Principal: Jason Stipp Her jersey was retired in 1997. Paul passed for 2,130 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior season. 2007 Girls Soccer Team--Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2015 1999. Violet Kirk had a career high average of 181, career high series of 659, and a career high game of 248. He continued as an assistant Basketball coach through 1997. Three Conference Titles. 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!! In addition, Paul was also Senior class president, homecoming king and held office in student council for three years. Greg was a nine-time All-State swimmer and three-time IHSA State Champion. As a freshman, Bond helped Nebraska win their 5th NCAA championship in school history. 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! Thank you to the seniors for a great 4 years and to your family for raising such wonderful people and for your ongoing support. Jeff was All-Conference in Football in 1984. Starting with the 20032004 academic year, the nearby middle school (Crone Middle School) was converted to house the freshman class in an effort to alleviate overcrowding. He was the National Champion in the 200 Dash in 1991 and also qualified for Nationals in the 100 and 4 X 100 Relay. Rachael FeltonUEC All-Conference & All-Academic, MVP 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. The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer team finished the season ranked #1 in the Nation by the National Coaches Association of America. [9], In 2013, US News ranked Neuqua Valley 563rd in their annual list of the top American public high schools. [6], The Waubonsie Valley music program has received a Grammy Award six times in total. Raphael was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA National Tournament twice: in 1992 and again in 1994. In high school, she mentored and supported other athletes with disabilities while promoting being active. The team won the Upstate Eight Conference title for the fifth year in a row, and won every match they played in during the 13-14 season. He is the leading scorer (1,753) and rebounder (911) in WV history. Reconnect With Old Friends! 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. Paul has worked as a legal counsel for John Deere, University of California, San Diego Medical, NBC. After graduation from Waubonsie Valley, Julia Bond took her talents to the University of Nebraska where her success on the bowling lanes continued. R.J. earned All-Conference and All-Area honors in Basketball in both 1997 and 1998. A third building that was completed around 2007, the Frontier Campus, allowed seniors to receive dual credit for classes from the College of DuPage. Morolake then transferred to the University of Texas with continued success. The original Neuqua Valley campus building was opened in August 1997, and was built to house 3000 students. His Senior year he finished 11th in the IHSA State Meet, earning All-State status. Denny was drafted by the Chicago Fire and has played for the Chicago Storm (Major Indoor Soccer League) where he was named to the All-Rookie Team in 2006. The varsity team placed third in the nation in the 2012 season. Shannon graduated #5 in her class and went on to University of Illinois, making the Dean's List each year. Instituto Health Science Career Academy, Chicago, IL. Jared made all tourney teams at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday tournaments both his junior and senior year. Michael was All-Conference in 1998 & 99 and earned All-State and All-Midwest honors in 1999. Dawn earned All-Conference honors in 1992. Six Conference Titles. At one time, Tiffany held five school records in Track. Austin Guido was a two-time Upstate Eight (UEC) All-Conference member, and during his senior season he received UEC Offensive Player of the year honors. If you see your name among the Waubonsie Valley High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Durrell won Indoor State titles in 2005 in both the 800 Run and 4X400 Relay. Aurora, IL 60504. [16] Outside of these teams, the school sponsors a lacrosse club, a sport recognized as an emerging sport by the IHSA. Steve is #9 All-Time in career points (797) in basketball. Still Middle School was named for him after he was killed in a car accident in 1997. It was established in 1975 and it is one of 3 high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204, along with Neuqua Valley High School and Metea Valley High School. Herschel Dixon's first book, "A.J. Contact info . TEAM: 43-1, 27-1 UEC, Conference Champions, Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, IHSA State Champions The school cost $63 million to build, which at the time was the most expensive high school in Illinois, and was the largest high school built in the state in nearly eighty years. Tony was a four-year Varsity letter winner in Track and Cross Country. His Waubonsie Valley jersey number "1" has been retired. Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504-5900 . During her high school years, Alyssa also competed in many club swimming and Paralympicevents. She was a four-time All-American and twice named National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. Michael Bowden pitched 2 no-hitters during his career and one perfect game. She was a member of the 2009 team that placed second in the IHSA State Meet. As a Sophomore, he was named All-Conference. In September 2017, Neuqua was the first high school in the area to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award under President Trump. 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). A late bloomer, Fabien did not play Football until his Senior year, but he was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Willie Young jr 1988-1992. In Track she was the Conference High Jump Champion and qualified for State. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to have a face-to-face conversation with the staff member they are requesting the letter from. Jared had over 10 offers to play D-1 basketball and he accepted a scholarship to play at Santa Clara University in California, which plays in the West Coast Conference. Plainfield, IL. Michael Bowden, 2005-Current, professional baseball player, Boston Red Sox, now with the Chicago Cubs. He continued his career at Waubonsee Community College where he was All-Conference both years and All-Region in 1999. This wing also includes the library. Assistant Baseball Coach. Metea Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. The Warriors were led by Head Coach Julie Bergstrom and assisted by Pete Lambert, Josh Robinson, Jen Vanderploeg, and Sammy Somola, The 2008 team completed the season with a perfect 10-0 record in the Upstate Eight Conference. In college, Ashley was a starter at Penn State where the Nittany Lions reached the Final Four in 2000. Jamie Matthew Pakenham, 41, of North Aurora, IL passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. The IHSA implemented Regional Tournaments during the 2014 season, and to no surprise, the Warriors brought the championship back to the 'Original Valley. Marianna Guerrieri rolled her first career 700 series. Neuqua is home to a large multi-team ultimate frisbee club, which started in 2007. State runner-up in 1996, 4th place in the 1997 Summer State series. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008, Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012. Don was a two-time Unanimous All-Conference selection. Web Accessibility. She was a Parade All-American in both 1992 & 1993. If you are the contact person or have information concerning a reunion, Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012 Sara BarsottiUEC All-Conference & All-Academic Jared graduated with a communications degree from Santa Clara. In 2012 she set the Illinois State indoor record for both the 55 Dash and the 200 Dash, also running the fastest time in the nation in both events. Buy a Brick on the POTAWATOMI PATIO! Game Stats Season Stats Construction on Waubonsie Valley High School began in the spring of 1973. Chris went on to swim in Division I competition at Southern Illinois University. In addition, the Warriors finished the season for the second year unbeaten, completing the season with a 26-0-1 record. 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 . Fabien Bownes was an NFL wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Chicago Bears (1995, 1997-1998) and Seattle Seahawks (1999-2001). The 2007 Waubonsie Valley Girls Soccer Team(Team Picture) not only had the most successful season in school history, but also goes down as one of the most successful teams in IHSA history. She went on to play professionally for Killester Club in Ireland where she was named "Irish Player of the Year." Box Office: 630.375.3337 Swimming and diving (boys'): 4th place (200506); 3rd place (200607); 2nd place (200809, 200910); State Champions (200708); Swimming and diving (girls'): 3rd place (200203, 201213); 2nd place (200506); State Champions (201819), Track and field (boys'): 2nd place (200809); 3rd place (200910); 2nd place (201415);State Champions (201718), Volleyball (boys'): 3rd place (200607, 200708), Flag Football (boys'): State Champion (201011), This page was last edited on 11 October 2022, at 21:10. Graduated in 2005 Graphic by Ryan Escobar. The Birkett Freshman Center building houses freshmen. Hugh was a 2-time All-Conference and All-Area Football player. This second consecutive championship season continued to lay the groundwork for many more successful girls soccer seasons for the Warriors, as two years later the girls went on to win a third IHSA State Championship in four seasons!! Bond wrapped up her senior season as one of the most successful Huskers in Nebraska bowling history with the third best average in a career (210.1) and the seventh best single season in 16-17 (212). The score was twenty-one pins shy of setting a new state record. download Adobe Reader in order to view [11], In November 2011, Neuqua Valley High School was ranked 11th in the "Top 50 High Schools in Chicagoland" by the Chicago Tribune and was the top ranked high school in Naperville, Illinois.[12]. @MeteaBoosters. Office Phone: 630.375.3300 In Cross Country, Cathy earned All-Conference honors in 1979, 80 & 81. He was named to the All-State Honorable Mention team in 1997. He is currently waiting on a contract with an NBA team. The lake behind the school is known as "Lake Birkett", in honor of the school's first principal, Kathryn Birkett, also the namesake of the Freshman Campus building, in honor of her service as district superintendent until 2014. In her collegiate years, Alyssa swam for Division 1 Loyola University - Maryland where she competed for four years. Notable Alumni. The team compiled a total of 27 goals while only giving up 2 goals in eight games, this included a total of six shutouts. Members of the WVHS Girls Soccer 2007 Undefeated State Championship team include; Catherine McClellan, Bri Rodriguez, Kylee Rodriguez, Allison Fox, Meagan Lynch, Gabby Guido, Vanessa DiBernardo, Kylie Anderson, Kaitlyn Rowsey, Ali Stahlke, Molly Thayer, Hillary Blake, Jessica Blake, Emily Bielaga, Christen Schuler, Brie Ewoldt, Rachel Bostick, Claire Hanold, Elena Bickel, Annie Lorenz, Diane Binder, & Alana Jones. During her four years at the Original Valley, she made the most of her experience as an exceptional student and athlete. His Junior year, he was the State Runner-Up in the Discus and he was the IHSA State Champion in the Discus in 2008. [6], In September 2017, Neuqua Valley became the first high school in District 204 to be named a National Blue Ribbon School. Key Illinois high school girls basketball games, playoff brackets, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final. Bri Rodriguez was a member of the Varsity Girls Soccer team all four years of her high school career, and by the end of those four years she truly left her mark in a program that has seen their fair share of success. Jim Zuponeck -- Swimming & Water Polo--Inducted 2017, Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016. In addition to Austin's individual accomplishments, the Warriors teams also saw a great deal of success. Alumni Information. Rachael Felton rolled a perfect game on the way to a career high series of 778, she also won high average (222) of the Upstate Eight Conference. In swimming, Jim was a four-year varsity letter recipient, four-time state qualifier, two time All-American, and a school record holder in the 100 breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley. Sara Barsotti rolled a career high series of 715. Katie (Gibbons) Lenz--Volleyball--Inducted 2022. She capped off her high school career in 2012, winning the 100 Meter Dash State Championship and setting a IHSA State Record of 11.41 seconds in the process. PDFs at this site. 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. In Outdoor Track, Morolake was a 12-time State Qualifier earning ten All-State medals. Rushing touchdowns in a game (4), Season (31), longest rushing TD (96), and career (54). Raphael Wilson--Wrestling--Inducted 2016 He was also a two-time Olympic Tryout Qualifier. It also includes all art rooms, and the library. 2590 Ogden Ave (map) Register for Free to see all Waubonsie Valley High School alumni! George was a four-time Varsity letter winner at WVHS and was named All-Conference and All-Area each of those four years. Don was the first Warrior to score 1,000 points in a career. @meteavalley. He ended up retiring from Waubonsie in 1995. Waubonsie Valley High School Project Alumni - Exclusively for alumni of Waubonsie Valley High School Waubonsie Valley High School Project Alumni News and Announcements A Place For Waubonsie Valley High School Alumni To Connect! @MVPrincipal1. The Frontier Campus option was closed in 2012. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24). 2590 Ogden Ave (map) He was also a member of the first swimming relay to qualify for State in 1989 in the 200 Medley Relay. In football, Paul was a three-year varsity starter at quarterback. It was established in 1975 and it is one of 3 high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204, along with Neuqua Valley High School and Metea Valley High School. She earned her greatest accolades in Track & Field. Individual All-State honors went to Julia Bond and Sara Barsotti who were named All-State for their 4th and 7th place individual finishes (respectively) in the State Tournament. Click here for Order Form. After graduating from Purdue, Katie returned to the Naperville area where she is a well respected and dedicated Elementary School teacher. At the Illinois State Prep Top Times meet (unofficial indoor state meet) she was a five-time State Champion, winning "Athlete of the Meet" in both 2011 and 2012. Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) is a public four-year high school located near the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 95th Street in Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. He is currently #3 on the All-Time list for takedowns. It was established in 1975 and it is one of 3 high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204, along with Neuqua Valley High School and Metea Valley High School . The school also has more than 10 sound rooms. It was football that led him to WKU to play under the leadership of head coach Jack Harbaugh. These students attended class in block sessions with no classes on Friday. Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays). Honorees are those graduates who have made significant contributions in their fields, as well as . That's why his presence has been . Michael's pitching records include: innings pitched in a season (86), strikeouts in a season (185) & career (389), lowest ERA in a season (0.41) & career (0.91). Neuqua was a Potawatomi who was the son of Waubonsie, chief of the tribe that once inhabited the area. He was inducted into the NCAA Div. Jim made a great impact on the Blue Devils swimming program and was a ten-time ACC Finalist, earned ACC Academic Honor Roll, and broke school records in the 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke and 400 Medley Relay. He played for the University of Michigan, winning 2 Big-Ten Titles and the National Championship in 1997. The school was named a GRAMMY signature school in 1998, 1999, and 2001, a GRAMMY signature school Gold in 2000, 2003, 2004, and 2009, and the National GRAMMY Signature school "Best in Nation" in 2005 and 2013. Website. He set a number of IHSA records in the course of his career. Office Phone: 630.375.3300 In 1996 Dixon was a member of the Warrior 4x100 relay team that finished 7th in the state. Bri Rodriguez is currently the Coordinator of Athletics Development at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. Sign in to see who you already know at Waubonsie Valley High School After a successful academic and athletic career at WVHS, Jim attended Duke University where he had continued success as a swimmer. She earned All-Conference, Conference MVP, and All-State Honorable Mention honors. On 9/30, the Waubonsie Valley varsity football team lost their home conference game against DeKalb (IL) by a score of 49-13. Basketball Statistician since 1977. Alyssa was inducted into the Illinois Swimming Hall of Fame in 2020. Waubonsie Valley High School is a top rated, public school located in AURORA, IL. All-Area Beacon New, All-Area Naperville Sun, All Area Chicago Sun-Times, All-Area Daily Herald, and NSCAA All-Regional member. Kim was a Six-Time Unanimous All-Conference selection earning those honors in Volleyball in 1981 & 82, in Basketball in 1982 & 83, and in Softball in 1982 & 83. The WV 1600 Run record she set in 1982 has stood for over33 years. She swam in both the Paralympics in London in 2012 and in Rio in 2016 where she raced to 5th in the 200 Freestyle in London in 2012 and 5th in the 50 Freestyle in 2016. [7], In 2020, 52.5% of the student body identifies as White, 31.1% of the student body identifies as Asian, 7.1% of the student body identifies as Hispanic, 5.3% of the student body identifies as Black, and 3.9% of the student body identifies as another race. As an individual Bond was a four (4) time Upstate Eight (UEC) All-Conference member, IHSA Regional Champion (2014), IHSA Sectional Champion (2014), and re. From 2006-2009 Bri Rodriguez was a four time recipient of the following awards; All Conference, IHSSA All-Sectional, IHSA All-State, The school's athletic facilities include one 8-lane, 25-yard indoor swimming pool that is 13 feet deep at the start and 9 feet deep at the turn,[22] with a side diving well with two boards, and a small 3-lane 20-yard wading/warm-up pool. The Warriors also broke a number of records at WVHS during Guido's senior season, these include; most rushes (562), most yards rushing is a game (562) and season (3,886), average yards per game (404), and most points scored in a single game (68). Neuqua Valley High School ( NVHS) is a public four-year high school located near the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 95th Street in Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. 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). The 2008 girls soccer team still is second all-time in the IHSA with 15 consecutive shutouts. Jeff Kragh--Football & Wrestling--Inducted 2015 Every program is presented live in order to provide lessons directly linked to learning standards and classroom curriculum. He was team captain in 1997 and 1998. As a four-time CCIW Conference Champion, he was named the CCIW Most Outstanding Wrestler in 1992, 1993, and 1994, helping the team to four consecutive Conference Championships. Paul has also serviced his community by being active in Big Brother and as an assistant football coach for middle school boys in Davenport, Iowa. If you see your name among the Waubonsie Valley High School graduates, someone is looking for you! Girls Bowling Team - 2014 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2022, Coach, teacher, dean, counselor, administrator, and principal of Waubonsie Valley High School for a total of 17 years, followed by another 7 years as Principal of Metea Valley High School. 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That year also saw her receive the Sun-Times Player of the Year award. Yearbooks ~ 1976-2014 As a Junior, his team record was 22-5, and they finished second in conference and were regional champs. He was also a 2-Time Conference Wrestling Champ and placed 3rd in the IHSA Wrestling meet in 1990. He was one of only four players in school history to earn All Conference for three straight years. She earned Conference All-Academic honors three years in CC. All six players were named to the UEC All-Conference Team. "There was a 17-year-old . Most touchdowns in a season (32) and career (57). Dominic was a three-year letter winner in Football. He qualified for the IHSA State meet in three events and earned All-State Honors. The team won the IHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP and in doing so became the first team to defend their title since Harlem High School did it in 2000-2002. From 2007-2009, he competed at Northern Illinois University. [10] However, Neuqua Valley has not met federal education standards under the No Child Left Behind law. His teams earned six consecutive championships in the UpState 8 Conference (there was no conference play in the DVC his last two years), four Regional Titles, four Sectional Titles, six top-five finishes in the IHSA state series, with Third Place trophies in 2012, 2015, 2017, andback-to-back IHSA State Championships in 2013 and 2014. R.J. Luke--Football & Basketball--Inducted 2005, Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012, Tony Haid--Cross Country & Track--Inducted 2005, Ashley Luke-Clanton--Basketball--Inducted 2007, Denny Clanton--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2006, Michael Bowden--Baseball & Basketball--Inducted 2015, Durrell Williams--Cross Country and Track & Field--Inducted 2016, Paul Blalock -- Football and Basketball--Inducted 2021, 2007 Girls Soccer Team--Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2015, Brett Einbecker -- Track & Field and Football--Inducted 2016, Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2019. . During Bond's sophomore season she was the Individual National Champion at the NCAA Championship with an average of 228.4, helping the team to a second-place national finish. Attendance: 630.375.3303 Ashley scored 2885 points in her career and held the IHSA state record for career 3-pointers (437) for eight years. Christopher Ziemann--Football & Baseball--Inducted 2000 Parvesh Cheena (1997) - actor known for role as Gupta in the NBC series, Chris Schuler, 2009-Current, professional soccer player, Real Salt Lake. The 2013-2014 girls bowling team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Wau bonsie girls bowling. Bill Lay-Inducted2003-Football and Baseball Assistant Coach from 1977-2005. As a Lawyer, he has also done a variety of pro bono work for the communities in which he lived. He was a World University Games Medalist in 1999 and won medals at both the Goodwill Games and World Championships in 2001. Ashley Luke-Clanton--Basketball--Inducted 2007 Raphael continued his wrestling career at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, amassing a stellar record of 175-5-1, finishing his career with 91 consecutive victories. She received numerous "Player of the Year" honors. As a senior, Dixon received UEC All-Conference recognition along with All-Area honors. As a sophomore Herschel Dixon was a part of an IHSA Sectional Championship Team, the first Sectional Championship in boys track in school history!