OCONOMOWOC, WI- February 26, 2019. The Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) and the Oconomowoc High School (OHS) are pleased to announce the 2019 inaugural class of the OHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The OHS Athletic Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor outstanding achievements of individual athletes, coaches, and friends of the OHS Athletic Program who have contributed to the success, tradition, integrity, development, and promotion of OHS Athletics.
"Congratulations to our first class of inductees. What a great honor for you and your family as we celebrate your career accomplishments here at OHS" stated OHS Athletic Director Kevin Flegner.
Save the date and join OHS at the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Oconomowoc Community Center, where the achievements of the 2019 OHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Class will be honored and formally inducted. Tickets for the banquet may be purchased for $33.00 each which will include appetizers, a buffet dinner, and dessert by Zilli Catering, along with the induction ceremony program. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets can be purchased at www.oasd.org/HallofFame.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Oconomowoc Community Center
Reception: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.-8:0 p.m.
Social Hour: 8:00-9:30 p.m.
2019 OHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Class:
Athlete/Coach:
- Arno Kirchenwitz
- John Kleinschmidt
Coaches:
- Virgil Licht
- Gale Douglas
- Bill Martin
- Ed Rux
- Alex Marlis
- Pat Neary
Athletes:
- Steve Wagner
- JT Bruett
- Jamie (May) Fraundorf
- Mike Griswold
- Aubrey (Danen) Samson
- Duane Hoffmann
Athlete/Special Category:
- Jack Marks
Special Category:
- Suellyn Schellpeper
OHS has established an OHS Athletic Hall of Fame committee who will manage the nomination, selection, and induction process. The committee is comprised of community members, OHS Athletic Department staff, OHS parents, and Oconomowoc Area School District staff.
Flegner added "I would also like to thank the Hall of Fame Committee members for their time, commitment and hard work in choosing this first class. We are very excited to keep the momentum going for future HOF classes."
OHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
Kevin Flegner, OHS Athletic Director and Associate Principal
Jamie Fraundorf, OHS Alumni Athlete, Class of 1995
John Griswold, Oconomowoc High School Alumni Athlete, Class of 1983
Mark Hutchinson, Oconomowoc Enterprise Sports Editor
Arno Kirchenwitz, current OHS coach, Alumni Athlete, Class of 1974
Jim O'Leary, former OHS Athletic Director, Coach, and Teacher
Scott Raduka, former OHS Athletic Director, Associate Principal, and Teacher
Carrie Vande Zande, OHS Alumni Athlete, Class of 1986
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There are several sponsorship and advertisement opportunities available within the Hall of Fame program, inductee plaques, and at the banquet. You can showcase your business to our guests, show your support of the OHS Athletics, and help ensure the continued success of this event and our program. All program advertising, plaque sponsorship, and table sponsorship will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsorship and advertisement opportunities are included on the attached sell sheet.
Make checks payable to Oconomowoc Area School District and send to Oconomowoc High School, Attn: Athletic Department, Beth Loppnow, 641 East Forest Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066. Any questions, please contact Beth Loppnow at LoppnowB@oasd.org.
Attached:
HOF Invite
HOF Ad / Sponsorship Sell Sheet
