A plaque at the entrance of the dining commons at Field Middle School in honor of Daniel Razes. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Cally Razes(right) and Anna Razes, both of Kildee,r listen to former students and colleagues talk about the late Dan Razes during a ceremony at Field Middle School in Northbrook memorializing the beloved teacher and assistant principal. | Michael Schmidt

Former students at Field Middle School Maria Kahn a sophomore at Glenbrook North (left) and Demetri Kotsinis a senior at Glenbrook South share fond memories of Dan Razes. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Various ties Dan Razes wore were displayed on a memorial describing Dan in the Daniel Razes Dining Commons. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Mary Beth Hulting a 6th grade teacher at Field Middle School and friend (left) of Cally Razes (right) look at Cally's dad Dan Razes' ties. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

The Field Middle School Symphonic Band directed by Mike Miller plays at the ceremony. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Field Middle School staff member Gary Shine shares fond memories of Dan Razes. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media

Retired District 31 teacher Cathy Terdich reads a poem about Dan Razes. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media