• Pete Burnside

    Pete was a Dartmouth and New Trier alum, former major-league baseball player with the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants and longtime New Trier Township High School educator and coach. Following his seventeen-year career in professional baseball, Pete earned a master’s degree in education at Northwestern University. He then embarked upon a twenty-five-year career as a Kinetic Wellness teacher and coach at New Trier. Pete served as an assistant coach for  boys cross country and boys basketball and helped guide the New Trier boys basketball team to a 2nd place finish in 1973. Pete also served as head baseball coach at New Trier West for 10 years before the East and West campuses combined to become New Trier. 


    His athletes would say that Pete was a kind, soft-spoken, caring coach who always put his athletes and the life-lessons taught on the athletic field ahead of all else.


    Pete retired from New Trier in 1994 and began spending his time in the forests and among the lakes of northern Wisconsin, his favorite setting in the world. There, he completed outdoor projects, observed the wildlife, fed the birds, and answered letters sent to him from his many baseball fans who thrilled him with their recollections and requests for Pete’s autograph.

     

     

     


    Mary Jo Hanson Herzog Timmis

    Mary Jo "Timmy" Timmis, attended St. Olaf College in Carlton, MN then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Major in physical education and a Minor in music. After college she taught Kinetic Wellness in Hawaii, San Jose, and Phoenix, before ultimately coming to New Trier in 1968 where she served as a Kinetic Wellness teacher and head girls tennis coach. During her tenure as head girls tennis coach her teams captured 11 IHSA state trophies including 6 state championships in 1982, ‘83, ‘85, ‘87, ‘88, and ‘89. Mary Jo was also recognized by the Illinois Tennis Coaches Association as both Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the Year numerous times.  


    Mary Jo is remembered as one of the most successful girls tennis coaches in the state of Illinois.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Doug Chase

    Doug is an alum of Carleton College in Minnesota where he was a member and captain of both the men's track and field and cross country teams, as well as an NCAA small college All American. Upon graduation Doug enjoyed a long and illustrious 33 year career as a teacher at New Trier. During that time he taught in our Social Studies department and served as head boys cross country coach for 31 years and the head boys track and field program for 21 years.


    Doug’s teams captured numerous Central Suburban League and IHSA sectional championships as well as sent a number of teams and hundreds of individuals to the IHSA state championships. Doug is most proud of the tradition and championship culture he established while at New Trier and attributes his success to the talented athletes and dedicated coaches he worked with during his tenure.


    As a teacher and Adviser at New Trier, Doug was always one other colleagues looked to for advice and guidance. We are honored to induct Doug Chase into the Athletic Hall of Honor this evening.

     

     

     


    Jim McFadzean

    Coach James C. McFadzean is an alum of New Trier and the University of Wisconsin where he played football.  After college Jim served in the US Navy during World War II, before returning to New Trier in 1947 to begin his 37 year career teaching Physical Education/Kinetic Wellness, Advising, and Coaching career. During his career Jim served as an assistant coach in football and track and field. Most notably, Jim started the boys lacrosse program at New Trier and remained head coach for 15 years. He is considered as one of the “Founding Fathers” of lacrosse in the state of Illinois. 


    The Lacrosse Program started by Coach McFadzean continues on today, as an extremely successful program, with13 State Championships, and is more popular than ever. This program has had a significant impact on the lives, and often multiple generations, of New Trier athletes, and their families, because of the vision, passion and energy of Coach Jim McFadzean. He has made a TRULY significant contribution to New Trier Athletics and our student-athletes, and deserves to be recognized in the Hall of Honor.


    Additionally, while coaching on the varsity football staff at NT, Jim used would scout Evanston for the first 7-8 games of the season.He became such a fixture at the Evanston football games that the Evanston coaches awarded him an Evanston letter and made him an honorary member of the Evanston Wildcat's Lettermen's club.

     

     


    Nancy Schroeder

    With an unwavering dedication to the New Trier athletic community spanning three decades, Nancy proved herself to be an invaluable asset to our institution. Nancy Schroeder's tenure as the Athletic Department Administrative Assistant 

    exemplified the high standards of service, commitment, and excellence we strive for in our department.


    Nancy's dedication to her work extended beyond her administrative responsibilities. She consistently went above and beyond her job description, ensuring the smooth operation of the athletic program. Her exceptional organizational skills have made scheduling practices, games, and transportation arrangements seamless, allowing our athletes and coaches to focus on their performance.


    In addition to her administrative prowess, Nancy's warm and supportive demeanor has left an indelible mark on countless student-athletes and coaches. Her genuine care for the well-being of everyone in the athletic community created a positive and nurturing environment that fostered growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

    Nancy was truly loved by coaches, parents, athletes and the entire New Trier community.

     

     

     

    John Cadwell

    Coach John Cadwell began his educational career at New Trier in 1977 as an English teacher and coach before becoming the Department Chairperson for the English department until 2019……an astonishing 42 years of service as a Trevian. During his tenure coach Cadwell served as the head softball coach for 24 years compiling a record of 534 wins to 223 losses. 


    During his illustrious career, coach Cadwell’s teams captured 13 IHSA Regional titles, 5 Sectional titles, 3 SuperSectional wins, and 3 IHSA state trophies. In addition to being the head softball coach, coach Cadwell served as an assistant coach for girls basketball and boys soccer.

     

    Coach Cadwell is a true teacher both in the classroom and on the athletic field. His athletes described him as a compassionate, fun, and caring coach who focused on creating a student-centered positive and inclusive environment.

     

     

     

     

     


    Flo Malizola

    Coach Malizola enjoyed a 27 year career as a Kinetic Wellness teacher, Head Badminton coach, and like many in her era a true Title IX pioneer advocating for women's sports. Coach Malizola started the badminton program at New Trier West in 1967 and held invitationals there even before Title IX paved the way for the growth of girls sports. Once badminton became an official IHSA sport, Flo had one of the most formidable programs in the state and was a fixture at the IHSA state championships. Her teams captured 6 IHSA Sectional titles and 7 IHSA state trophies including 3 third place finishes and 4 State Championships 1984, 1987, 1990 and ultimately sending her off into retirement with a state championship in 1993. 

     

    Flo was known for her positivity and love for the game….she truly loved seeing her athletes compete to their highest level.

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Gene Helfrich

    Coach Helfrich filled numerous roles during his 32 year career at New Trier, including Math Teacher, Adviser, Math Coordinator, Adviser Chair, and in 2000 Gene was named the Assistant Principal for the Northfield Campus, which was set to reopen its doors as a freshmen only campus in 2001. Gene alongside other key members of the New Trier staff were instrumental in creating the culture as we know it today at our Northfield campus. 

     

    Throughout his various roles, Coach Helfrich served as an Assistant coach for both football and baseball. Coach Helfrich described coaching as by far the most rewarding and exciting part of his day. His favorite memory of coaching was in 2000 while serving as the assistant varsity baseball coach when the Trevians won the IHSA State Championship for the first time in our school’s history.

     

    Gene took pride in serving as a mentor to many young assistant coaches throughout his career offering invaluable advice but more importantly leading by example! Additionally, Gene had the uncanny ability to push student-athletes to be the best they could be while showing how much he cared for them as students.