Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame : Engage Alumni : What We Do : Hudsonville Education Foundation

In partnership, Hudsonville Public Schools and the Hudsonville Education Foundation established the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame to celebrate the achievements and talents of distinguished alumni.

The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made exceptional achievements in their field, selflessly served Hudsonville Public Schools, or uniquely contributed to their communities locally, nationally, or globally. The selection of these individuals intends to recognize and encourage a tradition of excellence, achievement, commitment, and dedication.

2024 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees

Sandra Van Dam Anderson, PhD, MS, BSN, RN - Class of 1961

Dr. Sandra Van Dam Anderson attended the two-room Forest Grove School in Hudsonville before attending the high school from 1958 to 1961...
Colonel Peter J. Gryzen - Class of 1993

Colonel Peter Gryzen was only the third Hudsonville High School graduate in 1993 to attend the United States Air Force Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry...
Roger D. Miller, M.D. - Class of 1958

Dr. Roger Miller grew up on a dairy farm in Burnips, Michigan, where he and his twin sister attended the one-room country school of Indian Trails through the 6th grade...
Jesse Reimink, Ph.D. - Class of 2005

Dr. Jesse Reimink began his career path while studying Earth Science and AP Geology with high school instructor Chris Bolhuis. This led to his participation in the Summer Science Institute...

Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

2023 Inductees

Craig Hoppen, Class of 1982
Career Achievements

Henry Luttikhuizen, Ph.D., Class of 1982
Cultural and Performing Arts Accomplishments

2022 Inductees

Ken Sikkema, Class of 1969
Career Achievements

Matt Smith, Class of 2009
Career Achievements

Larry Byle, Honorary
Posthumous
Service to HPS and Community

2020/2021 Inductees

Henry Scholten, Class of 1938
Posthumous
Service to HPS and Community

Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D., Class of 1945
Service to HPS and Community

Ken Goff, Class of 1979
Career Achievements

Kimberly Koster, Class of 1986
Career Achievements

Samuel Maluil, Ph.D., Class of 2003
Career Achievements

2019 Inductees

Marshall Elzinga, Ph.D., Class of 1956
Career Achievements

Stanley Emelander, Ph.D., Class of 1977
Career Achievements

Steven Byle, Class of 1986
Career Achievements

Howard Perrin, Honorary
Service to HPS and Community

2018 Inductees

Thomas W. Warke, Class of 1958
Career Achievements

James W. Serum, Ph.D., Class of 1961
Career Achievements

Larry Gemmen, Class of 1966
Career Achievements

Kurt VanderSchuur, Class of 1981
Service to HPS and Community

2017 Inductees

Harrison Visscher, Ph.D., Class of 1947
Posthumous
Career Achievements

Robert Visscher, Ph.D., Class of 1947
Career Achievements

Marcia Wierda, Class of 1958
Posthumous
Service to HPS and Community

Dave Bolhuis, Class of 1959
Service to HPS and Community

Esther Luttikhuizen, Class of 1969
Cultural and Performing Arts Accomplishments

Marvin J. Overway, Honorary
Service to HPS and Community

District-Wide Impact

Students

6,800
Buildings

13
Dollars Granted

$100,000+

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Shauna Karel, Early Childhood Center
"Non and minimally-verbal students can now communicate with staff and peers on the playgrounds."
Jesse VanderBand, Hudsonville High School
"Pottery wheels allow students to experience new and exciting ways to make art."
Joe Szymanski, Hudsonville High School
"For the first time, every student had a calculator for the PSAT/SAT."