Jerry Weinstein Award
The Jerry Weinstein Memorial Award is presented each year to individuals who exemplify commitment, dedication and extraordinary achievement in support of Glenbard South’s students and community as demonstrated by the late Jerry Weinstein, South’s first Boosters President. Winners are honored at halftime of a varsity football game, and their names are inscribed on a plaque in the halls of the high school.
Celebrating This Year’s Esteemed Glenbard South Weinstein Award Recipients: Gary and Maureen Lichtenheld
For over 35 years, the Weinstein Awards, named in honor of Glenbard South’s first Boosters President, the late Jerry Weinstein, have recognized individuals who exemplify commitment, dedication, and extraordinary service to the students and community of Glenbard South. This year, we are proud to celebrate two cherished members of the Raider family: Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Maureen Lichtenheld.
Gary and Maureen, fondly known as “Gary and Mo,” have been steadfast supporters of Glenbard South for many years, contributing in countless ways that continue to impact our school community today. Both served on the Boosters board for an incredible 6 years, leading various committees that directly benefitted South students. They played a pivotal role in the “Light Up the Field” campaign, helping raise funds to install lights for Glenbard South’s football and soccer games—forever changing the game-day experience.
The Lichtenhelds’ generosity doesn’t stop there. They helped establish the Young Life program at South, provided snacks, educational supplies, clothing, photography services, and unwavering support for students. From chaperoning homecomings and proms to supplying convertibles for homecoming parades, their involvement has left a lasting mark on student life. Furthermore, for over 25 years, Gary and Maureen have sponsored two James A. Meyers Scholarships, ensuring that South students have the resources they need to pursue their dreams.
Gary and Mo truly embody the spirit of giving and service, and their contributions have enriched the lives of so many in the Glenbard South community. It is with great pride and gratitude that we present them with this year’s Weinstein Award.
Raider Nation salutes you!
2024 Weinstein Award Recipients: Gary & Maureen ‘Mo’ Lichtenheld
2023 Jerry Weinstein Award Recipients: Mark and Martha Pfefferman
For 35 years, the Weinstein Awards, named after South’s first Booster’s President, the late Jerry Weinstein, have been presented annually to individuals who exemplify commitment, dedication, and extraordinary achievement in support of Glenbard South’s students and community. We are thrilled to honor two beloved members of the Raider family, Mr. Mark Pfefferman and Mrs. Martha Loomis Pfefferman.
Mark and Martha have generously supported Glenbard South in multiple capacities. They served as co-presidents of the Booster’s from 2016-2018 and Mark served as Secretary for one year. During their tenure, they overhauled and updated the Booster’s website, established the Booster’s social media presence, opened the online Raider Wear store, and streamlined the nomination process and record-keeping for the Weinstein award. In addition to serving as co-presidents, they chaired numerous Booster’s committees including restaurant nights, scholarship, senior showcase, social media, and buy a brick, to name just a few, and Martha somehow found time to be a baseball mom! Importantly, we want to note that Mark and Martha are proud alumni of Glenbard South who continue to give back to the school to this day, despite their last child graduating in 2020! Mark and Martha truly exemplify Raider Pride and we are thankful for their service and important contributions to the Raider family.
Raider Nation salutes you!
Weinstein Award Qualifications
There is no one list of qualifications for the award. A nominee may be a previous Boosters President. Jerry Weinstein was the first GS Boosters President and died suddenly. Nominees are to have been exemplary community volunteers who achieved great strides and/or notable lasting contributions to the Glenbard South community. In almost all cases, they have had children at Glenbard South. The award has been given after all children have graduated from South.
Nominations: All are welcome to nominate candidates for the award. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Please complete the nomination form and submit to secretary@gsboosters.org or mail to Boosters, Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
Nominations are welcome anytime and will be considered by the Boosters Board in the spring, typically May, of each year.
Previous Award Recipients
2023 - Martha and Mark Pfefferman
2018- Carol Asslemeier, Dr. Marc Asselmeier, Roseann Griffin and Phil Griffin
2017 – Anne Schmalandt and Chris & Bob Parratore
2016 – Anne Bouchard and Cindy Christensen
2015 – Cyndy and Daniel Steinbach
2014 – Susan and Peter Rejuila
2013 – Jim and Diane McKean
2012 – John and Jane Yasak
2011 – Bill and Lori Lewis
2010 – Tom and Judy Kuhlman
2009 – Val and Jim Carroll
2008 – Tom and Laura Rose
2007 – Robert and Anne Marie Wall
2006 – Cori and Fred Romano
2005 – Joan and Dwight Rose
2004 – Pat and Steve Remis
2003 – Bob and Sue Cuthbertson
2002 – Paul and Priscilla Kuchuris
2001 – Bill and Sandy Pihos
2000 – Tom and Bobbi Frey
1999 – Mike and Mary Ellen Finnane
1998 – Dennis and Harriet Ives
1997 – Eileen and Bill Scheidhauer
1996 – Dave and Terry Kathman
1995 – Ginny Meyers
1994 – Joe and Judy Sapit
1993 – Jim and Barb Bunning
1992 – Helen and Phil Read
1991 – Oscar Dahms
1990 – John and Babs Cleary
1989 – Len DiForte
1988 – Jerry Weinstein