Willowbrook inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Fall Class of 2024

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Each year, Willowbrook recognizes and celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout student-athletes, coaches and contributors through the school’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame. This distinguished event was founded in 2010 and is a way to honor the alumni who have helped create and continue the legacy of Pride, Tradition and Excellence that is Willowbrook High School.

On Sept. 19, Willowbrook inducted members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Fall Class of 2024 during a dinner at The Carlisle in Lombard. Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause, Willowbrook Athletic Director Ed Sullivan and Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame President Helen Connell greeted the crowd. Emcees for the evening were Bryan Murphy Sr. (former Willowbrook teacher, dean and coach) and Bob Daly (Willowbrook learning services teacher and former athletic director and assistant principal). Sharon Kucik (Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Member, parent of Willowbrook graduates and former District 88 Board of Education Member) gave the Address to the Fall Class of 2024.

Fall Class of 2024 inductees are:

  • Charlie Klein: Outstanding Contributor – Super fan, Class of 1969

  • 1973 Baseball Team: State Tournament Semifinalists

  • Mike Hoerdeman: Boys Soccer Coach (1987-2004), Girls Soccer Coach (1993-2004)

  • George Thoreson: Class of 1970 – Football, Basketball, Baseball

  • Kim Hockett McNamara: Class of 1976 – Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Badminton, Softball

  • Dom Battaglia: Class of 2013 – Football, Baseball

  • Matt Rowland: Class of 2016 – Wrestling

Inductees also were recognized on Sept. 20 during the Homecoming Pep Assembly, Homecoming Parade, pre-game dinner and halftime show of the Homecoming Varsity Football Game (versus Downers Grove South).

For questions or more information, contact Willowbrook Athletic Director Ed Sullivan at esullivan@dupage88.net or 630-530-3406.