Nominations for the 2025 HOA class are OPEN!
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.
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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
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
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
Class of 57
Steven R. Martin
Inducted in 2025
Civic Leader & Community Servant
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
VBCSD School Administrator - Human Resources
Class of 67
Mike Valentine
Inducted in 2024
Founded Two Consumer Electronics Companies
Awarded 26 Patents
Avid Philanthropist of the Arts and Education
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
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
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
Class of 69
Ken Perkins
Inducted in 2023
Science Teacher/Planetarium Director
Camp Director - Multiple Organizations
Community Volunteer
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
Class of 62
Jean Maychack
Inducted in 2023
Accomplished Business Professional and Mentor
Second Generation Local Business Owner
Award-Winning Community Volunteer
Class of 76
Linda Karns
Inducted in 2023
30 Year VB District Educator
Dedicated Community Volunteer
Lifelong Learner, Teacher, Reader, Crafter
Class of 67
Bill Moore
Inducted in 2022
30 Year VB District Educator
Award Winning Athlete and Coach
Dedicated Mentor, Motivator, and Role Model
Class of 69
Jack Lowell Shirley
Inducted in 2022
Dedicated Civic Leader
30-Year Naval Reserve Veteran
Loyal Community and School District Supporter
Class of 56
Larry Thompson
Inducted in 2022
Influential Executive and Collegiate President
Decorated Humanitarian and Philanthropist
Innovative Fundraiser and Cultural Arts Champion
Class of 65
Nancy Bocskor
Inducted in 2022
Public Service Leadership Mentor
Award-Winning Global Speaker
Democracy Coach, Fundraiser, and Author
Class of 75
Jennifer Jordan-Lock
Inducted in 2021
Experience Design Visionary
Business Strategist and Entrepreneur
Live Event Producer
Class of 81
Harold Wherry
Inducted in 2021
Progressive Educator
Innovative High School Administrator
Recognized Community Leader/olunteer
19 Year VB Principal
James Swearingen
Inducted in 2021
Award Winning Arranger/Composer
Nationally Recognized Music Educator
Famed Conductor, Adjudicator, and Educational Clinician
Class of 65
Art Van Atta
Inducted in 2021
Award Winning Outdoorsman
Innovative Motivator
Dedicated Physical Education/Recreation Educator
30 Year VB District Educator
