You’re invited to attend the 2025 Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and festivities

Founded in 2010, the Athletic Hall of Fame celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout Willowbrook student-athletes, coaches and contributors. A screening committee comprised of current and former coaches, staff members, Athletic Booster Club members and community representatives selects the Willowbrook Warriors who are inducted each year.

Willowbrook is excited to share the event is now hosted during the fall season (instead of winter), to coincide with the school’s homecoming festivities. This year’s Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place on Sept. 25 at The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road in Lombard. The evening will begin with a social gathering from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The banquet and presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $65 each. To buy tickets, go to https://dupage88.revtrak.net/wbhs-athletics#/list (RSVP by Sept. 17).

Class of 2025 inductees are:

  • Jan Kiefer: Outstanding Contributor – Athletic Department Administrative Assistant (1993-2019); Creator of the Lauren Kiefer Memorial Foundation, Inc.

  • 1986 Badminton Team: State Tournament Runner-Up

  • 2018 Special Olympics Volleyball Team: State Champions

  • Jim Bronson: Class of 1976 – Football, Basketball, Baseball

  • Kevin Corry: Athletic Director (1974-1981)

  • Jack Jessen: Class of 2018 – Football, Wrestling

  • Steve Kosanovich: Class of 1985 – Football, Basketball, Baseball

Inductees also will be recognized on Sept. 26 during the Homecoming Pep Assembly, Homecoming Parade, pre-game dinner and before the Homecoming Varsity Football Game (versus Hinsdale South).

For questions or more information, contact Willowbrook Athletic Director Ed Sullivan at esullivan@dupage88.net or 630-530-3406.