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Nominations for the 2025 HOA class are OPEN!

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Hall of Achievement

Welcome to the Vandalia-Butler Hall of Achievement! Here, we recognize our fellow alumni and cherished district retirees for significant accomplishments in their fields and/or service to their communities. Their leadership, personal integrity, and outstanding character inspire and strengthen us all. These individuals’ contributions form the foundation of our legacy of Aviator excellence, and we are truly grateful.

Nominate an Aviator HERE

Hall of Achievement Members

Noreen Bowdle Atkins

Inducted in 2025

Proud 37-year Morton Jr. High/Middle School Educator

Long-established Butler Township/Vandalia Resident

Devoted Mentor, Tutor, Role Model,& Volunteer

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37 Year VB Educator

Dr. Sae Woo Nam

Inducted in 2025

25-year Physicist at National Institute of Standards & Technology 

Renowned Pioneer on Single-Photon Detectors

Celebrated Mentor, Innovator, & Team Player

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Class of 87

Dr. Julian "Bill" Peterson

Inducted in 2025

45-year Researcher and Educator in Biochemistry/Biophysics

Award-Winning Community Volunteer

Dedicated Mentor and Motivator

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Class of 57

Steven R. Martin

Inducted in 2025

Civic Leader & Community Servant

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

VBCSD School Administrator - Human Resources

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Class of 67

Mike Valentine

Inducted in 2024

Founded Two Consumer Electronics Companies

Awarded 26 Patents

Avid Philanthropist of the Arts and Education

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Class of 67

Lonnie Hathaway

Inducted in 2024

Award-Winning Social Studies Educator

State Award-Winning Support of HS Athletics

Member of the "Sacred Team" with Lenny Maenza

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35 Year VB Educator

Lenny Maenza

Inducted in 2024

Award-Winning Educator

Popular Athletics Coach, Student and Club Advisor

Member of the "Sacred Team" with Lonnie Hathaway

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33 Year VB Educator

Schellas Hyndman

Inducted in 2024

Internationally-Recognized Collegiate/Professional Coach

Award-Winning Soccer Athlete and Coach

Dedicated Mentor, Motivator, and Educator

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Class of 69

Ken Perkins

Inducted in 2023

Science Teacher/Planetarium Director

Camp Director - Multiple Organizations

Community Volunteer

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22 Year VB Educator

Larry Lutz

Inducted in 2023

20 Year VB District Educator

Award Winning Athlete and Coach

Dedicated Mentor, Motivator, and Role Model

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Class of 62

Jean Maychack

Inducted in 2023

Accomplished Business Professional and Mentor

Second Generation Local Business Owner

Award-Winning Community Volunteer

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Class of 76

Linda Karns

Inducted in 2023

30 Year VB District Educator

Dedicated Community Volunteer

Lifelong Learner, Teacher, Reader, Crafter

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Class of 67

Bill Moore

Inducted in 2022

30 Year VB District Educator

Award Winning Athlete and Coach

Dedicated Mentor, Motivator, and Role Model

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Class of 69

Jack Lowell Shirley

Inducted in 2022

Dedicated Civic Leader

30-Year Naval Reserve Veteran

Loyal Community and School District Supporter

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Class of 56

Larry Thompson

Inducted in 2022

Influential Executive and Collegiate President

Decorated Humanitarian and Philanthropist

Innovative Fundraiser and Cultural Arts Champion

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Class of 65

Nancy Bocskor

Inducted in 2022

Public Service Leadership Mentor

Award-Winning Global Speaker

Democracy Coach, Fundraiser, and Author

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Class of 75

Jennifer Jordan-Lock

Inducted in 2021

Experience Design Visionary

Business Strategist and Entrepreneur

Live Event Producer

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Class of 81

Harold Wherry

Inducted in 2021

Progressive Educator

Innovative High School Administrator

Recognized Community Leader/olunteer

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19 Year VB Principal

James Swearingen

Inducted in 2021

Award Winning Arranger/Composer

Nationally Recognized Music Educator

Famed Conductor, Adjudicator, and Educational Clinician

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Class of 65

Art Van Atta

Inducted in 2021

Award Winning Outdoorsman

Innovative Motivator

Dedicated Physical Education/Recreation Educator

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30 Year VB District Educator

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