REDWOOD VALLEY

HALL OF FAME

The Redwood Valley Hall of Fame

is a program committed to

“recognizing and celebrating the proud

legacy of achievement and excellence

In our alumni, staff, faculty, and

 community.”

The Redwood Valley Hall of Fame is designed to recognize alumni, school staff members or community members from Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls.  Established under the umbrella of the Redwood Area Education Foundation, the Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have made a significant difference in the lives of others.

 

Alumni:

Recognizes distinguished achievement among those individuals who received a diploma from or attended school  within the boundaries of the Redwood Area School District, including Belview, Morton, and Redwood Falls.

                         Gephart Durenburger                                Christopher Hopkins                     James and Mary Flinn    

                         Ernest Cragg                                                   Maureen Reed                                   Lenor Scheffler

                         Harry Krueger                                               Ward Cuff                                            Jane Hewett Gardner      

                         Thomas Root                                                   Arlin Krueger                                    Aubrey Dirlam

                         Palmer Hanson                                             Jerry Hawton                                   John Horejsi           

                         Nanette Johnson-Curiskis

 

Staff/Faculty:

Recognizes former employees of Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls school districts who exemplify educational excellence.  It is recommended that a nominee not be a current employee of the school district.

                         Stanley Limburg                                           George Ramseth                               Reede Gray 

                         Elizabeth Sales                                               Nancy Estebo                                    Dean Tate

                         C.. O. Halvorson                                            Clem Stramel                                     Don Zschunke        

                         Dale Scholl                                                       Kathryn Olson                                  Ben Broberg

                         Lyle Fox                                                             Dorothy Lorenz                                Dale Hanke

 

Community:

Recognizes members from the communities of Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls who are or were outstanding contributors to excellence in education.

                         Martin and Winifred Ehlers                   Sue Tiffany                                          John Buckley, Sr.  

                         Doug Bultman                                                Orrin Estebo                                      Stephen P. Inglis

                         William “Bill Angermeyr                         Donald Tiffany                                 John Tiffany           

                         Heinz Janning                                                Red Hat Ladies                                 F. Robert Starr

                         David & Patricia Reitter                            Vera Doidge

You can help decide who the next inductees will be by submitting a Hall of Fame Nomination Form.  You are encouraged to mail the completed nomination form, along with a statement as to why you feel this person should be inducted into the Hall of Fame, to Redwood Area Education Foundation, 100 George Ramseth Drive Redwood Falls, MN  56283.  Nominations must be received by January 31st.

Supporting documentation and additional letters of recommendation are encouraged and may be submitted with the nomination form or separately.

A selection committee comprised of community members, school staff, and Redwood Area Education Foundation members review all applications and determine the inductees.  Nominees not selected for induction are carried over to the following year.  Nominations will be reviewed and considered for five years.  Candidates may be re-nominated at any time.

Hall of Fame inductees are honored at an

Evening of Stars Awards Banquet held

annually in May.  Plaques depicting the

Inductees’ accomplishments are displayed

on a granite panel located in the

Redwood Valley Middle School/High School.