Alumni of Distinction
Each year, Columbia Heights Public Schools recognizes a former Columbia Heights High School (CHHS) graduate(s) as the "Alumni of Distiction" for their professional achievements and/or their service to the community and school district. The "Alumni of Distinction" is the highest award presented by CHHS to Alumni. The award is announced each spring during the high school's commencement ceremony and the recipient(s) is honored at the Alumni Foundation Dinner each fall.
Past Recipients
2024
Suzy and Mark Vescio
2023
Molly Lewis
2022
Jim Scalise
2020/2021
Pete Heryla and John Rockwell
2019
John Larkin
2018
Jim Hemak
2017
All Past Recipients
2016
Pfc. James LaBelle
2015
Vern Hoium
2014
John Alt
2013
Trish Van Pilsum
2012
Earl Bakken
2011
Pat Proft
2010
Joseph Lahti
2009
Connie Bakken
2008
Matt Miller