
Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Papillion La Vista Community Schools are widely recognized for its quality education, outstanding teachers and generous support by members of the community. To celebrate the achievements of those who have been so instrumental to the school district, the Papillion-La Vista Schools Foundation established the “Papillion-La Vista Schools Hall of Fame." The Hall of Fame honors outstanding graduates, educators, and district boosters.
Download the 2019 Hall of Fame Nomination form to recognize the outstanding alumni, educators, and boosters you know. Nomination forms are accepted year round. Cut-off date to be considered for 2019 awards is May 3, 2019.
2018 Inductees, honored October 27 at Gala 2018:
The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or through exemplary public service. Nominees must have graduated from Papillion La Vista Community Schools
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Fred Uhe, 1973
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Jodi Janssen Stice, 1994
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Peaches James Keaton, 2000
The Legendary Educator Hall of Fame recognizes the district's legendary teachers, coaches, and/or staff members who have had a positive impact on the lives of those they encountered. Nominees must have worked in the District for a minimum of ten years and must no longer be employed by the school district. A minimum of three supporting letters that clearly articulate how this individual had a positive impact on students and others is required.
Dr. Dan Flanagan - Community Booster
Midlands Community Foundation - Community Booster
Kay Arens - Legendary Educator
Harlan Cook, awarded posthomously - Legendary Educator
Janey Sommers - Legendary Educator
Michael Burkhart, 1975 - Distinguished Alum
Mark Dreiling, 1996 - Distinguished Alum
Leanne Hill Carlson, 1998 - Distinguished Alum
Dr. Toni Ganzel, 1971 - Distinguished Alum
Dr. Scott Woodard, 1977 - Distinguished Alum
Col. Anthony Deane, 1981 - Distinguished Alum
Derek Caster, 2013 - Distinguished Alum
Kathy Kollars, awarded posthumously - Legendary Educator
Ann Lage - Legendary Educator
Bill & Donna Gess - Community Booster
City of La Vista and City of Papillion - Community Booster
Dr. Donald Nix, 1971 - Distinguished Alum
Robert Grant, 1987 - Distinguished Alum
Franklin Voorhes, 1991 - Distinguished Alum
Brittany Jones-Cooper, 2004 - Distinguished Alum
Lynn Weaver - Legendary Educator
Dr. Mellanee Kvasnicka - Legendary Educator
Jim & Sue O'Con - Community Booster
Papillion Junior Woman's Club - Community Booster
Gilbert (Gib) Willett, P.T., PhD., 1982 – Distinguished Alum
Brigadier Gen Peter Gersten, 1984 – Distinguished Alum
LT Jennifer (Rubin) Malandra, 2006 – Distinguished Alum
Ann Danner - Legendary Educator
Jean Brown - Legendary Educator
Michael Logan, awarded posthomously - Legendary Educator
Dr. Jeffry & Lisa Strohmyer - Community Booster
Optimist Club of Papillion-La Vista - Community Booster
Sharon (Goff) Northrup, 1960 - Distinguished Alum
Cathy (Evers) Murphy, 1976 - Distinguished Alum
Anne Trumble, 1994 - Distinguished Alum
Henry "Hank" Alfrey - Legendary Educator
Bev Ruff - Legendary Educator
Roger Miller - Legendary Educator
LouAnn & K (Walter) Campbell - Community Booster
Papillion-La Vista Chapter, TeamMates Mentoring Program - Community Booster
Don Bellino, 1974 - Distinguished Alum
Michael Gaddis, 1974 - Distinguished Alum
Merle Dandridge, 1993 - Distinguished Alum
Robert Kremke - Legendary Educator
Shirley Minton (posthumous) - Legendary Educator
Anita Kennedy - Community Booster
Elementary Parent/Teacher Organizations (PTOs) - Community Booster
Paul M. Fricke, PhD, 1984 - Distinguished Alum
Lt Gen Frank J. Kisner, 1976 - Distinguished Alum
Marylee Jepsen Sanders, 1962 - Distinguished Alum
Mary K. Peterson - Legendary Educator
Ken Molzer - Legendary Educator
Trish Suponchick - Community Booster
Papillion Area Lions Club - Community Booster
2010
Dr. Paul Moore, 1956 - Distinguished Alum
Allison Weston, 1992 - Distinguished Alum
Colonel Donald Kelly, 1975 - Distinguished Alum
David Cecil – Legendary Educator
Dennis L. Smith – Legendary Educator
Bob & Bindy Frederick – Community Booster
Clarence “Tate” Knapp, 1936 – Distinguished Graduate
2000
Jack Gehringer, 1940 – Distinguished Graduate
Linda Garcia Perez, 1964 – Distinguished Graduate
Helen Hansen, 1939 – Distinguished Graduate
Paul Jochim, 1964 – Distinguished Graduate
1998
Amy Watkins, 1948 – Distinguished Graduate
Charles Sedlacek, 1948 – Distinguished Graduate
Ernest D. Ruff, 1943 – Distinguished Graduate
Connie Ricks Engel, 1967 – Distinguished Graduate
CW McManamy, 1927 – Distinguished Graduate
Jim Thomas, 1965 – Distinguished Graduate
1996
Helen Cordes Lienemann, 1936 – Distinguished Graduate
Robert Sorensen, 1951 – Distinguished Graduate
Dr. Michael Zwiebel Irvin, 1931 – Distinguished Graduate
Delia Croissant, 1921 – Distinguished Graduate
Bob Olson, 1957 – Distinguished Graduate
Dr. Fred Tafoya – Outstanding Booster
1994
Gretchen Kenny, 1926 – Distinguished Graduate
Tom Rahn, 1966 – Distinguished Graduate
Deb Houghtaling, 1969 – Distinguished Graduate
Marvin Hahn – Outstanding Booster
Mrs. Elizabeth Willms – Outstanding Booster
Bob McKinney – Outstanding Booster
Dale Harder, 1939 – Distinguished Graduate
Herbert Lienemann, 1933 – Distinguished Graduate
Karen Olson, 1956 – Distinguished Graduate
Douglas Hobel – Outstanding Booster
Nellie Nastase – Outstanding Booster
Jim Thompson – Outstanding Booster
1992
Lyta Honaker, 1962 – Distinguished Graduate
Henry Peters, 1931 – Distinguished Graduate
Brigadier General Orin L. Godsey, 1960 – Distinguished Graduate
Mayor Harold Anderson – Outstanding Booster
Al Schmid – Outstanding Booster
Dr. Stan Wilcox – Outstanding Booster
Robert Fase, 1959 – Distinguished Graduate
Earl Schobert, 1937 – Distinguished Graduate
John Ward, 1941 – Distinguished Graduate
Paul Basler – Outstanding Booster
Wes Turtscher – Outstanding Booster
Millie Wallace – Outstanding Booster
1990
James Nickerson, 1938 – Distinguished Graduate
Bob O’Neal, 1970 – Distinguished Graduate
Ruby Huebner, 1929 – Distinguished Graduate
Don Schram, 1940 – Distinguished Graduate
Delores Wittmuss, 1945 – Distringuished Graduate
Marv Carcich – Outstanding Booster
Dave Dunn – Outstanding Booster
Al Fey – Outstanding Booster
Loretta Matthies – Outstanding Booster
Milton Fricke, 1928 – Distinguished Graduate
George Miller, 1944 – Distinguished Graduate
Dan Seibold, 1921 – Distinguished Graduate
Laverne Timmerman, 1939 – Distinguished Graduate
Glenn Koca – Outstanding Booster
Ed McGinnis – Outstanding Booster
Clifford Pratt – Outstanding Booster
Barney Shives – Outstanding Booster
Alma Steyer – Outstanding Booster