2019 TECH HIGH SCHOOL Hall of Fame 2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Tech High School, founded in 1917, is well known for its great athletic and activities tradition. In 1986, we decided it was time to begin to recognize the contributions and achievements of the individuals that have helped develop “Tiger Pride”! Through the formation of the Tech Hall of Fame, our community and school have been able to begin to accomplish this goal. Recognizing outstanding alumni not only gives us the opportu- nity to pay tribute to those who helped establish our traditions, but also gives our current students a knowledge of our school’s outstanding history- and a challenge to continue our traditions. Today, October 10, 2019, is our eighth induction to Tech’s Hall of Fame. On the following pages are the biographies of our 16 inductees along with their picture. A special thanks to the Hall of Fame Selection Committee and all who contributed to today’s induction. Although it is impossible to recognize everyone who has contributed, we especially want to recognize the efforts of the following people: Shelly Fruth (Ac- tivities Assistant), Dennis Voigt (Media), the Tech Alumni Asso- ciation, the Tech Captains/Leaders group, Tech’s custodial staff, Mayor Dave Kleis, and those listed on the program schedule on the next page. We also want to thank our former inductees whose contributions have made this special day possible. Tech Hall of Fame Day Schedule THURSDAY, OCT. 10 2019 1:15 Reception & Plaque Unveiling - Tiger Den 2:15 Induction Assembly -Tech Gym Student Council Co-Presidents Presiding Haley Condon & Katie Poetz Opening Comments Mr. Charlie Eisenreich, Tech Principal Mr. Dave Langerud, Tech Activities Director Mayor’s Proclamation Mayor Dave Kleis Emcees Ms. Jodee Blair, Language Arts Teacher Mr. Kerry Kopp, Chemistry/Physics Teacher & Drama Advisor Awards Presented by Mr. Charlie Eisenreich, Tech Principal Mr. Dave Langerud, Tech Activities Director Mr. Jim Dahl, Tech Alumni Association President Performances & Tech Alma Mater by Tech Choir, Mr. Nicholas Hollermann 5:00 Social - Green Mill 6:00 Banquet & Program - Kelly Inn Emcee Mr. Wayne Schluchter, Class of ‘78 FRIDAY, OCT. 11 5:00 Inductee Tour of Tech High School, Tech High School 7:00 Tech vs. Moorehead Football Game, Tiger Stadium Halftime Introduction of Inductees Emcee Chad O’Brien SPECIAL RECOGNITION TECH ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME With this induction into Tech’s Athletic Hall of Fame, we begin a tradition of recognizing individuals who have contributed in significant ways to Tech athletic programs. While these individuals will not necessarily be Tech graduates, and will not have competed in the ath- letic program, they will all have had an influence on the quality of the opportunity provided to athletes at Tech. TOM SHELLY PATTI ELLIOTT FRUTH IMHOLTE SPORTS JOURNALIST ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Tom began working at the St. Shelly is a 1984 graduate of Patti is a 1977 Tech grad who Cloud Times in the spring of Tech High School. Shortly actually began working for 1982 and, except for a period after graduation Shelly re- Tech High School through from 1994-1997, has been turned to Tech and served the Co-op Program while she covering area sports ever as Activities Assistant for 26 was still a student. She did since. Tom is a South St. Paul and St. Cloud State graduate years - from January 1993 such a good job that right who recalls first running into through August of 2019! after graduating from Tech Tech athletics in 1979-80 During her years as activi- Patti was hired to work in the when the boys’ basketball ties assistant, Shelly “trained office. She became the activi- team took second in the state in” 10 Activities Directors, ties assistant in July of 1979 tournament. He remem- counting those who returned and served for 12 years, bers the huge, enthusiastic as Activities Director after until 1991. Patti worked un- following Tech had in the leaving the position. Besides der both George Potter and championship game against doing a great job profession- Jack Toftey while they were Minneapolis North. Tom has gotten to know many Tech ally, Shelly was noted for Tech’s AD’s. One of Patti’s coaches and athletes over having a wonderful relation- memories is the effort and the years and says he “en- ship with students, who of- fun related to the beginning joys the challenge of writing ten spent time in the activi- of girl’s high school athletics stories well enough so that ties office where they were during the 1970’s. She said people remember them.” Tom warmly welcomed. Shelly she found it rewarding to see has been the author of many says that what she misses kids involved in sports and to great articles about Tech most since leaving her posi- run into them years later and athletes and contests! Tom tion is the interaction with have them remember her. Elliott has received many awards in recognition of his the kids. As she says, “That’s Patti left Tech in 1991 and outstanding coverage of high what it was all about”. Shelly spent 20 years as Adminis- school athletics including the and her husband Randy, who trative Assistant at Kennedy MSHSL Distinguished Media is also a Tech grad, have three community School, retiring in Award in 2019. He is past sons; Colton (26), Ethyn June of 2014. Patti and her president of the MN Associ- (23) and Rhett (21). They husband Bob live in the Cold ated Press Sports Editors As- live in the Luxemburg area. Spring area and still attend sociation and has won count- many athletic contests at the less writing awards at the College of St. Ben’s/St. John’s. state level as well a national Best of Gannett and Associ- ated Press awards. Tom has two sons, John (24) and Mi- chael (17). SHAWN BRESNAHAN 1983 Shawn is a 1983 graduate of Tech and graduated #6 academically in his class. He was a captain and two-way starter on the 8-1, 1982 Tech football team his senior year. His team finished the season rated #10 in the final State Rankings. Shawn was a starter on the Tech basketball team that went to the State Tournament. In Tennis, Shawn was a member of the 2-time Tech Boys Tennis State Champion Teams. He was also a member of the State Individual Doubles Champion. Over- all, Shawn earned 7 letters in his athletic career: 4 in tennis, 2 in football and 1 in basketball. Shawn played one year of tennis at St. Cloud State and then trans- ferred to Arizona State University in Phoenix where he graduated with a degree in Finance. Following graduation, Shawn moved to San Diego, CA where he still resides. He has worked in corporate finance for large companies in the defense and Telecom industries as well as working with fledgling start-ups. He and his wife Tere have triplet boys - Nick, Ryan and Eric - who are currently 20 years old. All three are currently in college. MARK DINGMANN 1998 Mark Dingmann graduated from Tech in 1998. As a three-sport athlete - football, basketball, and baseball - he received Distinguished Academic Achievement Award his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In football, he was a three-year letter winner. He earned All-Con- ference Honorable Mention in 1997. That same year, his team won the conference cham- pionship. He was part of the state tournament team in 1997 which played against Blaine at Clark Field. Dingmann was a three-year letter winner in basketball as well. He finished his career as one of the top ten scorers in Tech history. He earned All-Conference Honorable Mention Awards two times and an All-Conference Award one year. He was awarded the NBA Sportsmanship Certificate his senior year. In baseball, he was a three-time letter winner and three-year starter at catcher. He finished his career near the top of Tech’s all-time home run and RBI leader list. He won All-Conference Awards two years and was the team captain his senior year. The team won the conference in 1997 and participated in the state tourna- ment. He was also part of the Legion Baseball State Tournament Team in 1997 and was part of the VFW Baseball State Tournament Team in 1996. After high school, Dingmann played one year of college basketball at Waldorf College in Iowa, two years of baseball at Waldorf College, and two years of college baseball at Saint Cloud State University. After high school, he was also a basketball referee for 10 years. He is currently coaching youth football, youth baseball, and youth basketball which he has been doing for 2-3 years. He serves as presi- dent of the Sartell Youth Baseball Association. He lives in Sartell with his wife Leslie and their children Easton (8) and Mason (6). He is the Vice-President and General Manager at McDowall Company in Waite Park, MN, where he has worked for the past 15 years. MEGAN FOLEY 2006 Megan Foley graduated from Tech in 2006 and continued her education at Saint Cloud State University from which she grad- uated in 2010. Foley was a three-sport athlete at Tech com- peting in basketball, softball, and volleyball. In volleyball, she was a three-year letter winner, Conference Honorable Mention one year, and was chosen captain her senior year. In softball, she was a four-year letter winner and was named to the All- Conference team. She was team captain and was chosen Team Defensive Player of the Year her senior year. In basketball, she was also a four-year letter winner.