoserved as vice-president the first two years of theorganization. He was president of our associa-tion during the 1967-68 school year. In 1978 hewas the co-chairman for the state convention inPeoria. In 1984 Bob was chosen as the Class AAOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year.

Bob’s efforts were also recognized at the nation-al level; he was chosen by the National Councilof Secondary Schools Athletic Directors as theirAthletic Director of the Year. He was a chartermember of the NCSSAD. Bob represented theIADA in Washington on a seminar on highschool athletics.

Former Superintendent of Bloomington HighSchool, Dr. George C. Stimeling said, "I havenever known a person as dedicated as RobertFrank in striving to provide all students with theopportunity to participate in extra-curricularactivities." Bob, along with Hank Kaiser ofNormal, is credited with organizing CentralIllinois athletic directors to become involved inthe state association.

HARRY GAINESMattoon High SchoolHarry was involved at the original AthleticDirectors Association Meeting in 1965. Heserved as a vice-president the first year of theorganization. He was the second president of ourassociation during the 1966-67 school year. In1972 Harry was chosen as the Class AAOutstanding Athletic Director of the Year. Harryis credited with the promotion of membership tothe state association. Through his efforts ourassociation gained the steam needed to become aviable professional organization in the area ofathletics.

During his tenure as athletic director he is cred-ited with creating the Mattoon High School All-Sports Center Building. Through his efforts,along with donated labor, not one penny of tax-payer money was spent on this project. Harrysaid it best about Mattoon, "Everyday I went towork at Mattoon it was like Christmas. I lovedevery minute of it."

Harry Gaines graduated from Mattoon HighSchool in 1934 and the University of Illinois in1938. Harry was captain of the 1938 Universityof Illinois track team. He held records in the 600and 1,000 yard runs while at Illinois. During the1937 cross country season he was a member ofthe Illinois National Championship Team.

Harry is a member of the Mattoon High SchoolHall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball CoachesHall of Fame. Harry passed away in 1996 justprior to his induction to the Athletic DirectorsHall of Fame.

HANK KAISERNormal Community High SchoolHe came to Normal Community High School in1960 where he served as athletic director from1965 to 1983. Hank, along with Bob Frank ofBloomington, is credited with organizing theCentral Illinois Athletic Directors to becomeinvolved in the state association.

He served as president of the Association duringthe 1977-78 school year. In 1982, Hank was cho-sen as the Class AA Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year. He served as the secre-tary/treasurer in 1967-68 and again in 1975-76,along with being a district representative for sev-eral years. Hank served on the Executive Boardas the first retired athletic director liaison in1985-86.

He is credited with the promotion and develop-ment of Bloomington-Normal athletic programsalong with their youth programs. Hank helpedcreate Central Illinois athletic programs as aleader and innovator in regards to high schoolathletics. Hank was one of the original pioneersof the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. Weowe him a debt of gratitude and truly appreciateeverything he did for high school athletics. HankKaiser passed away on May 4, 1988. He istruly missed.


PAST HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESRALPH KRUPKELake Park High SchoolRalph started teaching in 1959 and spent hisentire career at Lake Park High School. Duringhis career he always taught at least two classesalong with his other responsibilities. He servedas the athletic director from 1964 until his retire-ment in 1992.

Ralph is credited with promoting the impor-tance of the state association during the 1980’s.Ralph was president of our association in 1985.In 1983 he was the Class AA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year. In 1984, Ralph waschosen by the National Council of SecondarySchool Athletic Directors’ Midwest AthleticDirector of the Year. The National Federationgave Ralph its highest award in 1984 by bestow-ing on him the National Federation Citation.

He has served as the head bench official at theIHSA state wrestling meet since 1964. He alsoheld that same position for the NJCAAwrestling tournament from 1984-1989 and theNCAA wrestling finals in 1970. He has alsoserved as the assistant clerk of the course for theIHSA state track meet from 1966-72. Ralph wasa firm believer in community involvement. Hehas worked as an advisor to local park districtprograms, fire and police training programs,chaired the Roselle Swim Organization along withthe Lions Club Awards Banquet for Athletes.

REID MARTINCarbondale Community High SchoolReid was involved in the field of education forthirty seven years. All of those years of servicewere done in the Carbondale community. Hebegan as a teacher and coach in 1953. In 1963 hebecame the athletic director and served in thatcapacity until 1976. From 1976 until his retire-ment in 1990 he served as the Superintendentof Schools.

Reid was involved at the original AthleticDirectors Association meeting in 1965. Reid iscredited with organizing the Southern Illinoisathletic directors to become involved in the stateassociation during the early years of the associa-tion. Reid also served as vice-president the firstthree years of the organization. He was presidentof the association in 1968-69.

During his tenure as president of the IADA hewas actively involved in helping to initiate thetwo-class system in basketball. He served as theIADA representative on the IHSA BasketballAdvisory Committee.

Throughout his educational career he served asan active participant and many times an officerin numerous local, state, and national organiza-tions while employed at Carbondale.

STEVE ORACKODowners Grove North High School Steve received his BA Degree from theUniversity of Notre Dame. While at Notre Damehe was a member of their 1947 and 1949National Championship teams, not to mentionHonorable Mention All-American honors in ‘49.

He spent 22 years as the athletic director atDowners Grove North High School.Steve is a charter member of both the IllinoisAthletic Directors Association and the NationalInterscholastic Athletic Administrators Associa-tion. Steve is one of a few Illinois AthleticDirectors to receive the NIAAA DistinguishedService Award. This honor was bestowed uponhim in 1974. In 1981 Steve was chosen as theClass AA Outstanding Athletic Director of theYear. Steve’s service to the association includes,but is not limited to, secretary 1965-66, member-ship 1973-74, program chairman 1975- 76, pres-ident 1976-77, and exhibits co-chair 1980-81.

Steve was very active at the national level. Hewas a member of the original organizing com-mittee, chairman of the Constitutional Sub-Committee, and chairman of the ElectionsCommittee. Steve also served as the co-chairmanof the coordinating committee for the nationalconference that was held in Chicago. Upon hisretirement he helped organize and chaired theretired members division for six years.

Since his retirement, Steve has remained activeby working numerous track meets in California.He also volunteers his time for various commu-nity activities such as Special Olympics, SeniorOlympics, Adaptive Leisure Services, not tomention timing at the local high schools crosscountry and track meets.

JIM PERKINSOak Park-River Forest High SchoolJim served as athletic director at Riverside-Brookfield High School from 1960 to 1970 andat Oak Park-River Forest High School from1970 until his retirement in 1979.

Jim truly is the "Founding Father" of the StateAthletic Directors Associations. He is creditedwith organizing the first meeting in 1965. Hecame up with idea of having an annual state con-vention. He was the first president of our associ-ation in 1965-66. In 1966, he was one of two ath-letic directors to be called to Washington, D.C.and was given the responsibility of bringingtogether the athletic directors throughout thecountry in order to form both state and nationalorganizations. Jim then traveled over 65,000miles throughout the country to completethis task.

Jim feels that it was through this effort andalong with working with various groups such asAAPHERD, Presidents Council for PhysicalFitness, and the NCSSAD to name a few, thatthey were able to bring to the American peoplethe importance of exercise. In 1968 he was cho-sen as the first president of the NationalInterscholastic Athletic AdministratorsAssociation. In 1971, he was chosen as theMidwest Athletic Director of the Year. In 1979,he was chosen as the Outstanding AthleticDirector of the Year. In 1980, he was chosen asthe National High School Coaches AssociationMidwest Athletic Director of the Year. Jim isanother Illinois Athletic Director who hasreceived the NIAAA Distinguished ServiceAward.

FRANK PITOLCollinsville High SchoolFrank became the athletic director atCollinsville High School in 1978 and remainedin that position until his retirement in 1992.

Frank was a leader in the Illinois AthleticDirectors Association. Frank served on theExecutive Board for years as their historian.Frank has helped train numerous athletic direc-tors in the southern part of the state. He was avery integral part of encouraging involvementand participation in our state association fromhis fellow athletic directors. On two separateoccasions Frank was selected as one of the fiveOutstanding Athletic Directors at the state con-ference. In 1985 he was selected as the Volunteerof the Year for the Prairie State Games.

Frank is credited with creating the CollinsvilleHoliday Classic Basketball Tournament. Hisefforts helped create this into one of the premiertournaments in the state. In 1976 he published abook entitled "The Wonderful World ofCollinsville Basketball." Frank was inductedinto the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.

Frank is held in high esteem by administrators,coaches, and officials. He has touched and influ-enced many people in various services of his pro-fession and had contributed much of his time tolocal and state organizations.

JIM SMARJESSEPeoria High SchoolJim received his BS and MS degrees fromBradley University. He began his professionalcareer as director of Physical Education andHealth for the Diocese of Springfield. He super-vised the curricular and extra curricular pro-grams for 60 elementary schools and 12 highschools. Jim spent ten years at the collegiatelevel where he was the head baseball and basket-ball coach at Loras College. During his tenure,his teams received two NCAA baseball invita-tions and two NAIA baseball playoffs.

He returned to Peoria in 1975 and became theathletic director at Peoria High School for thenext 12 years. After his tenure at Peoria HighSchool he became the district director of athlet-ics in Peoria for all 15 middle schools and fourhigh schools. He served in this position until hisretirement in 1991.

Throughout the State of Illinois, Jim is knownfor his service in the IADA. Jim is credited withpromoting total state involvement on theExecutive Board. He served many years as a dis-trict representative, state conference master ofceremonies, registration chairman, hospitalitychairman, member of the election commission,and speaker at the New Athletic DirectorsWorkshop. Jim has also run the state cross coun-try meet for the IHSA for the past 26 years.

Mr. William Robertson, former principal atPeoria High School had this to say about Jim:"He is a dedicated educator and his loyalty to thepromotion of the foundations of sportsmanshiphas enabled Peoria and the surrounding highschools to maintain the highest level of athleticcompetition. Jim is considered the “Dean ofAthletic Directors” in Central Illinois.


2009 IADA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES

CLASS 3A & 4A NOMINEES

CRAIG ANDERSONWashington Community High School

CRAIG ANDERSON of Wa-shington Community

High School has been a verybusy man for his four yearsat Washington. Anderson,who is the father of three,somehow finds a way togive back to the community.

Washington Community High School isCraig’s third stop after receiving his under-graduate degree from Monmouth College,and his master’s at ISU. He first stopped atMorton High School where he spent ten yearsteaching mathematics, along with ten years asa football coach, nine years as a basketballcoach, and six years as a track coach.Anderson’s second stop was at (Stanford)Olympia High School, where he was an ath-letic director for three years, assistant athleticdirector for one year, the head football coachfor two years, and a math teacher for oneyear. Craig left Olympia to go to WashingtonCommunity High School and has been athlet-ic director for the past four years. It is safe tosay that Craig Anderson is a sports fanatic.His love for competition is seen through theathletic involvement he has contributed tomany institutions. Even though Craig is anathletic director at Washington High, he is alot more to the community. He is a juniorfootball league coach, a Sunday schoolteacher, an IHSA March Madness volunteer,Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament director, andis also on the Relay for Life Committee. It issafe to say that his schedule is quite hectic.Even Dr. Jim Dunnan, who is the superinten-dent at Washington Community High School,says, “Craig is a tireless worker and spendsmany hours well beyond the normal schoolday completing his assigned duties. Rarelydoes he take a night off from an athleticevent, even when he is not officially assignedto cover the event.” Furthermore, Mr.Anderson has been tremendously involved inthe Illinois Athletic Directors Association as acertified athletic director for three years, anat-large member of the board of directors forthree years, on the advisory committee fortwo years, and a leadership training coursepresenter. Moreover, in the year 2010 Craig isto have the title of conference co-chair. It issafe to say that Craig Anderson has done the

work to rightfully be nominated for thisaward. As a consequence the IADA givesCraig his congratulations for his nomination.

BRIAN GLORIOSOSaint Patrick High School

BRIAN GLORIOSO hasbeen the athletic direc-

tor for Saint Patrick HighSchool for the past 16years. A father of two,Brian received his under-graduate degree atNortheastern Illinois, and

master’s at NIU. Mr. Glorioso has been amember of the IADA for the past 16 yearsand has accomplished a lot in his communityand school. Glenbrook North High School iswhere Brian started coaching. He was anassistant wrestling, football, and track coachfrom 1976-1978. Brian is a sports fanatic andloves to be involved in developing young ath-letes. Mr. Glorioso left Glenbrook North to goto Saint Patrick High School. It is at SaintPatrick where Brian has been since the year1978. In this time he has been involved in a lotof different sports. From 1978-93 he was ahead swimming and water polo coach. Out ofthe pool he was a physical education teacherand a department chairman. Then from theyears of 1993 to present day Brian Glorioso isthe athletic director and physical educationdepartment chairman. In his long careerBrian has accomplished a lot. In 1981 he wasthe ISA water polo coach of the year. In theIADA he was part of the task force on com-munication in 1996, and has served as anIHSA host for volleyball, basketball, soccer,and track. Speaking of the IADA, Gloriosowas a mentor for various athletic directorsand has helped with the IADA registration atthe conference the past three years. Throughthe job that this man has done it is easily seenthat the school and the community is animportant priority to him. Within the com-munity surrounding Saint Patrick HighSchool he has established summer sports pro-grams which consist of over 54 activities. Inaddition, he serves on the recruiting and mar-keting committee, is a lead consultant to BackField Renovations, and summer camp direc-tor. Dedication is a word that describes BrianGlorioso. “His 31 years are a testimony to hisdedication to our athletic program,” statesthe principal of Saint Patrick High School.The IADA is proud to congratulate you,Brian, on your nomination!

TOM GILLHOUSEDeerfield High School

TOM GILLHOUSE ofDeerfield High School

has been in the IADA andan athletic director for 26years. His hard work anddedication to the schooland community of Deer-field have been vital to his

success. Tom received his undergraduatedegree from Monmouth College in 1975 andhis master’s at ISU in 1986. His first year asan athletic director was in 1983 at MetamoraHigh School. Tom was a physical educationteacher and coach for his first eight yearsthere and then was the athletic director for hislast three years. He left Metamora forOlympia High School, where he was an activ-ities director and an assistant principal until1999. During his time at Olympia he receiveda notable award of Class A OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year 1990. After that,he continued his career at Belvidere HighSchool as an athletic director to the year 2002.Currently he resides as the athletic director atDeerfield High School. You can see that hehas the experience and the time under hisbelt. As already stated, Tom Gillhouse hasbeen a part of the IADA for 26 years as well.Tom was named president of the IADA from94-95. However that’s not all that this mandid for the Illinois Athletic DirectorsAssociation. He was a leadership coordinatorfor five years, membership chair for fiveyears, state conference chair secretary oneyear, on the executive board 12 years, leader-ship training 10 years, and LTC nationalchair for three years. Mr. Gillhouse has writ-ten many articles for IADA and NIAAA jour-nal publications, has presented at many stateconferences, new athletic director workshopsand LTC classes. Tom has been recognized forhis accomplishments on several occasions.The NIAAA awarded him with the StateAward of Merit in 1996, and theDistinguished Service Award in 2003. He hasalso awarded as a LTC Faculty 10 year Awardwinner in 2008, while still finding time to be anational conference instructor for eight years.When he’s not wrapped up in school athleticevents and activities, he is busy coordinatingpark district sports programs and taking partin a community committee which gave$140,000 to Deerfield High School for renova-tions to Adams field and weight rooms. In theIHSA he has served on the Academic All-


2009 IADA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEESState Committee, news media committee,March Madness committee, and the AthleticDirector’s Advisory Board for 14 years.Assistant Executive Director for the IHSArecognizes the long list of work that TomGillhouse has put into being a great leaderand person as he speaks highly of his goodfriend, “Tom has never shied away from workand has made himself available to his school,the IADA and the NIAAA. I greatly respecthis dedication to athletics and his willingnessto help make our education in athletics bet-ter.” As you can see Tom Gillhouse is morethan qualified for this award. On behalf of theIADA, it is our pleasure to give TomGillhouse the rightful label of Class 3A & 4AAthletic Director of the Year!

ANDY TURNERNormal Community High School

ANDY TURNER of NormalCommunity High

School has quickly becomehighly respected for thededication he has shown inhis short time as athleticdirector. Mr. Turnerreceived his undergraduate

degree from Truman State University, and hismaster’s degree from Western University. Heis the loving father of two children and hispassions are science and athletics. Andy hasbeen a science teacher in six different schools,including Normal Community from 2002-2005. On the athletic side, he has beeninvolved in baseball, basketball, and footballin different high schools. He started atWentzville, went to Lafayette High Schoolfrom 1993-1994, to East Peoria High Schoolfrom 1994-1995, Normal West High Schoolfrom 95-99, Rochester High School from1999-2002, and Normal Community HighSchool from 2002 to today. However teachingscience and coaching are not the only thingsthat kept him busy. In 2001 he was an IADAMini Session presenter, presented at the newathletic director retreat, and was on the IADAconference committee. Mr. Turner also giveshis time to the community through theBloomington Normal Baseball Association asan advisory, and in 2006 he was a part of theGreat Plains Foundation Fundraiser as a vol-unteer. Additionally, Andy Turner is current-ly the Big 12 Conference president, after serv-ing as the secretary last year. Andy has theexperience, as it is easily seen, and deservesthis nomination. So it is the IADA’s honor tocongratulate Andy Turner on his nomination.

TODD ROSENTHALMoline High School

TODD ROSENTHAL has along history in high

school athletics, fromcoaching to teaching, tochairman of many RockIsland community commit-tees. Currently Mr.Rosenthal is the Moline

High School athletic director; nevertheless hehas been in the Quad Cities area since 1982.Todd earned his degree from Illinois StateUniversity. There he majored in physical edu-cation and minored in health education. Hefollowed that up with his master’s at WesternIllinois University. In 1982, Todd Rosenthalstarted as a teacher and coach at UnitedTownship High School. From 1987-1995 hewas an alderman for the City of Moline, andin that time from 1985-2000 Todd was ateacher and coach for Moline School District#40. Rosenthal likes to keep his schedule full,not only with all the time he puts into thecommunity, but also at home he is a lovingfather of a son and daughter. He has been theathletic director since the start of the new mil-lennium at Moline High School. He has manyachievements over his long years of coaching.As a wrestling coach he coached two individ-ual state champions and 63 state qualifiers,and in 1996 coached Moline High School tothe state championship. He has received a lotof achievements as an athletic director aswell. Rosenthal has been a key factor in manyrenovations which improved community andschool athletic facilities, such as the freshmenfootball fields, softball and baseball fields,and probably his biggest - the renovation ofHistorical Wharton Field House. Other thingsthat he has done currently for the communityinclude being a current member on the Fireand Police Commission Board, member ofboard of directors of Rock Island CountyCounseling and Addiction, and member ofthe Quad Cities Sports Commission. Mr.Rosenthal has done a lot for the IHSA as well.He was on the IHSA Advisory Committee forwrestling, and on the IHSA StrategicPlanning Committee. “Todd is not afraid tomeet challenges of the job of being an athleticadministrator head on,” says the assistantexecutive director of the IHSA.Congratulations, Todd Rosenthal, on receiv-ing your nomination!

DARLENE GRAFQueen of Peace High School

DARLENE GRAF, theathletic director at

Queen of Peace HighSchool, needless to say, hasdone her time. She startedas a Chicago park districtinstructor in 1964.Darlene has been an ath-

letic director for 40 years and in the IADA for14 years. She is the loving mother of two kids;she is also a grandmother of two grandchil-dren. Mrs. Graf received her Bachelor ofScience in Physical Education from DePaulUniversity. In 1964-1969 she was the ChicagoPark District instructor. After that she gotinto coaching, and was a varsity volleyballand softball coach at St. Barbara High Schoolfrom 1968-1991, along with being a physicaleducation and health teacher and the athleticdirector. In those years she was also a volley-ball coach for the Windy City Volleyball Clubfor four years. She won eight Section IIGCAC championships in this time. With allof those accomplishments it was evident thatshe be inducted into the GCAC Hall of Famein 1999. Afterward, she cut her career titlesdown to “only” athletic director from 1995-2003 at Maria High School. It was in 2001when Darlene was the IADA OutstandingAthletic Director of the Year and it was in2003 that she was inducted into the MariaHigh School Athletic Hall of Fame. If thatwasn’t enough, she left Maria High School forQueen of Peace High School where she pre-sides today. “She has been a trail blazer, clear-ly at the forefront of the continued develop-ment of high school athletics for women. Arole model in everything she does, Darlene,simply put, is the type of individual youwould want to have coach your own child,”says the athletic coordinator at Reavis HighSchool. The athletic reputation that Mrs.Graf upholds is easily seen. However, shegives a lot back to the community and schoolas well. At Queen of Peace High School shealone added golf and swimming to the athlet-ic program, renovated the softball fields, isthe moderator of booster parents, and is amember of the President’s Council, just tomention a few. Her dedication to athletics andthe communities surrounding it is vast; andbecause of that it is the IADA’s pleasureto congratulate Darlene Graf on hernomination.


2009 IADA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES

CLASS 1A & 2A NOMINEES

CYNDI BUTKOVICH-HARRISWarrensburg-Latham High School

CYNDI BUTKOVICH-HARRIS, a loving

mother of one, is currentlythe athletic director andfacilities coordinator forWa r r e n s b u r g - L a t h a mSchool District. Cyndireceived her undergradu-

ate’s degree from Western Illinois Universityin 1983 and her master’s degree fromSangamon State University in 1988. Shestarted her career at Warrensburg-Latham,teaching physical education from grades K-12. On top of that, she coached a variety ofsports at different levels, including head highschool volleyball, middle school volleyball,head middle school track, head high schooltrack, assistant girls basketball, dance team,and cheerleading. In consequence, Mrs.Butkovich-Harris became well known andrespected in the community. She has done alot more for the community rather than justbeing a coach; she was on the school boardfor 13 years, being the vice president for thepast six years, a CCD religion teacher, volun-teer for the Make a Wish Foundation, a vol-unteer worker for the Good Samaritan Inn,and a volunteer for Dove Inc. Cyndi has alsoserved many national organizations; she hasbeen a member of the IADA since 2001,member of IAHPERD where she has pre-sented, member of AAHPERD, serves on anadvisory board for Sigma Kappa Sorority,and is a member of Phi Delta Kappa.Interestingly, she has also taken part in atwo-month educational trip to Australia inwhich she was selected by RotaryInternational as one of five women to go. Ithelped her see the comparison between theeducation and sports systems of Australiaand the United States. In her school she hasupgraded a lot of the athletic facilities includ-ing the weight room, football field, a new $14million athletic complex, and even imple-mented a new budgeting system. Super-intendent Emmett Aubry states, “Cyndi’sorganization is second to none, and becauseof her skill our coaches know that their focuscan be on the students and their athleticdevelopment and achievement rather thanon the details involved with facilitating thecompetition.” Her work and effort speaksfor itself, and it is the IADA’s pleasure to con-gratulate Cyndi Butkovich-Harris on hernomination!

JAMES RAABEIllinois School for the Visually Impaired

JAMES RAABE has been atISVI (Illinois School for

the Visually Impaired) inJacksonville for the past 20years, serving as a physicaleducator, athletic director,and a four sport coach. Mr.Raabe received his under-graduate’s degree and mas-

ter’s degree at Western Illinois University,finishing his master’s in 1986. He started hiscareer at Providence Catholic in New Lenox,and was there for two years as a three-sportcoach and physical education teacher. Afterthat he left to go to Hamilton CUSD 328 forfive years where he was a junior high physi-cal educator and a high school wrestling/cross country coach. Mr. Raabe then went toMacMurray College to be an instructor forphysical education majors and was thewrestling coach. Jim’s most recent stop hastaken him to Jacksonville, where he and hiswife have resided for the past 20 years. ISVIis a school for visually impaired students,and James’ interaction with the students isinspiring to the community and the peoplewithin the school. As a colleague says ofJames, “His commitment to the students atISVI is an inspiration to me and to other ath-letic administrators in Division 6.” The com-munity is grateful for all that Raabe does forthem. He is a past T-ball, baseball, and soc-cer coach for the Jacksonville youth athleticleagues. In the school he has been a CPRinstructor, a North Central AccreditationCommittee member, and an IHSA officialrepresentative. Furthermore, he has giventime in service to the IADA; he has served asa Division 6 at-large representative andDistrict 17 representative, a strategic plan-ning committee participant, and an IADAmentor for two area athletic directors. Raabehas proven to be highly competent andextremely professional as the athletic direc-tor for the ISVI in Jacksonville, and its com-munity is grateful. Congratulations, James,on being named the IADA Class 1A & 2AAthletic Director of the Year!

TOD MCCULLOUGHErie High School

Tod McCullough hasbeen the athletic direc-

tor at Erie High School forthe past five years, andeven though that doesn’tseem like much he’s not astranger in the Erie com-munity. He started work-ing at Erie High School asan industrial tech teacher

in 1994 and still enjoys that role today. Todhas also been involved coaching a local youthbaseball team since 1996. Mr. McCulloughhas been a volunteer fire fighter since 1994,where he is Fire Fighter II certified, and FirstResponder certified. As if he doesn’t doenough for the community, Tod is also atrustee at the Fenton United MethodistChurch Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Inthe IADA he has taken the LTC courses 501,502, and 504. He is also a member of theTechnology Education Association of Illinois.The amount of time and dedication that Todputs into the community is vast, and when hegoes home he is busy raising two teenagers.The principal of Bureau Valley High School,the rival school of Erie, says of Tod, “His pos-itive work ethic and his dedication to his stu-dents, staff, and peers leads me to believethat he would be an excellent candidate forany athletic director honor.” As a lovingfather and a great leader in the community, itis the IADA’s pleasure to congratulate TodMcCullough on his nomination!

JIM WOUDSTRATimothy Christian High School

JIM WOUDSTRA ofTimothy Christian has

accomplished much in hisnine years at the school.His hard work and dedica-tion has TimothyChristian enjoying a greatdeal of athletic success inrecent years. Jim graduat-ed from Northwestern

College in Iowa in 1974 and later earned hismaster’s degree in HPER with an emphasisin athletic administration from SouthDakota State University in 1981. Since grad-uating from college, he has taught one year atDenver Christian High School in Colorado,spent three years in the International Schoolsof Rotterdam and the Hague while playingprofessional basketball in the Netherlands,three years at Waupun High School inWisconsin, two years at Dordt College inIowa, Central Valley Christian High Schoolin California and 12 years at Sterling Collegein Kansas. He has coached football, track,softball, baseball and basketball over theyears. Jim served as athletic director for twoyears at Central Valley High School anddepartment chair of physical education andhealth at Sterling College for ten years. Hecame to Timothy Christian High School inthe fall of 2000 as athletic director and deanof students, the position he currently holds.He served as the chair of the Private SchoolLeague from 2003-2006. During the pastnine years, Timothy Christian has playedhost to numerous IHSA regional and section-al tournaments in golf, volleyball, soccer, bas-ketball, baseball and softball. The TimothyChristian athletic programs have been quitesuccessful in both the PSL and the IHSAcompetition under Jim’s leadership. Onbehalf of the IADA we would like to congrat-ulate Jim on his nomination.


RETIRING ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

CHRISTINE TRZYNALibertyville High School

CHRISTINE TRZYNA of LibertyvilleHigh School has had a wonderful 33

years at the school. Out of those 33 yearsshe has been the assistant athletic direc-tor for 21 of them. She is a part of whatthe school and community represents.Mrs. Trzyna has been a physical educa-tion teacher at the school for 33 yearsand a three-sport coach including volley-ball, basketball, and track and field.Volleyball is where she had her standoutsuccess as a coach. Her teams won 14regional championships, three sectionalchampionships, one super sectionalchampionship, and came in 4th place atthe Class 4A State Finals. On the otherhand, in her long career she accom-plished a great deal of achievements inthe IADA as well. In the IADA she pre-sented a workshop at the 1998 confer-ence and has helped the registrationcommittee. In addition, she has servedon the Soccer Advisory Committee forthe IHSA. Even though Christine hasbeen actively involved in the IADA, sheis even more active in the community ofLibertyville. Trzyna hosted a Volley forthe Cure Volleyball Night, and wascoach for the LHS girl’s volleyball teamwho raised over $7,000 for the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Fund. On top ofall of this she is a mentor to new teachersand students coming into the school.Former athletic director at LibertyvilleHigh School says, “The most importantquality that cannot be measured untilyou have the opportunity to work withher is that she is honest, truthful, and shecares.” Christine “will be extremely hardto replace here at Libertyville HighSchool,” says Briant Kelly, the athleticdirector at Libertyville. Christine, con-gratulations on your retirement - youhave earned it!

MIKE MCCRACKENAmboy High School

MIKE MCCRACKEN, currently the ath-letic director at Amboy High

School has been in the town for 38 yearscoaching basketball, football and teach-ing physical education. Mike graduatedfrom Illinois State University with his

undergraduate’s degree and finished hismaster’s at Northern Illinois Universityin 1977. On top of his commitment to hisschool and community he also has hiscommitment to his family of wife, twochildren, and four grandchildren. Thecommunity is truly fortunate to have aguy like Mike who has done so much forthem through the years. He has been acoach for many of the youth student-ath-letes in town, a member in many associ-ations including the Knights ofColumbus, St. Patrick’s Church ofAmboy, and has also co-led manyfundraisers such as St. Judes Bike-a-thon, and Heart Association Jump-a-thon. McCracken has also been a mem-ber in the IADA for 11 years, four yearsas District 11 representative, and was onthe strategic planning committee. Inaddition the IADA has awarded Mikewith the 2003 and 2007 IADA Division 4Outstanding Athletic Director Award.Other achievements to his name includeThree Rivers Conference Coach of theYear in 1987 and 1995, the DixonTelegraph Coach of the Year in 1994,1995, and 1996. Quintin Shepherd, thesuperintendent of District #272 says that“McCracken displays empathy, soundjudgment, and rational demeanor whenmaking decisions that will affect players,parents, and coaches.” Congratulationson an exceptional career at Amboy; theamount of time, dedication, and effortthat you put into this community willnever be forgotten. The IADA wishesyou the best on your retirement!

BOB COWANGranite City High School

BOB COWAN of Granite City HighSchool created an atmosphere that

ensured a joyful experience for the stu-dents, athletes, and staff. Bob receivedhis undergraduate’s and master’s degreein biology and education at SouthernIllinois University Edwardsville. He hasbeen an athletic director and IADAmember for 16 years. His career startedin 1971 at Madison Junior High as a sci-ence teacher and basketball coach. Hisfirst high school job was in 1973 atGranite City North and South where hewas a science teacher and football/base-ball coach. Then from 1984-1993 he was

a biology and anatomy teacher forSouthwestern Illinois College. Finallyfrom 1993 to today he remains a biologyteacher and is the assistant athleticdirector for Granite City High. Cowanhas been a member of the IADA for 16years and on the executive board for 11years. In the IADA he has served as amentor, member of the state conferencecommittee, assistant chair of hospitalitycommittee, and corporate sponsor com-mittee. Bob was nominated twice byDivision 7 for office of president ofIADA. Furthermore, Mr. Cowan hasbeen a member of NIAAA for 16 yearsand has hosted numerous seeding meet-ings and rules meetings for the IHSA. Aformer principal at Granite High saysthat Bob “has never been shy about tak-ing on tasks that would cause others tothink twice. He has been involved infund raising, planning, designing, andimplementing facilities at our school.These include a $300,000 weight room, a$600,000 all-weather track, and a$200,000 new lighting project for thefootball and baseball fields.” Mr. Cowanhas done so much to make sure that thestudent-athletes in his community have agood experience at Granite City High.He will unquestionably be missed. Bob,congratulations on your retirement; youhave earned it!

TOM GILLHOUSEDeerfield High School

TOM GILLHOUSE of Deerfield HighSchool has been in the IADA and an

athletic director for 26 years. His hardwork and dedication to the school andcommunity of Deerfield have been vitalto his success. Tom received his under-graduate degree from MonmouthCollege in 1975 and his master’s at ISUin 1986. His first year as an athleticdirector was in 1983 at Metamora HighSchool. Tom was a physical educationteacher and coach for his first eight yearsthere and then was the athletic directorfor his last three years. He left Metamorafor Olympia High School, where he wasan activities director and an assistantprincipal until 1999. During his time atOlympia he received a notable award ofClass A Outstanding Athletic Director of

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