Lemont High School Alumni Hall Of Fame To Add Edward Krass ‘49

LEMONT, IL — On March 7, Lemont High School will welcome its 10th Alumni Hall of Fame class, the school shared in a news release. The newest inductee – the late Edward Krass ‘49 – will be recognized at the school’s annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance, which will be held at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont.

The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have made significant contributions to society and serve as role models to Lemont High School students, the school said. This recognition is the highest honor that can be given by Lemont High School to one of its alumni.

The 36th Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance will feature the music of the school’s jazz band, and will run from 6-11:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 7 p.m. The Alumni Hall of Fame induction will be at approximately 8 p.m.

Reservations for the Annual Lemont Bands Dinner Dance are $75 per person (ages 13 and older), and include dinner, dancing and a cash bar. Children ages 2-12 are $45 each. The deadline for dinner reservations is Feb. 22. Attendees can register and pay online by visiting www.lemontband.org. Those who do not wish to register and pay online may contact Kelly Blaszczyk at (708) 609-6754.

Honorees are graduates who have achieved a high degree of success in their respective professional fields, committed a significant act of bravery or heroism, or dedicated their lives to community service, according to LHS. Honorees serve as role models for current students by demonstrating high ethical and moral standards - both as a student and an alumnus.

Nominees are eligible for induction to the Lemont High School Alumni Hall of Fame 10 years after their graduation from the school.

The Alumni Hall of Fame was spearheaded by the Lemont High School Alumni Association, which aims to foster a lifelong connection among alumni and to enhance the bond with their alma mater. The Alumni Hall of Fame is independent from the Lemont High School Athletic Hall of Fame, which was established in 2004. If they meet the selection criteria, Athletic Hall of Fame honorees are eligible for inclusion in the Alumni Hall of Fame as well, according to LHS.

Previous Alumni Hall of Fame inductees have included Joe Forzley ‘45, Patricia (Dalman) Knight ‘64 and Al Meyer ‘67 in 2015; Leo Cattoni ‘69, Terry Duffy ‘73 and Dr. Sam Forzley ‘77 in 2016; Al Albrecht ‘59, Mary Lou Carlson ‘71 and Norma (Landgren) Johnson ‘38 in 2017; Kenneth Novak ‘69, George Rimbo ‘87 and Dr. Donald Weber ‘59 in 2018; Victoria (West) Cobbett ‘69 and James Driscoll ‘74 in 2019; Dr. Glenn Groselak ‘74 and Abraham “Red” Ordman ‘43 in 2020; Ed Kulzer ‘95, Tracy Kulzer ‘93, E. Marvin Ludwig ‘45 and Christopher Wheatley ‘97 in 2023; Pamela (Welan) Driscoll ‘74 and Dr. Sarah Smierciak ‘07 in 2024; and Eric Michaelsen ‘81 in 2025.