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BFEE Announces Hall of Honor Inductees for 2025

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March 24, 2025 (Batavia, IL) - On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence (BFEE), in partnership with Batavia Public Schools (BPS101), will welcome eight inductees into its Hall of Honor at Batavia High School. Inductees were chosen from a list of individuals that were nominated in three categories; BHS Graduate, BPS101 Employee, and Friend of BPS101. These recognitions are to honor and commemorate the individuals who have excelled and provided our students with examples of what to aspire to be.
 
Nominations are collected throughout the year. Annually, a committee of volunteers is charged with selecting the inductees. The Hall of Honor Committee proudly announces this year’s recipients.
 

2025 Inductees
 
Batavia High School Graduates
Brian Drendel, Class of 1981
Les Foltos, Class of 1967
Michael Heaton, Class of 1985
Dr. Jack D. Hinterlong, Class of 1966
Erin Kohlhagen, Class of 2002
Coley (Johnsen) Pawlikowski, Class of 1999
 
BPS101 Employee
Kim Anderson
 
Friend of BPS101 
John Hamel
 
The BPS101 Hall of Honor induction ceremony will take place at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC) located at Batavia High School on September 11, 2025. Additional information about the event and past inductees can be found at https://www.bataviafoundation.org/hall-of-honor. 
 
About the BPS Hall of Honor
The BPS101 Hall of Honor was founded to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor graduates, employees, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and their lives since they have been associated with BPS101. These recognitions are to honor and commemorate the individuals who have excelled and provided our students with examples of what to aspire to be. For more information about the BPS101 Hall of Honor, visit https://www.bataviafoundation.org/hall-of-honor. 

BFEE Announces Hall of Honor Inductees for 2025