Barrington slates three for Hall of Fame induction
This Saturday night, the latest additions to the Barrington Coaches Hall of Fame will be in the spotlight at the Broncos boys basketball game.
At halftime of the 6 p.m. game against Huntley, the induction of the class of 2015 will be held.
The newest members are Timothy Dunn (coached football and wrestling), Dr. Tom Leonard (principal and superintendent) and Lorraine Pahlke (athletic transportation).
They will be honored with a short ceremony. Each will receive a duplicate of the plaque that will be permanently displayed in the trophy case area.
A short reception will be held in the wrestling gym beginning at 5 p.m. for the inductees, their families, and current Hall of Famers.
Here is a closer look at the newest Hall of Famers:
Tim Dunn: Dunn joined the faculty at Barrington High School in January of 1987 after working at Hoffman Estates High School. He started in the Fall of 1988 and joined the football coaching staff where he continued to coach until 2007.
In the winter of 1988, Dunn joined the wrestling staff following the retirement of Hall of Fame coach Alex Kristine,
Dunn was named the head wrestling coach in 1998 and served for nine years, twice being named Mid-Suburban League coach of the year. His 2006 team won the MSL championship and his 2006 and 2007 teams were regional champions.
Dunn, head of the social studies department, retired in 2007 but has remained on the wrestling staff as an assistant coach.
He feels his most significant contribution to the athletic program is his hiring of eight different head coaches to teaching positions in the social studies department.
Dr. Tom Leonard: Leonard's contributions to Barrington High School are endless. Leonard had a major impact on the athletic program at Barrington High School in the 13 years he served as principal and superintendent of District 220. He was instrumental in the building of the Barrington Community Stadium, considered by many to be the finest high school stadium in the Chicago area. Barrington High School has won 50 IHSA state trophies in the school's history, with 29 of them coming under Leonard's leadership. During his tenure as principal, the Barrington athletic program won both the Daily Herald Paddock Cup & Paddock Trophy for excellence in Mid-Suburban League girls and boys athletics four consecutive years. Prior to this, no school had ever won both awards in the same year. Leonard is proudest of the fact that he hired quality educators as coaches. Twenty-one of the 28 head coaches currently at Barrington were hired during Leonard's tenure in District 220. His valuable contributions and loyal support to the athletic program will continue to be felt for years to come.
Lorraine Pahlke: Lorraine is being inducted into the Coaches' Hall of Fame under the category of Friends of Athletics. More specifically, though, for her contributions to athletics in the area of athletic department transportation. Lorraine is a true ambassador for Barrington athletics, the high school, the District and the community. Her husband, Al, was a life-long resident and student in the Barrington community. Lorraine came to Barrington following her marriage to Al in 1949. Their Barrington Transportation Company has provided transportation to Barrington student-athletes since 1957. Lorraine says she is proudest of their daily operations and the fact that they have continued to safely transport students to and from school and events for the past 67 years. Not only has she supported the athletic program with high quality transportation service, but she is also the mother-in-law and grandmother of two of current Barrington coaches.
Maine West Fundraiser
In showing its support of Lake Forest boys basketball coach Steve Johnson, Maine West High School has been conducting various fundraisers to help with medical expenses of the Johnson family.
Three of their five children have serious medical conditions, two have cancer and one daughter has to have heart surgeries throughout her life.
For more information on the Johnson family's challenge, visit the link http://lettistrong.blogspot.com/p/about-Johnson-family.html
A fundraiser is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chipotle restaurant (7020 Mannheim Rd.) in Rosemont.
Tell the cashier that you are supporting the cause and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the fundraiser.
Rugby
Jack Carso (Hersey) of the Arlington Stallions Rugby Club, started at wing for nationally-ranked St. Mary's (Calif.), scoring a try and helping the Gaels to an early season 93-3 victory over California-Santa Barbara.
Men's track
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced that Lewis University has jumped to No. 8 in the USTFCCCA/NCAA Division II National Team Computer Rankings.
Lewis junior Andre Barnes (Prospect) is No. 1 in the country 400-meter dash (47.67).
"He has continued to improve each week," said Lewis head men's track and field coach Dana Schwarting. "Once we get a few of our athletes back from minor injuries, I think we can hold onto this top 10 spot all year."
• North Central senior Travis Morrison (Schaumburg) was a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin athlete of the week.
He broke the Al B. Carius Track facility record in the 5,000-meter run at North Central's Cardinal Opener. Morrison's time of 14:26.70 currently ranks first on the NCAA Division III Track and Field Results Reporting System national list.
North Central is the only CCIW team to be ranked in the top 25.
The Cardinals currently own the top individual marks in four of the 17 national-championship events.
Women's track
Augustana senior Stephanie Burbidge (Palatine) took second place with a time of 14:18.95 at Wisconsin-Whitewater's Warhawk Classic.
Women's basketball
Millikin junior Alyssa Saklak (Schaumburg) had 10 points and 9 rebounds as the Big Blue rallied for an 80-75 win over Augustana.
Men's basketball
North Park's Jordan Robinson (Hoffman Estates) scored 20 points in a 92-68 win over North Central, which was led by Charles Rosenberg (Fremd) with 18 points.
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