Kaneland calls for hall of fame nominations

All community members, staff and friends of Kaneland Unit District 302 are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups for one of the Hall of Fame categories.

The categories include:

• 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.

• Extracurricular - Former extracurricular participants in nonathletic or athletic activities who were recognized for excellence by their organization or team. 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/or staff.

• Friend of Kaneland - Those who have given meritorious service to Kaneland and/or one or more of its schools for many years or have been a loyal friend to Kaneland and/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 prior to selection. Teams shall be inducted in the order of the magnitude of their achievements.

• Individual Athletic - Former athletic participants who were recognized for excellence by their organization or team. 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.

• Special Recognition - A former Kaneland student who has been recognized by their community or peers for their success, contributions and achievements.

Any member of the community, alumni or staff member can submit names for nomination to the committee. Nomination materials must include the nomination form and a detailed resume or summary of the person's qualifications and contact information. It should also include 2-3 letters or narratives supporting the nomination.

The submission deadline date is Monday, Dec. 2.

A nomination form can be obtained from Beth Sterkel in the superintendent's office at (630) 365-5111, ext. 71109, or at www.kaneland.org/hall-of-fame.

Individuals making nominations should send the nomination form, resume and/or biography, along with letters of support to: Hall of Fame Committee, Kaneland Unit District 302, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL 60151.