Each year, Willowbrook recognizes and celebrates the athletic and personal successes of standout student-athletes, coaches and contributors through the school’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame. This distinguished event was founded in 2010 and is a way to honor the alumni who have helped create and continue the legacy of Pride, Tradition and Excellence that is Willowbrook High School.
On Sept. 24, Willowbrook inducted members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a dinner at The Carlisle in Lombard. Willowbrook Principal Dr. Daniel Krause, Willowbrook Assistant Principal for Athletics and Operations Ed Sullivan and Willowbrook Athletic Hall of Fame President Helen Connell greeted the crowd. Emcees for the evening were Bob Daly (Willowbrook learning services teacher and former Athletic Director and Assistant Principal) and Jim White (District 88 Transition Program Teacher Aide, retired Willowbrook English teacher and Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee). Willowbrook alumna Jill Pizzotti, class of 1984 graduate and Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2010 inductee, gave the Address to the Class of 2026.
Class of 2026 inductees are:
1975 Boys Soccer Team: State Tournament Elite Eight
2019 Football Team: State Tournament Final Four
Andy Isaacson: Girls Gymnastics Head Coach, 1981 to 1995 and 2021 to present; Boys Gymnastics Head Coach, 1997 to 2007 and 2023 to 2026
Pete Montgomery: Outstanding Contributor – Hall of Fame Board of Directors, 2008 to present; Boys and Girls Soccer Coach, 1994 to present
Les Orlow: Class of 1975 – Boys Cross-Country and Boys Track & Field
Eric Roy: Boys Soccer Head Coach, 1971 to 1978; Assistant Principal, 1978 to 1981; Principal, 1982 to 1988
Adam Sousa: Class of 2018 – Boys Gymnastics
Jane Trotta: Class of 1977 – Basketball, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball
Scotty Tumilty: Class of 2019 – Baseball, Basketball and Football
2026-27 in Memoriam
Inductees also were recognized on Sept. 25 during Willowbrook’s 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 Assistant Principal for Athletics and Operations Ed Sullivan at esullivan@dupage88.net or 630-530-3406.