Alumni Award of Excellence Program

Since 2003, North High School in Downers Grove has recognized outstanding alumni as they have made outstanding contributions in their field and continue to make their mark in the world.

Our Alumni Award of Excellence program recognizes North High alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at our school. Celebrating the history and diverse experiences of our alumni will empower current and future students to create a positive impact on the world.

North High is now taking applications for the 2022 Alumni Award of Excellence program. Nominate a former classmate by March 1, 2022.

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The Alumni Award of Excellence Program was established in 2003 by Mr. Fritz Wildermuth, former principal of North High School.

Questions about the awards program? Please contact communications@csd99.org

The following people have been Alumni Award of Excellence recipients:

Class of 2018:

Staff Sergeant Kristin Bowers - Class of 2002
Dr. Christine Todd - Class of 1985
Dr. Thomas Wascher - Class of 1977

Class of 2016:

Ms. Erica Lynette Edwards - Class of 1998
Dr. Burr Eichelman - Class of 1961

Class of 2014:

Ms. Karen Badendick Laio - Class of 1973
Dr. Kevin Michael Myles - Class of 1952

Class of 2009:

Dr. Sara (Sally) Armstrong
Sr. Joseph Balagtas
Mrs. Lynette Yakley Edwards
Mr. Laurence Gassen
Mr. Dave Humphreys
Mr. Christopher Huntley
Dr. Patrick O’Flaherty
Mr. Harry Pease

Class of 2005:

Ms. Muriel Anderson
Ms. Gloria McGill Burdette
Dr. Steven Devick
Cmdr. Joseph Hibbeln, MD
Mr. Fred Krehbiel
Mr. Timothy McJoynt
Dr. Floyd Mizener

Class of 2004:

Ms. Jane Armstrong-Byrne
Dr. Russell Fernald
Dr. Gary Hlady
The Honorable James McDermott
Dr. Roger Vieth

Class of 2003:

Mr. Ronald Baukol
Mr. Tomlinson Holman
Ms. Karen Kabbes
Mr. Robert Lewis
Dr. George McDonough
Mr. Sherrill Milnes
Dr. John Wander
Ms. Dimis Wyman

We continue to celebrate the contributions of each of these recipients and appreciate all of the work that they have done in their respective fields and within our community!