Skip To Main Content

BHS Distinguished Graduates

The Distinguished Graduate Award honors Barrington High School graduates who have
achieved outstanding distinction in their field, their community, or in life. Areas of
distinction may include, but are not limited to:

  • Arts - music, acting, dance, film, etc.
  • Government - local, state, national
  • Science / Engineering - medicine, research, aeronautics architecture
  • Athletics – competitive sports or athletic leadership
  • Education - teaching, leadership, or innovation in learning
  • Humanitarian - community service, advocacy, philanthropy
  • Business – leadership, entrepreneurship, or notable success in commercial enterprise
     

Click here to nominate an alum for this award.

AWARD RECIPIENT AREA GRADUATION YEAR

Harold D. Kelsey

State Government

1918
Earl M. Schwemm Business/Community Service 1920
Foster F. Reike Science 1923
Ray A. Wichman Community Service 1928
Harold Lipofsky Community Service 1940
Jack D. Noyes Veterinary Medicine 1948
Richard Threlkeld Communications 1955
Charles L. Mee Literature 1956
Marvin Lipofsky Art 1957
Stephen Ellenwood Education 1959
Don Thompson Public Service 1961
Barbara Bash Literature 1966
Jan W. Simek Education 1966
Claire Bataille Performing Arts 1970

Joseph Michelotti

Medicine 1970

Bryan K. Foy

Medicine 1971

Colleen Zenk Pinter

Performing Arts 1971

Gary Fencik

Professional Athletics 1972

Corrine Wood

Public Service / Government 1972

Deborah L. Chabrian

Art 1976

Gary Hallberg

Professional Athletics 1976

Cynthia Rowley

Fashion Design 1976

Kallen Esperian

Performing Arts 1979

Laura J. King

Humanitarian 1983

T.R. Youngstrom

Photography 1984

Dan Wilson

Professional Athletics 1987
Gary Suson Photography 1984