DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
We are now accepting nominations for individuals to be considered for the this year’s Distinguished Alumni. Nominations must be submitted using the form above.
If you know of an individual who has placed a high priority on education and service to others, becoming role models for this and future generations, please nominate them today!
This year’s selected honorees will be inducted into the Stillwater Area High School Hall of Fame, and be recognized at a reception hosted by The Partnership Plan on Friday, May 22, 2026. Recipients will also be honored at the Stillwater Area High School Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
For more information on Stillwater Area Alumni visit here.
Class of 2025 Distinguished Alumni recipients are:
Jane Dickinson - Class of 1961
Eric Thole - Class of 1984
Benjamin M Gerds - Class of 1996
Kris Schwartz - Class of 1984
Read more about this year’s honorees.
-
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes individuals who have placed a high priority on education and service to others, becoming role models for this and future generations. Dr. Jon Swenson, a Stillwater Area High School principal, initiated this award in 1987.
-
The selected honorees will be inducted into the Stillwater Area High School Hall of Fame and have a permanent plaque hung in the rotunda at Stillwater Area High School. The plaques afford current Stillwater students an opportunity to read about the successful life paths former SHS and SAHS students have taken after graduation.
In addition, honorees are recognized at a reception hosted by The Partnership Plan on the Friday night before graduation.
Finally, recipients will be honored at the Stillwater Area High School Commencement Ceremony.
-
A committee comprised of the Stillwater Area High School Principal, ISD 834 personnel, a Partnership Plan representative, community members, and Stillwater Alumni will review nominations and select winners annually.
-
We accept nominations for Distinguished Alumni at any time. Nominations are typically reviewed in the winter and selected in early spring. To nominate a deserving individual, click the button above.
-