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Waseca High School Athletics Hall of Fame
The Waseca High School Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 2005 by Todd Mann, former Waseca High School activities director. The first inductees were inducted in 2005.
Nominations to the Hall of Fame may be submitted by anyone in the community and may cover the entire history of Waseca High School athletics. Nominees can be living or deceased.
Inductees into the Hall of Fame may represent one of three divisions: the athletes division for Waseca High School athletes with exceptional athletic careers that have graduated more than seven years ago; the coaches division for coaches who have coached at Waseca High School for more than 10 years; or the special division for people who have done outstanding service in promoting Waseca High School athletics.
Once a person has been nominated, the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee researches the nominee's career including the nominee's high school career, post-high school career, and community service. The Hall of Fame Committee includes the Hall of Fame chairperson and secretary/treasurer, a WHS coaching staff representative, a WHS Booster Club member, two community members, and a media representative.
The Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame is funded entirely by the support of local residents and businesses through the Waseca High School Booster Club.
Download a Hall of Fame Nomination Form by clicking on the links below. The first link is for a PDF version of the form and the second link is for MS Word version of the form.
PDF Hall of Fame Nomination Form
MS Word Hall of Fame Nomination Form
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Bill Lechner, 2009 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Bill Lechner grew up in Otisco and attended District 46 Country School. When he was six years old he was stricken with polio and walked with crutches most of his childhood. He had a great love for sports even though he couldn't play. As a kid he always listened to the Waseca Braves and the Minneapolis Lakers on the radio. He had surgery on his hip, leg and ankle and started 7th grade at Waseca Central High School on crutches. By his junior year, Bill played intramural basketball, scoring 28 points in one game. . . . Keep reading
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Mike Larson, 2009 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Mike Larson was a three-sport athlete at Waseca High School, graduating in 1983 with seven letters; two in football, three in basketball and two in baseball. Five times he was selected All-Conference, once in football, twice in basketball and twice in baseball, and he was an All-State shortstop in baseball his senior year. Mike was a quarterback in football, a guard in basketball and a shortstop in baseball. . . . Keep reading
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Roger Paschall, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Roger Paschall graduated from Waseca High School in 1953 and was probably the most outstanding and versatile athlete to ever come out of Waseca Central. During his high school career he participated in five varsity sports, and earned 17 varsity letters. Roger is the only Waseca Bluejay athlete to accomplish this feat. He won his first "W" in golf when he was in the eighth grade; after that, he earned four varsity letters each in football, basketball, baseball and track. . . . Keep reading
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Don Miller, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Don Miller graduated from Waseca High School in 1950 and from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1954 with a B.S. degree in Physical Education and Mathematics. While in high school, Don was one of the most outstanding all-around athletes to ever perform for the Bluejays. He earned 13 letters while playing in four sports; three in football, three in basketball, three in track and four in baseball. . . . Keep reading
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Dr. Donald "Al" Rieck, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Al Rieck graduated in 1953 from Iowa City High School and from the University of Iowa in 1959, receiving both his undergraduate degree and dental degree (DDS) in just six years. After graduation, he and his wife Sandra chose to settle in Waseca. Dr. Rieck dedicated the next 48 years of his life to raising a family, serving the town through his dental practice and providing leadership to the community as an energetic devoted volunteer for numerous organizations. The area that was the closest to his heart was supporting the students, faculty, and administration of the Waseca public Schools for more than 40 years. In addition to serving as chairman of the school board for 15 years, he always supported Waseca High School athletics. . . . Keep reading
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Terry Gilbertson, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Terry Gilbertson graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1966 and Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1970. While in high school he participated in football, basketball and track. He was team captain in football and basketball and All-Conference in football. While at Luther College, he played football for four years as a quarterback and halfback. . . . Keep reading
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Todd Mann, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Todd Mann has played, coached and worked in Waseca most of his life. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1983. He was a four-year, three-sport athlete. Todd earned seven letters as a Bluejay, two in football as an end and a linebacker, two in basketball as a guard and three in baseball as a third baseman. His senior year he was named to the All-Area Boy's Basketball Team and to the All-South Central Conference Baseball Team. . . . Keep reading
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Dwain "Whitey" Aamot, 2008 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Whitey Aamot graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1932 where he played football, basketball and baseball. He went to Macalester College for two years where he also played football, basketball and baseball. He went to the University of Minnesota for his junior and senior years, majoring in physical education and graduating in 1941. . . . Keep reading
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Make your nominations to the WHS Athletics Hall of Fame
It's time to nominate people for induction into the 2008 Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame. While the deadline for nominations hasn't been set yet, get them in soon. The 4th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet has been scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2008, during the Waseca 2008 All-School, All-Class Reunion. The banquet will be held at the Waseca Lakeside Country Club. . . . Keep reading
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2007 Inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2007 inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame have been announced by Hall of Fame Committee member and Booster Club member, Bill Lechner. The seven Hall of Fame inductees this year are Amy Buschow Nielson, athlete, 1990; Charles Dunn, athlete, 1948; Jill Hanson, athlete,1980; Bob Johnson, athlete, 1957; John King, athlete, 1957; Joel O'Brien, athlete, 1993; and Bruce Wessman, coach. . . . Keep reading
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Jill Hanson, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Jill Hanson graduated from Waseca High School in 1980 and from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1984 with a BA in math. She continued her education at the University of Utah and received her law degree from Cornell University in 1993. Jill was an outstanding four-sport athlete in high school, participating in swimming, basketball, softball and track. She earned 13 letters, five in swimming, four in basketball, three in softball and one in track. . . . Keep reading
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John King, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
John King graduated from Waseca High School in 1957 and received an A.B. Degree from Dartmouth College in 1961. He received his Masters in Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1963. He joins his fellow classmates, Bob Johnson and Jerry Slattery in the Hall of Fame. John was one of the best all-around athletes at Waseca High School, playing in four sports. He earned 14 letters; three in track, three in basketball, three in football and five in baseball. . . . Keep reading
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Charles "Pat" Dunn, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles "Pat" Dunn graduated from Waseca High School in 1948 and from Mankato State University in 1952. Charles (known as Pat to everyone) was another of Waseca's memorable 4-sport athletes. Pat Dunn joins fellow teammate Shyde Krause to the Hall of Fame. Pat earned 11 letters for the Bluejays, four in baseball, three in football and two each in basketball and track. . . . Keep reading
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Amy Buschow Nielson, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Amy (Buschow) Nielson graduated from Waseca High School in 1990 and from Southwest State University in 1994. Amy was an outstanding four-sport athlete in high school, participating in tennis, volleyball, softball and basketball. She earned 11 letters; one in tennis, three each in volleyball and softball, and four in basketball. . . . Keep reading
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Bob Johnson, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Bob Johnson graduated from Waseca High School in 1957 as one of the top 4-sport athletes in school history. While in high school, Bob earned 12 letters; two in basketball, three in track, three in football and four in baseball. Upon graduating from high school, Bob received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota to play football. . . . Keep reading
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Joel O'Brien, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Joel O'Brien is a 1993 graduate of Waseca High School and a 1997 graduate of St. Thomas University. In high school Joel earned seven letters, two in football, two in baseball and three in wrestling. He was a three sport captain in those sports his senior year. . . . Keep reading
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Bruce Wessman, 2007 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Bruce came to Waseca in 1972 to teach in the physical education and health field. He taught seven years at Hartley and Southside, 17 years at Central Intermediate School and 10 years at the Junior High School. In 1992, Bruce was honored by his peers when they selected him as Waseca teacher of the year. Wessman's coaching career has continued just as long. . . . Keep reading
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2006 Inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2006 inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame were Wayne Breck, athlete, 1955; Steve Cunningham, athlete, 1975; Rolf Iversen, athlete, 1969; Jami (Jager) Juras, athlete, 1993; Jason O'Brien, athlete, 1987; and Jerry Slattery, athlete, 1957. . . . Keep reading
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Jami Jager Juras, 2006 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Jami Jager Juras graduated from Waseca High School in 1993 and from Iowa State University in 1998. Jami was an outstanding three-sport athlete in high school, participating in swimming, basketball and track. She earned 14 letters, six each in swimming and track, and two in basketball. . . . Keep reading
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Rolf Iversen, 2006 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Rolf Iversen is another of the great athletes that Waseca High School has produced. Rolf graduated from Waseca High School in 1969 and from St. Olaf College in 1973. Rolf earned eight varsity letters, four in track and four in basketball. He also participated in football as a ninth and tenth grader. At St. Olaf, Rolf participated in basketball and track. . . . Keep reading
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Steve Cunningham, 2006 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Steve Cunningham graduated from Waseca High School in 1975 as one of the top three sport athletes in school history. Steve then attended the University of Minnesota before receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his Master's degree from the University of Minnesota. . . . Keep reading
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2005 Inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2005 inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame were Jo (Arveson) Hickerson, athlete, 1982; Manny Beckmann, coach, 1954-1991; John Bendix, special, 1958-present; Jerry Cawley, athlete, 1961; Monte Dufault, athlete, 1988; Gene Glynn, athlete, 1975; Shyde Krause, athlete, 1948; and Tink Larson, coach, 1967-present. . . . Keep reading
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Tink Larson, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
When Tink Larson came to Waseca in 1967 the Bluejays had had five head baseball coaches in the previous five years. Thirty-eight years later, Tink is still coaching the Bluejays. His 38 years of coaching at Waseca High School is the longest coaching tenure in the history of Waseca High School. . . . Keep reading
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Gene Glynn, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Gene Glynn graduated from Waseca High School in 1975 and from Mankato State University in 1979. While in high school, Gene was one of the most outstanding all-around athletes to ever perform for the Bluejays while playing football, basketball and baseball. He was captain in all three sports. He was all-conference three times in basketball, twice in football and twice in baseball. Gene was named All-State and All-American in both basketball and baseball. . . . Keep reading
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Monte Dufault, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Monte Dufault, a 1988 graduate of Waseca High School and a 1993 graduate of Mankato State University, is the youngest member of the inaugural Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Monte was a sensational, all-around, three sport athlete in high school, earning eight letters, three in basketball, three in baseball and two in football. Monte earned all-conference honors six times, three in basketball, two in football and one in baseball. He was all-area seven times, three in basketball and twice each in football and baseball. Monte helped lead his teams to five conference championships, three in basketball, and one each in baseball and football. . . . Keep reading
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John Bendix, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
John came to Waseca in the fall of 1958 and has been involved in a lot of different areas connected with the High School athletic program. He coached about 25 years in the boys basketball program at the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade levels. He also coached in the track program for about 30 years. . . . Keep reading
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Manny Beckmann, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Manny Beckmann came to Waseca High School in 1954 after legendary playing careers at Wells High School and Mankato State. Manny spent 37 years coaching at Waseca High School. He was head boys basketball coach for 34 years after spending his first three years as an assistant. He was head track coach for 34 years and he spent about 15 years as B squad football coach and one year as cross country coach. . . . Keep reading
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Jo Arvesen Hickerson, 2005 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
Jo Arvesen Hickerson graduated from Waseca High School in 1982 where she was a sensational all-around, athlete, and from the University of Minnesota in 1987. In the fall, Jo lettered in swimming as a freshman, tennis as a sophomore and junior and cross country as a senior. She lettered in basketball for four years and in track for five years, earning a total of 13 letters at Waseca High School. . . . Keep reading
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Recent
'In Remembrance'
Posts
• Maxine Smith Howard (92), WHS 1935
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• James Eaton (49), WHS 1979
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• Donna Brown McLoone (63), SHHS 1964
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• Irene Lynch Neidt Eller (95), SHHS 1931
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• Gaylen Lee Keller (60), SSA
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• Lydia Krause Owens (101), WHS 1925
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• Donald Wobschall, Sr. (89), WHS 1938
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• Arlen Brune (62), SSA 1965
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• Donald William Dawald (86), SHHS 1941
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• Theresa Kapsch Roesler (79), SSA/UMW Nurse
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• Edward "Bud" Schmidt (92), WHS 1937
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• Marvin Bartz (78), WHS 1949
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• Todd Mann (45), WHS 1983
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• Taylor Pfeil Greevers (46), WHS 1981
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• Russell Sotebeer (89), WHS 1938
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