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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

2024 - Suzy and Mark Vescio

2023 - Molly Lewis

2022 - Jim Scalise

2020/2021 - Pete Heryla and John Rockwell

2019 - John Larkin

2018 - John Hemak