Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile is with DeWayne Sperlin from the GHS Class of 1980.
The Sperlin’s Pizza House has top notch pizza that is a Galesburg favorite, and people from surrounding towns drive to Galesburg to eat. The Sperlin’s and Pizza House has had a positive impact on the Galesburg community. They have used their business to support Galesburg High School, the Silver Streaks, and the Galesburg community.
I am so glad that DeWayne was willing to let me do a Streaks Alumni Profile on him. No one is more loyal to GHS than DeWayne. He is truly one of the “good guys.” DeWayne, thanks for all you do for others!!
Favorite classes/teachers at GHS?
World history with Howard Purcell
What are some of your favorite memories from GHS years?
Basketball, eating chili and peanut butter sandwiches at lunch
What did you do right after graduating?
Started working
When did you and your brother buy Pizza House? No one has given back to GHS the way you have with Pizza House- what has been your motivation?
2000. Our motivation is to give back to a school/ basketball program that has meant so much to us.
What are you up to these days?
Running a successful business.
Advice to today's Streaks athletes?
Listen to your coaches and peers. Follow your dreams and work hard at everything you do.
I asked Coach Reynolds to share his thoughts on DeWayne and his impact…
I have been a coach for almost 30 years and I have never met a supporter as good as DeWayne. He helped shape the culture of Silver Streak basketball during my 11 years in Galesburg. Dewayne was willing to help our program in any way possible from team meals, Pizza House fundraising nights, hospitality rooms and the mentoring of our players.
We would have not been able to turn the program around without DeWayne's help. The program was changed from the moment Steve Cheesman introduced us. DeWayne was willing to do anything to help our players. Some of the best memories that I have are at Pizza House with our team.
Even after my time was over in Galesburg, I knew I had to give my new team the Pizza House experience when we came to town. We were able to eat three meals there and get the full Pizza House experience led by DeWayne and John.
I will be forever grateful for DeWayne, John and their Pizza House staff for their generosity and belief in Silver Streak basketball
Wayne is a wonderful guy and the Pizza House family is very community dedicated.
ReplyDeleteDeWayne is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I've known him for decades and he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Their business is one of the finest places in town and I'm proud to call him a friend.
ReplyDeleteA great guy - thank you for highlighting him and his devotion as a supporter! We enjoy the Pizza House every time we come home to Galesburg.
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