The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence is hosting a fundraising dinner on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, to support District 202 students and staff.
The sold-out event, which serves as the Foundation’s main fundraiser, will feature dinner, luxury bingo and the induction of three alumni into the Foundation for Excellence Hall of Fame.
Franczek P.C. is the title sponsor for this year’s event. At the time of publication, additional sponsors include:
Event Sponsor: Lifetouch and Studio GC architecture + interiors.
Scholarship Sponsor- All American Recycling, Association of Plainfield Teachers, Diane and Jon Balke, Doc Motor Works, George Capps, Consolidated Flooring, GRP|WEGMAN Company, Marsh McLennan Agency, Michelle and Brian Smith, Tom’s Asphalt Service, Educational Environments – a cooney company.
Bingo Sponsor- Block Electric Company, Inc., Heartland Bank and Trust Company, D’Arcy Buick GMC
Dinner Sponsor- Edward Jones – Joshua Ruland and Francesca Vanderwall, Field Turf USA, Inc., and Ashlee and Matthew Starr.
Alumni Hall of Fame
Three distinguished Plainfield High School (now Central Campus) graduates will be inducted into the Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame at the event.
The Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame was founded in 2011 to recognize and showcase graduates from District 202 who have created a legacy for current and future students. All inductees must have graduated at least 20 years ago.
Those selected for induction have achieved much in their chosen profession, and given back to District 202, their community or society. All inductees are nominated by community members.
“It's a tremendous honor for the Foundation to recognize individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and integrity in serving both their local areas and the broader community,” expressed Michelle Smith, a board member and co-chair of the event for the Foundation for Excellence. “The Hall of Fame inductees this year have made remarkable contributions, and their acknowledgment is truly well-deserved.”
The Alumni Hall of Fame recipients include:
1. Dr. David Diercks, Class of 1993
• Science and Technology
2. Robert Whitley, Class of 1962
• Community Service and Volunteerism
3. Connie Gehrke Litwiller, Class of 1968
• Education and Humanities
Dr. David Diercks, 93
Robert Whitley, '62
Connie Gehrke Litwiller, '68
Since 1983 the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence has raised and contributed about $1.2 million to support District 202 students and staff through grants, scholarships, and special funding. The Foundation also has supported special programs including a District Art Gallery and high school leadership programs.
For more information about the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence or to donate, please visit: www.d202foundation.org.