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Send us your announcements to be posted here. Engagements, weddings, births, college commitments, graduations, promotions... anything you wish to share with the class. We know there are proud parents and grandparents out there. All announcements will be posted in chronological order.
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February 28, 2009: The most famous shot in WIAA basketball tournament history is 40 years old. Close your eyes and you can still see the ball - if you're of a certain age - leaving Weaver's left hand, sailing through 55 feet of electrified air in the University of Wisconsin Field House and improbably, impossibly, banking in off the glass at the buzzer. Complete Story and Video
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January 27, 2009: Mark Allen Rognlien, 53, of Colorado Springs, CO, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO. Complete Obituary
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November 29, 2008: Paula M. (Beiter) Johnson, 53, of South Beloit, Illinois, died, Saturday, November 29, 2008 surrounded by her family at University Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin after a short battle with cancer. Complete Obituary
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July 10, 2008: Roger Dean Nelson, 52, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2008 in his home. Roger was born November 23, 1955 in Beloit, WI, the son of Roy and Dorothy (Smith) Nelson. He grew up in Beloit and during his youth was a member of the Beloit Boys Choir. Roger was a 1974 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. Complete Obituary
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June 3, 2007: Raphael Cornford, son of Karen Balke ('74) graduates with honors from St. Mary's College High School, in Berkeley, CA. He has accepted admission from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he'll major in studio art. Immediately after the graduation ceremony, violinist Mom plays a concert in San Francisco, Berlioz and Sibelius. Big day for Raphael, his mother, and his grandparents (Carl & Carol Balke of Beloit). Champagne all around!
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April 5, 2007: Leah Tangye and Craig Carter are engaged to be wed in the summer of 2007. Parents of the couple are Robert ('74) and Terese Tangye of Rockton, IL, and Bill and Nancy Dinges and Steve and Polly Carter. The bride-to-be is an Illinois State University graduate. Her fiance graduated from Northern Illinois University. She is a teacher for the Rockton School District. He is a teacher for the Belvidere (IL) School District. The couple met and dated while attending Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. They will honeymoon in Mexico.
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March 17, 2007: Nicholas and Peter Hadjokas, sons of Byron Hadjokas ( '74 ), are freshmen members of the Emmaus Green Hornets ( Emmaus, Pennsylvania ) 2006-2007 PIAA Boys Swimming and Diving State Champions. Also on the team, freshman Anthony Primelo, son of Susan Hauser Primelo ( Beloit Catholic alum ).
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February 18, 2007: One of our own, Sarah (Scott) Starmer is profiled by The Stateline News, a local weekly newspaper. Read what makes Sarah tick. Story
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January 17, 2007: Longtime educator and former principal of Roosevelt Junior High School, Leverne P. Larsen passed away in Monroe Pleasant View Nursing Home at the age of 87. Story
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August 4-5, 2006: 32th Class Reunion and Birthday Bash
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July 15, 2006: Wanda Van Wormer, mother of Steve Van Wormer ('74) married Lloyd Hubka, father of Gary Hubka ('73). Newlyweds at 72. Read their Valentine's Day story in the Beloit Daily News. Story
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July 8, 2006: Kristin Zank, daughter of Julie Kilbey Zank ('74) and Jeff Zank ('73), married Ryan Turner at St. Jude Church in Beloit. A reception was held at Pearson Hall at the Beloit College. The couple honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii before returning home to Madison, Wisconsin. Kristin is employed by the Department of Natural Resources and Ryan at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.
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