Since its inception, Ralston Public Schools (RPS) has taken great pride in providing graduates with an educational experience that combines academic rigor and community values. Our graduates know the value of hard work and have excelled in their professional and personal careers while showing a strong commitment to their community.
Ralston Public Schools (RPS), Ralston High School (RHS), and the Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) are excited to partner together to annually recognize two alumni through its Distinguished Alumni Award. We are proud of the success and accomplishments of so many graduates. With this prestigious award, it is a privilege to recognize those alumni who have excelled in their respective careers and service to their community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually during the fall in conjunction with Ralston High School’s homecoming festivities.
Ralston Public Schools (RPS), Ralston High School (RHS), and the Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) are excited to partner together to annually recognize two alumni through its Distinguished Alumni Award. We are proud of the success and accomplishments of so many graduates. With this prestigious award, it is a privilege to recognize those alumni who have excelled in their respective careers and service to their community.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually during the fall in conjunction with Ralston High School’s homecoming festivities.
Nominations
- Nominations are accepted throughout the year but are due each spring by May 31st to be considered for that year’s award field.
- Any individual may nominate an RHS graduate for this award by submitting a completed nomination form to the Ralston Schools Foundation office.
- A completed nomination form includes the form, resume, and two letters of recommendation.
- Nominees must have been out of school for a minimum of ten (10) years.
- Those nominees who are not selected remain in the pool for three years from the nomination date.
- Deceased alumni may be honored posthumously.
Selection Process
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee made up of alumni, current RPS Administrators, and community volunteers.
- Those nominees who are not selected remain in the pool for three years from the nomination date.
For Additional Information, contact:
Ralston Schools Foundation Director:
Ashley Nodgaard
8545 Park Dr.
Ralston, NE 68127
(402) 898-4700
ashley.nodgaard@ralstonschools.org
Ashley Nodgaard
8545 Park Dr.
Ralston, NE 68127
(402) 898-4700
ashley.nodgaard@ralstonschools.org
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients:
1986: Ron Gabriel - Class of 1966
1987: Bob Taylor - Class of 1960 1988: Bill Haas - Class of 1964 1989: Doug Lacey - Class of 1965 1990: Michael McGuire - Class of 1977 1991: Gary Kratina - Class of 1969 1992: Dennis Brozak - Class of 1978 1993: Dr. Gil Kettelhut - Class of 1972 1994: Lormong Lo - Class of 1979 1995: Deborah Ward - Class of 1977 1996: James Foxall - Class of 1988 1997: Peggy Haas - Class of 1965 1998: Joel Sartore - Class of 1980 1999: Linda Plack - Class of 1974 |
2000: Tom Negley - Class of 1975
2001: Tom Thompson - Class of 1976 2002: Bob (1974) & Sue Foehlinger (1976) 2003: Diane Ninemire - Class of 1975 2004: Class of 1954 2005: Scott Gutschewski - Class of 1995 Gina Limmer - Class of 1985 Catherine Moreland (Callaway)- Class of 1972 2006: Becky Staab - Class of 1979 Kim Brockhaus - Class of 1986 2009: Kriss Kriglstein - Class of 1974 Doug Radik - Class of 1986 2010: Dwight (Class of 1956) & Karen (Class of 1958) (Porter) Johnson |