In Track she was the Conference High Jump Champion and qualified for State. He was a two-time State Qualifier and was the 1991 IHSA Class AA 135 pound State Champion. 293 Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors attended the new high school. 1. She has remained in the sport, coaching on both the college and high school levels. may be the next best thing to finding Waubonsie Valley High School yearbooks. She now shares her passion by helping others with disabilities receive adaptive physical fitness opportunities at home through the AMG foundation. Stay Informed of Upcoming Events! He was named to the All-State Honorable Mention team in 1997. We arealways seeking reunion information for any class. Get Involved - Plan New Events! Those teams finished 6th in 2004 and 4th in 2005 at the IHSA State Championships. Principal: Jason Stipp
She was a four-time Conference Champion (300 Hurdles twice, High Jump and 400 Relay) and two-time Sectional Champion in the High Jump. The A wing contains Neuqua's Fine and Applied Arts, as well as industrial and consumer education classrooms and facilities. In Basketball, Christy was named All-Conference in 1986. In 1996 Dixon was a member of the Warrior 4x100 relay team that finished 7th in the state. She was a two-time State qualifier, earning All-State honors in 1980. In college, Ashley was a starter at Penn State where the Nittany Lions reached the Final Four in 2000. As a senior, Dixon received UEC All-Conference recognition along with All-Area honors. Head Varsity Baseball Coach record of 171-109. In addition, the Warriors finished the season for the second year unbeaten, completing the season with a 26-0-1 record. There is also a fully equipped weight room, a wrestling room, a football field enclosed by a 400-meter recycled rubber running track and a soccer stadium. The way Alyssa has committed to her physical fitness and competitive excellence with her disability has been inspirational to many. He was inducted into the NCAA Div. Waubonsie Valley High School is searching for Warrior Memorabilia to be placed in shadow boxes that will be proudly displayed in the halls of WV. [11], In November 2011, Neuqua Valley High School was ranked 11th in the "Top 50 High Schools in Chicagoland" by the Chicago Tribune and was the top ranked high school in Naperville, Illinois.[12]. [20] They placed 12th in 2009 and 2010, and were fifth in the nation in 2016.[21]. [4] In addition, 7th and 8th graders were housed in the building (using the name Granger Junior High) until Hill Junior High (now Hill Middle School) opened in the Fall of 1981. After college, Fabien played for the Chicago Bears from 1995-99 and then with the Seattle Seahawks from 1999-2002, earning numerous accolades. In 2016, Morolake took 4th in the 100 Meter Dash at the US Olympic trials and was named to the 4 X 100 Relay for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics where she earned a Gold Medal. Neuqua was a Potawatomi who was the son of Waubonsie, chief of the tribe that once inhabited the area. The H wing holds all special ed, the main office, the Class house, the staff lunch room, and the staff offices. 2007 Girls Soccer Team--Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2015
Steve Keller--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2003
Neuqua Valley was designed by the architecture firm ATS&R. @MeteaBoosters. Dawn Wroble 1977-1981. His sophomore team record was 22-7, and they were conference and regional champions. Luke-Inducted 2005-Head Football Coach 1988-2005. He has also volunteered his time with special needs students in Los Angeles, worked with an agency for battered and abused women, and volunteered time at a hospice center in Davenport, Iowa and San Diego, California. Javier Quintanilla set the school record for wins, with a total of 165 over his four years. Pauls senior year he was named: All-Conference, All-Region Super Prep & Prep Star, All-State by Champaign News Gazette, All-State by Illinois High School Coaches Association, All-State Special Mention by Chicago Tribune, and named the Naperville Sun Player of the Year. After graduating from Duke, Jim has moved back to the Chicagoland area. The B wing contains History, English and Health classrooms. Javier Quintanilla was a member of the Varsity wrestling team at Waubonsie Valley High School for four years from 1992-1995. Don was a two-time Unanimous All-Conference selection. This second consecutive championship season continued to lay the groundwork for many more successful girls soccer seasons for the Warriors, as two years later the girls went on to win a third IHSA State Championship in four seasons!! Breanne Cura rolled her first career 700 series and, in the process, rolled 18 consecutive strikes. In Wrestling, he was Conference Champion in 1985 & 86, qualified for State in 85 & 86 and earned All-State status in 1986. Debbie (Keller) Hill--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2005
Michael's pitching records include: innings pitched in a season (86), strikeouts in a season (185) & career (389), lowest ERA in a season (0.41) & career (0.91). After college, Javier Quintanilla has remained in the sport that he has enjoyed his entire life as a coach and referee. From there, he moved on to St. Charles High School from 1971 to 1975, and finally to Waubonsie Valley High School, where he began work in September 1975. WARREN - The Warren City Schools Foundation's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame committee is currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. Jamie M. Pakenham. Each player achieved a personal best during the season. [6], In September 2017, Neuqua Valley became the first high school in District 204 to be named a National Blue Ribbon School. It has a student teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1. He earned his BA and MA degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois. In Soccer, he was named All-State in both 1988 and 1989 and earned All-Midwest honors in 1989. She attended Dayton where she earned All-Conference honors in both 1995 and 1996. A third building that was completed around 2007, the Frontier Campus, allowed seniors to receive dual credit for classes from the College of DuPage. As a Volleyball player, Gibbons was a four-year Varsity member. Dan Chidley. His teams earned six consecutive championships in the UpState 8 Conference (there was no conference play in the DVC his last two years), four Regional Titles, four Sectional Titles, six top-five finishes in the IHSA state series, with Third Place trophies in 2012, 2015, 2017, andback-to-back IHSA State Championships in 2013 and 2014. Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012
12h. Principal Bob McBride also received an award under President Trump. That's why his presence has been . The 2013-2014 girls bowling team enjoyed the most successful season in the history of Wau bonsie girls bowling. As a Sophomore, he was named All-Conference. 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. Alyssa was inducted into the Illinois Swimming Hall of Fame in 2020. As a junior, he passed for 1,350 yards and 21 touchdowns. Mike was the First State Champion in Waubonsie's history, claiming the Class A Wrestling 155 lb. She earned All-Conference, Conference MVP, and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Bob was named All-Conference, All-Area and Captain in all three sports his Senior year. He also was an Assistant coach for Boys Basketball and Baseball. Items we are specifically looking for are former athletic jerseys/uniforms from the past. Broc Kreitz was All-Conference in both 1991 & 92, leading the team to the 1992 State Semi-Fianl game. As a basketball player, Paul was a three-year varsity starter. He was a three-star prospect by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Jordan Woodward 2006-2010. In 2007, the boys' cross country team won the Nike Team Nationals. She was a four-time All-American and twice named National Player of the Year in 1995 and 1996. In 1979 he was named to numerous All-State 1st teams and played in the IBCA Class A All-Star Game. Three Oaks, Michigan. She has been selected as an athlete on Team USA multiple times. He earned Conference All-Academic honors all four years and was named to the wrestling All-State Academic team in 1998. [16] Outside of these teams, the school sponsors a lacrosse club, a sport recognized as an emerging sport by the IHSA. Shreya Joshi, 17, a student at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, created Project TEAL after becoming concerned about how her peers were becoming detached from politics. She also played basketball all four years and was named All-Conference Honorable Mention in both 1981 and 1982. Jim Zuponeck -- Swimming & Water Polo--Inducted 2017, Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016. From 2006-2009 Bri Rodriguez was a four time recipient of the following awards; All Conference, IHSSA All-Sectional, IHSA All-State,
He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he earned All-Conference honors in the CCIW and was a Division III NCAA National Meet qualifier in the 400 Meter Hurdles. In football, Paul was a three-year varsity starter at quarterback. Michael Bock--Soccer--Inducted 2004
Raphael was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAA National Tournament twice: in 1992 and again in 1994. Julia Bond is now competing professionally for the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA). In Basketball, she was named All-Conference in 1986. The score was twenty-one pins shy of setting a new state record. 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! The school sponsors numerous extracurricular clubs and organizations ranging from arts and academic to cultural and special interest. Waubonsie won the Regional and Sectional Tournaments prior to advancing to the state tournament as a team. He was the Boys Golf coach from 1975-82. After High School, Herschel attended Western Kentucky where he played football and ran track. It's also more efficient for your school, and will deliver your transcripts to your home, job or the colleges you choose in the format they prefer. [8], In 2011, Neuqua Valley had an average composite ACT score of 25.2, and graduated 99.1% of its senior class. It allowed for independence and freedom. [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. 25 State Qualifiers. All-Area Beacon New, All-Area Naperville Sun, All Area Chicago Sun-Times, All-Area Daily Herald, and NSCAA All-Regional member. 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. Rachel Felton won her first individual tournament and had a career high season average of 203. In Basketball, Denny was named to the UEC's All-Conference team in 1999 and 2000. He was a three-time Conference Champion and a three-time Regional Champion. Chris was the first-ever Swimming State Champion for WVHS. He was the National Champion in the 200 Dash in 1991 and also qualified for Nationals in the 100 and 4 X 100 Relay. He has also pitched for the Chicago Cubs, theBaltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twins, as well as the Seibu Lions in Japan and the Doosan Bears in Korea where he tossed a no-hitter. Her accomplishments at West Virginia included: 2009- Big East All-Rookie & All-Tournament Team, 2010- All-Big East Team, NSCAA All Northeast Region First Team, & voted team MVP, 2011- MAC Herman Trophy Watch List, 2012- NSCAA Scholar All-American. At the conclusion of Javier's athletic career at WVHS, he not only became the most successful wrestler in Waubonsie history, but could be one of the most successful athletes to ever walk the halls at the Original Valley! He played in the NBA summer league in 2021 for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jared left Santa Clara ranked 2nd in all-time scoring (2,313) and 4th all-time in the West Coast Conference. Morolake Akinosun claimed 18 Conference Titles in Track & Field (12 Individual, 6 Relays).She set five outdoor school records and four indoor school records. He was named the Ohio Player of the Year in 2003. Most points in a season (192) and career (342). 8/1224. He received his BS in communication from Northern Illinois University and his law degree from University of Wisconsin. The marching band performs at all of the home football games at halftime and plays pep songs to rally the crowd during the game. Gregory Workman 1985-1989. He scored over 30 points in multiple games, with 36 being his career high. In swimming, Jim was a four-year varsity letter recipient, four-time state qualifier, two time All-American, and a school record holder in the 100 breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley. Jared Brownridge participated in basketball at Waubonsie Valley High School all four years, was a three year varsity starter, and led the team in scoring all three varsity seasons. This wing also includes the library. Neuqua is home to a large multi-team ultimate frisbee club, which started in 2007. Game Stats Season Stats Julia Bond's other accomplishments included; 3-time NTCA All American First Team, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Bowler (2015), two-time NCAA All-Tournament Team. Jeff Kragh--Football & Wrestling--Inducted 2015
As a sophomore Herschel Dixon was a part of an IHSA Sectional Championship Team, the first Sectional Championship in boys track in school history! Marianna Guerrieri rolled her first career 700 series. The team won the Upstate Eight Conference title for the fifth year in a row, and won every match they played in during the 13-14 season. George Poulakidas--Basketball--Inducted 2008, Shannon (Burke) Seif--Cross Countryand Track & Field--Inducted 2012. Morolake Akinosun -- Track & Field--Inducted 2016
Parvesh Cheena (1997) - actor known for role as Gupta in the NBC series, Chris Schuler, 2009-Current, professional soccer player, Real Salt Lake. During Gibbons' freshman season the Warriors finished 25-7 and earned 2nd place conference finish. She was All-Sectional in 1990, 91 and 92 and was named to the 1st Team All-State in 1992. Band Director Emily Binder was recognised as the best music director in the State of Illinois of 2017. In 1997 and 1998, he was the UEC Conference Champion. Juniors Bri Rodriguez and Claire Hanold and Sophomore Vanessa DiBernardo concluded the season as IHSA All-State recipients, while Rodriguez and Diber nardo would also receive NSCAA All-American honors at the conclusion of the '08 season. The team compiled a total of 27 goals while only giving up 2 goals in eight games, this included a total of six shutouts. Neuqua Valley High School ( NVHS) is a public four-year high school located near the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 95th Street in Naperville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. 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 2013, Alyssa swam in the World Championships and took silver as a part of Team USAs 200 Medley Relay and represented Team USA in the 2015 World Championships; Alyssa has also set 21 American records. In Baseball, Christopher was named All-Conference & All-Area in 1994. The Marching Wildcats placed third at the University of Illinois Marching Band Championships two years in a row. 9/1224. Every Yearbook, Every Page, Once a Warrior Always a Warrior! He ended up retiring from Waubonsie in 1995. The team won the Upstate Eight Conference (UEC) title for the 4th straight year with an undefeated record while winning every match and every game. Bri Rodriguez is currently the Coordinator of Athletics Development at the University of Pacific in Stockton California. Jared had over 10 offers to play D-1 basketball and he accepted a scholarship to play at Santa Clara University in California, which plays in the West Coast Conference. Office Phone: 630.375.3300
The NVHS dance team dances along to the pep songs at halftime after the band's main performance. He played 3 years at Penn State and was an All-American at Western Illinois University in 2002. Classrooms can be rented for other district approved teachers to use after school. He was selected to the 1st team Beacon News and Daily Herald and 3rd Team All-State his senior season. Use the menu on the left to learn more about all the programs offered at the WVHS Planetarium for the 2022-23 school year. Michael was All-Conference in 1998 & 99 and earned All-State and All-Midwest honors in 1999. The school sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. 2010 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2009 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2008 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2007 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2006 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2005 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2004 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2003 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2002 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2001 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 2000 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1999 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1998 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1997 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1996 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1995 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1994 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1993 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1992 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1991 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1990 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1989 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1988 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1987 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1986 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1985 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1984 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1983 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1982 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1981 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1980 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1979 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1978 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1977 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook, 1976 Waubonsie Valley High School Yearbook. Website. Waubonsie Valley High School - Notable Alumni. As an individual Bond was a four (4) time Upstate Eight (UEC) All-Conference member, IHSA Regional Champion (2014), IHSA Sectional Champion (2014), and re. After graduating from the University of Louisville, Dixon has remained in Kentucky and has become an award-winning children's book author and motivational speaker. Don Riesenberg--Basketball--Inducted 1993
A standout sprinter, Fabien medaled in the Indoor State Track meet in 1990 in the 200 Dash. 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. R.J. Luke--Football & Basketball--Inducted 2005, Dominic Valvano--Wrestling & Football--Inducted 2012, Tony Haid--Cross Country & Track--Inducted 2005, Ashley Luke-Clanton--Basketball--Inducted 2007, Denny Clanton--Soccer & Basketball--Inducted 2006, Michael Bowden--Baseball & Basketball--Inducted 2015, Durrell Williams--Cross Country and Track & Field--Inducted 2016, Paul Blalock -- Football and Basketball--Inducted 2021, 2007 Girls Soccer Team--Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2015, Brett Einbecker -- Track & Field and Football--Inducted 2016, Undefeated State Champions--Inducted 2019. . After graduation from Waubonsie Valley, Julia Bond took her talents to the University of Nebraska where her success on the bowling lanes continued. He ran on the 4 X 400 Relay team that won the Indoor State Title in 1999.