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PAST PRESIDENTSThis page is dedicated to those coaches who have served the SouthDakota High School Coaches Association as President . May itinspire other coaches to serve their organization in some way .President Year Presickent YearPaul Marschalk ...... 1939- 194 1 Dale McElhany ........... 1972No Meetin. W.W. I1 ... 1942- 1945 Mike Stadem ............ 1973Joe Dunmire ............ 1946 Bob Dubs ............... 1974Rube Waltman ...... 1947- 1948 Harvey Naasz ............ 1975Bill Hauge .............. 1949 Jeny Miller .............. 1976Bob Burns ............. 1950 Lyle Claussen ............ 1977Duane Clodfelter .... 1951 . 1952 Roberta Morin ........... 1978Floyd Mitchell ........... 1953 Roger Schaffer ........... 1979Jim Marking ............ 1954 Steve Swisher ........... 1980Mylo Jackson ........... 1955 Fred Tibbetts ............ 1981Bill Mitchell ............ 1956 Rich Donovan ........... 1982H.W. Haddorn ........... 1957 Mar- Sherrill ............ 1983Don Allan .............. 1958 Dave Scott .............. 1984Tom kendergast ......... 1959 Annette Johnson ......... 1985Bob Schroeder ........... 1960 Wayne Carney ........... 1986Clar Lilevjen ............ 196 1 Cal Corey .............. 1987Howard Naasz ........... 1962 Lolly Forseth ............ 1988Burdell Coplan .......... 1963 Galen Busch ............ 1989Rich Greeno ............ 1964 Virg Polak .............. 1990Wendel Handley .......... 1965 Ron Riherd ............. 1991Bob Brooks ............. 1966 Judy Busch ............. 1992Marlyn Goldhammer ...... 1967 Jim McGlone ............ 1993Max Hawk .............. 1968 John Huth .............. 1994Jerry Applebee .......... 1969 Mick Wysuph ............ 1995Jack Doyle ............. 1970 Georgia Adolph .......... 1996JackSchuver ............ 1971 John Nyhaug ........... 1997

John NyhaugS.D.H.S.C.A.1997 - 1998OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSOFFICERSrDaryl FletcherPresident ............................... John Nyhaug, ViborgPresident Elect ...................... Daryl Fletcher, Elk PointExecutive Director ........................ Max Hawk,YanktonPast President ...................... Georgia Adolph, FlandreauDIRECTORS1998 DIRECTORS 1999 DIRECTORSPaul Ferdinand. Rapid City ~ent Anderson, Elk PointByron Utter, MobridgeJim Drake, WinnerKen Ruml, HowardJerry Appl, MobridgeTom Fkeece, SpearfishJim Sattler, MemoDuane Whalen, Rapid City Jerry Miller, Sioux FallsRandy Hagen, Rapid City Vicki Semmler, Sioux FallsRob Van Laecken, Parkston Bob DeBoer, HuronJim McGuire, VennillionJim Dorman, HamlinMarv Bohnet, HarnlinTom Schlimgen, ScotlandTim Mulhair, YanktonBurt Elliott, AberdeenTasha Kryger, BrookingsDonna Schrnitz, GregoryDawn Williams, Alexandria Lynn Senftner, Gregory2000 DIRECTORS ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTSDan Thelen, HuronTom Prendergast.Marc Mum, Sioux Falls Harvey Naasz, Jerry Miller,Marv McCune, DeSmetSteve Swisher, Fred Tibbetts,Randy Kludt, WinnerManr Shenill, Dave Scott,Craig Nowotny, Rapid City Annette Johnson,Ginger Larsen, YanktonWayne Carney, Cal CoreyKen Bruckner, MennoLolly Forseth, Galen Busch,Kurt Schultz, BalticVirg Polak, Ron Riherd,Mark Bellum, Watertown Judy Busch, Jim McGlone,John Houska, Rapid City John Huth, Mick Wysuph,Randy Seales, Rapid City Georgia AdolphPat Bruinsma, Wessington Springs

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION27th ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET PROGRAMMaster of Ceremonies ................. Wayne Carney, Sioux FallsInvocation ................................... Georgia AdolphPassing of the Gavel .................. John Nyhaug, Past PresidentWelcome ........................... Daryl Fletcher, PresidentIntroduction of Special Guests ........ Georgia Adolph, Past PresidentPresentation of Awards ................. Daryl Fletcher, PresidentFootball Coach of the YearBoys Cross Country Coach of the YearGirls Cross Country Coach of the YearGirls Basketball Coach of the YearGymnastics Coach of the YearVolleyball Coach of the YearWrestling Coach of the YearBoys Basketball Coach of the YearGirls 7'rack Coach of the YearBoys Track Coach of the YearTennis Coach of the YearGolf Coach of the YearCheerleader Coach of the YearAssistant Coach of the Year, Boys' SportsAssistant Coach of the Yew Girls' SportsAssistant Coach of the Year; Jr: HighlMiddleAthletic Director of the YearAthletic Director Award of MeritOfiial of the YearSportswriter of the YearDistinguished Service AwardRoll of Champion CoachesSpecial Olympics Awards ................... Carol Husby, DirectorSpecial Awards .................... Daryl Fletcher and Max HawkMaw Hawk AwardRegion Six of N.H.S.A.C.A.N.H.S.A.C.A. Hall of FamePast PresidentHall of ExcellenceS.D.H.S.C.A. Hall of FameClosing Remarks ............................... Daryl Fletcher

1997 FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEARMARK KOOLSpearfishThe strengths and talents of the Spearfish Spartan footballteam was superbly emphasized when they edged an outstandingBrandon Valley team in the Class llAA playofffinale in November. Spearfish ended their year with only oneloss in their twelve starts, that to the top-rated Great Falls,Montana 'team.The happy and modest Kool was quick to credit hiscoaching staff for his honor as Coach of the Year. "You're onlyas good as the people around you," he said.

1998 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEARFORREST FLAAGENRapid City StevensAlthough the Rapid City Stevens Raiders had many distractionsduring the season, coach Fony Flaagen finally gothis entire team together for the State AA Championship inPierre, and they responded by claiming their third straightClass AA title. It was the sixth state cross country gold forStevens."Getting the team together was a task," Flaagen said. "Wenever had our full team on the course at the same time duringthe season until the state meet."

1997 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEARJEFF SYLLJAASENGa--+sonJeff Sylliaasen has worked hkd to keep a girls' crosscountry program on top in Garretson, and has continued tostay competitive over the years. This year his girls climaxed asuccessful season with a strong sixth-place showing at thehotly contested Class A state meet in Pierre."Hard work by our girls has been our key," saidSylliaasen.

1997 GI= BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEARNEIL GOTERWagnerNeil Goter has seen his Wagner girls move from a discouraging1-18 record to an undefeated state championshipin just four years. "I saw a light at the end of the tunnel," hesaid, regarding the 1994 season. "We have some talentedyoung girls, and it has been very rewarding to watch theirprogress each year."His Red Raiders were ranked at or near the top by thestate's sportswriters throughout the season, and provedthem right with an impressive tournament showing.

1998 GYMNASTICS COACH OF THE YEARSUSAN HEITMANNBrittonThe Britton High School gymnastics program has been apower in the Northeast Conference for 21 years - all underthe guidance of one of the state's pioneer coaches, SusanHeitmann. The Braves have won three consecutive runneruptrophies in the state Class A division. They also were the conferenceand regional winners in those years. They own nineregional titles since the 1981-82 season."We have been pretty consistent through the years,"Heitmann said. "I try to get the kids to do the best they canand enjoy it."

1998 VOLLEYBALL COACH OF THE YEARJEFF SKATRUDVermillionIn only his third year as a member of the Vermillion HighSchool staff, John Skatrud led his Tanagers to the state ClassA volleyball championship to cap a 34-2 season. Skatrud, anAugustana graduate who decided to pursue a coaching careermidway through his college years, commented, 'This is anhonor for the entire team and all of the coaches involved. Wehad an intelligent group of girls, and that makes coachingeasier."In one year at Canton and three in Vermillion, Skatrudhas compiled a .741 win-loss average.

1998 WRESTLING COACH OF THE YEARBRAD KELVINGTONHarrisburgThe Harrisburg wrestling team has dominated the BigSioux Conference since coach Brad Kelvington got his programunderway. He arrived in 1993 after assisting inwrestling and football for two years at Vermillion High School.A graduate of Southwest State in Marshall, Minnesota,Kelvington's teams moved up the rankings until they hit thetop with conference, district and regional titles in 1997. Thisyear they took the state Class A title after an exciting battlewith a strong Bon Homme team.

1998 BOYS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEARBRAD 273ORSONBrandon ValleyBrad Thorson's third year as the head basketballcoach of the Brandon Valley Lynx would be hard to duplicate.But the Canton native led his team through an evenbetter season in 1997-98. The Lynx repeated as EasternSouth Dakota champions in a highly competitive field,with two wins over the favored Mitchell Kernels during theregular season highlighting the route. Then Thorson'steam made it to the state meet with a convincing District2AA championship, their second in a row.In an exciting climax, the Lynx outclasses the field inthe State AA tournament, turning back fine teams to winthe crown. Thorson was named the Region Five Coach ofthe Year in 1997 and 1998.

1998 GIFUS TRACK COACH OF THE YEARNORB REUERFaulktonNorb Reuer's Faukton team won the State B Girls' TrackChampionship this past May, and he has been selected asthe Girls' Track Coach of the Year. The Faulkton girls alsowon the championship in 1995 and placed second in 1996.Prior to coming to Faulkton, Reuer coached at WhiteRiver. There he guided the girls' track team to a state title in1976 and a second place finish in 1977. Norb has beencoaching for 23 years.

1998 BOYS TRACK COACH OF THE YEARVIC GODFREYWatertownFor the first time since 1930, the Watertown Arrowsstand at the pinnacle of boys' track and field. For guiding theArrows to the top, veteran coach Vic Godfrey has been namedBoys Track Coach of the Year.This year's title followed two years when Watertown capturedrunner-up honors in the Class AA division. This is ahuge step for our program," he said. 'We had a big boost fromour near-successes the last two years. That, and my greatstaff, get the credit. We won't wait that long for anotherchampionship."

1998 TENNIS COACH OF THE YEARCHRIS DUMMERMUTHSioux Falls Lincoln High SchoolChris Dummermuth coached her Lincoln High Patriots totheir fourth straight championship this past spring.For her outstanding record and for her contributions tothe state's tennis stature, Dummermuth has been namedTennis Coach of the Year. It is the second year in a row, andthe third time in the last four years that the coaches haveselected her for this honor.

1998 GOLF COACH OF THE YEARJar McGLonEFlandreau Public High SchoolVeteran Jim McGlone, who announced his retirement ayear ago, finished his great career on top. His FlandreauFliers rallied from a five-stroke deficit after the opening roundand won the boys Class B golf championship by a singlestroke this past spring."This cops off my retirement year," sad McGlone. He alsoled the Fliers to championships in 1983 and 1992, takingsecond place in 1984 and 1993.

1998 CHEERLEADING COACH OF THE YEARDAWN WILLIAMSHanson High, AlexandriaDawn Williams is a graduate of Custer High School andDakota Wesleyan University. For the past nineteen years, shehas been an elementary teacher. Ten years ago she begancoaching the cheerleaders at the junior high school inAlexandria.Dawn helped to organize the South Dakota CheerleadingCoaches Association and served as its president. Shecoached the South Dakota squad in the Down Under Bowl inSydney, Australia; and her Hanson squad performed at halftimeof the 1998 State B Tourney.

1998 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEARIN BOYS SPORTSBOB JUDSONT.F. Rigs, PierreBob Judson has been recognized for years as one ofSouth Dakota's premier basketball coaches. Judson, a graduateof Huron College, first made the headlines in 1973 whenhe guided the Huron Tigers to a State Class A Championship.He then joined an exclusive club when he took his PierreGovernors to their last state title in 1982, becoming one of avery few people who have two state titles with two differentteams.After racking up a win-loss record of 291-190 in basketball,Bob turned to track and field coaching to close out hislong career. He has assisted with the Pierre Governors fornearly twenty years, and his hurdlers are consistently amongthe state's best. An assistant for the past 33 years, Judsonnow adds this Assistant Coach of the Year plaque to his basketballlaurels.

1998 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEARIN GIRLS' SPORTSCHERYL HUDDLESTONHot SpringsCheryl Huddleston has coached in the Hot Springs systemfor twenty years and has, says head coach Dave Scott,"made outstanding contributions to our track and our crosscountry progress". Involved with coaching four state championshipteams and seven others that finished runnerup,Cheryl is the clerk of the finish at all home meets and alsoacts as the public address announcer."I'm very pleased, she said when told about her honor,"it's a nice way of being recognized because most of the timethe head coaches are the ones mentioned. When it's acrossthe whole state and all the sports, it really means a lot."

-1998 ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEARIN JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTSPAMELA JO HOILANDSioux FallsA 1977 graduate of Augustana College, Pamela Jo hasspent her first two decades of coaching in Sioux Falls publicschools. Her experience includes basketball, volleyball, trackand gymnastics at the seventh, eighth and ninth grade levelsin schools throughout the city.Hoiland was named one of the Outstanding YoungWomen of America in 1991 and was the state's ElementaryPhysical Education Teacher of the Year, also in 199 1. An outstandingamateur golfer, Pam was a member of the twowomanteam S.D.G.A. champions in 1989, 1991, 1992 and1993.

1998 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEARJIMHAARRapid City CentralJim Haar has been selected the Athletic Director of theYear for the second time, but the first time came when hedirected the athletic programs at Aberdeen Central. "It'sextra special when you can get the award at two schools,"admitted Haar, who has been a high school Athletic Directorfor fourteen years, the last eight in Rapid City."I try to keep the entire athletic program in perspective,"Haar said, "keeping all the programs on an even keel andbeing as fair as I can be regardless of gender."Haar spent fifteen years as a successful high schoolcoach before going into the administrative end. His dutieshave included heading the home committee in basketball,track, cross country, wrestling, golf, and volleyball statetournaments.

1998 OFFICIAL OF THE YEARW7ULtWl "BUCK TIMMATSMitchellTimmins is a 1966 graduate of Mitchell High School anda 1971 graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University. He taughtfive years at Avon and since 1976 has been at Parkston HighSchool. During his career Buck has coached boys' and girls'basketball, football, track and cross country.Buck has been involved in South Dakota high school athletics,as a coach and an official, for some twenty years. Hehas officiated football and basketball since 1974. He hasworked numerous state basketball tournaments, both boys'and girls'. Buck has also worked high school football playoffsevery season since the playoff inception, including severalstate championship games.

1998 SPORTSWRITER OF THE YEARROGER TOLANDRapid CityRoger Toland, who has been a member of the Rapid CityJournal sports staff for 33 years, has been named as thestate's Sportswriter of the Year. It is the second time he hasbeen so honored.Roger's invaluable contributions to South Dakota sportsinclude his weekly ratings of the state's volleyball, wrestling,and girls' basketball teams. The in-depth results of track andfield teams, the timely records of football, basketball andwrestling teams and individuals are widely read and amazinglyaccurate.He has been honored by his peers as the state's winnerfor the National Association of Sportswriters andSportscasters, and by the state activities association.

1998 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDGwen for outstanding contributions to hgh school athletics anddedication to the hghest and best in hgh school athletics.JUDEAN SCHWLNGERWatertownJudean Schwinger, who coached and taught for 40 yearsbefore retiring, has helped the Watertown area athletic programsin many ways, and continues to do so in his retirement.He has coached junior high football and basketball, hasworked as a wrestling, track and basketball scorer for over 30years, and has been a member of the Arrow football chaingang for over 35 years. A Northern State alum, Judean hasnever asked for any recognition for himself, but enjoys watchingyoung high school athletes perform.

1998 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDGwen for outstand~ng contnbutwns to lugh school athletzs anddekatwn to the hghest and best m !ugh school athletics.RlCHARD 'DOC' MICHELRapid CityDoc Michel has served as Rapid City's "guy behind thescenes who gets everything done" whenever a South DakotaHigh School Activities Association championship is assignedto be played in Rapid City. He has been the official Team Hostand the supervisor of student managers in each basketballtournament and has been the public address announcer foreach state wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball tournamentheld there since 1970.Doc has acted as the equipment manager and trainer forthe Rapid City Stevens Raiders for 28 years.

ROLL OF CHAMPIONSS.D. Coaches of State Championship TeamsFOOTBALL.............................11A ..................11B ........................9A ............................9B ........................1 lAA Mark Kool, SpearfishJim Uttecht, West Central, HartfordKeith Huber, HarrisburgJim Aisenbrey, FreemanSteve Benson, Tripp/DelmontCROSS COUNTRYGirls AA .............. Forrest Flaagan, Rapid City StevensGirls A. .......................... Lorna Squyer, LeadGirls B ......................... Teny Vincent, ElktonBoys AA ............. Forrest Flaagan, Rapid City StevensBoys A ........................ Dale Pine, Pine RidgeBoys BRich Halverson, Lyman........................GOLFGirls A ......................... Bill Scholten, BrookingsGirls B ................ Daryl Fletcher, Elk Point/JeffersonBoys A. .................. Phil Hunt, Rapid City StevensBoys BJim McGlone, Flandreau........................TENNISGirls ................. Tom Krueger, Sioux Falls LincolnBoys. ............ Chris Dummermuth, Sioux Falls LincolnGYMNASTICSGirls AA ..................Girls A ......................Sheri Keck, Rapid City StevensLinda Collignon, MadisonBASKETBALLGirls AA .............. Fred Tibbetts, Sioux Falls RooseveltGirls A. ............................ Neil Goter, WagnerGirls B ........................... Byron Hand, TulareBoys AA .................. Brad Thorson, Brandon ValleyBoys A. ......................... Larry Luitjens, CusterBoys BJim Hood, McIntoshWRESTLINGBoys A.Boys B..........................................................................Andy Tate, MitchellBrad Kelvington, HarrisburgTRACKGirls AA ............... Lemoine Trout, Rapid City StevensGirls A ........................... Rich~uther, LennoxGirls B ........................ Norbie Reuer, FaulktonBoys AA ........................ Vic Godfrey, WatertownBoys A. ....................... Dave Kelting, Hill CityBoys B ........................ Rory Hermsen, FreemanVOLLEYBALLGirls AAGirls A.Girls B..................................................................Shelly Buddenhagen, HuronJohn Skatrud, VerrnillionBryan Haugen, Deubrook

SOUTH DAKOTA SPECIAL OLYMPICSOUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERSf'$special DlympicsSouth DakotaVolunteers do everythingthere is to do in SpecialOlympics and more. Theyare fund-raisers, cheerleaders,administrators, foodhandlers, chauffeurs, chaperones,trainers, coaches,buggers, publicists, policymakers, trash collectors.friends, comrades and supofspecial Olympics.They serve withoutsalary, without recognieon,without honors or awards.SpecialdoOlympicsthemcould not- theirdevotion, their work andtheir love.So 'thank you" volunteerslYou represent thehighest values of thehuman spirit. You get yourth-, not in money orwords or praise, butthrough what you do forSpecial Olympics.For, as the poet E.A.Robinson said, mere aretwo kinds of gratitude; thesudden kind we feel forwhat we take. The largerkind we feel for what wegive." That larger kind ofgratitude is what SpecialOlympics feels for you."Let me win, but $1 cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."Special Olympics Oath7

DON BAKER AWARDThe "Don Baker Award" is the highestreceived from Special Olympics SouthDakota It is given in honor of DonBaker who was a volunteer and offcialstarter " for Swecial Olumwic " ' eventsfor many years. 7%e award is givenannually to an individual, organizanon,business, or instinction who hasgiven outstanding support to Spec&Olympics South DakotaITraci WickenheiserBathDON BARER AWARDOutstandingSpecial Olympics Athlete - is one whoused his or her ability to thefullest.AberdeenSTATE OFFICE STAFFCarol Husby ................................ Executive DirectorMelanie Frosch ..................... Competition/Training DirectorMary Skinner. ............. Assistant Competition/Training DirectorBonnie Swan ................................ Office ManagerRobert Hoover, Board Chair, WatertownDavid J. Mertens, Treasurer, KennebecDick Be~ing, RedfieldCheryl Farmer, Sioux FallsNeil Graff, Sioux FallsSteve Jacobson, Sioux FallsDave Kull, Sioux FallsLynn Peterson, ChamberlainGerald Tracy, WatertownBOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERSDIRECTORSThomas FarreU, Vice Chair, Sioux FallsJudy Miller. Secretary. BeresfordBrian Coldross. RedfieldLyle Farrand, Sioux FallsMichael Hilbrands. Sioux FallsPhillip Konechne. KimballAl Lentz, HuronRonald Stewart, Rapid CityOrlen Tschetter. Sioux Falls

MAX HAWK AWARD'l?tis awmd in honor of Max Hawk is to recognize and honoroutstandfno leadership. contributions and dedication of serviceto the South Dakota High School Coaches AssociationThe South DakotaHigh School Coaches Associationis proud to recognize and honoras this year's recipients

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLATHLMlC COACHES ASSOCIATIONW LOF FAMEWatertownELMER HANSEN(deceased)Sioux FallsCriteria for selection into this distinguished group:years of service, championship years, winning prcentage,awards and honors, and professional services.

Natio~l Hi$ Sdml AlhlelicCoach~c ArrorREGION SIXNebraska, Iowa, Minnesota,North Dakota, South Dakota, ColoradoVOLLEYEWLLGALEN BUSCHTodd County, MissionBASKETBALLLARRY LUITJENSCusterCROSS COUNTRYDAVE SCOTTHot SpringsGOLFNORMAN WESTYankton

SPECIAL AWARDS [Selected by Members of the S.D.H.S.C.A.)1997-98 25 YEAR COACHESJohn McKay, Wolsey Russ Morrell, Tyndall Galen Busch, MissionGordon Bergquist, Milbank Jim Noyes, Wessington Splings Gus Erickson. AberdeenLloyd Brunick, Yankton Ken Ruml. Howard Lolly Forseth, Sioux FallsDaryl Fletcher, Elk PointLeRoy Gunderson, SissetonJill Steele, Sioux FallsRick Swenson, MilbankJohn Huth, AberdeenMike Olson, MartinNick Kranz, Watertown Jerry Bussler, Rapid City Mark Wendelgass, HuronGene Brownell. Aberdeen1997 OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL PLAYERSLineman&!2&9B Chad Guthmiller, Tri~~/Delmont J.J. Gall. Tri~~/Delmont9A1 IBRyan Sorensen,Charlie Larson, HarrisburgJeff Schultz, 'FriemanChris Stoebner, Wanisburg11A Rocky Rehfeldt, West Central Ryan McNamara, West CentralI IAA Kelby Klosterman, Spearfish Rene Gonzales, Spearfish1997 CROSS COUNTRY INDIVIDUAL CHAMPSGirlsAA Jenna Lucas. Rapid City StevensEQFAA Phillip Davis, WatertownABSallv Mever, Madison~risten Peterson, ArlingtonABJacob Christensen. Hill CitvJed McNaughton, Lyman dounty1997 ALL TOURNAMENT GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMClass "BClass "A"Class "AA"Kassy Hegge. BalticLisa Poppenga, Lennox Tatewin Means. R.C. CentralKarlv Heeee, BalticTamera Oltmanns. Lennox Heather Nelson. Yankton~isa~onechne, Kimball Brenda Davis, Tri-Valley Melissa Luers, PierreElizabeth Englert, Willow Lake Mandy Koupal, Wagner Erin Schiefelbein, PierreTia Michalski, Willow Lake Heidi Odens, Wagner Mandy Kappel, RooseveltJennie Sonne, Mount VernonTessa Tatro, McIntoshHillary Johnson, Hill CityBecky Drake, WinnerDawn Sillman, Abadeen CenMLeanna Chapman, RC. CenbalShannon Dillman. MclntoshRenae Sparling, NorthwesternCharissa Shepard, Flandreau Megan Mahoney, SturgisJulie Wheeler, Lemmon Brittany Hubbard, SturgisAmanda Heier, Bison Amber Junwirth, Redfield Krista Orsack, RooseveltRoxanne Wagner, Tulare Erin Schaffer. Redfield Donni Luecke. RooseveltJodi Schroeder. TulareAmanda Mollman, MclntosbBeth Wilcox. Winner Brienne Berseth, BrookingsClass "A"Teisha Upward, VermillionKristen Osterberg, MadisonKristi Cecil, MadisonJaime Strong. Dakota ValleyBeckie Sime. BrittonJenessa Goeman. MadisonCourtney Guy, SissetonAlisha Bonebergex WallJKadokaLyndsay Stoeser, Stanley CountyAmanda Johnson, BrittonKatie Reuter, Madison1998 ALL-TOURNEY GYMNASTSClass "AA"Taylor Baker, R.C. StevensLaura Tieszen, R.C. StevensEmmy Cotton. R.C. StevensEmily Heisinger, R.C. CentralMelissa Stanton, R.C. CentralMarcy Miller, R.C. CentralLexie Summers, SpearfishConnie Castor, SpearfishMarie Reiser. BrookingsAndee Anderson, Brandon Valley1998 S.D.H.S.C.A. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSBrienne Berseth, Brookings Charles Huth, Aberdeen Mark Schlekeway, PierreCharles Hermansen, Eureka Mary Miller. Ipswich Jodi Kloss, TulareAmanda Nyhaug, ViborgClass "B"Hannon Hisek, Bon Homme1998 OUTSTANDING WRESTLERSClass "A"Graham Beynon, S.F. Washington

1998 ALL TOURNAMENT BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMSClass "B" Class "A" Class "AA"Jeremy TenBroek, Mclntosh Derek Paulsen. Custer Seth Ahrendt, S.F. O'GormanRyan Edinger, McIntosh Nick Redden, Custer Nate Vogel, S.F. O'GormanDenver TenBroek. Mclntosh Ben Rops, Lennox Kriech. Brandon ValleyJustin Koehler, Midland Chris Hanssen. Lennox Adam Burnison, SpearfishKory Petoske, Midland Cory Roth, DeSmet Anderson, R.C. CentralTed Schofield, Midland Jess Heart, Pine Ridge Ernie Kuyper, MitchellJosh Allen, Castlewood George Dreamer, Pine Ridge Mike McCarty, S.F. O'GormanRyan Paulson, Geddes Doug Hall. Scotland Austin Hansen. Bmndon ValleyDenick Dinger. Werick/Hecla Waylon Mendoza, Rusty Remmers. WatertownDan Nebelsick, Mount Vernon Cheyenne/Eagle Butte Kelby Klosterman, SpearfishBrady Hyde, Sulley Buttes Matt Rand, Parker Mike Miller. MitchellNathan Schonewill. S.F. Chrisijan Jared Gass, DeSmetJarret Lawrence,Adam Mailander, R.C. CentralCheyenne/Eagle ButtepBQEGirlsClass "B" Jamey Sperle, R.C. Stevens Class "B" Ann Dykstra. MarionClass "A" George Mollner, DeSmet Class "'A" Meg Larson, Aberdeen RoncolliClass "'AA" Phil DavLs. Watertown Class "AA" Cherise Thompson, R.C. Stevens1998 AL L TOURN AMENT VOLLEYBALL TEAMClass "B Class "A" Class "AA"Julie Landmark, Deubrook Steph Swick. Vermillion Callie Whitlock. SpearfishJenny Quincey, Deubrook Lonna Larson, Vermillion Steph Tschetter, HuronGretchen Meyer, Deubrook Amanda Iverson, Vermillion Stacy Rotert, HuronChristi Lucas, Deubrook Erin Schaffer, Redfield Amanda Plueger, S.F. WashingtonVicki Stoltenherg, Northwestern Amy Ward, Redfield Shari Johnson, YanktonSarah Strand. R.C. Christian Sunnie Fish, Hot Springs Kristen Bottomley. RO. CentralKeli Nankivel, R.C. Christian Billie O'Doan, Hot Springs Dawn Sillman. Aberdeen CentralTammy Christensen. Freeman RmeTjmdsma. Bon Hornme Molly Veenhof. HuronSonya Herman, Doland/Conde Melanie Gwiter, BonHornme Erin Miller. S.F. WashingtonJessica Pis* Bonesteel/Fairfax Brenda Kearns, Parkston Amber Dickmeyer, S.F. WashingtonThresha Flyger, Hurley Beth Rtzgerald, Philip Ann Mitteis, YanktonAbby Helling. Northwestern StaceeValandra, Todd County Karina Harmon. R.C. CentralMaggie Donahue. S.F. O'GormanLiz Donahue. S.F. O'GormanKelsey Evans, S.F. O'GormanJen Tidwell, S.F. LincolnAngie Norberg, S.F. LincolnAmy Hutchinson. S.F. LincolnKate Chui, S.F. LincolnAngie Bainbridge. S.F. WashingtonErin Petersen. S.F. WashingtonSarah Everding. BrookingsGIrls Class "B"Stephanie Limoges, Elk Point/JeffersonAshlev Cariveau. St. Thomas Moore~ar& strand. R.C. ~hristianAryn Cariveau. St. Thomas MooreJessica Jewett, FlandreauGirls class "A"Betsy Beny, LeadKari Meyerink, MitchellKaren Beulke, BrookingsBetsy Holdhusen, Belle FourcheCarrie Swier. MadisonNathan Steinle, SturasChad Struckman, WztertownAaron Weippert, WatertownJustin Graham, S.F. LincolnThomas Chui, S.F. LincolnJames Chui, S.F. LincolnMark Kappelman. R.C. StevensMatt Jackson, R.C. StevensEric Weisser, S.F. WashingtonMark Vellek, S.F. Washington1997-1998 OUTSTANDING GOLFERSBovs Class "B"Travis Stockholm, Bon HommeJason Erickson. ParkerBrad Haynes, philipTim Purintum, BrittonBovs Class "A"Ross Manley, Rapid City StevensT.J. Mever. Rmid Citv StevensAdam dillilan~, ~ a ~ City i d StevensScott Walker, Rapid City StevensTroy Howard, Rapid City Stevens

HALL OF EXCELLENCENatla~l HI& School Athlet~cCoadw AsMc1997-1998 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLGOLF COACH OF THE YEARNORM WESTYanktonThis award is presented fo South Dakotahigh school coaches who have achievednational prominence in the coaching profession.