Hall of Fame Banquet

2009 Hall of Fame Banquet

Approximately 275 people attended the Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Banquet, held at Manchester Elementary on November 1. Hall of Fame honorees and classroom grant recipients were recognized during the event.

Honorees included:

  • Donna Shannon, Carl L. White Educator of the Year
  • Sarah Addink, Golden Apple Educator of the Year
  • Becky Hayworth, Support Staff Person of the Year
  • Penny Sander, Former Educator of the Year
  • Jennifer Pospichal, PIE Mentor of the Year
  • Sid and Dawn Dinsdale, Community Boosters of the Year
  • Kathy Burney, Alumna of the Year
  • Jeffrey Winter, Alumnus of the Year
  • Denni Dau, Alumnus Athlete of the Year

Art Auction

A silent auction of selected student artwork raised over $1,700 in support of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation's Art scholarship. The auction occurred prior to the banquet.

Grant Winners Recognized

Teachers who received classroom grants from the Foundation were recognized during the banquet for their commitment to innovative instructional programs. Thanks to the generosity of community members and businesses, classroom grants totaling more than $100,000 will be implemented in each of the schools during the 2009-10 academic year.

Technology Demonstrations

During the social hour, patrons had the opportunity to view technology purchased with classroom grant funds. Kim Miller, Lynn Donahue, Matt McMurty, and Julie Patchen demonstrated the advanced features of a SmartBoard. Jane Kathol, art teacher at Fire Ridge, highlighted the features of an AverMedia projector, many of which are used throughout the district to enhance education and stimulate learning.

Sponsors

D.A. Davidson and DLR were dinner sponsors for the event. Table sponsors included American Interstate Bank, David and Chris Knight, Fred and Joy Witecy, and the parent groups of Elkhorn Middle School, Elkhorn Ridge Middle School, Hillrise, Manchester, Spring Ridge and Westridge.

2010 Hall of Fame Banquet

Plan now to attend the 2010 Hall of Fame banquet, scheduled for October 24, 2010

Review a list of past award recipients.