Skip To Main Content

Athletic Hall of Fame & Honor

The North Thurston High School Athletic Hall of Fame and Honor was established on April 16th, 1988. The selection committee for the initial induction ceremony included Jim Fouts, Jim Koval, Dennis McDonald, Kay Thomas, and Tomina Schwenke (Class of '88). Following the initial group, several other individuals were inducted in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Over the ensuing years, inductions ceased and activity stagnated until 2015 when a group of concerned Hall of Fame members, alumni, and school officials resurrected this great tradition to coincide with the ongoing remodel/update of North Thurston High School and poised to serve as an inspiration and model for current and future Rams in the years and decades ahead.

All of the plaques featured in the Honored Athletes & Staff list are now mounted in our NTHS Gym foyer. Stop by one of our school events and check out the progress!

Recent inductees honored:

  • The 2002 State Champion Baseball Team
  • Jak Ayers, Swim Coach (Hall of Honor)
  • Mary (Gray) Thomas (Class of 1985)
  • Shannon (Kelly) Bergquist (Class of 1986)
  • Tracy McKenzie (Class of 1988)
  • Sandra Holmes (Class of 1992)
  • Gary Holmes (Class of 1994)
  • John Taylor (Class of 1993)

If you'd like to get involved or receive more information, please contact Stephen Coker, NTHS Athletic Director, at scoker@ntps.org.

Inductees

George Roswell
The image shows a portrait of a man with gray hair and a plaque honoring his achievements as a district athletic director, football, basketball, and track coach at NTHS from 1954-1977.
  • NTHS 1954–1977
  • District Athletic Director
  • Football, Basketball, and Track Coach
  • Coached multiple league, district, and state champs
  • Throw Coach at NTHS until 2006
  • WA State Senior Games multi-time medalist and record holder
  • He never stopped helping and believing in athletes he coached
Kay Thomas
The image shows a black and white portrait of an elderly man with a serious expression, and a plaque in the background that provides details about his career and accomplishments at the NTHS school.
  • NTHS Staff 1954–1989
  • Social Science Teacher — 17 years
  • Counselor — 2 years
  • Assistant Principal — 11 years
  • Principal — 5 years
  • Football Coach
  • Track Coach
  • Throw Coach until 2006
  • He never stopped caring about NTHS or anyone involved with it.
Maureen Flury
The image shows a person swimming underwater, with a plaque displaying their swimming accomplishments from the Class of 1985.
  • Class of 1985
  • Varsity Swimming All-League 1982–1985
  • State Meet Qualifier 1984
  • State Record 100m Fly
  • 1st Place State 100m Fly 1985
John Kral
The image features a portrait of a man in a sports jersey, surrounded by a frame that displays his accomplishments and accolades as a varsity basketball and football player, including being named an NAIA All-American and a member of the NAIA Division II National Champions team in 2013, as well as his induction into the PLU Hall of Fame in 2018.
  • Class of 1984
  • Varsity Basketball Senior Captain
  • Varsity Football
  • PLU Football
  • NAIA All-American
  • NAIA Division II National Champions 2018
  • PLU Hall of Fame 2018
James D. Fouts
The image shows a plaque honoring James D. Fouts, who was inducted into various halls of fame for his accomplishments as a coach and mentor in baseball and football.
  • NTHS 1955–1992
  • Coach of the Century — 2000
  • WA State Baseball Coach of the Year 1976 & 1987
  • WA State Baseball Hall of Fame
  • WA State Football Hall of Fame
  • St. Martin's University Hall of Fame
  • NTHS Football Field Named "Fouts Field" — 2001
  • Respected competitor, mentor, and gentleman: "Keep your poise."
Frank Bower
Frank Bower Hall of Honor
  • NTHS 1954–72
  • School's First Principal
  • Football & Basketball Coach
  • Won League Championship with 1939 YHS Football Team
  • Won Pierce County "B" League Basketball Championship
Archie McCallum
The image shows a plaque honoring Archie McCallum, who had a long career as a history teacher, basketball coach, football coach, baseball coach, and principal at various high schools. The plaque is displayed on a purple background.
  • NTHS History Teacher — 17 years
  • Head Basketball Coach
  • Football Coach
  • Baseball Coach
  • Timberline High School Coach
  • Principal Auburn High School — 18 years
  • Interim Principal Tahoma High School
  • Education Consultant
  • He taught athletes to dig deep and work hard to reach their potential.
Karl Gates
The image shows a young man wearing a varsity jacket with the name %22Karl Gates%22 and the year %221984%22 on it, standing in front of a plaque that highlights his athletic achievements, including being a 3-year varsity track and field champion and a varsity football player.
  • Class of 1984
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • WA State Javelin Champ 1983, 1984
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • Track & Field News' High School All-American Boys Javelin — 1984
  • University of Oregon NCAA Track & Field
Lori Dresser
The image shows a woman in a white athletic uniform throwing a discus, with a plaque displaying her accomplishments as a varsity track and field athlete at Oregon State University.
  • Class of 1978
  • Varsity Track & Field State Champion, Shot Put, Discus — 1978
  • Oregon State University Scholarship
Jon Dunagan
The image shows a smiling young man with blond, curly hair in the foreground, and a plaque in the background displaying his achievements and accolades from his time in high school.
  • Class of 1983
  • Varsity Soccer — 3 years
  • WA State Leading Scorer 1983
  • 1st Team All State Soccer 1983
  • Black Hills League MVP 1983
  • Black Hills League 1st Team 1983
Bernie Keller
The image shows a man in a baseball uniform standing on a baseball field, with a plaque displaying his accomplishments and accolades from his time as a student-athlete.
  • Class of 1958
  • Varsity Basketball & Baseball 1956–58
  • All Conference Basketball & Baseball 1956–58
  • All State Baseball
  • Centralia College Basketball & Baseball 1959–60
  • Washington State College Basketball 1961–62
  • Fastpitch MVP WA State Tournament
  • 4-time All State 1960–67
  • MVP Pitcher 1962 Regional Tour
Beth Louthain
The image shows a framed display featuring a black and white photograph of a person in athletic attire, along with text highlighting their accomplishments in various sports during their time at the Class of 1984.
  • Class of 1984
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • Varsity Track & Field — 4 years
  • Track & Field State Meet participant — 4 years
  • Track & Field All Black Hill League — 1982, 1983, 1984
  • Varsity Soccer All Black Hill League — 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
  • PLU Soccer Scholarship — 4-year starter
  • Olympian Athlete of the Decade 1980s
Paul Kramer
The image shows a young man in a sports jersey standing in a grassy outdoor setting, with a plaque displaying his athletic achievements from the Class of 1981.
  • Class of 1981
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • Varsity Basketball — 2 years
  • Varsity Track & Field — 1 year
  • Black Hill League Football Honorable Mention
  • NWAAC All-Star Football Honorable Mention 1982
  • NAIA District II, All-Star Football Team 1983
Mike Reid
The image shows a person in a basketball uniform with the number 24 on the front, standing in front of a crowd and holding up their arms. In the background, there is a plaque displaying information about the person's athletic achievements and awards.
  • Class of 1981
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • All-League Basketball 1981
  • Varsity Baseball — 3 years
  • American Academy of Achievement Athlete-Scholar of the Year 1981
  • Whitman College Varsity Basketball — 4 years
  • Whitman College Athlete-Scholar Borleske Trophy MVP 1985
Jeff Wilmoth
The image shows a black and white photograph of a young man in a football jersey, along with a plaque that lists his athletic accomplishments during his time at the University of Washington.
  • Class of 1980
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • All-State Football 1st Team, 1980
  • Varsity Wrestling — 3 years
  • State Wrestling Meet, 5th Place, 1980
  • Varsity Track — 3 years
  • WA State Track Meet,1980
  • Most Inspirational Award 1979, 1980
  • University of Washington NCAA Football
    • Rose Bowl, 1981, 1982
    • Aloha Bowl, 1983, 1984
    • Orange Bowl, 1985
    • Bob Jarvis Inspirational Award
Don Miller
The image shows a portrait of a young man with blond hair, wearing a light blue shirt, against a purple background that displays his name, graduation year, and accomplishments in varsity football.
  • Class of 1979
  • Varsity Football All-State Defensive Line
Mary Roberts
The image shows a smiling woman with short brown hair, and a plaque displaying her name, %22Mary Roberts%22, along with her accomplishments and accolades as a teacher, coach, and mentor for female student-athletes.
  • North Thurston Teacher 1984–
  • Track, Volleyball, and Basketball Coach, 1984–97
  • Class of 1979
  • School Record, 400-meter relay, 1979
  • Most Inspirational Award, 1978
  • Captain's Award, 1979
  • Teacher, coach, mentor for female student athletes
Elden Colombo
The image shows a person in athletic attire running on a track, with a plaque in the background displaying their accomplishments as part of the Elden Colombo Class of 1968.
  • Class of 1968
  • Varsity Track
  • Set pole vault school record, 14' 4.75", 1968
  • State 1st place pole vault, 1968
Keith Koplitz
The image shows a portrait of a young man with short brown hair wearing a suit and tie, along with a plaque that provides details about his accomplishments in varsity track and field during the class of 1977.
  • Varsity Track & Field, 3A State Champion, 220-yard dash, 1977
  • Placed State on 4 occasions in the 220-yard dash and 180-yard low hurdles
Larry McGaughy
The image shows a portrait of a smiling man with wavy hair, wearing a suit and tie, along with a plaque listing his accomplishments as part of the Class of 1958.
  • Class of 1958
  • Varsity Football
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Baseball
  • Baseball All-Star Team
  • NTHS Most Athletic, 1958
  • NTHS Football Co-Captain, 1958
Jim Dresser
The image shows a black and white photograph of two individuals engaged in a wrestling match, with a purple background displaying information about the accomplishments of %22Jim Dresser%22 from the Class of 1977.
  • Class of 1977
  • Varsity Football MVP All-League, 1977
  • Varsity Wrestling
    • 21-0-0, 1977
    • 1st Place Districts
    • 1st Place Regionals
    • 2nd Place State
Patrick O'Hara Hayes
The image shows a young man in a football uniform, with a plaque in the background displaying his accomplishments and career highlights.
  • Class of 1976
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • NTHS Coaches' Award, 1976
  • 1st Team All-State Football
  • Black Hills League Champions
  • League Offensive Player of the Year
  • University of Idaho
  • Taft College
  • University of Puget Sound Football Starter — 3 years
  • University of Washington, 1979 Sun Bowl Champions
  • NFL Buffalo Bills, Coach, 1987
John Burkholder
The image shows a plaque honoring the accomplishments of John Burkolder, a member of the Class of 1968, including his achievements in varsity wrestling, freestyle state championships, and bodybuilding competitions. In the background, there appears to be a photograph of a wrestling match or competition.
  • Class of 1968
  • Varsity Wrestling — 3 years
  • WA State Wrestling Meet, 3rd place, 1967
  • WA State Wrestling Meet, Champion, 1968
  • Freestyle Wrestling Champ, 1967, 1968
  • Far West Classic, 2nd place, 1968
  • NAIA Evergreen Conference Champ, 1974
  • All-American Wrestling National Championship, 3rd place, Team Captain, 1974
  • Bodybuilding Mr. USA, 1977
  • Bodybuilding Mr. North America, 1979
Brian Hilts
The image shows a black and white photograph of a person in a wrestling uniform, with a plaque in the background displaying the accomplishments of an individual named Brian Hilts from the class of 1977.
  • Class of 1977
  • Varsity Wrestling — 4 years
  • State Wrestling
    • Champ, 1976, 1977
    • 2nd Place 1975
    • 6th Place 1974
  • State Freestyle Wrestling Champ — 3 years
  • Varsity Football — 2 years
  • All-League Defensive Back — 2 years
  • Varsity Baseball — 2 years
  • State Baseball Team, 2nd place, 1976
  • NAIA Wrestling All-American, 1983
Devin Brown
The image shows a person in mid-jump, with arms raised, against a backdrop of a stadium or athletic field.
  • Class of 1971
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • Seamount Decathlon Champ, 1970
  • State Indoor Long Jump Record
  • National Junior Olympics Long Jump, 3rd place
  • State Long Jump — 2 years
  • Varsity Basketball — 2 years
  • Varsity Football — 2 years
  • Spokane Falls Community College Track & Field Co-Captain
  • Oregon State University NCAA Track & Field, Champs 1975
Dave Ponzoha
The image shows a black and white photograph of a football player in action, surrounded by other players, along with a plaque that provides biographical information about the player, Dave Ponzoha, and his accomplishments during his college career.
  • Class of 1971
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • 1st Team All-State Running Back
  • All-American Running Back
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • Varsity Track & Field — 1 year
  • Grays Harbor Community College Football Starter — 2 years
  • Montana State University Football Starter — 2 years
Larry Weber
The image shows a black and white photograph of a man in athletic attire, with a plaque displaying his accomplishments as a track and field athlete from the University of Montana.
  • Class of 1976
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • WA State Champion, 880 yards, 1976
  • National Junior Olympics, 2nd in 880 yards
  • Varsity Cross Country — 3 years
  • NCAA Track & Field:
    • University of Montana 800-meter record holder
    • Outdoor Big Sky Champ, 800 meters, 1979
    • Indoor Big Sky Champ, 800 meters, 1980
  • WA State High School Cross Country Coach of the Year, 2011, 2012, 2015
Rudy Minch
The image shows a baseball player in a batting stance, with a purple banner displaying his name and accomplishments from the Class of 1968.
  • Class of 1968
  • Varsity Football
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Baseball
  • Drafted into Major League Baseball
Rich Burkholder
The image shows a portrait of a man in a suit and tie, with the text %22Rich Burkholder Class of 1970%22 and details about his achievements in varsity wrestling and as a captain in 1970.
  • Class of 1970
  • Varsity Wrestling, 7th at State, 1969
  • Captain Award, 1970
Paul Kelly
The image shows a person performing a hammer throw, with a plaque in the background displaying their accomplishments and affiliations.
  • Class of 1973
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • League Champion — Discus
  • Western Washington University
    • Twice National Top 10, Hammer Throw
    • Pacific Northwest District I Champ
    • Two-Time National Championships Participant
    • Set Hammer Throw School Record
  • Longtime high school and college Track & Field Coach & Administrator
Kasey Keller
The image displays a framed portrait of a young man in a green soccer jersey, along with a plaque highlighting his accomplishments as a varsity soccer player, including being named a 3-time Parade All-American and inducted into the University of Portland's Hall of Fame.
  • Class of 1988
  • Varsity Soccer, 3-time Parade HS All-American
  • No. 18 jersey retired, 2015
  • University of Portland
    • 1st Team All-American
    • NCAA Final Four
    • Adidas Goal Keeper of the Year, 1991
    • MVP, 1989
  • Seattle Sounders FC
  • US Soccer Hall of Fame
John Schultz
The image shows a young man in a football jersey with the number 57 on it, and a background that displays information about his accomplishments and athletic career.
  • Class of 1976
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • All-League Center, 1975, 1976
  • All-League Linebacker, 1976
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • Pacific Lutheran University
    • Varsity Football Starter — 3 years
    • 1st Team All-Northwest Conference
    • 1st Team All-District
    • 1st Team All-Little Northwest
    • Honorable Mention, NAIA All-American
    • Played in the NAIA Semi-Finals National Championship Game, 1979
Michelle Flury
The image shows a portrait of a young woman with blonde hair, smiling and wearing a white sweater. The background is a purple frame with text highlighting her achievements in varsity swimming and her school record in the 100m freestyle.
  • Class of 1985
  • Varsity Swimming All-League, 1982–85
  • NTHS School Record, 100-meter Freestyle
Dennis McDonald
The image displays a plaque honoring Dennis McDonald, highlighting his achievements in football, track, and coaching, as well as his induction into the WA State Coaches' Hall of Fame in 1972.
  • NTHS 1970–
  • Football & Track
  • Started WA State Decathlon/Pentathlon Meets in 1972 (now named for him)
  • WA State Coaches' Hall of Fame Inductee, 1972
  • Started Lacey Parks Department
  • Started Thurston County Striders
  • Executive Member of Abby Players
  • A lifetime of supporting student, athletes, and community members.
Doug Engle
The image shows a man in a basketball jersey standing on a basketball court, with a plaque displaying his accomplishments and background information.
  • Class of 1975
  • Varsity Track
  • Varsity Basketball 19 points-per-game, 2nd highest in conference
  • Member of IRA National Championship Crew Team, Washington State University, 1979
Steve McCallum
The image shows a portrait of a man named Steve McCallum, who is being inducted into the Hall of Honor at NTHS. The background includes a plaque that provides details about his accomplishments in various sports and as a teacher.
  • Class of 1971
  • Lettered in Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Track
  • Mark Morris High School Te4acher & Coach — 37 years
  • Assistant Basketball Coach, 479–197 record
  • Varsity Assistant Football Coach, 3-1 record
  • Volleyball Coach, 1980 team, WA 2A Champions
  • Journalism Teacher
  • Multiple national and state awards for excellence in yearbook production
  • Mark Morris HS Hall of Fame 
Kevin Bishop
The image shows a black and white photograph of a young man in a golf stance, with a plaque in the background displaying his athletic accomplishments.
  • Class of 1971
  • Varsity Golf — 3 years
  • All-State Golf — 3 years
  • District Champ — 2 years
  • Junior World Golf Championships
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Seattle University Golf:
    • West Coast Athletic Conference Individual Champion, 1974
    • West Coast Athletic Conference Team Champions, 1972, 1973, 1974
  • Life Member PGA of America
  • WA State Senior Open Champ, 2004
  • PGA Hogan and Nike Tour Qualifier
  • Pacific NW PGA Hudson and Senior Hudson Cup Teams — 5 times
Michelle Mendelson
The image shows a young woman in a basketball jersey holding a basketball, with a biographical information panel about her athletic achievements displayed next to her.
  • Class of 1998
  • Varsity Fastpitch, 2-year All-League
  • Varsity Basketball, 4-year All-League
  • South Puget Sound Community College
    • Varsity Fastpitch
    • 2-year All-Conference Basketball Team Captain
  • Cal State University San Bernardino
    • 2-year Varsity Basketball Team Captain
Jim Salter
The image shows a black and white photograph of a young man swimming, with a plaque displaying his name, class year, and swimming accomplishments.
  • Class of 1971
  • Varsity Swimming State Champion, 100-meter Breaststroke, 1971
JD Fouts
The image shows a black and white photograph of a young man wearing a baseball uniform and cap, with a plaque in the background displaying his accomplishments and affiliations.
  • Class of 1971
  • Varsity Baseball — 3 years
  • 1st Team All-League, 1970-71
  • 1st Team All-State, 1971
  • Southwest WA All-Star MVP
  • Honorable Mention All-American
  • Varsity Football — 2 years, All-League, 1971
  • Yakima Community College Football Starter
Dale Ford
The image on the left appears to be a black and white portrait photograph of a young man, while the image on the right is a plaque displaying the accomplishments and statistics of an individual named Dale Ford from the class of 1961.
  • Class of 1961
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • Varsity Baseball — 3 years
  • Football, Basketball Champs, 1961
  • 1961 State Basketball Tourney, average 26 points-per-game
  • Washington State University
    • Football, starting Quarterback — 2 years
    • Baseball, 17 home runs, .365 batting average, College World Series, 1965
John Lund
The image shows a portrait of a man in a football helmet, with text identifying him as John Lund, Class of 1959, and listing his achievements as Varsity Football Team Captain, Track & Field, and Tumbling Team.
  • Class of 1959
  • Varsity Football Team Captain
  • Track & Field
  • Tumbling Team
Ray Colombo
The image shows a man in a football uniform standing in the foreground, with a plaque in the background displaying his athletic accomplishments during his time in the Class of 1967.
  • Class of 1967
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • All-Conference Quarterback
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • All-Conference Guard
  • Track & Field — 3 years
  • State Track & Field Meet, 1967
  • Evergreen Conference:
    • Pole Vault Champ, 3-event medalist
    • Western Regional Long Jump Champ
  • NAIA Nationals Track & Field:
    • Decathlon & Long Jump
Brian Midles
The image shows a black and white photograph of a man in mid-throw, likely a discus or hammer throw, with a plaque in the background displaying his athletic accomplishments.
  • Class of 1964
  • WA State Discus Champion, 1964
  • NTHS School Track & Field Records:
    • Discus
    • 100-yard Dash
    • 220-yard Dash
    • 400-yard and 800-yard Medley Relays
  • Centralia College Track & Field:
    • 1065 WA Junior College Discus Champ
    • Records in Discus, 400-yard and 800-yard Relays
    • Hall of Fame Inductee, 1988
  • Central WA State College NAIA:
    • Discus 4th in USA, 1966
    • Hammer Throw 4th in USA, 1972
    • Record Hodler in Hammer Throw
Marty Nodilo
The image shows a black and white portrait photograph of a man with short, wavy hair, and a serious expression, along with a plaque that displays his name, Marty Nodilo, and his accomplishments as a varsity football player and All-American guard.
  • Class of 1962
  • Varsity Football — 2 years
  • Most Inspirational, 1962
  • All-State Guard, 1962, 1963
  • Varsity Track — 2 years
  • State Meet, Discus, 1962
  • Grays Harbor Community College Football All-American Guard, 1964
  • Canadian Professional Football League
Sam Schlegel
The image shows a man in a sports uniform, with the text %22Sam Schlegel Class of 1962%22 displayed in the background.
  • Class of 1962
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • All-League Guard, 1961–62
  • Varsity Baseball — 3 years
  • All-League Baseball, 3rd Base, 1962
  • Grays Harbor Community College:
    • All-American Football, 1962, 1963
    • Varsity Baseball Pitcher, 1962, 1963
Keith Shugarts
The image shows a man in a baseball uniform standing on a field, with a plaque in the background displaying his athletic achievements during his time at the Class of 1961.
  • Class of 1961
  • Varsity Basketball — 3 years
  • All-Conference Forward, 1961
  • Varsity Football — 2 years
  • Varsity Baseball — 2 years
Jesse Ratcliff
The image is a framed display showcasing the achievements and accolades of Jesse Ratcliff, a former varsity track and field, and football player from the class of 1995. The background features a red and white sports uniform, likely representing the team he played for.
  • Class of 1995
  • Varsity Track & Field — 3 years
  • Varsity Football — 3 years
  • Narrows League Honors:
    • 2nd Team Defense, 1992
    • 1st Team Defense, 1993
    • Honorable Mention Offense, 1993
    • 1st Team Defense & Offense, 1994
    • South Sound All Star, 1993, 1994
    • Seattle PI All State, 1994
    • TNT All Star Area Team, 1994
    • AP 1st Team Defense & Offense, 1994
    • East-West Team, Defensive Line
  • Washington State University Football Rose Bowl Team, 1998
Tonya Larson Charland
The image shows a black and white portrait of a young woman with short hair, wearing a sports jersey, and the background contains text highlighting her athletic accomplishments and awards.
  • Class of 1994
  • Varsity Volleyball All-State
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Fastpitch
  • Retired NTHS Jerseys in Basketball and Fastpitch
  • 6-time Team Captain
  • 9-time All-Narrows League
  • Narrows League MVP
  • University of Alabama Birmingham, 4-time All-Conference Volleyball
Tom Dunagan
The image shows a black and white portrait photograph of a young man with short, wavy hair, wearing a suit and tie. In the background, there is a purple plaque displaying information about Tom Dunagan's accomplishments in varsity wrestling and state wrestling meets during his time in the Class of 1965.
  • Class of 1965
  • Varsity Wrestling — 2 years
  • State Wrestling Meet, 3rd, 1964
  • State Wrestling Meet, 2nd, 1965
  • Wrestling Scholarship
John Little
The image shows a black and white photograph of a man, likely a high school student, with a plaque in the background displaying his athletic accomplishments during his time in the Class of 1964.
  • Class of 1964
  • Varsity Football—3 years
  • Varsity Wrestling—3 years
  • District Wrestling Champ, 1964
  • State Wrestling, 3rd place, 1964
  • Varsity Baseball—3 years
  • Olympic Junior Class Wrestling, WA State Junior Class Meet, 2nd place, 1965
  • University of Washington:
    • Baseball Starter–3 years
    • AAU Wrestling Invitational, 1st place, 1965
Leslie Erickson Ellingson
The image shows a female athlete in a Thurston jersey holding a javelin, with a plaque displaying her accomplishments and accolades from the Class of 2000.
  • Class of 2000
  • Varsity Volleyball
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Track, 3-time WA State Javelin Champion
  • WA State Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year
  • University of Southern California Track Team Captain and #3 All-Time USC Javelin Record
  • 2000 U.S. Olympics Track & Field Trials
Darcy Fast
The image shows a man in a baseball uniform standing on a baseball field, with a plaque in the background displaying his accomplishments as a member of the Class of 1965.
  • Class of 1965
  • Varsity Basketball—3 years
  • WA All-State Basketball Team, 1965
  • Basketball All-American, 1965
  • Varsity Baseball—3 years
  • WA All-State Baseball Team, 1965
  • 1965 Major League Baseball Draft, New York Yankees, 1st Base
  • 1967 Major League Baseball Draft, Chicago Cubs, Pitcher
  • 1968 Chicago Cubs MLB Pitcher
  • Pioneer League Pitcher Strikeouts Record, 1967
  • 1967 All-Pioneer League
  • AAA Tacoma Pacific Coast League Pitcher Strikeout Record
  • Lifetime Member Major League Baseball Alumni Association
Mike Sellers
The image shows a man in a red and white sports jersey standing in front of a plaque that displays his athletic accomplishments and background.
  • Class of 1993
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Track & Field
  • Varsity Football
  • Washington State Prep Player of the Year, 1993
  • Washington State Offensive Player of the Year, 1993
  • Walla Walla Community College All-American Football Linebacker
  • National Football League, Washington Redskins
Mike Spurgin
The image shows a man in athletic attire performing a hurdle jump, with a plaque displaying his accomplishments and university affiliation in the background.
  • Class of 1967
  • Varsity Football
  • Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Track
  • Set hurdle school record: 20.5 seconds, 1967
  • University of Washington Football scholarship
Ray Wallace
The image shows a black and white portrait of a man in a suit, with a purple background displaying his accomplishments as a varsity wrestler from the class of 1965.
  • Class of 1965
  • Varsity Wrestling
  • District Wrestling Champ, 1965
  • State Wrestling, 6th place, 1965
  • Wrestling Team 10th place, 1965
Boys Soccer State Champions 1990
This is a team photograph of the 1990 Boys Soccer State Champions, featuring the players and coaching staff posing together in front of a brick wall backdrop.

Team members: Jason Dunn, Tyler Thomas, Geoff Hall, James Dunn, Joe Lirette, Darrin Garman, Eddie Gentry, Lew Keller, Frank Dobosz, Tyson Lash, Julio Rivera, Ty Johnson, Jonathan Corwin, Mike Placos, Thoungsao Manikoth, D.J.l McKinney, Jon Krause, Jeff Spaulding, Keith Marcott, John Jones, Brett Burres, Chris Danielson, Coach Gary Dunn, Coach Warren Waldorf, Manager Bobbie Salazar.

Keith Baker
The image shows a black and white photograph of a wrestling match, with a man in a white uniform grappling with an opponent. The background appears to be a crowded indoor venue, with spectators visible in the background.
  • Class of 1966
  • Varsity Football
  • Varsity Wrestling—3 years
  • NTHS Wrestling Records:
    • Most team point in a season—56
    • Most pins in a season—10
    • Fastest pin—22 seconds
    • Best season record—12-0-0
  • NTHS Most Athletic, 1966
Randy Berg
The image shows a portrait of a man with short dark hair, wearing a wrestling singlet, and the background contains information about his wrestling accomplishments and awards.
  • Class of 1966
  • Varsity Wrestling—3 years
  • University of Washington NCAA Wrestling:
    • PAC-8 Champ, 123 pounds, 1968
    • PAC-8 Champ, 126 pounds, 1969
    • PAC-8 Champ, 126 pounds, 1970
    • All-America, 2 times
  • Washington State High School AAA Wrestling Coach of the Year, 2001
  • Coached 5 State Championships

Nomination Form

Return nomination forms to NTHS Athletic Director Stephen Coker, at scoker@ntps.org.

Donate

Donate to the NTHS Boosters and specify “Athletic Hall of Fame” on your donation to ensure the continued support and maintenance of the NTHS Athletic Hall of Fame! Thank you!