Education Hall of Fame
Education Hall of Fame
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The Forest City Education Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of educators who have made a lasting impact on the field of education.
The Forest City Education Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of educators who have made a lasting impact on the field of education.
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Nomination Process
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Nomination Process
Class of 2025
The nominating period is open until April 25, 2025
Completed Nomination Forms can be returned to the District Office (145 S. Clark Street, Forest City)
Inductees will be notified in May and they will be recognized during a ceremony in August.
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Consideration Criteria
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Consideration Criteria
Considerations for this award will be given to a Board of Education member, teacher, administrator, support staff member or friend of education with at least five years of service to the district. Nominees must be retired or away from the district for one year and not under current contract with contributions that are above and beyond.
News and Notices
News and Notices
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Honorees
Forest City Education Hall of Fame Honorees
2020-2024
2020-2024
2024: Kathy Jerome, Colleen Jacobs, Tom Blomme
2023: Dave Bartlett, Steve Kappos, John Tibodeau
2022: Bruce Kluver, Steve Olson
2021: Greg Richardson, Tom Pauley
2020: Anne Bakke, Paul Jefson
2010-2019
2010-2019
2019: Steve Putz, Dave Cunningham, Paul Jensen, Sandy Lillquist
2018: Sandra Damm, Leigh Murra
2017: Dwight Pierson, Gary Ludwig
2016: Nancy Monson, Joe Tillman
2015: Lorie Pruisner, Wendell Kampman
2014: Raymond Beebe, Donna Johnson
2013: Rod Barkema, Ron Sanderson
2012: Ruby Rauk, Mark and Pat Benda, Barb Johnson
2011: Alice Lewellen, Linda Mekelburg
2010: Sue Edmondson, Karen Johns
2000-2009
2000-2009
2009: James Braun, Ron Kvale, Elin Zehren
2008: Lois Nielsen, David Draheim
2007: Rick Juhl, Carol Haugen
2006: Dona Paulsen, Lee Hinkley
2005: Don Reese, Jerry Swenson
2004: Larry and LeAnn Raulie, Jerry and Eunice Clouse
2003: Lowell Solberg, Roger Schaefer
2002: Allan Gilbertson, James Jacobson
2001: Lon Hopperstad, Mary Schaefer, Lyle Wignes
2000: Frank and Ann Munch, Opal Almelien, Jon Hillesland
1990-1999
1990-1999
1999: Barbara Bulman, Larry Holstad, Rose Marie Larson
1998: Donald Severson, Bonnie Kuns, Phoebe Bartleson, Arlene (Thorsheim) Ingebritson
1997: Grayce Kooiman, Alma Hovey, Donald Faber
1996: Ruth Rovang, Merle Steinmetz, David Dakken
1995: Terry Branstad, Paul Fitzgerald, Phyllis Johnson
1994: Bob Hansen, David Damm
1993: Benjamin Carter, Curtis Flugum, Virginia Smith
1992: Dorothy Faber, Orin Harris, Ralph Bowen
1991: Clara Hendrickson, Obed Skogerboe, Lloyd Willig
1990: Paul C. Olson, Dr. Donald L. Rohlfsen, Dr. Richard W. Hynes
1981-1989
1981-1989
1989: Dennis Lovick, Evean McCullough, Opal Dunbar
1988: Ralph Westerberg, Eleanore Johnson, Lyle Jefson
1987: John K. Hanson, Luise V. Hanson, Amy Belsaas
1986: Vern Wegner, Sylvester Berger
1985: Ad Wegner, Dorothy Stoll, Wayne Sesker
1983: Laura Sewick, Jerry Jorgensen, Donald Faber
1982: Augie Luther, Fred Smith
1981: Sig Fardel, Helen Brown
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