Families looking at the wall of honor hanging at Pop Keeney

Wall of Honor

The Wall of Honor was created to recognize the outstanding achievements of Northshore School District alumni, staff and volunteers who made significant contributions to our community, state, nation or world. The wall was unveiled on September 15, 2010 at the north end of Pop Keeney Stadium.

Now accepting nominations for the 2023 Wall of Honor Ceremony. Please submit your nomination using this form.

 

 

Nomination & Selection Criteria

We invite the community to nominate individuals to be inducted to the Wall of Honor. A committee of alumni, community leaders and district representatives select inductees from the nominations. New inductees are then added to the Wall of Honor in August of each year during an induction ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium.

Alumni Criteria

  • Graduated from Northshore School District 15 or more years ago
  • Record of outstanding achievement that stands the test of time
  • Made significant contributions to the community, state, nation or world through good works or charitable beneficence
  • Exhibited leadership, character and/or service that inspires others

Staff & Volunteer Criteria

  • Retired or left the Northshore School District five or more years ago
  • Record of outstanding achievement that stands the test of time
  • Made significant contributions or achievements that benefited the Northshore School District
  • Exhibited leadership, character and/or service that inspires others

 

2022 Inductees

Karin Bagnall Poage

Bothell High School Class of 1974

Benevolent Mentor & Advocate for Countless Local Youth,
Selfless Community & School District Volunteer and Ally

Terri Malinowski

Northshore School District Staff 26 Years

Accomplished Journalist, First NSD Communications Director,
Dedicated Volunteer Preserving Community History

Chuck Kaysner

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Renowned & Innovative FDA Microbiologist,
BHS Alumni Association, Youth Sports Coach, Volunteer Firefighter

Jim Hovis

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Passionate Supporter for Outdoor Education & Programing,
Honored Influential Scout Leader, Advocate & Mentor

Joanne Schroeder Harkonen

Northshore School District Staff 37 Years

Beloved High School Teacher & Counselor, Community Volunteer, Helped Start Scholarship Foundation of Northshore

David M. Brady

Bothell High School Class of 1972

Dynamic Shriners, Masons & Scottish Rite Member & Leader,
Tireless Champion for Bettering Children's Lives

Becky Birch, Wall of Honor Inductee

Volunteer 29 Years

Longstanding Active Community Volunteer & Philanthropist,
Strong Advocate for Nurturing Students' Career Paths

 

Richard Baranzini, 2022 Wall of Honor Inductee

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Recognized Law Enforcement Leader, Fire Districts Commissioner, Promoter of Youth & Native Tribal Relationships

2021 Inductees

Dennis Couch

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Innovative Teacher, Principal & Superintendent, Tireless Advocate for Arts Education

Melissa Arias

Woodinville High School Class of 1993

Passionate Advocate for Vulnerable Children,
Community Activist for the Underserved

Steve Stansberry

Northshore School District Staff 25 years

Beloved and Influential Educator, Community Volunteer and Outdoor Enthusiast
 

 

2020 Inductees

Billie Hartline

40 Years of Service

Devoted, Ardent Coach and Mentor
Respected Youth Sports Leader
 

Dr. James T. Monahan

Volunteer 45+ Years

Beloved Bothell Physician, Civic Leader
BHS Football Team Doctor, Community Pillar

Greg Garat

Woodinville High School Class of 1991

Local Firefighter, Community Organizer
Youth Ally, Selfless Humanitarian
 

Joy M. Shew Wallace

Bothell High School 1963

Tireless Devout Activist, Inclusion Advocate, Inspirational Social Justice Champion
 

Robert L. “Bob” Ludwig

Northshore School District Staff 30 Years

Honored Music Champion and Educator
Beloved and Inspirational Mentor
 

Thomas “Bud” Cudmore

Northshore School District 31 Years

Inspirational and Passionate Educator
Youth Advocate, Community Activist
 

Tom L. Carter, Ed.D.

Northshore School District Staff 39 Years

Influential Teacher, Mentor and Presenter
Respected Educational Consultant
 

 

2019 Inductees

David Shipway

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Tireless Advocate for Youth Sports, Honored Coach, Referee, Administrator 

Dr. Robert L. Darlington

Bothell High School Class of 1955

Nationally Recognized Veterinarian, Skilled Consultant, Valued Mentor

Wall of Honor Inductee smiling

18 Years of Service

BHS Football Doctor, Councilman/Mayor, Led Drive for Bothell Library & Swimming Pool

Joanne E. Moore

21 Years of Service

Early Advocate for School Nursing, Mentor, Civic Volunteer and Activist

Wall of Honor Inductee Smiling

39 Years of Service

Innovative Teacher, Civic Activist, Passionate Advocate for Youth

Pat Ellwood

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Recognized Construction Industry Expert, Esteemed Mentor to Countless Trainees

Wall of Honor Inductee Smiling

Bothell High School Class of 1950

Recognized Business Owner, Councilman, Mayor, Community Involvement

 

2018 Inductees

Dwight Funai

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Fundraiser for Cancer Lifeline and National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Eric Barnum

37 Years of Service

Teacher, Administrator, Leader, Compassionate & Caring Friend to All

Florence Smith Sperling

20 Years of Service

First Female Initiator of Elementary Libraries, Reading Centers in Northshore School District

Irene Millikan

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Ukraine Orphans Supporter, formed Ministry to Guide Orphans/Families

Laurel Petersen James

Bothell High School Class of 1953

Advocate for Women Runners/Athletes, Sponsored Marathon, Olympic Trials

Lucy DeYoung

Inglemoor High School Class of 1967

Businesswoman, Woodinville Mayor, Finance, Healthcare, Heritage Leader

Mario Andaya

Bothell High School Class of 1989

Central Washington University Coach, Ellensburg Activist, Team/Student Involvement Promoter

Sheron Mohan

31 Years of Service

Teacher, Principal, Supervised Northwest University Student Teachers, Ski School Director 

Stephen Mladineo

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Naval Officer and Nuclear Security Expert, War College Professor

 

2017 Inductees

2017 Wall of Honor Inductee Bev Schmer

Bothell High School Class of 1967

Co-Founder BHS Alumni Association, NSD Bus/Special Needs Driver 25 yrs.

2017 Wall of Honor inductee Andy de los Angeles

Bothell High School Class of 1970

Pivotal Snoqualmie Tribal Chief and Advocate for Native Rights, Journalist

2017 Wall of Honor Inductee Farrell Adrian

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Social Issues Advocate, Mental Health Leader-Teacher, Non-Profit Developer

2017 Wall of Honor Inductee Deborah Chase

Bothell High School Class of 1968

Kenmore Incorporation Leader & City Council Member/Mayor, Team Builder

2017 Wall of Honor Inductee Judi Egbert

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Human Rights Leader, Dedicated to Community Needs, Ball State Professor

2017 Wall of Honor Inductee Keith Dalluge

33 Years of Service

Devoted Coach, Positive Force in All Sports, Respected Influence on Youth

 

2016 Inductees

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Adam Cornell

Woodinville High School Class of 1991

Prosecutor, Youth Service Advocate, Community Leader, Peace Corpsman

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Greg Ashby

Inglemoor High School Class of 1971

Distinguished Neuroscience Professor at University of California, Santa Barbara; Author and Researcher

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Herbert George

Bothell High School Class of 1958

American Sculptor, University of Chicago Faculty & Author; Getty Museum Scholar

2016 Wall oif Honor Inductee Jean Fowler

12 Years of Service

Northshore Board of Directors & Foundation Leader; Dedicated Youth & Education Advocate

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee PhuongChi Nguyen

9 Years of Service

Innovative Educator, Notable Regional Consultant; Cultural Diversity Leader

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Richard Yonck

29 Years of Service

Renowned Teacher, Coach & Mentor; Respected Inspirational Leader

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Ron Nardone

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Selfless Community & Youth Activist; Creator of “Nardoland"

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Sally Strand

42 Years of Service

Honored & Inspiring Science Teacher, Established Northshore Ski School

2016 Wall of Honor Inductee Wayne Suttles

Bothell High School Class of 1937

Heralded Anthropologist and NW Indian Culture Linguist

 

2015 Inductees

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee B-Z Sundstrom Davis

Bothell High School Class of 1974

Member-Leader of Northshore School Board of Directors, Community Activist

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Dale Croes

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Distinguished Archeologist, Educator, Researcher, Partner with Northwest Tribes

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. David L. Fluharty

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Noted Leader in Marine Resources, Educator, Mentor for the Environment 

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Gregg Munro

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Local Business Owner and Pilot, Selfless Humanitarian and Organizer 

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Joseph Knight

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Area Pastor, Advocate for Prison Families and Mexico Mission Work 

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Lee Worley

Bothell High School Class of 1926

Foreign Service Officer in Ecuador, Spain and Brazil, Activist for Brazil

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Ronald Wayman

32 Years of Service

Veteran Educator and Coach, Active in Mission, Prison and Youth Outreach

2015 Wall of Honor Inductee Sandra Lantz Kleven

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Alaska Child Abuse Researcher, Behavioral Health Activist, Author 

 

2014 Inductees

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Jim Minstrell

Bothell High School Class of 1957

Innovative Science Educator and Researcher, Developer of Science Education Standards

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Fran Walster

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Devoted Community Organizer and Mentor, Founder and Director of Maltby Food Bank

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Gary Fuller

Bothell High School Class of 1962

Dedicated Volunteer for Cultural Arts and Historical Architecture

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Henry Simonds

11 Years of Service

Founding Principal of Bothell High School in 1907, First Superintendent

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Jim Sullivan

28 Years of Service

Respected Gymnastics Coach and Advocate, Mentor of State Champions, NCAA Judge

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee John Sullivan

13 Years of Service

Distinguished Boy Scout and Sea Scout Leader, Northshore School Board Member

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Keith Rousu

Woodinville High School Class of 1993

Dedicated Community Volunteer, Founder of Seattle Seahawks and Sounders Drumlines

Lee Blakely

25 Years of Service

Committed Educator and Superintendent; Kiwanis, Community and State Activist

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Dick Ramsey

16 Years of Service

Sponsor of Youth Programs, Community Leader, Northshore School Board Member

2014 Wall of Honor Inductee Rob Thompson

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Award-Winning Film Director and Producer, Novelist, Advocate for Disabled Veterans

 

2013 Inductees

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Jeffrey Tomlin

Bothell High School Class of 1972

Hospital/Medical Administrator, Youth Activist, Military Leader

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Jack Nicholl

Bothell High School Class of 1931

Community Leader, Education Activist, School Board Member

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee James Egawa

Bothell High School Class of 1958

Educator, Advocate for Native American Culture and Education

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Lynda Humphrey

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Educator, Women's Advocate, Humanitarian Programs in Mexico

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Marques Tuiasosopo

Woodinville High School Class of 1997

Community/Youth Activist, Role Model, Inspirational Sports Leader

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Paul Mathews

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Renowned Leader for Ecological Design of Mountain Resorts

2013 Wall of Honor Inductee Robert Bruzas

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Educator, Advocate for Challenged Students, Coached Gymnastics

 

2012 Inductees

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee David Hughes

Bothell High School Class of 1956

United States Diplomat, Educator, Author and International Humanitarian

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Darryl DesMarteau

Bothell High School Class of 1958

Renowned Fluorine Chemistry Research Scientist, Clemson University Professor

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. David Anderson

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Veterinarian, Civic and Community Leader and International Humanitarian

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Donald Granvold

Bothell High School Class of 1961

University of Texas Social Work Professor, Mental Health Researcher and Author.

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Grant Sharpe

Bothell High School Class of 1943

National Parks Management and Trails Activist, University of Michigan and University of Washington Professor

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Richard Lance

Bothell High School Class of 1942

Community Doctor, Health Advocate and Northshore School Board Member

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Ronald Frost

Bothell High School Class of 1965

Dentist, Humanitarian and Dental Care Provider to Bolivian Children

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. William Fasett

Bothell High School Class of 1964

Outstanding Washington State University Professor and Activist for Northshore Youth Programs

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Helen Andersen McMahon

Bothell High School Class of 1936

Community Leader and Volunteer, Historian, Artist and Local Pioneer

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Marilyn Eylar Conaway

6 Years of Service

Visionary Teacher, Founded Model United Nations and Mock Political Convention

2012 Wall of Honor Inductee Roy Wheat

Bothell High School Class of 1946

Veteran Pilot, Aviation Advocate for Youth and Selfless Community Activist

 

2011 Inductees

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Aarlie Hull

Bothell High School Class of 1960

New Guinea Businesswoman and Advocate for Impoverished Women and Children

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Al DeYoung

Bothell High School Class of 1947

Community Leader for Evergreen Hospital and NSD Schools and Philanthropist

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Al Haynes

Bothell High School Class of 1963

NSD Visionary Principal 1982-2003 and Washington State Excellence in Education Award Recipient

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Arne Dixon

Bothell High School Class of 1977

Creator of America's Leading Character Education School Assembly

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Colin Clarke

Bothell High School Class of 1954

USAF Pilot Who Completed Four Vietnam Tours, Air Force Cross for Heroism Recipient and Youth Aviation Mentor

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee David Miller

Woodinville HIgh School Class of 1990 

Director, Playwright, Educator, Actor and Mentor to Inner-City Students

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Dick Nicholl

Bothell High School Class of 1957

Youth Mentor and Sports Advocate and Washington State/Pacific Northwest Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Erman Pearson

Bothell High School Class of 1938

Renowned Water and Environmental Research Scientist and University of California Berkley Professor

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Igor Gladstone

Bothell High School Class of 1973

University of Oregon Professor and Prestigious Pediatric and Neonatal Researcher

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Ivan Klein

Bothell High School Class of 1927

Research Scientist, Invented Nylon Application Method and Aluminum Extraction Process

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. James Milam

Bothell High School Class of 1940

Decorated World War II Pilot, Addiction Research Psychologist and Author

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Gene McMahon

Bothell High School Class of 1961

Renowned Northwest Artist, Teacher, Mentor and Arts Advocate

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Janet Green Hunter

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Advocate and 34-Year High School International Exchange Program Promoter

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Jeanne Allen

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Fashion Designer, Businesswoman, Author, Mentor and Cultural Advocate

2011 Wall of Honor Inductee Ronald Green, Sr.

Bothell High School Class of 1935

Bothell Performing Arts Pioneer and Began Northshore School District International Student Exchange Program

 

2010 Inductees

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Bernie Ackerman

27 Years of Service

BHS & NSD Award-Winning Music Programs, Washington State Music Educators Hall of Fame

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Dennis Behrens

33 Years of Service

BHS Choral Director & NSD Fine Arts Supervisor, Washington State Music Educators Hall of Fame

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Gary Wegner

Bothell High School Class of 1963

Famed Astronomer, Fulbright Fellow, Dean of Astrophysics, Dartmouth University

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Hebbel Hoff

Bothell High School Class of 1924

First BHS Rhodes Scholar; Dean of Physiology, McGill & Baylor Universities

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. John Halver

Bothell High School Class of 1940

World Renowned Research Scientist, Aquaculture & Fish Nutrition

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Dr. Sid Nelson

Bothell High School Class of 1963

University of Washington Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Dean Emeritus, School of Pharmacy

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Hon. Keith Miller

Bothell High School Class of 1943

Alaska Secretary of State 1966-69,
Alaska State Governor 1969-70

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Hon. Patty Johns Murray

Bothell High School Class of 1968

State Senator 1989-93, Legislator of the Year 1990, U.S. Senator for Washington State 1993-present.

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Ina Knutsen

35 Years of Service

Distinguished School Board Member, Bothell, Northshore, and Shoreline Community College

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Julian Karp

20 Years of Service

Visionary School District Leader, Established Curriculum and Growth Plans

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Larry Paterson

31 Years of Service

Teacher, Principal and Basketball Coach, Washington State Teacher of the Year 1968

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Peter Rinearson

Bothell High School Class of 1972

Pulitzer Prize 1984 Seattle Times Award-Winning Journalist and Author

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Roger Fisher

Inglemoor High School Class of 1968

Founding Guitarist Rock Group "Heart," Widely Recognized Virtuoso Guitarist

2010 Wall of Honor Inductee Tracie Ruiz Conforto

Bothell High School Class of 1981

Olympic Games - Synchronized Swimming 1984 Two Gold Medals, 1988 Silver Medal