2024 Inductees

Grant Community High School is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Sharon Burr and Mrs. Kimberly Schnoor to the Hall of Fame.

Sharon Burr graduated from GCHS in the Class of 1971, representing a long legacy of GCHS graduates.  Sharon’s father, Thomas “Ray” Walk, and several of her aunts graduated from GCHS, dating back to 1935.  This is where Sharon met her high school sweetheart and husband, Carl “Rick” Burr (Class of 1970).  Rick and Sharon’s children and grandchildren have all attended GCHS as well.  Sharon encompasses all things Grant Community High School and she is known throughout the community as a lifelong resident of Fox Lake who is passionate in her support of GCHS!   During her time at Grant, Mrs. Burr was involved in multiple activities including serving on the Student Council, Homecoming Court, as a student aide, and participating in cheerleading all four years, including serving as Captain of the Varsity Cheer Team.  Her unwavering devotion to Grant High School is what drew her back as an employee, where she served as a dedicated employee for more than 30 years.  She wore many hats during her tenure and worked in several departments, before retiring from the Business Office in June, 2016.  For many, many years, Sharon played an integral part in planning the annual Grant Community High School Foundation Gala, supporting students in financial need.  She continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the GCHS Foundation.  Sharon also continues to give back to the community, donating time and resources to the Fox Lake Round Lake Area Rotary Club and to Grant Township.  Her days of cheerleading may have ended when she graduated in 1971, but to this day, she is the unofficial cheerleader in the community for Grant Community High School, always positively promoting GCHS in all that they do for children and families alike. 

Kimberly Carlson Schnoor graduated from GCHS in the Class of 1973. The Schnoor and Carlson families include three generations of graduates from GCHS, starting with her mother-in-law Letra McNeil Schnoor, who was the valedictorian for the Class of 1943.  All have achieved success in various endeavors since their time at Grant.  Just a few short years after graduation, in 1980, Kim began giving back to GCHS by serving on the Board of Education.  She served as a Board member for 10 years, the Vice-President for 9 years, and as the Board President for 6 years, culminating in a total of 25 years of dedicated community service.  She played an integral part in the school facility being what it is today, as the Co-Chair of the 2000 Referendum Committee and Chair of the 2008 Referendum Committee, both of which were successful under her leadership and permitted us to have school facilities that are second to none.  In her profession, Mrs. Schnoor is a well-respected and successful real estate broker in the local area.  She is the recipient of the Re/Max Hall of Fame Award, Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award, National Winner of Re/Max International’s Highest Honor: The Platinum Club Award, and the Miracle Agent/Donor: Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.  Mrs. Schnoor continues to give back to the community, by being a long-standing member of the Fox Lake Round Lake Area Rotary Club, serving as the Vice-President and President, before becoming an honorary member in 2009.  She has served in a variety of leadership roles at the Joyful Spirit United Methodist Church, including Lay Leader and Member of the Administrative Council.  She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance, serving families in need.  From 2005 to 2015, Mrs. Schnoor graciously provided the Letra (Lee) McNeil Schnoor scholarship for GCHS students.  She has also been an annual participant in the GCHS Career Day.  Mrs. Schnoor’s service has, no doubt, had a lasting impact on many students, staff members, and families within our community.

Our inductees will take part in several homecoming activities, including a reception in their honor on September 19, 2024, a school pep assembly, the varsity football game, and the homecoming parade.

Please join us for the following homecoming activities to recognize our Hall of Fame recipients:

September 19, 2024 - A reception at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium lobby followed by a Board of Education meeting at 7:00 p.m. to formally recognize the inductions.

September 20, 2024 - Recognition at an all-school pep assembly that begins at 12:30 p.m. in the field house and at the beginning of the varsity football game that evening (approximately 6:30 P.M.).

September 21, 2024 - Homecoming parade on Grand Avenue at 9:00 a.m.