Lisle

Carlin “Coach” Nalley served Lisle for thirty years in the classroom, athletic arenas, district leadership, and as a community leader. Carlin was both the Athletic Director for Lisle schools and Director of the Lisle Park District where he eliminated the duplication of resources thus saving money while building more programs for community members. Nalley also served for six years as District 202 Superintendent of Schools until his retirement in 1996.

Martha A. Schiesher an educator for 41 years with Lisle School District #70, as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Superintendent for four elementary schools and a junior high school. Martha established one of the first local hot lunch programs, and special education services, and encouraged girls’ athletics before it was mandated by Title IX. Schiesher School was built in 1956, in her honor.

Joy Morton was an early conservationist who promoted the benefits that trees offer to people, communities, and the environment. Morton founded The Morton Arboretum in Lisle in 1922, envisioning a "great outdoor museum" of trees. A century later, the internationally renowned Arboretum advances the mission set forth by Mr. Morton to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.

Henry “Hank” Van Kampen’s signature legacy includes helping found the Lisle Park District and serving as the chairman of the annual Eyes to the Skies festival for over 30 years. His numerous years of volunteer service to the community included his contributions as a fireman, Kiwanis Club member and president, and school board member, among many others. In his lifetime of service, there were few community projects that didn’t benefit from his touch.