Western Illinois University Athletics

Rueter joins the Hall of Fame after establishing herself as one of the premier track and field athletes in Western Illinois history. During her Leatherneck career, she captured multiple conference championships while earning multiple All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors. Rueter was named the conference's Most Valuable Performer and served as both team captain and team MVP, demonstrating excellence on the track, in the classroom, and as a leader among her teammates.

Upon graduating from Western Illinois, Rueter held three school records, and her legacy continues to be reflected throughout the program's record book. She remains listed 11 times among Western Illinois' all-time Top 10 performances, a testament to the sustained excellence she brought to the Leatherneck track and field program.