KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
HOME OF THE KNIGHTS!
47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL 60151
630-365-5111 phone
630-365-9428 fax
PRESS RELEASE for immediate publication:
TO: Media/Kaneland Community
DATE: September 8, 2023
The purpose of the Hall of Fame for Kaneland District #302 is to recognize and honor alumni,
staff members, organizations and supporters who have demonstrated excellence and commitment
of service to District #302 communities and have each proven themselves to be an inspiration
and role-model to our students. Recognition may also be given to others who have given
meritorious service to Kaneland District #302.
New Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at an athletic contest either during the 2023-2024
school year or during the months of May or June at one of our many end-of-year celebrations.
All community members, staff and friends of Kaneland are encouraged to nominate individuals or
groups for one of the Hall of Fame categories. The categories include:
1. SERVICE—Kaneland High School graduates who have contributed significantly to their
community, state or country and have been out of school for at least ten (10) years.
2. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT—Kaneland graduates who have been honored or recognized
by their college/university, profession or peers for their success and achievements and who
have been out of school for at least ten (10) years.
3. EXTRA-CURRICULAR—Former extra-curricular participants in non-athletic or athletic
activities who were recognized for excellence by their organization or team. In addition, the
participant(s) received honors in one or all of the following: All-Conference, -District,
-Sectional, -State or -American. These nominees must have graduated from Kaneland High
School and have been out of school for at least ten (10) years.
4. COMMITMENT—Past or present staff members who worked at Kaneland for a minimum of
ten (10) years and who, through their employment at Kaneland, have demonstrated their deep
commitment to Kaneland students, parents, and/or staff.
5. FRIEND OF KANELAND—Those who have given meritorious service to Kaneland and/or
one or more of its schools for many years or have been a loyal friend to Kaneland and/or one
or more of its schools. Kaneland staff members are not excluded from this category.
However, nominations of Kaneland staff members in this category shall be for something
other than what they achieved as an employee.
6. TEAMWORK—A Kaneland High School team or organization that demonstrated
outstanding achievement, which may include record status or state recognition, at least ten
(10) years prior to selection. Teams shall be inducted in the order of the magnitude of their
achievements.
7. INDIVIDUAL ATHLETIC—Former athletic participants who were recognized for
excellence by their organization or team. In addition, the participant(s) received honors in
one or all of the following: All-Conference, -District, -Sectional, -State or -American. These
nominees must have graduated from Kaneland High School and have been out of school for
at least ten (10) years.
8. SPECIAL RECOGNITION – A former Kaneland student who has been recognized by their
community or peers for their success, contributions and achievements.
Any member of the community, alumni or staff member can submit names for nomination to the
committee. Nomination materials must include the nomination form and a detailed resume or
summary of the person’s qualifications and contact information. It should also include 2-3
letters or narratives supporting the nomination.
The submission deadline date is November 30, 2023. A nomination form can be obtained from
Julie Orphal in the Superintendent’s Office at 630-365-5111, ext. 71109 or on our website at
web.kaneland.org/hall-of-fame. Individuals making nominations can either “submit” them on-
line or send the nomination form, resume and/or biography, along with letters of support to:
Hall of Fame Committee
Kaneland CUSD #302
47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, IL 60151