Join Us in Honoring Greatness: Cast Your Vote for the Next Hilander Hall of Fame Inductees. Vote for $5!
The legacy of excellence continues. We are honored to present the second class of Hilander Hall of Fame nominees, each representing the highest standard of athletics, academics, and community service. Help us celebrate their impact by casting your vote today.
Battled muscular dystrophy with service dog Shadow. Exceptional academic excellence. Impacted students across Kelso.
State DECA officer. Elected State DECA President. Put Kelso's business program on the map.
Section Chief of Nephrology and Hypertension at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Medical Director of the Lebanon Fresenius Dialysis Unit. Asst. Professor of Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
1997 Kelso grad. Bachelor of Science in Psychology from WSU. Local attorney serving Kelso/Longview area
Baseball catching legend. '95 State Champion. 2nd round MLB draft pick in 1997.
Professional career with the Phillies, Twins, Mets, and Athletics.
KHS record holder in 100m and Long Jump. UW football turned healthcare executive.
Co-Big 12 Player of the Year. Successful pro softball career.
Three-sport athlete and captain. Cross country, track, wrestling (1999-2003).
Co-founder of Pacific Tech Construction. Top local sponsor and philanthropist. Local coach building youth programs.
1990 Kelso grad. Given back via service and donations on various county boards.
Discovered acting at PLU after graduating Kelso. Star Trek: Enterprise and Stargate: Atlantis.
Lexington Chevron owner. Decades of coaching, financial contributions, mentorship.
1990 Kelso grad. Given back via service and donations on various county boards.
Special educator with doctorate. Inspired students with special needs.
2023 Girls State Championship. Mentored athletes on and off the track.
KPSF Founder. Kelso School board 1975-1987. WA State Schools Director's President 1987
Built The Kage. Baseball and softball concessions. Galvanized the community to help Kelso kids.
40-year English teacher. Shaped generations through yearbook and newspaper.
Youth Kelso Football supporter. DTQ Club President. Youth Girls Softball advocate.
Woodshop teacher for 30+ years. Trade skills. Hands-on programs with ARC of Cowlitz County.
Built student athletes who went on to run for Portland State. Team of Integrity representing Hilander spirit.
Led Kelso High remodel. 36 years teaching and coaching. 22 years as vice principal and athletic director building systematic athletic programs.
Undefeated. Ranked AA champions. 11-2.
Produced a State and National DECA President. Multiple state competitors.
4A state runner-up. Future D1 athletes who grew up playing together in Kelso.
State runner-up. Three individual state champions. Kelso tradition continued.
4A State runner-up. Future D1 and professional players who captivated the community.
23-6 season. Scored more runs (28) at state than any other team. Team of the Year. National ranking.
Built Fire Service program serving Cowlitz County high schools. School board member, fire chief, mayor. Current Emergency Management Services Director. Systematic community safety builder.
Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo co-founder. Former All-League Defensive End at Kelso. Brought equestrian appreciation to Cowlitz County.
70-year community volunteer. Founded Cowlitz County Genealogy Society. Salvation Army supporter. Worked with class of 1945 on scholarships.
Former Cowlitz County Sheriff. Led county through 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption. Saved countless lives.
