DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI/RAYMORE-PECULIAR

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation established the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014 to honor and recognize alumni who exemplify the values, the tradition, and the successes of Raymore-Peculiar High School, Peculiar High School, or Raymore High School. Their accomplishments will inspire and encourage other students to do the same.

Each year, the Foundation seeks nominations for the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award. If you would like to make a nomination, please complete the linked form.

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Past Honorees of Distinguished Alumni Award (Alphabetical)

Justin Allen, Class of 1998 (2023)
Linda Bass, Class of 1975 (2015)
Shara (Clevenger) Brice, Class of 1987 (2018)
Dr. Sandy Clutter, Class of 1971 (2016)
Chase Coffman, Class of 2005 (2017)
Emily Craig, Class of 2009 (2025)
Larry L. Dobson, Class of 1966 (2014)
Melisa Ferrari, Class of 1986 (2025)
Beth (Long) Files, Class of 1979 (2014)
Danielle (Gowing) George, Class of 1994 (2018)
Pat Harris, Class of 1971 (2022)
Nicholas Hart, Class of 2002 (2019)
Cole Haynes, Class of 1994 (2015)
Reed Heinrich, Class of 2016 (2025)
Teresa (January) Hensley, Class of 1977 (2014)

Dr. Erin Jewell, Class of 2004 (2023)
Jeremy Jones, Class of 1995 (2019)
Cory Kauffman, Class of 1996 (2017)
Cheryl Klein, Class of 1996 (2017)
Emily Lange, Class of 2000 (2015)
Ted Martin, Class of 1985 (2016)
Dr. J. Patrick McLaughlin, Class of 1971 (2023)
Mike Medsker, Class of 1997 (2019)
Chris Molendorp, Class of 1987 (2014)
Nancy Morris, Class of 1959 (2015)
Lauren (Dobson) Peter, Class of 1998 (2022)
Justin Petersen, Class of 1995 (2022)
Stephen Rew, Class of 1999 (2021)
Shauna Stephenson, Class of 1998 (2021)
Sarah VanHooser Suiter, Class of 1997 (2017)

2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Congratulations to Emily Craig, Melisa Ferrari, and Reed Heinrich! These outstanding individuals are the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Emily, Melisa, and Reed have not only excelled in their careers but have also given back to our community in meaningful ways. On Friday, February 21, the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation proudly honored the award recipients. We celebrated their achievements during a special reception and halftime honors at the

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces three recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award: Justin Allen, Dr. Erin Jewell, and Dr. Pat McLaughlin. Each of the award recipients have excelled in their careers and given back to their communities. They were honored at a special luncheon on Sept. 22, at a tailgate party sponsored by the Foundation, and at the Homecoming football game. Justin Allen, Class of 1998 Justin Allen owns and operates Redtail Plumbing Co.

2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces three recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award: Pat Harris, Lauren Dobson Peter, and Justin Petersen. The award recipients have excelled in their careers and have given back to their communities. They were honored on Sept. 16 at a special luncheon, at a tailgate party sponsored by the Foundation, and at the Homecoming Football Game. Pat Harris, Class of 1971 Pat Harris graduated from Ray-Pec High School in 1971

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces two recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award: Shauna Stephenson and Stephen Rew. The award recipients have excelled in their careers and have given back to their communities. They will be honored on Sept. 24 at a special luncheon, at a tailgate party sponsored by the Foundation, and at the Homecoming Football Game. Shauna Stephenson - Class of 1998 Shauna Stephenson graduated from Ray-Pec High School in 1998. Du

2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces three recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award: Nicholas Hart, Jeremy Jones, and Mike Medsker. The award recipients have excelled in their careers and will be honored on Sept. 27 at a luncheon and at the Homecoming Football Game. Dr. Nick Hart - Class of 2002 Nick Hart, Ph.D. is the CEO of the Washington, D.C.,-based Data Coalition and the President of the Data Foundation. A 2002 graduate of Ray-Pec High School,

2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces two recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award: Shara (Clevenger) Brice and Danielle (Gowing) George. The award recipients have excelled in their careers and have given back to their communities.They will be honored on Sept. 14 at a special luncheon, at a tailgate party sponsored by the Foundation, and at the Homecoming Football Game. Sarah (Clevenger) Brice - Class of 1987 Shara (Clevenger) Brice started attendin

2017 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Foundation announces our 2017 Distinguished Alumni winners! Congratulations to Chase Coffman, Class of 2005; Cory Kauffman, Class of 1996; Cheryl Klein, Class of 1996; and Sarah VanHooser Suiter, Class of 1997. Recipients were honored at a luncheon and during the Homecoming football game.

2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

2016 Distinguished Alumni Award winners Ted Martin (Class of 1985) and Dr. Sandy Clutter (Class of 1971) were the guests of honor at a luncheon with the Foundation Board. Martin and Clutter will also be honored at the Alumni/Staff Tailgate party and will be introduced during half-time at the Homecoming football game.

2015 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces three graduates of Raymore-Peculiar High School as the 2015 recipients of the foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Linda Bass, Cole Haynes, Emily Lange, and Nancy Morris will be formally recognized at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 18 at Panther Stadium.

2014 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces four graduates of Raymore-Peculiar High School as the first recipients of the foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Larry L. Dobson, Beth (Long) Files, Teresa (January) Hensley, and Chris Molendorp were formally recognized at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 26 at Panther Stadium.

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