Sadly, Tom Dix of Proviso High School (Team 2151) in Forest Park, IL, died at UIC Hospital shortly after midnight (early Thursday, 9/17). Team 2151’s rookie season was 2007. They were only able to attend midwest regionals so you may have met him had you attended Midwest or Boilermaker in the last few years. Tom was an enthusiastic mentor and dedicated teacher. I was happy to know him. My condolences to his family, team and mentors.
It’s always sad to lose a member of our community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and team.