Steve earned All-Conference honors in Basketball and Soccer his Senior year. He was named to the 1st Team All-State as a Defensive Back & as Quarterback. Her jersey was retired in 1997. Sara Barsotti placed 7th in the state averaging 217. In 2008 Bri Rodriguez was recognized as the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and the NSCAA National High School Player of the Year. Web Accessibility. In Cross Country, Cathy earned All-Conference honors in 1979, 80 & 81. Jim was also a 2012 Olympic Trials qualifier in the 100 breaststroke. Kim Tatro--Volleyball, Basketball, Softball--Inducted 1993 He has the most 3 pointers in a game with 8. She was a four-time All-American and twice named National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. The Main Campus has three gymnasiums and a weight room. Connect with other WVHS alumni through http://www.alumniclass.com/waubonsievalley Contact Us Principal: Jason Stipp Office Phone: 630.375.3300 Attendance: 630.375.3303 Box Office: 630.375.3337 2590 Ogden Ave ( map ) Aurora, IL 60504 204 Tipline School-Specific Concerns WVHS Essentials He set a number of IHSA records in the course of his career. Texas won six Big 12 Championships with Morolake running for the Longhorns. The 2013-2014 girls bowling team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Wau bonsie girls bowling. Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012 Illinois Baseball Hall of Fame, Aurora Central Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Aurora University Hall of Fame. Assistant Baseball Coach. As if getting to the State Tournament isn't hard enough, Javier not only went four times but placed at the IHSA State Meet three times! In Track she was a two-time Conference Champ and five-time State qualifier, earning All-State honors in 1983. Three Conference Titles. A three-sport athlete, Tiffany earned All-Conference Honors in Basketball her Sophomore, Junior and Senior years and was team Co-MVP in 1991. 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!! He was the Daily Herald's Player of the Year in 1992. His sophomore team record was 22-7, and they were conference and regional champions. [7], The choir program offers seven choirs and several extracurricular ensembles, including two show choirs. Jordan Woodward 2006-2010. Conference (UEC) Champions and IHSA State Quarter Finalists. He was ranked 5th in the Nation in the Discus. The team finished 21-8 his senior season. 8 /10. 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. Waubonsie Valley High School Prospective Students New & Current Students Alumni Visitors Other Links References Photos and Videos Displaying most recent photos/videos See Albums No photo album for this group. @MeteaBoosters. Christi Dobiyanski. If you have any questions about Parchment Exchange, go to support.parchment.com. Website. Find Alumni in Illinois > Este Sitio En Espaol. Dan Zatloukal 1994-1998. 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. Shannonearned All-Conference honors all fours years of her Cross Country endeavors. The Waubonsie Valley Counseling Department believes that it is best to request letters in person, not simply send teachers links to requests. 8/1224. He was a three-time Conference Champion and a three-time Regional Champion. [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. He was also named All-State in 1994. Instituto Health Science Career Academy, Chicago, IL. He was born April 14, 1979 in Warwick, NY, the son of Richard and Lynne (Lambin . She went on to play professionally for Killester Club in Ireland where she was named "Irish Player of the Year." She qualifiedfive times for the IHSA State meet: twice in the 3200 Relay and three times in the 1600 Run, earning All-Statehonors in 1995 and 1996. Game Stats Season Stats 25 State Qualifiers. There have been a total of four perfect 300 games in school history, Julia Bond has two of those games. Durrell still holds the WVHS 800 Run school record at 1:53.09 and is 4th All-time in the 1600 run. In conference matches his record was more astonishing as he led his teams to 202 conference wins and only 2 losses during the six years of conference play. Veronica Dreyfus had a career high average of 196, and a career high series of 665. Dan Chidley. WVHS was named a Grammy Association's Signature School in 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2011 through the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Amy Zbinden 1981-1985. The 2008 girls soccer team still is second all-time in the IHSA with 15 consecutive shutouts. He was named MVP of the UEC in 1992. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008 She earned All-Conference, Conference MVP, and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Notable honors: 2018, 2017, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 selected to the Illinois Superstate Band Festival Named 2018 Honor Band for Class AAA; 2009 chamber groups selected to Allerton Chamber Music Symposium . Marianna Guerrieri rolled her first career 700 series. ty letter recipient, three-time all-sectional team, and an All-American in 2009. Rushing yards in a season (2,377) and career (4,126). Illinois State University. Javier Quintanilla took great pride in leading the way for the Warriors, both his Junior and Seniors years he was voted team captain of the Waubonsie Valley Wrestling Team. Dearborn Heights, Michigan. please share that information with WVHS so that we can post the information on this site. These students attended class in block sessions with no classes on Friday. In 2007, the boys' cross country team won the Nike Team Nationals. He was selected to the 1st team Beacon News and Daily Herald and 3rd Team All-State his senior season. He holds the record for the most 3s made in a career at Waubonsie Valley with 203 three-point field goals. It has 2,563 students in grades 9-12. Jim occasionally visits and encourages our current WVHS athletes and also holds records in the alumni portion of the swim team's Warrior Pride Meet. He was also a two-time Olympic Tryout Qualifier. Chris went on to swim in Division I competition at Southern Illinois University. Katie was the first All-State Volleyball selection in the programs history. [4] In December 1972 a referendum was passed to build and equip a high school at a projected cost of $8.2 million. Waubonsie won the Regional and Sectional Tournaments prior to advancing to the state tournament as a team. His Junior year, he was the State Runner-Up in the Discus and he was the IHSA State Champion in the Discus in 2008. Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012 Raphael Wilson--Wrestling--Inducted 2016 Finally, as a senior, Pauls team was 21-6, and they finished second in conference. As a Junior, his team record was 22-5, and they finished second in conference and were regional champs. Head Boys Track & Field Coach from 1976-87. The D wing contains Math, Computer Science, Foreign Language, Special Education (SPED) and Business classrooms. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. He earned Conference All-Academic honors all four years and was named to the wrestling All-State Academic team in 1998. 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. Katie (Gibbons) Lenz--Volleyball--Inducted 2022. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading. The 2007 team continues to remain in the IHSA Record Books, some of these records include; victories in a season with 30, most consecutive wins (27), goals scored in a season (129), consecutive games scored in a season (27), most shutouts in a season (24), consecutive shutouts (11). The Birkett Freshman Center (BFC) has 3 pseudo-wings G, H, and J. On the first day of the 20152016 school year, a student allegedly wore a Confederate flag, sparking a mass social media response. As a Sophomore, he was named All-Conference. Denny went on to play Soccer for the University of Dayton where he earned All-Conference, All-Great Lakes, and All-American honors. Jim Zuponeck was a two-sport student athlete at Waubonsie Valley from the winter of 2005 until the spring of 2009 where he competed in Swimming and Water Polo. Stay Informed of Upcoming Events! Dick Kerner-Inducted 1995-Athletic Director and Coach at WVHS from 1975 to 1995. 98-70 Record. He threw two no-hitters in baseball, was named 1st Team All-Conference in 1980 and held numerous records in both pitching and batting. Sign in to see who you already know at Waubonsie Valley High School Fabien Bownes was an NFL wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Chicago Bears (1995, 1997-1998) and Seattle Seahawks (1999-2001). 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). His Junior year he was named All-Conference and Naperville sun All-City first team. Scott was a four-time MVP for WV golf from 1976-1979. Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Avenue Aurora, IL 60504 He is on the WV All-Time list for scoring and rebounding in Basketball. Boys Cross Country Coach from 1975-1981. He qualified for the IHSA State meet in three events and earned All-State Honors. Assistant Girls Track coach from 1988-2000, 2003-2005. While competing in college his team finished third in the country. He swam at Auburn University where he was a 16-Time All-American, two-time National Champion, and on the 1999 National Champion Team. During this time, not only was she the most successful individual bowler in school history, but the teams during this time were just as successful! R.J. Luke--Football & Basketball--Inducted 2005 Girls Bowling Team -- 2013 IHSA State Champions--Inducted 2018. tournaments. Box Office: 630.375.3337 Durrell Williams was a 2-sport athlete at WV, excelling in both. At one time, Tiffany held five school records in Track. In Wrestling, he was Conference Champion in 1985 & 86, qualified for State in 85 & 86 and earned All-State status in 1986. 1. Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016 Leave a legacy! His Senior year he finished 11th in the IHSA State Meet, earning All-State status. Individuals are recognized in one of three categories: athlete, coach and friend of WVHS. Reconnect With Old Friends! Graphic by Ryan Escobar. 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. She was a two-timeAll-State performer, finishing 4th in the High Jump in 1989 and 5th in 1991. The school also has more than 10 sound rooms. 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! Alyssa has arthrogryposis which restricts the use of her joints and restricts her mobility. 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. From that point on, the freshmen attended class at the Freshman Center, and the Main Campus housed only the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Yahoo! (590). He was a three-time All-State performer in the 100 Meter Breaststroke, finishing 6th in 1987, 3rd in 1988 and claiming the IHSA State Title in 1989. The Warriors were led by Head Coach Julie Bergstrom and assisted by Peter Lambert, Jen Kastner, & Sammy Somola. Jamie M. Pakenham. Tony Haid--Cross Country & Track--Inducted 2005 1999. 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 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. In 1998, he qualified for the State meet in the 112 pound class, finishing in the top eight. In 2004, Durrell won the IHSA State Championship in the 800 Run and followed that up in 2005 with 2nd Place finishes in the IHSA 800 Run and the 4 X 400 Relay. [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. 2590 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL 60504. Tony was a four-year Varsity letter winner in Track and Cross Country. 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). of Waubonsie Valley High School find and contact you. We arealways seeking reunion information for any class. 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. . Not only was he a two-sport athlete during his entire career at WVHS, he excelled in both as he was a four year Varsity letter winner in both sports. Top 20 High Schools with the most famous alumni. Head Varsity Baseball Coach record of 171-109. Broc continued his Football career at Ole Miss where he was named to the 2nd Team All-SEC in 1997. Bob Mattingly-Inducted 2008-Boys Basketball Head Coach 1975-87, he won two Regional Titles. Get Involved - Plan New Events! Bob was named All-Conference, All-Area and Captain in all three sports his Senior year. In 2016, she was named the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year. The school was considered futuristic with a swimming pool, greenhouse, and planetarium. The varsity team placed third in the nation in the 2012 season. If you see your name among the Waubonsie Valley High School graduates, someone is looking for you! He was named the High School Swimmer of the Year in 1997. After graduating from Duke, Jim has moved back to the Chicagoland area. She also played basketball all four years and was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in both 1981 and 1982. Curie High School 2020 Graduation. Major construction projects over the years added three classroom wings, a field house and an auditorium, leaving just a few clues as to the original design of the building. A late bloomer, Fabien did not play Football until his Senior year, but he was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Rachael FeltonUEC All-Conference & All-Academic, MVP Her school records in the 800 and 400 stood for over 10 years. Michael was All-Conference in 1998 & 99 and earned All-State and All-Midwest honors in 1999. Alumni Information. Illinois Coaches Basketball Hall of Fame as referee. Violet Kirk had a career high average of 181, career high series of 659, and a career high game of 248. 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. In Cross Country, Durrell earned All-Conference honors 3 times and was a State Qualifier all four years. They play at organs and halftime and plays great and classic pep band songs. Don was the first Warrior to score 1,000 points in a career. . This wing also includes the library. 293 Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors attended the new high school. Matt Laurich-Inducted 2001-Head Football Coach 1975-1988. According to state test scores, 61% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading. ALUMNI Registration. Office Phone: 630.375.3300 Riverside High School Rebels. It allowed for independence and freedom. Three Oaks, Michigan. She was a six-time qualifier for the IHSA State Meet: All four years in the High Jumpalong withthe 400 Relay and 800 Relay as a Freshman. Julia Bond was a four-year varsity member of the girls bowling team at Waubonsie Valley from 2011 2014. The Birkett Freshman Center has two gymnasiums, a weight room, and a rock climbing wall (given as a senior class gift in 2003). Marty Miller-Inducted 2022-Head Girls Bowling Coach 2010-2017. Riverview Community High School Pirates. Gregory Workman 1985-1989. In 1995 she qualified for the IHSA State Cross Country meet. Most points in a season (192) and career (342). Total offensive yards in a season (2,608). He played Football for Northwestern University and continued on to play European Pro Football and was on the French National Champions team. 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). In 1997 he was the Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year and USA Today & Parade First Team All-American. Principal Bob McBride also received an award under President Trump. Contact info. Bri Rodriguez is currently the Coordinator of Athletics Development at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. Hugh was a 2-time All-Conference and All-Area Football player.