2024 Award recipients
![Marcy Ann Steinke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724074382/deorg/sdlaaaunewa8lal4qv6a/2_6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724074382/deorg/sdlaaaunewa8lal4qv6a/2_6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724074382/deorg/sdlaaaunewa8lal4qv6a/2_6.png","width":600}])
Distinguished Alumni Award
Class of 1981
![Kelly Krause]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723751419/deorg/n313oyb7782pxvgycwls/KellyKrause.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723751419/deorg/n313oyb7782pxvgycwls/KellyKrause.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723751419/deorg/n313oyb7782pxvgycwls/KellyKrause.png","width":600}])
Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award
Class of 2014
![Avery Fiehweg]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724074239/deorg/ebn9ukbmudjeihjxnnnv/AveryF.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724074239/deorg/ebn9ukbmudjeihjxnnnv/AveryF.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724074239/deorg/ebn9ukbmudjeihjxnnnv/AveryF.png","width":600}])
Student Leadership Award
Class of 2024
![Jennifer Grosschadl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724244126/deorg/dpnj1i8avv1ji3wcq3ql/FinalsitePost2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724244126/deorg/dpnj1i8avv1ji3wcq3ql/FinalsitePost2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724244126/deorg/dpnj1i8avv1ji3wcq3ql/FinalsitePost2.png","width":600}])
Community Impact Award
Class of 2012
Celebrating Excellence: Waterford Union High School Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame
The Waterford Union High School community proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of our alumni and individuals who have significantly impacted our school and community. This page serves as a testament to their dedication, leadership, and enduring legacy. Our annual awards program and prestigious Hall of Fame celebrate those who embody the spirit of WUHS long after graduation.
About Our Alumni Recognition Programs
The Waterford Union High School Alumni Awards are presented annually to graduates who have excelled in various fields, demonstrating leadership, service, and significant impact. Categories such as the Distinguished Alumni Award, Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award, Student Leadership Award, and Community Impact Award ensure a comprehensive recognition of the diverse successes within our alumni network. These accolades highlight the ongoing influence of our graduates in their professions, communities, and beyond.
Our esteemed WUHS Hall of Fame honors individuals—alumni, faculty, staff, and community members—who have made extraordinary contributions to the school's rich history and traditions. Induction into the Hall of Fame represents the pinnacle of recognition for those whose dedication and achievements have left a lasting mark on Waterford Union High School. We encourage you to explore the inspiring stories of our past inductees and award recipients, showcasing the pride and accomplishments of the Wolverine family.
Nominate Future Honorees!
Do you know a deserving Waterford Union High School alumnus or community member who embodies excellence and has made a significant impact? We encourage you to nominate them for future Alumni Awards or Hall of Fame induction. Your nominations help us continue the tradition of celebrating the remarkable individuals who make our school truly special. Visit our main Alumni page for nomination criteria and submission details. Join us in recognizing the profound and positive influence of our graduates!
Hall of Fame Inductees
![Tom Roanhouse]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088902/deorg/ml2k06mtsdbt7hy0o6yb/10_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088902/deorg/ml2k06mtsdbt7hy0o6yb/10_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088902/deorg/ml2k06mtsdbt7hy0o6yb/10_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088902/deorg/ml2k06mtsdbt7hy0o6yb/10_2.png","width":1080}])
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Earl Wallmann Steinke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724089436/deorg/prgxqb2e0l96eyzzajox/11_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724089436/deorg/prgxqb2e0l96eyzzajox/11_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724089436/deorg/prgxqb2e0l96eyzzajox/11_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724089436/deorg/prgxqb2e0l96eyzzajox/11_2.png","width":1080}])
2020 Hall of Fame Inductee
![LaVerne (Longo) Lewis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088994/deorg/tvl8btw90ml6hy29xqf2/9_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088994/deorg/tvl8btw90ml6hy29xqf2/9_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088994/deorg/tvl8btw90ml6hy29xqf2/9_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088994/deorg/tvl8btw90ml6hy29xqf2/9_2.png","width":1080}])
2020 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Barbara (Smith) Lawton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088619/deorg/m5inp4v7hxseo3qncjpe/8_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088619/deorg/m5inp4v7hxseo3qncjpe/8_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088619/deorg/m5inp4v7hxseo3qncjpe/8_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088619/deorg/m5inp4v7hxseo3qncjpe/8_2.png","width":1080}])
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Stephen Doorn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088520/deorg/ojk0ggnhs07yeeber8me/7_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088520/deorg/ojk0ggnhs07yeeber8me/7_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088520/deorg/ojk0ggnhs07yeeber8me/7_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088520/deorg/ojk0ggnhs07yeeber8me/7_2.png","width":1080}])
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Tony Clements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088435/deorg/x6g1i1tuzhnpucbtsuyv/6_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088435/deorg/x6g1i1tuzhnpucbtsuyv/6_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088435/deorg/x6g1i1tuzhnpucbtsuyv/6_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088435/deorg/x6g1i1tuzhnpucbtsuyv/6_3.png","width":1080}])
2019 Fall of Hame Inductee
![Harold Ranke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088230/deorg/qpnjsngyzvycuebyhswh/5_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088230/deorg/qpnjsngyzvycuebyhswh/5_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088230/deorg/qpnjsngyzvycuebyhswh/5_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088230/deorg/qpnjsngyzvycuebyhswh/5_2.png","width":1080}])
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee
![James “Jim” Guth]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088164/deorg/meperkaxx0dimqg48wi1/4_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088164/deorg/meperkaxx0dimqg48wi1/4_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088164/deorg/meperkaxx0dimqg48wi1/4_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088164/deorg/meperkaxx0dimqg48wi1/4_3.png","width":1080}])
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Scott "Gundy" Gunderson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724088059/deorg/weytr0ayctvmnhyswe0w/3_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724088059/deorg/weytr0ayctvmnhyswe0w/3_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724088059/deorg/weytr0ayctvmnhyswe0w/3_4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724088059/deorg/weytr0ayctvmnhyswe0w/3_4.png","width":1080}])
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee
![James "Jim" Graff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724087697/deorg/uopvm3xbwlj74evbj4g6/2_7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724087697/deorg/uopvm3xbwlj74evbj4g6/2_7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724087697/deorg/uopvm3xbwlj74evbj4g6/2_7.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724087697/deorg/uopvm3xbwlj74evbj4g6/2_7.png","width":1080}])
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee
![Lloyd Frye]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724087312/deorg/zajgfugdf22oafo0yhz2/HoFWebsite.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724087312/deorg/zajgfugdf22oafo0yhz2/HoFWebsite.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724087312/deorg/zajgfugdf22oafo0yhz2/HoFWebsite.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724087312/deorg/zajgfugdf22oafo0yhz2/HoFWebsite.png","width":1080}])
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee