Pam and Stephen Gollhofer are the 2025 Distinguished Citizens

Stephen and Pam Gollhofer were named Distinguished Citizens Tuesday as part of the annual Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation Honors Banquet at the high school.

The both spoke about their experiences with the district and the lasting relationships they formed.

Stephen and Pam graduated from Missouri Southern State University with bachelor’s degrees and received master’s degrees from Pittsburg State University. Stephen also received a specialist’s degree from Missouri State University.

Stephen began his career at Webb City in 1977 as a student teacher. He was hired the following year as a junior high social studies teacher. In 1990, he was hired as an assistant high school principal. He became the high school principal in 1995 and continued in that position until he retired in 2010. During his tenure, he was also a basketball and football coach for the junior high and an assistant football coach, defensive coordinator and athletic director for the high school.

Pam was a special education teacher at Sarcoxie, Joplin and Webb City. Her last 10 years were in Webb City, serving five different buildings. Upon retirement, Pam volunteered at Crosslines and Spring River Christian Village. She is currently involved with Friends of the Webb City Public Library and various activities at Central United Methodist Church.

Stephen and Pam are the parents of two sons: Seth (wife, Amy) and Drew (wife, Karla). They have six grandchildren. Both of their sons attended Webb City schools and were involved in numerous activities.

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The Honors Banquet is one of the ways the foundation raises money to support the school district’s mission.

Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation is an outgrowth of the scholarship fund. It has been a nonprofit organization since 2004.

For information about making a tax-deductible contribution, visit the website donation page or call (417) 673-6000.