IHSSBCA Hall of Fame
Norma Anderson (Class of 2009)
Scholastic Bowl Coach Oakwood High School, 1980-2007
Over 600 career Varsity wins
Thanks to all the student participants, assistant coaches, athletic directors, and principals.
What an educational, challenging, competitive, and memorable experience we had!
Sister John Baricevic, SSND (Class of 2006)
Founder of Scholastic Bowl at Mater Dei High School, 1986-1999
Winner of 357 matches
Charter Member of IHSSBCA
Served on the IHSSBCA Board
Moderator for IHSA State Series
Host of Conference, Masonic, and State Tournaments
IHSA and conference question writer
Dale Boyd (Class of 2010)
Coached at Robinson and Chatham Glenwood,
each for about ten years. Has 900 career victories
and hosted Masonic State Championship.
John T. Burke (Class of 2008)
Coach 1989-2003, 2007-
IHSA State Championships 1997, 2001
IHSA Sectional Championships 1990, 1994, 1997, 2001
Okaw Valley Conf. Championships 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2001
James L. Carney (Class of 2008)
Scholastic Coach
Tournament Organizer
Question Writer
Judge and Moderator
Lockout Board Builder
Jane Carney (Class of 2008)
Q: Why did we do Scholastic Bowl for twenty-five years?
A: It was CHALLENGING, INNOVATIVE, REWARDING, EDUCATIONAL, EXCITING, and just plain FUN.
Cheryl Christianson (Class of 2007)
Sterling High School Scholastic Bowl Coach 1989-
Second place at Masonic State 1998, 2003
Over 600 Varsity victories
Hosted Fresh-Soph, Varsity, and Conference tournaments
and Coaches' Kickoffs, IHSA Regionals and Sectionals
State Committee member and ombudsman
Michael Cleary (Class of 2009)
H. L. Richards H.S.
Scholastic Bowl Coach 1986-2007
Over 350 victories
Hosted tournaments and wrote questions
Several conference and regional championships
Privileged to coach over 700 Richards players
Tom Durbin (Class of 2005)
Founder of Scholastic Bowl at MacArthur High School, 1985 - _____
Jim Fenton (Class of 2005)
Scholastic Bowl Coach at Carlinville 1987-2005
Winner of almost 700 Matches, Coach in four IHSA Final Fours
Helped found IHSSBCA and served on IHSA Advisory Committee
Hosted 3 Class A State Tournaments and managed 8 Class A State Tournaments
Bruce Fitzgerald (Class of 2009)
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Head Coach: 16 yrs. ; Asst Coach: 5 yrs.
IHSA State Champions 2000, 2005;
IHSA 2nd place 2004, 2008, 3rd place 2001, 2009
Masonic Bowl State Champions 2000
I love coaching this sport!!!
Mike Gaither (Class of 2010)
Hosted tournaments when doing so required
building your own buzzer system. Played major role in
convincing IHSA to sponsor Scholastic Bowl.
Rob Grierson (Class of 2005)
Scholastic Bowl Coach at the Latin School 1984-1996
IHSSBCA Founder, Newsletter Editor, Membership Chair
Coach of Team Illinois 97, 98 (5th), 99, 00 (4th), 01
Cathy Groesch (Class of 2005)
Scholastic Bowl Coach at Springfield Southeast 1982-2001
Winner of 619 Matches
IHSSBCA Secretary, 1994-2000
Tom Holbrook (Class of 2007)
Scholastic Bowl Coach University High School 1983-2003
1999 IHSA Class A State Champion
Over 600 career victories
Owner of the Intercity Bell
Pioneer Classic tournament host
Ken Johnson (Class of 2007)
Founder of Sullivan High School Scholastic Bowl
562 career victories
Director of Ultimate Scholar Tournament
Phyllis Kidd (Class of 2010)
Along with Susan Martin, coached some of the most successful
teams in Illinois history. Hosted many tournaments
and played an active role with IHSSBCA.
Harold “Bud” Lachel (Class of 2007)
Cary-Grove High School
Founder and Coach of Scholastic Bowl
1968-1975; 1985-2001; winner of 413 matches
Second in State, 1991; State Qualifier, 1996
Founder of Scholastic Bowl and All-Conference Team for Fox Valley Conference
Host of Conference, Sectional, Masonic Bowl Tournaments
Susan Martin (Class of 2005)
Wheaton North Scholastic Bowl Coach 1985-_____, West Richland 1980-85
Winner of 700+ matches; Masonic State Champion 2003,2004
IHSA State Champion 2002,2003,2004, 2nd 2001, 3rd [tie] 1991
Founded DuPage Valley and Midland Trail conferences
Linda Monge (Class of 2008)
Fairfield Community High School
Scholastic Bowl Coach 1989-2002
14 years of enjoyment with high school students
Over 400 career wins
Five IHSA Sectional Championships
Placed 4th in Class A State 1997
One term on IHSA Scholastic Bowl Advisory Committee Representative on the IHSSBCA Committee
SIAC Conference President 2 years
Karen Niemeier (Class of 2006)
Founder and Coach of Scholastic Bowl at Winnebago High School 1981-_____
Winner of 878 Matches; Masonic State Champion 1994; 8 Sectional Championships
IHSA State Champion 1993, 1995; IHSA 3rd. place 1994, 2006
Helped found and Charter Board Member IHSSBCA; Hosted first Masonic tournament
Champions, National Scholastic Showdown, St. Louis, 1994
Hosted Winnebago Invitational for 15 years
Will Oldaker (Class of 2005)
Homewood-Flossmoor Scholastic Bowl Coach 1987-2001
Winner of over 500 Matches, Six IHSA Sectionals, Masonic State Championship
Hosted Tournaments, wrote questions, served on IHSA Scholastic Bowl Advisory Committee
Roma Reed (Smith) (Class of 2006)
Founder and Coach of Scholastic Bowl, Rockridge High School 1974-2001
Championship of Inaugural Masonic State Tournament
Championship of Inaugural Class A State Tournament 1992
IHSA Advisory Board Member 1990-93
Larry Schnorr (Class of 2010)
Coached at Pecatonica and Byron,
each for about fifteen years. Established Mid-Northern Conference
and had several State Finals appearances.
Jerry Vandemark (Class of 2006)
Scholastic Bowl Coach at Streator High School 1972-1997;
Winner of over 500 matches; 2nd Place in the Masonic State tournament in 1997;
Charter Member IHSSBCA; IHSA Advisory committee; founded conference tournament
Larry Varner (Class of 2008)
Founder and coach at Galva High School, 1973-2008
Winner of 584 varsity matches
Wrote questions and hosted 22 tournaments
Formalized match procedures and
introduced the rebound bonus format in Illinois.
Dennis Wyatt (Class of 2009)
Career Record 541-166
Won Masonic State and many Invitationals throughout Illinois
Finished 4th in IHSA State and served on IHSA Board
Taught at ACE and moderated GAT and IHSA State Tournaments
Beth Young (Class of 2005)
Quincy Scholastic Bowl Coach, 1978-2001
991-167 State; 19-12 National
IHSA 1st Place: 1987, 1988, 1993; IHSA 3rd Place: 1994, 1995; IHSA 4th Place: 2000
Charter Member IHSA Advisory Council; Charter Board Member IHSSBCA