Alexandria Education Foundation logo
Adopt A Classroom

  • About AEF
    • About the Foundation
    • Board of Directors
    • Hall Of Fame Inductees
  • Our Impact
    • Teacher Grants
    • Scholarship Awards
    • Capital Campaign
  • Publications
  • News
  • Events
  • For Teachers
    • Teacher Grant Application
  • Support
    • Legacy Giving
    • Making a Gift
    • Our Sponsors
You are here: Home / Inductees / John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Class of 1977John Hawkes black and white
Inducted September 21, 2012

Education:

  • Jefferson High School – 1977
  • St. Cloud State University

Accomplishments/Work History:

  • Critically acclaimed Film and Television Actor
  • Film credits include The Perfect Storm, American Gangster, Winter’s Bone
  • Starred in Two Acclaimed Series for HBO
  • Special Jury Prize Honoree, Sundance Film Festival, 2005
  • Academy Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actor, 2011
  • Independent Spirit Award Winner for Best Supporting Actor, 2011
  • Rising Star Award Winner, Texas Film Hall of Fame, 2011
  • Inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, 2011
  • Virtuoso Award Honoree, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, 2011
  • Starred in Two Acclaimed Series for HBO
  • Wrote and Recorded Several Songs featured in Films and Television Shows

Alex Education Foundation Film

2025 Hall of Fame Luncheon

Mission Statement

The Alexandria Education Foundation mission is to fund initiatives that ignite passion, unlock potential, and foster engagement for all learners and staff within Alexandria Public Schools.

About Us

Contact information

P.O. Box 308
Alexandria, MN 56308
foundation@alexschools.org

Contact Form

Recent News

  • We’re Hiring our Next Executive Director! August 25, 2025
  • 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced June 23, 2025
  • Alexandria Education Foundation Awards $26,300 In Teacher Innovation Grants April 29, 2025

Newsletter

Stay in touch and hear about upcoming events for the foundation with our newsletter.

Join the Newsletter

Copyright © 2025 Alexandria Education Foundation · Site Happily Grown by CYBERsprout