Nominate former Kaneland alum for new Hall of Fame

To celebrate and commemorate the many accomplishments and achievements of Kaneland graduates, Kaneland Unit District 302 has formed the Kaneland Hall of Fame. New Hall of Fame recipients will be inducted at the Academic Awards Ceremony in the auditorium May 2.

All community members, staff and friends of Kaneland are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups for one of the following Hall of Fame categories:

• Service: Kaneland High School graduates who have contributed significantly to their community, state or country and have been out of school for at least 10 years.

• Personal achievement: Kaneland graduates who have been honored or recognized by their college/university, profession or peers for their success and achievements and who have been out of school for at least 10 years.

• Extracurriculars: Former extracurricular participants in nonathletic or athletic activities who were recognized for excellence by their organization or team for at least two years. In addition, the participant(s) received honors in one or all of the following: All-Conference, District, Sectional, State or American. These nominees must have graduated from Kaneland High School and have been out of school for at least 10 years.

• Commitment: Past or present staff members who worked at Kaneland for a minimum of 10 years and who, through their employment at Kaneland, have demonstrated their deep commitment to Kaneland students, parents and staff.

• Friend of Kaneland: Those who have given meritorious service to Kaneland or one or more of its schools for many years, or have been a loyal friend to Kaneland or one or more of its schools. Kaneland staff members are not excluded from this category. However, nominations of Kaneland staff members in this category shall be for something other than what they achieved as an employee.

• Teamwork: A Kaneland High School team or organization that demonstrated outstanding achievement, which may include record status or state recognition, at least 10 years before selection.

Any member of the community, alumni or staff member can submit names for nomination to the committee. The submission deadline date is Wednesday, Dec. 1. A nomination form can be obtained from Beth Sterkel in the Superintendent's Office at (630) 365-5111, ext. 109, or on the website www.kaneland.org/d302/hof.

Individuals making nominations should send the nomination form, resume or biography of the individual or group and their achievements or contributions to: Hall of Fame Committee, Kaneland CUSD 302, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL 60151.