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
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| 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 |
| Bruce Bell | Medicine & Community Service | 1959 |
| Greg Garre | Public Service/ Government | 1983 |
| Terry Moran | Communications | 1978 |
| Michael Bergin | Science | 1981 |
| Wallace J. Nicols | Science | 1985 |
| Dr. Carolyn Kirschner | Medicine/Humanitarian | 1975 |
| Henry M. Paulson Jr. | Public Service/ Government | 1964 |
| ALL BHS Military | Served Our Country | |
| Susan Lyons | Art/Environmental Awareness | 1972 |
| Dr. Donn Branstrator | Environmental Awareness and Education | 1983 |
| Dr. Sarah Speck | Medicine | 1967 |
| Jim and John Feit | Community and Public Service | 1968/1976 |
| John Lahey | Architecture | 1971 |
| Brady Smith | Professional Athletics | 1991 |
| Dr. Lorena Beese | Science | 1974 |
| Veronica Roth | Literature | 2005 |
| Marta Aznavoorian | Fine Arts/Music, Performance & Teaching | 1990 |
| Ellen Werksmen Smith | Fine Arts/ Dance, Choreography & Teaching | 1980 |
| John Trautwein | Athletics/Baseball & Mental Health Advocate | 1980 |