Distinguished and Featured Alumni
One of the goals of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association is to recognize graduates that have made a difference in the lives of others and have gone above and beyond in their chosen fields. They have earned significant distinctions and given back to their community and this school. The FIRST class of recipients were awarded their DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD at the 2017 Fall TK Homecoming (see the recipients below).
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Congratulations to Scott McKeown, Class of 1973!
Scott was honored as Distinguished Alumni at Fall 2023 TK Homecoming
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2022 FALL AWARDS
Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association continued their tradition of honoring Distinguished TK Alumni as part of Friday’s homecoming festivities. Former tennis coach Larry Seger and Dr. Christopher Noah received the honors this year in front of the packed stadium. Both were joined by family members as they accepted the honors.
You may view Larry's and Chris' full award bio's at TKSCHOOLS.ORG published October 11, 2022
2022 SPRING AWARDS
Congratulations Mr. Gary VanElst, Class of 1968! Gary was honored during TKHS Fall Homecoming with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Presenting the award were Randy Eggers, President of the TKAA, and Cindy Middlebush, TKAA Trustee and Historian
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At the May 4, 2019, 2nd Annual Alumni Spring Reunion Dinner, your TKAA was honored to present the Distinguished Alumni Award to Jody Helrigel Pratt, class of 1966.
Presenting the award were TKAA Board members Howie Gragg '70, Brenda Kimmey Seifert '73, Jeana VanderMeulen '84, and Cindy Riva Middlebush '78.
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At the September 14, 2018, TK Homecoming, your TK Alumni Association proudly presented TWO Distinguished Alumni Awards:
Mr. Walter Eavey, Class of 1952, Leadership in the area of Community and Public Service
Dr. James Gibson, Class of 1960, Leadership in the area of Agriculture and Education
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At the May 19, 2018, TK Alumni Spring Dinner, your TK Alumni Association proudly presented TWO Distinguished Alumni Awards: Presenting the awards were TKAA Board Trustees:
Mr. Donald Geukes, Class of 1958,
Leadership in the area of Business and Community Service
Mrs. Janet Solomon Geukes, Class of 1961,
Leadership in the area of Education and Community Service
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Mr. Robert Wenger, Class of 1950, Leadership in the area of Agriculture
Mr. Robert Bender, Class of 1954, Leadership in the area of Military and Public Service
Mrs. Sharon Myers Schondelmayer, Class of 1955, Leadership in the area of Community Service
Mr. Donald Williamson, Class of 1957, Leadership in the area of The Arts
Mr. Bill Rich, Class of 1969, Leadership in the area of Education- Must be a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School
- Graduated at least ten years from nomination date
- Posthumous nominees will be accepted
- Nominations may be made by anyone- colleague, teacher, coach, classmate and/or community member
- The nominee must have made a significant contribution to their community, field of work and/or have been recognized for an outstanding achievement, accomplishment, contribution or act that has had a profound and positive effect.
