Invitation to attend the 2017 Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

Founded in 2010, the Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout Willowbrook student-athletes. A screening committee comprised of current and former coaches, staff members, Athletic Booster Club members and community representatives selects the Willowbrook Warriors who are inducted each year.

This year's Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place on Feb. 2 at The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road in Lombard. The evening will begin with a social gathering from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the presentation of the class of 2017 will start immediately after dinner. Tickets cost $55 each ($20 for children 10 years old and younger). To buy tickets, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/public/files/?item=3202 (RSVP by Jan. 23).

Class of 2017 inductees are:

  • Mike Battista (Class of 1964 – Football and Wrestling)
  • Chris Kuntz (Class of 1976 – Cross-Country and Track)
  • Pete Kolzow (Class of 1993 – Football, Wrestling and Track)
  • Bryan Murphy Jr. (Class of 1998 – Wrestling and Soccer)
  • John Hamann (1966-2000 – Coach)
  • Rich Rentner (1984-Current – Outstanding Contributor)
  • Pom Pon Team (2004-05 – State Champion)

Inductees also will be recognized before the Willowbrook Varsity Boys Basketball game on Feb. 3.

For more information, contact Willowbrook Athletic Director Bob Daly at rdaly@dupage88.net or 630-530-3406.