Letter to the Editor: Volunteers Made 50th Anniversary Ball Possible

This year, a number of special events and activities have been planned to recognize the 50th anniversary of Community Unit School District 308. The most recent event, however, was both the most challenging and the most rewarding, as the district celebrated its anniversary and alumni at the April 2 Blue and White Ball. 

In order for this grand gala to be successful, it took the time and talent of a number of dedicated volunteers. We were extremely lucky that 17 such individuals went above and beyond normal volunteer expectations and worked tremendously hard to make sure the 50th anniversary gala would be a memorable evening for everyone.

With tremendous gratitude we recognize the following individuals who are serving on the District 308 50th anniversary committee.

Committee members who also served on the Blue and White Ball Committee include Matt Adorjan, District 308 alum and webmaster; Larry Martinez, community member; Kevin Schnable, Oswego High School alumnus and dean of students; and Andrea Schweda, District 308 Board of Education secretary.

The other 50^th Anniversary Committee members who assisted with the event are Ryan Adorjan, District 308 alum and Character Counts! Coalition president; Bryan Buck, Plank Junior High School principal; Janet DeMont, The Wheatlands Elementary School principal; Laura Finch, Oswegoland Park District marketing manager; Brad Gooch, Ideal Incentive owner and Oswego Parent Advisory Council member; Deborah Jones, Oswego Foundation for Educational Excellence president; Doug Marecek, Lakewood Creek Home and School Organization president and Oswego Parent Advisory Council member; Roger Matile, District 308 alumnus and Little White School Museum director; Todd Mielcarz, Oswego East High School theatre manager; Marti Neahring, District 308 director of district student services; Amy Nenni, Oswego Parent Advisory Council president; Luke Peterson, Southbury Elementary School assistant principal; and Linda Porth, Aramark Food Service director.     

We would also like to thank Superintendent Dr. Dan O’Donnell for serving as our inspirational emcee for the evening and Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird, State Representative Tom Cross, and Oswego Township Trustee Sid Simmons for nominating and introducing our distinguished alumi. Finally, we greatly appreciate all the businesses and individuals in the district who attended the event.

Everyone’s hard work and support provided your school district with an impressive community event worthy of a 50-year recognition. 

Kristine Liptrot, 50th Anniversary Chairperson and District 308 Director of Communications
Angie Smith, Alumni Committee Chairperson and District 308 Finance Manager