Halls of Fame
Athletics Hall of Fame
To submit nominations, click on the link below or email Tom Hogan at thogan@boscocatholic.org with who you are nominating, the background and reason why they are deserving, and what sport you are nominating them for.
Qualifications
A person can qualify for the Hall of Fame by falling into one of the following categories:
- Those who participated in the Don Bosco Catholic High School athletics having earned a letter in a particular sport or sports for at least 2 years. In addition, those who received honors in one or all of the following: All-Conference, All-District, All-Sectional, All-State or All-American. The athlete must have graduated from Don Bosco Catholic High School and been out of school for more than 10 years.
- Those who participated in Don Bosco Catholic High School athletics and competed in college athletics or has attained a profession in athletics. This person also must have been out of school for more than ten (10) years.
- Coaches at Don Bosco Catholic High School, past or present who have coached for a minimum 5 years.
- Those who have given meritorious service to the athletic program at Don Bosco Catholic High School, or a loyal friend to the athletic program.
- A Don Bosco Catholic High School team, which attained record status or state recognition at least10 years prior to selection.
The Don Bosco Hall of Fame Committee seeks information on former students, coaches, and teams worthy of Hall of Fame status. We can consider inducting former athletes if we have information about their accomplishments. If you have a scrapbook or old newspaper clippings, you can make our job easier and more thorough. Anyone may submit a nomination.
Do you have someone you would like to nominate? Please complete the online form below. If you have questions, please contact Tom Hogan, School Operations Manager, at thogan@boscocatholic.org or 319-296-1692.
The induction ceremony usually takes place in November.
Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Qualifications
- Candidates for induction into the Don Bosco Fine Arts Hall of Fame will be considered based on their significant achievements in the Arts, professionalism within the Arts and in its perpetuation, personal character and their mirroring of the mission of Don Bosco.
- Candidates must be alumni of Don Bosco, former faculty, or persons who have made significant contribution to the Fine Arts at Don Bosco. Alumni nominees must have graduated ten years prior to induction.
To submit nominations email Heidi Rottink at hrottink@boscocatholic.org with who you are nominating, the background and reason why they are deserving, and what they participated in. Accomplishments can include things that they did while in high school, college, and/or during their adult professional career that relate to Fine Arts. A committee will review nominations and select a candidate.
The inductee(s) will be recognized during the Spring Concert if being recognized for music or art. If being recognized for drama, the induction will be during the Spring Musical in March/April.
Volunteer Hall of Fame
The purpose is to honor people who have given and sacrificed through the years to sustain Catholic education. There are many ways these wonderful people have given their time, talents, and treasures because they value and support Catholic education.
- These people have offered years of service as faculty, staff personnel, or volunteers.
- They have gone above and beyond in giving of their time and/or helping support financially.
If you know of someone who fits this description, please provide the name of the nominee and include a letter explaining why you think this person would be an outstanding choice. A committee then votes on the nominations based on the above criteria.
Volunteer Hall of Fame Nomination Form Send your nomination to bschares@asiowa.com.
Inductees are recognized in January during Catholic Schools Week.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus/alumna by the Bosco Catholic School System. This award is given to alumni who have reached the pinnacle of their career and have brought credit to themselves and the Bosco Catholic School System through distinguished accomplishments in ALL of the following areas:
- Business or professional life.
- Community affairs at local, state or national levels
- Support of the advancement and continued excellence of the Bosco Catholic School System
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to recipients at the Don Bosco Catholic School System Commencement Ceremonies.
If you would like to nominate an individual for the Distinguished Alumni Award, please complete the online form below. If you have any questions, contact Tom Hogan at 319-296-1692 or thogan@boscocatholic.org
The induction for this will take place at the graduation ceremonies.
Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Link