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Dr. Lawrence Wyllie
Dr. Wyllie inducted to Hall of Pride  Share
Joliet/Will County Project Pride has selected Dr. Lawrence Wyllie, superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210, as one of its honorees for 2009 Induction into the Hall of Pride. The honorees represent the 23rd Class inducted into the Hall of Pride, the Joliet and Will County Hall of Fame. Also honored this year are philanthropists Robert and Jill Carr, formerly of Lockport; Mrs. Vicki Perella of Joliet of Aspire Inspire; and Sister Rosemary Small OSF from the University of St. Francis. These five join 108 others in the Hall of Pride. The Joliet Public Library's main branch, in downtown Joliet, houses the Hall of Pride. Plaques of each honoree are displayed in the second floor meeting room at the main branch building. The Honorees will be feted at an induction banquet on Tuesday, November 10, at the Republic Avenue Banquet Hall, 113 Republic Avenue, Joliet. Tickets are available at $25 for those wishing to join the celebration. Individual tickets and tickets for tables of eight are offered. The Induction Dinner schedule includes a social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and program at 8 p.m. Vocalist Mrs. Juliet King, a Hall of Pride member (1997), will perform. For ticket requests contact Joliet/Will Project Pride President Rev. James Allen at 815-577-8325 or Secretary John Zalanka at 815-726-3068.
The Hall of Pride houses individuals from all walks of life who have made an impact in their community. This year's class joins 22 previous classes of honorees. The selection is limited to no more than five individuals per year by policy. Joliet/Will County Project Pride is interested in receiving nominations for future classes of honorees from the community. This year's honorees represent men and women who uphold the Joliet and Will County tradition and ethic of devotion to others. Joliet/Will County Project Pride are honored to highlight Dr. Wyllie's achievements. Dr. Lawrence Wyllie Superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 for 21 years, Dr. Wyllie is in charge of four Campuses with 7,300 students. With the help of the community and school board, Dr. Wyllie presided over development of the newest two schools (North, West). Meanwhile, the established schools are rated 44th (East) and 33rd (Central) out of Illinois 654 public high schools. Lincoln-Way High School maintains one of the lowest cost-per-pupil averages in the state, and is in the top 15% in ACT scores. Connecting with kids is Dr. Wyllie's greatest achievement. Said of him, ''He has a love for those kids that you just don't learn in school. You can go to school and can learn to be a superintendent, but you can't learn that love for kids. It's just a magical combination.'' The 23 classes of the Hall of Pride contain 113 members. Each honoree receives a plaque commemorating his/her induction. A mate of each plaque hangs at the Hall of Pride at the Joliet Library's main branch and is viewable by the public. Russell Publications prints several community newspapers each week, serving Will, Kankakee and Cook counties.
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