Hall of Fame

Jeffrey Cain, was an outstanding Winnetonka athlete who went on to earn degrees from William Jewell College and William Woods College. For more than 20 years, he has served in education as a teacher, administrator, and coach in multiple districts. Jeff’s coaching career includes roles at William Jewell College and at the high school and middle school levels, leading teams in baseball, softball, football, and basketball. He also volunteered as a tournament softball coach, pitching instructor, and youth clinic organizer, while serving as Commissioner of the Western Missouri Amateur Baseball Association. Beyond athletics, Jeff has given back through the Special Olympics, counseling youth and adults in need, and serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. His lifelong dedication to education, athletics, and community service embodies the spirit of Winnetonka High School.

Joline Caldwell Keevy, holds a BS from Northwest Missouri State, a Masters in Public Administration from Eastern Washington University and an Educational Counseling degree from Argosy University in Florida.  Over the years Jolene has served as a probation counselor for the Spokane County Juvenile Court, Assistant Director of the FOCISS Program for the Cass County Juvenile Court, and Assistant Director of the Learning Enrichment Center at Savannah, Georgia Technical College.  A member of the American School Counselors Association, she is currently Assistant Director of the International Education Center at Savannah State University where she is involved with operation of the center and the Study Abroad Program. Completing Georgia’s Master Gardener program, Joline shows her passion in community by creating community gardens with students, faculty, and staff creating learning and educational space.

Lindsay Mehrer French, was an honor student and outstanding Winnetonka athlete and is currently the Kansas City Councilwoman 2nd District-at-Large.  She received an associate degree from Maple Woods College (A+ Scholarship) and a BFA in Visual Communication and Graphic Design from the University of Kansas.  She spent 15 years with Vireo where she held several positions including Marketing Director and Project Manager. She is currently the owner of LFrench Design.  As a Kansas City Council member, Lindsay serves on several committees including the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Operations Committee, Home-steading Authority, and the Mid-America Regional Council’s Total Transportation Policy Committee.  She is most passionate about listening and enhancing the quality of life for our communities.  Additionally, she has been an active volunteer with numerous local organizations.

• Teacher/Administrator career from 1964 to 2007, 43 years

• Principal at WHS from 1991 to 2007, 16 years

• Responsible for A+ designation for NKC schools

• Strong advocate for WHS Theatre

• Founder of Alumni Hall of Fame

• Royal’s 2015 Championship Ring holder