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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

  • Donald Strom – Coach

    Red Wing Class of 1940 Football – Big 8 Conference Champs 1939, All State Center 1939 College – Luther College Class of 1947; Football Conference Champs 1941; University of Minnesota, Mankato State College Coach – Hayfield High School  1947-1953 – Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, founded Wasioja Conference; Chippewa Falls High School 1953-1954 – Football, Basketball, Track; Worthington High School… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Ken Thompson – AD/Coach

    St. Paul Johnson High School College – Hamline University – National Basketball championship team; Gustavus Adolphus College Semi-pro baseball in the old Northern League Coach – Worthington, MN 1947 – 1982, Football, Basketball – 2 time District Champs, Baseball – 3 time High School District Champs, Baseball – High School District Champs 1947,  Golf- 18 District Champs, 8 Region… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Robert Lundgren – At Large

    Basketball Track College – Worthington Community College – Basketball Robert coached basketball at St. Mary’s in Worthington. He was chairman, 31 years, of the High School Athletic Banquet, sponsored by the VFW from 1947-1978. For 35 years, he was the Head Timer at the Trojan Relays.  Robert served as Athletic Coordinator of VFW Baseball for 25… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Arnold Sanderson – At Large

    Strandquist, MN 1926 College – North Star Academy, Concordia College Class of 1930, University of Minnesota Masters Degree 1944 Activities – Active member North Central Assoc. of Colleges & Secondary Schools; High School College Relations Committee; Executive Secretary District 8; Southwest Athletic Conference Chairman at its inception; Noon Hour Kiwanis Club; started Early Risers Kiwanis Club Awards… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Larry McKeever – WHS Class of 1957

    Baseball – 3 time letter-winner Football – 3 time letter-winner Track Wrestling – 2 time letter-winner College – Mankato State University – Baseball, lettered 3 years; Football, lettered 3 years, All Conference Defensive Back 1960,  All-time Defensive Team 1969 Coach – Fulda, Assistant Football and Wrestling; LaPorte, Indiana, Assistant Football and Wrestling; Other – High School Wrestling Official – 4 time… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Butch Meyeraan – WHS Class of 1957

    Basketball – 3 time letter-winner; 2 time Most Valuable Player. Team Captain Football – 2 time letter-winner; All-State Honorable Mention Golf – 4 time letter-winner; State Golf Champions 1957 College – Mankato State University – Basketball – 4 time letter-winner; Team Captain; All Conference 1959-1961; Member 1000 Point Club; NCAA Record Division II 20 for 20 Free throws made… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Karen (Swanson) Bonertz – WHS Class of 1979

    Tennis – SW Conference Champions ’74-78; Sub-Section Champions ’74-78; Section runner-up ‘74; SW Conference Singles Champion, 2nd Place, 3rd Place;  SW Conference Runner-up; Sub-Section Singles Champion; Section Singles 3rd place; SW Conference 2nd Singles Champion; Sub-Section Doubles Champion; Section Doubles 3rd; 2 time State participant Doubles; Sub-Region Champions; State Team participant; Sub-Region Doubles Champion; Region Doubles… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Joseph J. Vortherms – WHS Class of 1978

    Football – 2 time letter-winner; Team captain ‘77; MVP ‘77; All-Southwest Conference Offensive Back ‘77; All Area (Daily Globe) Offensive Back ‘77; Held single season rushing record; All American ’77-78 Track – Lettered 4 years; 2 time MVP ; Most points scored ’77 & 78; State track meet 4th place in 880 yd, 2nd place in 880… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Harry Sowles -WHS Class of 1926

    FootballBasketball – All-District; All-RegionTrackBaseball -lettered freshman year College – Heuron College, Football (halfback) Harry and his wife, Clare have 3 children, Tom, Sue, and Mary.  He enjoys golf, hunting, fishing and boating. He was inducted into the Trojan Hall of Fame in 1990. Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Russell Rickers – WHS Class of 1949

    Football ’46-49 – played for coaches Milt Osterberg and John KirkebyBasketball ’46-49 – played for coaches Milt Osterberg, Lem Herting, and Ken ThompsonBaseball ’46-49 – played for coaches Milt Osterberg, John Curran, and Dan Regnier College – Worthington Junior College – Football, Basketball Russ and his wife, Janet, have 3 children, Joe, John, and Sue all of whom participated… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

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