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GBS's Steve Rockrohr Named Athletic Director of the Year

It marks the second state-level award in three years for Glenbrook South's athletic director.

GLENVIEW, IL — Glenbrook South Athletic Director Steve Rockrohr has been named the 2016-17 3A/4A Athletic Director of the Year by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA). He was presented with the award May 6 in Peoria.

Rockrohr has been the GBS athletic director for the past 15 years. In 2015, he received the State Award of Merit from the IADA.

"I’m just thankful for the opportunity I have to work with the students, coaches, and administration at GBS and District 225," Rockrohr said of the honor.

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GBS Principal Lauren Fagel said Steve is a "dedicated member of the IADA and a trusted member of the GBS administrative team."

"I am honored to work with such an experienced and effective athletic director," Fagel said. "Steve focuses on creating opportunities for students, and, as he likes to say, ‘clearing the way for coaches.’"

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Top photo: Steve Rockrohr receives his award May 6 | Courtesy District 225

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