*Staff Hall of Fame

  • Mike Mandele

  • Education: Western Illinois University: B.S. in Physical Education and B.S. in Health Education, Chicago State University: Masters in PE

  • Year started @ BHS: 1980

  • Favorite sports moment: Meeting Dan Issel (Batavia great and NBA Hall of Fame) and the White Sox as World Series Champs!

  • Will be remembered for: Mr. Mandele days, student trivia, and his mustache!

  • What will you do now? Go to Florida and watch the White Sox!


  • Jim Roberts

  • Education: Northwest Missouri State University: B.A., Chicago State University: Master's

  • Year started @ BHS: 1984

  • Favorite sports moment: Going to the 1998 Final Four in San Antonio Texas and seeing Kentucky win the NCAA Championship

  • Will be remembered for: Hall of Fame Boys Basketball coach, his genuine-nice-easy going personality!

  • What will you do now? Travel and help my wife in her classroom!