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Trojan Hall of Fame

The Worthington High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1989. The Hall of Fame honors unique individuals whose efforts in competition, coaching and support have helped WHS athletics be successful. All Hall of Fame inductees must have demonstrated dedication, attitude and conduct that honors the Worthington High School.

Members of the Hall of Fame come from three divisions:

Athlete – A WHS graduate whose accomplishments have set them apart from the thousands of young men and women who have participated for Worthington High School.

Coach – Teachers/Coaches who have spent the majority of their careers serving the student/athletes of Worthington.

At-large – Support personnel such as members of the media or loyal Trojan fans who have contributed to the promotion of Worthington High School.

Trojan Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Katy (Suman) Schuerman – WHS Class of 1986

    Track – five time letter-winner, six time state place winner – 2nd place Long Jump, 3rd place 100 Hurdles and Long Jump, 4th place 800 M Relay, 5th place 800 Relay and Long Jump; school record in the Long Jump, 100 M Hurdles, High Jump, 300 M Hurdles, 200 M Dash, 4X200 Relay; member of Conference… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Greg O’Brien – WHS Class of 1974

    Football – lettered two years Basketball – lettered two years, All-Conference in 1974, member of 1974 Region 2 runner-up team Golf – lettered two years;  two time All-Conference, Region 2 Champion in 1972, 2 time State qualifier, Most Valuable in 1974 Baseball – Lettered one year Academics – National Honor Society College – Worthington Community College – Basketball; Baseball; Golf, qualified for NJCAA Golf… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Paul Rahders – At Large

    Pilbury Military Academy, Owatonna, MN, Class of 1943 College – University of Montana Career – Radio Broadcaster 1949-1987;  Miles City, Montana; Helena and Great Falls, Montana, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Sports director at KWOA Radio from 1968 to 1987; Started the KWOA “Coaches’ Corner” radio show Paul and his wife, Dorothy have two children: Christy and Doug. … Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Dave Schlichte – WHS Class of 1979

    Football – All conference ( 2 years), All Area (2 years), played in Minnesota All Star Game Basketball – All Conference; All Area Golf – State Tournament Participant (3 years), 7th place finisher twice Awards – Outstanding Male Athlete ‘79 College – Mankato State University – Football – 4 year letterman, All Conference, Most Valuable Player 83; Golf (2 year… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Steve Held – At Large

    WHS Class of 1964 Basketball – Manager (4 years) As a manager, Steve was always willing to do his best in carrying out his duties.  Since 1964, Steve has continued to support Trojan athletics by being their number one fan.  His love for sports is indicated by his reading of all 50 pages of every issue… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Alice Held – At Large

    Montevideo High School College – Moorhead State University Alice supports WHS activities of every type and has attended 49 state basketball tournaments.  At the Held household, it isn’t a case of “Are we going to the game?’ it’s “What time are we going?” Alice and her husband, Shirl, have two children: Pam and Steve. Alice… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Mike Traphagen – WHS Class of 1974

    Cross Country – Most Valuable Player ‘74 Basketball – All Conference ‘74; Most Valuable Player ‘74; member of Region Runner-up Team ‘74 Baseball – letter winner College – Worthington Community College – Basketball, Baseball; St. Cloud State University – Basketball Coach – Heron Lake High School – Head Volleyball , State Tournament team; Assistant Basketball Worthington High School – Head Volleyball; Co-Head Track; Assistant… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Joan Fagerness – WHS Class of 1976

    Volleyball Basketball–  letter winner; 2 time All conference; Played in the first Minnesota State Girls Basketball Tournament Track – letter winner; 2 time State Track & Field Meet participant Shot Put; 4th place Shot Put State Track Meet, Arnold T. Sanderson Best Field Events Award; WHS school record of the Girls Shot Put Awards – Female Athlete… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Wayne Klumper – WHS Class of 1968

    Football – letter winner; Southwest All-Conference; Co-captain; All-State Honorable Mention; Southwest Conference Champion football team; All-time WHS football leaders in scoring (season & career) and rushing yards (game and season) Baseball – letter winner; All-Conference team; Most Valuable Player; District 8 Championship Activities – Youth Sportsmens’ Club; Trojannaires; 1967 Homecoming King College – Worthington Community College – Football, Baseball;… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Helen Thompson – At Large

    College – Hamline University “Loyalty” is the word that comes to mind when you think of Helen Thompson.  She has followed all WHS sports, music, and drama since 1947 and notes she has “enjoyed scorekeeping for girls and boys basketball games at home and from Ed Funk’s radio broadcasts for out-of-town”. Helen has watched all 44… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

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