Click here to access the WVHS Online Interactive Hall of Fame Athletes Coaches Friends Athletes Inducted into the Hall of Fame: Graduated in 1979 As a Volleyball player, Gibbons was a four-year Varsity member. [9], Last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:46, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, "Search for Public Schools - Waubonsie Valley High School (174169004173)", "16 Grammys between 3 schools in Aurora and Naperville", "Fabien Bownes NFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com", "Jerry Harris, star of Netflix show 'Cheer,' appears in federal court in Chicago on charges of producing child pornography", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Waubonsie_Valley_High_School&oldid=1127879698, This page was last edited on 17 December 2022, at 04:46. 12 State placewinners. She was the Beacon-News Player of the Year all four years, and the Daily Herald and Naperville Sun Player of the Year for three years. B.J. On 9/30, the Waubonsie Valley varsity football team lost their home conference game against DeKalb (IL) by a score of 49-13. 98-70 Record. Jared Brownridge participated in basketball at Waubonsie Valley High School all four years, was a three year varsity starter, and led the team in scoring all three varsity seasons. In addition, the Warriors finished the season for the second year unbeaten, completing the season with a 26-0-1 record. All three seasons the Warriors qualified for the playoffs, during Austin's senior season Waubonsie made it to the Illinois High School Association Quarter Finals. Alyssa has arthrogryposis which restricts the use of her joints and restricts her mobility. The team won the Upstate Eight Conference (UEC) title for the 4th straight year with an undefeated record while winning every match and every game. Construction on Waubonsie Valley High School began in the spring of 1973. As a Boilermaker, the highlight of her freshman year was setting the school record for kills by a freshman with 26 kills against Indiana State. The 2013-2014 Varsity Girls Bowling Team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Waubonsie girls bowling. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the supplemental round (47th overall) of the first-year player draft. Metea Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. Web Accessibility. From there, he moved on to St. Charles High School from 1971 to 1975, and finally to Waubonsie Valley High School, where he began work in September 1975. He attended Western Illinois University Where he was a two-time Conference Champion in both the 100 and 200. He scored over 30 points in multiple games, with 36 being his career high. 8/1224. In Soccer, Debbie was named to the All-State team all four years at WV. She was a four-time All-American and twice named National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. As a Lawyer, he has also done a variety of pro bono work for the communities in which he lived. Finally, as a senior, Pauls team was 21-6, and they finished second in conference. He was team captain in 1997 and 1998. It also includes all art rooms, and the library. "Outstanding graduates" will be inducted during the 31 st Annual Ceremony in Spring 2023. A separate issue also passed to add a swimming pool. Fabien Bownes--Track & Football--Inducted 2003
He was named the Ohio Player of the Year in 2003. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008, Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012. During Dixon's Sophomore season the Warriors finished 9 -3 on the season and were Upstate Eight, Heading into the 2008 season the Waubonie Valley girls soccer team had the daunting task of following up the most successful season in WVHS history (2007 State Champs). He has also volunteered his time with special needs students in Los Angeles, worked with an agency for battered and abused women, and volunteered time at a hospice center in Davenport, Iowa and San Diego, California. In addition to all of Javier's individual accomplishments, his teams were also very successful, in 1993 and 1994 Waubonsie Valley placed second at the IHSA Wrestling State Tournament and brought back the first two state wrestling trophies in school history! [16] Outside of these teams, the school sponsors a lacrosse club, a sport recognized as an emerging sport by the IHSA. Steve Jumper--Football, Basketball, Baseball--Inducted 1993
After graduating from the University of Louisville, Dixon has remained in Kentucky and has become an award-winning children's book author and motivational speaker. Javier was a four-time Upstate Eight Conference (UEC) Champion, a three-time IHSA Regional Champion, a four-time IHSA Sectional Champion, and a four-time IHSA State Qualifier. The Frontier Campus option was closed in 2012. Raphael has been a counselor for the Christian Friendliness Youth Center in the Quad Cities and since 2000, he has served his country on active duty in the US Army as Chaplain Assistant, Religious Support NCO, and Chaplain Recruiter. Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) is a public four-year high school in Aurora, Illinois, United States. As a Sophomore (1993) and a Senior (1995) Javier Quintanilla placed fifth in State, In 1994, Javier's Junior Season, he won the IHSA State Championship at 119 pounds, becoming only the fifth wrestling STATE CHAMPION in school history!! In 1997 Dixon was a part of a team that advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals. Durrell Williams was a 2-sport athlete at WV, excelling in both. In 2007 and 2011, WVHS was one of two schools in the nation to receive the honor of the Grammy Association's Signature GOLD School. It's also more efficient for your school, and will deliver your transcripts to your home, job or the colleges you choose in the format they prefer. Follow WVHS and IPSD 204 on Twitter to get the latest school and district information: Indian Prairie School District 204, serving Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, &
Bill Lay-Inducted2003-Football and Baseball Assistant Coach from 1977-2005. Barb Barrows-Inducted 1996-Head Girls Softball Coach 1986-91, Head Girls Soccer 1985-86, Assistant Athletic Director. Fabien Bownes was an NFL wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Chicago Bears (1995, 1997-1998) and Seattle Seahawks (1999-2001). Waubonsie Valley High School is a public high school of the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 located in Aurora, IL. [16], While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school's athletic department also supports a competitive poms team, a dance team (orchesis), a rugby team, and a team which competes in and works with the Special Olympics. The original Neuqua Valley campus building was opened in August 1997, and was built to house 3000 students. Dawn (Platte) Gaydosh--Soccer--Inducted 2003
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He swam at Auburn University where he was a 16-Time All-American, two-time National Champion, and on the 1999 National Champion Team. Marianna Guerrieri rolled her first career 700 series. Steve is #9 All-Time in career points (797) in basketball. In his role as an orchestra instructor at Waubonsie Valley High School, John "Will" Burck exuded school spirit and epitomized a community teacher, colleagues say. During the regular season tournament play, the team won three of their six, Sara Barsotti: All-Academic, Team MVP, All-Conference, All State, Julia Bond: All-Academic, All-Conference, All-State, Rachel Felton: All-Academic, All-Conference, Charley Barbary: All-Academic, All-Conference, Breanne Cura: Sportsmanship Award, All-Conference. In Cross Country, Durrell earned All-Conference honors 3 times and was a State Qualifier all four years. Paul passed for 2,130 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior season. He was a World University Games Medalist in 1999 and won medals at both the Goodwill Games and World Championships in 2001. During Bond's four years in the program the school won four (4) UEC Championships, two (2) Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectional Championships, and two (2) IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!! Waubonsie Valley High School | 1,182 followers on LinkedIn. Jim's 100 breaststroke record still stands today. Jim's contributions to his team were recognized above his athletic talents and was awarded the team's sportsmanship award and the Dave Robertson Leadership Award in 2009. She was All-Sectional in 1990, 91 and 92 and was named to the 1st Team All-State in 1992. Christy (Brzeczek) Thomure--Cross Country, Track, Basketball--Inducted 1994
After graduating from Purdue, Katie returned to the Naperville area where she is a well respected and dedicated Elementary School teacher. After high school Austin Guido attended Western Michigan University and played four years of college football. Julia Bond is now competing professionally for the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA). As a sophomore she earned All-Conference Unanimous Selection. His Junior year, he was the State Runner-Up in the Discus and he was the IHSA State Champion in the Discus in 2008. Simply put, by the end of Guido's high school career, he completely rewrote the record book at the 'Original Valley'. After graduation, Jared played overseas in Italy for one season. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. He threw two no-hitters in baseball, was named 1st Team All-Conference in 1980 and held numerous records in both pitching and batting. Conference (UEC) Champions and IHSA State Quarter Finalists. Neuqua is home to a large multi-team ultimate frisbee club, which started in 2007. At the IHSA Sectional tournament, Sara closed 59 of 60 frames. Julia Bond was the individual Regional, Sectional, and IHSA State Champion. Bri Rodriguez's name is also all over the WVHS Girls Soccer Record books, she currently holds the school record in assists (71), 4th in goals scored (33), and 3rd overall in points (159). He is currently waiting on a contract with an NBA team. Este Sitio En Espaol. This championship season laid the groundwork for many more successful girls soccer seasons for the Warriors, as evidenced by their State Championship trophies in 2008 & 2010. Find Classmates and Graduates from MI Share this Find Your School . Waubonsie Valley High School. She qualified for the Indoor State meet twice in the 3200 Relay and once in the 1600 Run. In addition to all of her individual accomplishments, Bri Rodriquez was a part of teams that were some of the most successful teams in school history. During his time at Waubonsie Valley, Paul Blalock competed in football all four years (2001-2004), basketball all four years (2001-2005), and track one year (2002). Alumni Information. As an athlete in the S5 class, Alyssa has set a high standard for aspiring athletes. She also played basketball all four years and was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in both 1981 and 1982. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008
In Basketball, Denny was named to the UEC's All-Conference team in 1999 and 2000. Every Yearbook, Every Page, Once a Warrior Always a Warrior! DeKalb 49 Waubonsie Valley 13 Final Box Score Oct 3, 2022 @ 2:33pm Stats Updated Waubonsie Valley's stats have been entered for the 35-7 loss @ Naperville Central on 9/16/2022 7:00 PM. [20] They placed 12th in 2009 and 2010, and were fifth in the nation in 2016.[21]. State runner-up in 1996, 4th place in the 1997 Summer State series. The Birkett Freshman Center has two gymnasiums, a weight room, and a rock climbing wall (given as a senior class gift in 2003). She was named Big 10 Freshman of the Year and finished her frosh year with NCAA All-American status in both the 100 Meter Dash and 4X400 Meter Relay. Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012
Waubonsie Valley High School ( WVHS) is a public four-year high school in Aurora, Illinois, United States. It was football that led him to WKU to play under the leadership of head coach Jack Harbaugh. He was also a 2-Time Conference Wrestling Champ and placed 3rd in the IHSA Wrestling meet in 1990. She was a four-time Conference Champion (300 Hurdles twice, High Jump and 400 Relay) and two-time Sectional Champion in the High Jump. Guido was a two time Daily Herald, Chicago Sun-Times, and Beacon News All Area recipient, and received Beacon News player of the year honors during his senior campaign. It has 2,563 students in grades 9-12. James (Jim) Schmid-Inducted 2017-Coach, teacher, dean, counselor, administrator, and principal of Waubonsie Valley High School for a total of 17 years, followed by another 7 years as Principal of Metea Valley High School. He set school records in both the Shot Put and Discus and his toss of 197' 6.6" stands as the 3rd longest throw in Illinois history. Register here to join your class. Yahoo! He continued wrestling at the University of Illinois, earning four varsity letters and was named to the Big Ten Academic team. It has 3,018 students in grades 9-12. In Soccer, Denny earned All-Conference honors in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Notable Alumni. Sign in to see who you already know at Waubonsie Valley High School Alyssa swam in the 2011 and 2019 Para Pan American games earning five (5) silver medals and winning gold in the 50 Backstroke, setting a Pan American Record. He was also named All-State in 1994. Shreya Joshi, 17, a student at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, created Project TEAL after becoming concerned about how her peers were becoming detached from politics. He was named to the 1st Team All-State as a Defensive Back & as Quarterback. He was selected to the 1st team Beacon News and Daily Herald and 3rd Team All-State his senior season. Band Director Emily Binder was recognised as the best music director in the State of Illinois of 2017. She attended Elmhurst College where she was named 2nd Team All-American in Volleyball in both 1988 and 1989. He played for the University of Michigan, winning 2 Big-Ten Titles and the National Championship in 1997. Michael made his Major League Baseball debut on August 30, 2008, for the Boston Red Sox. [5], In 2021, 41.9% of the student body identified as White, 23.3% of the student body identified as Asian, 18.3% of the student body identified as Hispanic, 10.7% of the student body identified as Black, and 5.7% of the student body identified as another race. Amy Zbinden 1981-1985. Click here for Order Form. Individually, she earned All-Conference Unanimous Selection and All-State honors. At the conclusion of Javier's athletic career at WVHS, he not only became the most successful wrestler in Waubonsie history, but could be one of the most successful athletes to ever walk the halls at the Original Valley! He went on to a successful career in Wrestling at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. The team ran under the name "Naperville XC Club" to avoid violating IHSA season limitation by-laws. WV Class Reunions
After graduating from Duke, Jim has moved back to the Chicagoland area. She was a Parade All-American in both 1992 & 1993. In 2012 Austin also received IHSFCA and Rivals.com All State honors and is also recognized as a top 25 State of Illinois All-Time leading rusher. In 2013, Alyssa swam in the World Championships and took silver as a part of Team USAs 200 Medley Relay and represented Team USA in the 2015 World Championships; Alyssa has also set 21 American records. There have been a total of four perfect 300 games in school history, Julia Bond has two of those games. Jared made all tourney teams at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday tournaments both his junior and senior year. Durrell continued his running career at Oklahoma Baptist University where he earned NAIA All-American Status nine times (6 indoor and 3 outdoor) and his team team finished second twice at the NAIA Indoor National Championships in 2007 and 208. 58-47 (L) Waubonsie Valley vs. Benet Academy On 2/23, the Waubonsie Valley varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) by a score of 58-47 . Illinois Baseball Hall of Fame, Aurora Central Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Aurora University Hall of Fame. The pep band performs at all of the home basketball games for both genders and Special Olympics. GreatSchools Rating 8 reviews Awards Public school 2,593 Students Grades 9-12. Marty Miller-Inducted 2022-Head Girls Bowling Coach 2010-2017. He was named player of the year by both the Beacon News and the Daily Herald in 1999. 9/1224. @MeteaBoosters. He was also a member of the first swimming relay to qualify for State in 1989 in the 200 Medley Relay. In addition, Paul was also Senior class president, homecoming king and held office in student council for three years. We arealways seeking reunion information for any class. During Gibbons' freshman season the Warriors finished 25-7 and earned 2nd place conference finish. Four State Champions. Graphic by Ryan Escobar. In Wrestling, Dominic was a four-year letter winner, earning 102 Varsity wins during his WV career. The WVHS Planetarium serves students of Indian Prairie School District 204 by providing astronomy programs to students at their grade level. In Cross Country, Cathy earned All-Conference honors in 1979, 80 & 81. In Football All-Conference in 1992 & 1994 and was named to numerous All-Area teams in 1994. Pauls senior year he was named: All-Conference, All-Region Super Prep & Prep Star, All-State by Champaign News Gazette, All-State by Illinois High School Coaches Association, All-State Special Mention by Chicago Tribune, and named the Naperville Sun Player of the Year. This wing also includes the library. The marching band performs at all of the home football games at halftime and plays pep songs to rally the crowd during the game.
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