Redwood Area Schools Hall of Fame
The Redwood Area Schools’ Hall of Fame is designed to recognize alumni, school staff members or community members from Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls. Established under the umbrella of the Redwood Area Education Foundation, the Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have made a significant difference in the lives of others.
You can help decide who the next inductees will be by submitting a Hall of Fame nomination form. Mail in the application to the Redwood Area Education Foundation, 100 George Ramseth Drive Redwood Falls, MN 56283. Nominations must be received by March 31st. Inductees will be announced in March of each year.
A selection committee reviews all applications and determines the inductees. Nominees not selected for induction are carried over to the following year. Nominations will be reviewed and considered for five years. Candidates may be re-nominated at any time.
Hall of Fame inductees are honored at an Evening of Stars Awards Banquet held annually in May. Plaques depicting the Inductees’ accomplishments are displayed on a granite panel located in the Redwood Valley Middle School/High School.
Alumni:
Recognizes distinguished achievement among those individuals who received a diploma from or attended school within the boundaries of the Redwood Area School District, including Belview, Morton, and Redwood Falls.
Staff/Faculty:
Recognizes former employees of Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls school districts who exemplify educational excellence. Nominee must have been retired for 3 years or no longer employed by the school district for 3 years to be considered for induction.
Carol Garnhardt
Rosemary Bloedow
Yvonne Janning
Ken Meister
Mary Liebl
Barbara Darr
James Darr
Virgil Sales
Sandra Swartz
Glendon Zachow
Donna Bestmann
Loismae Weilage
Othelia Whim
Janet Ellingworth
Muriel Moon
Matthew "Gene" Verdoes
Linda Zeug
Gary Bestmann
Jerry Meschke
Barb Sellevold
Rick Ellingworth
Dennis Stoterau
Community:
Recognizes members from the communities of Belview, Morton, or Redwood Falls who are or were outstanding contributors to excellence in education. Their willingness to contribute to the success of our students and school district was noteworthy and unselfish. While there are many people who are very involved in the community at large, this honor is reserved for individuals with significant involvement in our school district.