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Hall of Honor Class of 2024
The BPS Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2024. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and an employee and friend of BPS101 are being honored for their service to the District.
More information about each of the honorees can be found by clicking on their name from the list below.
A video of the 2024 Hall of Honor Ceremony can be found HERE!
BFEE Hall of Honor Class of 2024
Graduates
Dr. Brittney Bernardoni, class of 2006
Stevie Hopkins, class of 2001 (deceased)
Kenneth A. Larson, class of 1952 (deceased)
Amy Tyrer Nelson, class of 1989
Employee
Friend of BPS
About
The purpose of the Hall of Honor for the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public School District 101 is to recognize and honor graduates, staff members, and community members who have demonstrated excellence in their field and/or commitment of service to District 101. Both Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public Schools intend to honor graduates who have achieved notable success in the fields of academic, business, literary, professional, scientific, medical, the arts, athletics, community service, public service, or service to the country. These graduates will provide positive role models to District 101 students by demonstrating the high caliber of individuals who graduate from BHS. Graduates who have been out of school for fifteen (15) years are eligible for consideration. This honor can be awarded posthumously.
Categories
GRADUATES
Individuals who graduated from Batavia High School, and who have demonstrated excellence in their field of endeavor and/or outstanding service to District 101—out of school for at least 15 years
EMPLOYEES OF DISTRICT 101
Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to District 101—worked for District 101 for at least 15 years
FRIENDS OF DISTRICT 101
Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding, meritorious service to District 101
Selection Process
Nominations may be submitted to the Committee by anyone including Committee members. Nomination materials must include the nomination form, a summary of why the nominee deserves to be recognized, specific evidence that supports the nomination, and can also include references/links to articles, web sites, and other supportive materials. We encourage applicants to provide as much information as possible.
The Hall of Honor Committee shall consider written recommendations for each nominee and, after proper and appropriate discussion, cast their votes for new Hall of Honor Award recipients. Nominees who are not selected will remain on the Hall of Honor ballot for consideration in future years.
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Events
The Hall of Honor is proud to present the 2025 BPS101 Hall of Honor coming on September 11, 2025 at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre.
Schedule of Events (Business casual attire) - TENTATIVE
- 5:45 p.m.- Inductees and Families invited
- 6 p.m. – Unveiling ceremony in Main Hall for inductees and families
- 6 p.m. – Doors open for everyone and the public is seated in the Batavia Fine Arts Center
- 6:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony on the main stage of Batavia Fine Arts Centre
- 7:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet/Receiving Line of Inductees
Tickets:
Adults $15 | Student/Children $5 (five and under free)
Ticket purchasing information will be available in 2025.
Donations to the BPS101 Hall of Honor are also welcome and much appreciated.
2022 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2022.
Check out the VIDEO of the 2022 event!
Congratulations to the following 2022 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Dave Brown (Class of 1972)
Terry Cahill (Class of 1976)
Pam Bristow Foelske (Class of 1980)
Johnny Mauer (Class of 1922)
Megan Reed (Class of 1982)
David Shumway (Class of 2003)
BPS101 Staff
Mike Gaspari
Friend of BPS101
Hugh Bone
2021 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2021. Six graduates, one staff member, and a devoted community member were selected for this recognition.
Our community will be invited to celebrate the Class of 2021 (with the Class of 2020) in the fall of 2021. (We want to give the honorees the recognition that they deserve so the celebrations in 2020 were postponed during the pandemic.)
Check out the VIDEO of the 2021 event!
Congratulations to the following 2021 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Arnold P. Benson
Archie Bentz, Jr
Dr. Bryan Bertoglio
Peter M. Donat
Marjorie Holbrook
Anton Inglese
BPS101 Staff
Lori Carbonell
Friend of BPS101
Lisa Farley
2020 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2020. Six graduates, one staff member, and a devoted community member were selected for this recognition.
Our community will be invited to celebrate the Class of 2020 in the fall of 2021. (We want to give the honorees the recognition that they deserve so the celebrations were postponed during the pandemic.)
Here is the VIDEO of the event in 2021 where the Class of 2020 was honored.
Congratulations to the following 2020 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Robert Becker
Dominic Cattero
Julie Johnson
Gary Ritchason
Jamie Saam
LTC Byron Von Hoff
BPS101 Staff
Michael Stiers
Friend of BPS101
Steve Heronemus
2019 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2019. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.
Here is a video of the event.
Congratulations to the following 2018 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Samira Ahmed
Eldon Frydendall
Matt Holm
Sharron Moran Jauregui
Michael Spillane
Max Striedl
BPS101 Staff
Sue Bauer
BPS101 Friend
Ronald E Karabowicz
2018 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.
Here is a video of the event.
Congratulations to the following 2018 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Brian DiNicola
Craig Foltos
Jeff Matter
Stan Meyer
Lorraine Connolley Ramus
Robert Stuttle
BPS101 Staff
Page McCloud
BPS101 Friend
Ken Peddy
2017 Inductees
On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Batavia Public School District 101 welcomed eight individual inductees into its Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Six of the eight inductees will be installed as Batavia High School Graduates, one will enter the Hall of Honor as a BPS101 Staff Member, and one will be installed as a Friend of Batavia for loyal support and dedication to BPS101.
View gallery of photos from the event.
Congratulations to the following 2017 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Michael J Fisher
Roy C Bailey Jr
Pat Bergeson
Corey Williams
Francis Alberovsky
Thomas L Schmitz
BPS101 Staff
John Heath
BPS101 Friend
Richard Johnson
2016 Inductees
The BPS101 Hall of Honor Committee is pleased to announce the Hall of Honor Class of 2016. Six graduates were voted into the Hall of Honor based on their achievements, and a staff member and community volunteer are being honored for their service to the District.
Here is a VIDEO of the event.
Congratulations to the following 2016 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Ellen Skirmont Diffenbaugh
Rudy Dubis
Lori Anderson Gregorski
Richard W Hansen
Dennis Piron
George Von Hoff
BPS101 Staff
Marilyn Horbus
BPS101 Friend
Laura Bernabei
2015 Inductees
On Homecoming Night, Sat., Sept. 19, 2015, Batavia Public School District 101 welcomed 14 individual inductees into its inaugural Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Here is a video of the event.
During this inaugural Hall of Honor week, Ken Anderson, a BHS alum, 2015 Hall of Honor Inductee, and former NFL player that played in Super Bowl XVI, presented BHS with a Golden Football.
The BPS Hall of Honor was initiated by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and BPS101 to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor graduates, faculty, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and personal lives since they have been associated with District 101.
The 2015 BPS Hall of Honor event was also a celebration of the Batavia Foundation’s 30th anniversary.
Congratulations to the following 2015 inductees:
Batavia High School Graduates
Kenneth A Anderson
Robert A Dahlstrom
James L Hanson
Daniel P Issel
Donald E Kramer
Robert E Peterson
James J Roberts
Craig G Sager
Jeffery D Schielke
Timothy L Schmitz
BPS101 Staff
Lisa M Palese
Marilyn G Robinson
BPS101 Friend
Leslie G Hodge
Gene A Tyrer