NORTHWEST CONFERENCE – PERSON OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The Northwest Conference puts high value on celebrating our students, programs and communities throughout the school year. From “Leaders in Sportsmanship,” to “Coaches vs. Cancer” and “Only 7 Seconds,” The Northwest Conference consistently goes above and beyond with outreach to every school and their corresponding communities.
Starting this spring, each school in the NWC will have the opportunity to highlight someone from their community as a “Person of Distinction.” This honor will celebrate someone associated with each athletic program and draw a spotlight on the amazing selfless people who help make this conference so special!
Oak Harbor Athletics
Person of Distinction – Jo Ann Wichers
Jo Ann Wichers has served as the athletics secretary for over 20+ years and has worked at Oak Harbor for 25+ years. She is the rock of the athletic department at Oak Harbor. Her knowledge and experience has enriched the lives of athletes. Jo Ann has helped students become engaged and eligible to compete and excel. Jo Ann has become indispensable for both staff, parents, and students. Without her help, resolving issues would become much more difficult. Jo Ann remains invaluable to the success of athletics at OHHS. I have never met a more committed person to the success of our athletic programs. Her tenacity and drive to take care of every coach and player is unmatched. From scheduling buses to checking physicals – JoAnn carries out her responsibilities like a champion and treats every student athlete like they are a varsity star.
Testimonials
“JoAnn is the heartbeat of the high school. In my 25+ years of teaching/coaching she has been the single most important person I have worked with. There are not enough positive words that can be used to describe her and her impact on coaches, athletes, and parents. There should be an Oak Harbor High School athletic staff hall of fame and she should be the inaugural member.”
Eric Peterson
XC/Track Coach
“Ms. JoAnn is one of the nicest, caring, most patient people I know. Wherever you go into the Athletic office, she is always polite, willing to listen and help, and on top of that after working countless hours to make the coaches jobs easier, she takes the time to thank the coaches for their time. JoAnn honestly cares about the programs, the kids and the coaches along with being the best asset to our Athletic Director. JoAnn is an incredible asset to OHHS.”
Mike Lonborg
Girls Soccer
“JoAnn is an integral part of the success of all sports programs at OHHS. She facilitates coaches’ needs and keeps us updated on students, travel requests and post season events. JoAnn goes above and beyond her job description for the benefit of the athletes and the sports programs at OHHS.”
David Smith
Boys Golf
