Class of 2023 Honors Ceremony Magazine

SOUTH DAKOTA

HALL OF FAME

Honors CEREMONY

CLASS OF 2023

COMMEMORATIVE

MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER 8 & 9, 2023

DR. ROBERT ARNIO

Rapid City, SD

CLASS of 2023

DR. PAMELA HOMAN

Hartford, SD

BRUCE BAD MOCCASIN

Rapid City, SD

WALT BONES

Chancellor, SD

Wessington Springs, SD

GRIFFITHS

Madison, SD

GARY MULE DEER

Spearfish, SD

LARRY ROHRER

Beresford, SD

HANI SHAFAI

Rapid City, SD

ADAM VINATIERI

Zionsville, IN

DR. THOMAS DEAN

DR. JOSÉ-MARIE

Program

HONORS CEREMO NY

LOCATIONS DURING THE WEEKEND

ARROWWOOD CEDAR SHORE RESORT ACSR | OACOMA, SD

SD HALL OF FAME VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER VEC | CHAMBERLAIN, SD

Friday SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 – 7:00 PM

INDUCTEE REGISTRATION - ASCR

EARLY PUBLIC REGISTRATION OPENS - VEC

SD HALL OF FAME BOARD PRIVATE WELCOME RECEPTION FOR INDUCTEE(S) & GUEST(S) - ACSR

PUBLIC GRAND OPENING - VEC

Saturday SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

BRUNCH & INDUCTEE PANEL DISCUSSION - ACSR

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INDUCTEE MEET AND GREET AT THEIR DISPLAY TABLES - ACSR

ANNIVERSARY INDUCTEE REUNION AND CELEBRATION - VEC

SOCIAL HOUR - ACSR

HONORS CEREMONY BANQUET - ACSR

LIVE AUCTION

ONLINE AUCTION CONCLUSION - ACSR

AFTER BANQUET RECEPTION - ACSR

The Online Auction begins September 1, 2023 and will be open throughout the Honors Ceremony weekend. The online auction will conclude September 9, 2023 at 8:30 PM.

2023 BOARD of DIRECTORS

AND SOUTH DAKOTA HALL OF FAME MANAGEMENT

GERRY LIKNESS WATERTOWN, SD

DZENAN BERBEROVIC SIOUX FALLS, SD

ANN M c KAY THOMPSON RAPID CITY, SD

RANDY HOUDEK HIGHMORE, SD

HUGH BARTELS WATERTOWN, SD

MIKE CARTNEY VICE CHAIR & PROGRAMMING CHAIR WATERTOWN, SD

DAVE ROZENBOOM SIOUX FALLS, SD

MICHELLE LAVALLEE SIOUX FALLS, SD

PETE CAPPA TREASURER & FINANCE CHAIR RAPID CITY, SD

STEVE FLANERY RAPID CITY, SD

JOHN PORTER CHAIR SIOUX FALLS, SD

ERICA PETERSON CHAMBERLAIN, SD

BRADLEY HAUPT RAPID CITY, SD

MARCI BURDICK PAST CHAIR RAPID CITY, SD

LOREN TSCHETTER SECRETARY & FUND DEV. CHAIR SIOUX FALLS, SD

LORI PLATZER PROGRAMMING MANAGER

LAURIE BECVAR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KYNDRA HOSEK OFFICE MANAGER

2024 NOMINATION PROCESS

WHO MAY NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL?

Anyone may nominate an individual, living or deceased, to be considered for induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Self-nomination is not permitted, and those currently serving on the South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors or its staff are not permitted to nominate individuals.

WHO MAY BE NOMINATED?

Nominees must have resided in South Dakota at some time during their lifetime. The nominee must exemplify the meaning of excellence, demonstrating qualifications, attributes, and achievements in the selected category that are exemplary and distinguished.

WHAT FIELDS ARE ELIGIBLE?

To showcase South Dakota’s finest, we accept nominations in eleven categories of accomplishment. The categories include the following:

• Agriculture

• Arts & Entertainment

• Business

• Education

• General

• Historical

• Inventor

• Philanthropic

• Political

• Professional

• Sports

SUBMIT ONLINE

Only electronic submissions of nominations will be accepted. Begin at our website, sdhalloffame.org, and click on the Nominations button. The site will be open to accept nominations from October 1st through February 1st, closing at 11:59 PM (CST).

COMPLETE THE FULL APPLICATION

Carefully review the required information and complete the application fully to present the best case for the candidate’s nomination. Please fill out the application carefully; incomplete applications will not be considered.

SUBMIT ON TIME

Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on February 1. Please prepare accordingly as late applications cannot be reviewed.

SELECTION

The South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors will review all timely and complete nominations. Each year, up to ten individuals whose nominating application best represents the achievement of excellence will be selected. The selection criteria for excellence are based on the information provided within the nomination for an individual’s contributions, outstanding leadership, achievement in their chosen category, skill development, and growth.

NOTIFICATION

Individuals selected for induction will be notified in writing. Honorees will also be announced in public press releases and on the SD Hall of Fame’s website.

RECOGNITION

Inductees receive recognition at the annual Honors Ceremony held each September, on the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s website, and in various publications. A commitment by the Inductee or Inductee Designee to attend their Honors Ceremony is a requirement.

PLEASE CONTACT US WELL IN ADVANCE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ANY QUESTIONS

2023 CHAMPIONS FOR Excellence

INDUCTEE BIOGRAPHIES

The South Dakota Hall of Fame recognizes these Dream Chasers as examples of excellence. They reflect the people of South Dakota who build our future. We proudly honor their accomplishments, and shine a light on excellence throughout the State of South Dakota.

DR. ROBERT ARNIO

Perhaps it is innate, or more likely because Dr. Arnio was born the seventh of 11 children into a Lead/Deadwood logging family, that he has always gone out of his way to help others. Learning how to be responsible for himself while contributing to the good of others were values he learned early in life through observation. After marrying his high school sweetheart Janice, he worked nights in the Homestake Mine to put himself through his undergraduate studies. He was accepted into the graduate psychology program at the University of Iowa where he obtained his Ph.D. After graduation, he and his family returned to South Dakota where he worked at West River Mental Health Center in Spearfish as a psychologist and interim director. In 1981, he co-founded Psychological Associates, recruiting the largest number of doctorallevel psychologists of any private clinic in the state. Under Dr. Arnio’s direction, the staff

there provided over 6000 hours of mental health services per year to the community over 32 years.

In a six-month period during the mid1980s, there was a staggering number of teen suicides in Western South Dakota—six times as many expected statewide for all ages in a year. Some parents sought help from Dr. Arnio after a teen had ended their life, so he knew first-hand the excruciating pain these families experienced.

An old African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Dr. Arnio soon mobilized community resources to develop a schoolbased prevention program modeled after the program from Cherry Creek School in Denver. He worked with the University of South Dakota to help evaluate the impact of the program, which demonstrated there were clear increases in student self-esteem, thereby reducing high risk behavior. This

photo by Jesse Brown Nelson Photography

format of addressing mental health adjustment through school programs was the early stage of what is now called a Social/ Emotional learning curriculum. These types of activities are used in some form in nearly all schools today.

Community professionals then requested more training. This was before the Internet, when professional development was offered through onsite workshops–often in distant metropolitan areas. Costs made this impossible for schools and other agencies. Dr. Arnio organized workshops for educators and professionals that brought the best nationally known experts to South Dakota. Over a 13-year timespan, these training courses were attended by over 1000 South Dakota professionals.

The continued need for welltrained mental health providers in rural areas like South Dakota is always an issue.

As president of the South Dakota Psychological Association, Dr. Arnio and a psychiatric social worker collaborated with the South Dakota Alliance for the Mentally Ill, the mental health centers, psychiatric social workers, licensed counselors, and marriage and family counselors to develop training requirements for licensure and to provide greater

insurance coverage for patients. This group evolved into the Mental Health Coalition, which continues as a forum where professionals of many disciplines work together to help South Dakotans. In his work with the South Dakota Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Dr. Arnio has conducted workshops for over 20 years with VR counselors throughout the state on psychological issues and rehabilitation.

Because research since the 1970s has clearly shown young people who cannot read have many more psychological and behavioral problems, in 2001 Dr. Arnio cofounded Learning Solutions, which provides private individualized tutoring for children and adults with learning challenges.

has presented Dr. Arnio with more awards than any other psychologist. These include the Presidential Appreciation Award, the Outstanding Leadership Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Psychologist of the Year Award. On the national level, he has received the American Psychological Association prestigious Karl F. Heiser Presidential Award for Advocacy; and Governor Janklow recognized his state advocacy accomplishments with the Governor’s Outstanding Health Care Professional Award. Wellspring gave him the We Believe in Kids Award for his work with diabetic children and their families.

According to board member Dr. Perrenoud, the South Dakota Psychological Association

In 2023, Dr. Arnio and his wife celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with both their daughters, who are also mental health professionals.

He introduced a course on dyslexia to the University of Sioux Falls and has taught over 200 teachers about the Science of Reading and academic interventions.

CHAMPIONING A CULTURE of Excellence

Greetings from the South Dakota Hall of Fame,

It is our honor and pleasure to continue the tradition of hosting our annual Honors Ceremony weekend, which is filled with special events highlighting the work of not just our newest inductees, but also celebrating the inductees who have come before. These people are our “Champions”, they are South Dakota’s “Greats”. Their stories share how they created positive change and developed lasting legacies inspiring us here today, and for generations to come.

The mission of the South Dakota Hall of Fame is To Champion a Culture of Excellence. Excellence is generally defined as the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. However, we also find that Excellence is in the process of always striving to do better—a common trait found among our inductees!

Thank you for your attendance and for your support of Excellence in South Dakota. The South Dakota Hall of Fame exists due to the generosity of individuals who understand that together, we can have a profound impact on our state, and that the stories, which bring insight and inspiration to all who hear them, must be preserved.

Enjoy the weekend!

John T. Porter Chair of the Board of Directors South Dakota Hall of Fame

Laurie Becvar Chief Executive Officer South Dakota Hall of Fame

EXHIBITS on DISPLAY

The Visitor & Education Center is home to many exhibits featuring the stories and history of Dream Chasers in South Dakota. Some of our current exhibits feature stories of South Dakota musicians, the legacy of Bill Groethe, and members who impacted Miss South Dakota.

CONGRATULATES

two outstanding Hardrockers

Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do to impact your communities and improve the lives of South Dakotans.

Hani Shafai Bruce Bad Moccasin

DAKOTA HISTORY: THE BILL GROETHE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO MISS

DICK TERMES TERMESPHERES MUSIC

AMERICAN HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION

TERRY REDLINAMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

BRUCE BAD MOCCASIN

Hard work, perseverance, humility, genuineness, innovation, and collaboration are words friends and colleagues use to describe the life and career of Donald “Bruce” Bad Moccasin.

A member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Bruce Bad Moccasin was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota in February 1949. His entire professional career was in service to American Indians and Alaska Natives while in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and as a United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Officer in the Indian Health Service (IHS). He is believed to be the only engineer who rose through the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS from Lieutenant to Rear Admiral. At the time of his 2002 retirement as IHS Aberdeen Area Director, Rear Admiral Bad Moccasin was responsible for a 2,200-person staff, eight hospitals, seven health centers, and several clinics with an operating budget of over $200 million dollars–serving 112,000 American Indians across 17 tribes.

His life, however, began more simply–without an easy path to success. The Bad Moccasin family moved to Pierre, SD when Bruce was two years old. They lived in two tents the first winter before finding a property in Pierre that would rent to Native people. The family had no car, so Bruce ran everywhere—to the Boys Club to play basketball, to church, and to help his family with many needs. While a multi-sport athlete at Pierre Riggs High School, Bruce would stand out at basketball and was named to the All-State Basketball first team in 1967. He was offered a scholarship to attend the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD Mines) in Rapid City and continued a headline basketball career while keeping up with demanding engineering coursework. Bruce graduated in 1972 as a Civil Engineer, later earning his master’s in civil engineering in 1986 from SD Mines.

Following graduation, and completing the Engineering Officer Basic Course in Virginia,

Bruce began his professional career with the BIA and then the IHS. His career took him and his family to Mobridge, SD; Aberdeen, SD; Winnebago, NE; Oklahoma City, OK; and Phoenix, AZ.

Bruce Bad Moccasin’s 30-year career (five years with the BIA; 25 years with the USPHS) started with building roads in 1977. He later used his engineering education to design water and wastewater projects to improve the infrastructure on Native American Reservations. He also assumed responsibilities to supervise the construction of sanitary facilities and managed environmental health service programs. As his career progressed, Bruce established himself as a valued employee who understood the IHS operation from his wide range of experiences.

Bruce’s leadership within the IHS allowed him to effectively bring many changes to funding processes for projects important to improving the lives of Native Americans living on reservations.

to IHS leadership and Congress.

He is credited with spearheading many changes in how the Aberdeen Area Office operated.

Instead of spending most of his time in the office, Bruce saw value in traveling to the reservations to meet with tribal leadership. He also convinced staff personnel from the USPHS, headquartered in Rockville, MD, to travel to the reservations to meet tribal officials, health board councils, and employees working with health care services. In turn, tribal members traveled to meet IHS leaders and US Congressmen in Rockville and Washington DC. Bruce successfully convinced the tribal leaders to band together with a common voice when seeking federal funding instead of having each tribe apply for individual funding.

Mr. Bad Moccasin established innovative processes for recruitment, retention, and credentialing of staff and was a strong advocate for continuing education. The result was improved quality in health care and new initiatives in telemedicine, mobile digital mammography (first in the nation), suicide prevention, and other mental health programs. As a registered professional engineer,

Bruce was an advocate of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs, especially for Native American youth.

In addition to his professional accolades, Bruce Bad Moccasin is also a decorated athlete. An outstanding high school and college basketball player, he has been named to the South Dakota Intercollegiate Conference (SDIC) Hall of Fame (2022), the South Dakota School of Mines Hardrock Hall of Fame (2012), the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame (2010) and the Pierre Athletic Hall of Fame (1998).

Bruce and his wife, Rita, have two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

The initiatives taken by Mr. Bad Moccasin paved the way for connecting tribal leaders and tribal health boards

HALL of FAME PROGRAMMING

The Hall of Fame’s unique programs serve as inspiration for helping young people understand their potential while providing motivation to chase their dreams. Through the sharing of inductee stories and recognition of acts of excellence, people from all corners of the state are enabled to share in the heritage that has formed the culture of excellence right here in South Dakota.

The Hall of Fame's unique programs serve as an inspiration for helping young people understand their potential while providing motivation to chase their dreams. Through the sharing of inductee stories and recognition of acts of excellence, people from all corners of the state are enabled to share in the heritage that has formed the culture of excellence right here in South Dakota.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAMMING

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HONORS CEREMONY

Each year, up to ten outstanding South Dakotans are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their achievements that inspire our youth, lead the generations and build our future.

LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENT

A one-of-a-kind collection of South Dakota Champions. Visit our website to get to know the over 772 Inductees through video, audio, photos, and more.

VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER

Our Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain, South Dakota is an inspiration of interactive and hands-on exhibits highlighting the Champions and our state’s excellence. Open year round.

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LEGENDS AND LEARNING

Updates anticipated Fall 2023. Our educational program tells the inspiring stories of South Dakota’s Champions for Excellence while helping teachers fulfill curriculum requirements in core subjects with a comprehensive digital collection.

ACTS OF EXCELLENCE

Recognizing the many South Dakotans who achieve excellence in everyday acts that make the state so extraordinary.

Rear Admiral Bruce Bad Moccasin

See page 33 for names

“A Dedicated Advocate for South Dakota Education”

From your family, high school friends from Pierre, Hardrocker classmates and athletic teammates, and colleagues at the USPHS. We are all very proud of your accomplishments that have positively impacted the state of South Dakota. Your leadership and your friendship have been a blessing to so many people. Thank you for being a strong advocate of STEM education, especially for Native American youth.

See page 32 for names

Dr. Pamela Homan

From Friends of Dr. Pamela Homan

WALT BONES

A CARING ADVOCATE FOR AGRICULTURE

Walt Bones III was born and raised on the family farm homesteaded in 1879 by his great-grandfather John T. Bones, six miles northeast of Parker or 20 miles southwest of Sioux Falls. In what he would define as the quintessential, multi-generational diversified family farm, Walt farmed and ranched with his two brothers (Jim and Steve) and a brother-in-law (Lyle Van Hove) after graduating from Iowa State University in 1974 with a BS in Animal Science. Due to his Dad’s health issues and fueled by the Ag crisis of the mid-1980s, Walt, Steve, Jim, and Lyle started a general partnership they called Hexad Farms. This was an active operating entity tasked with the stewardship of the family’s land holdings owned by Bones Hereford Ranch, Inc., which included his dad, Walt Jr. (1988 SD Hall of Fame Inductee), his mother Winnie, his brothers Steve, Jim, and John, his sisters Judy and Susie, and his brother-in-law Lyle Van Hove.

Collaborations fueled the growth of Hexad Farms to where it managed 10,000 acres of cropland (owned, rented, and custom farmed), 300 beef cows (calves sold as breeding stock, 4-H club calves, direct beef sales to consumers and the general market), two 1,000-head cattle feed yards, ranching supply dealerships, a corn and soybean seed dealership, and the Hexad partners led the development effort of and part ownership in the Turner County Dairy, milking 1,600 cows. Today, Lyle’s son (Mike), Steve’s son (Dan), and Jim’s son (Matt) represent the fifth generation and are poised and ready to assume the farm’s leadership.

There is a lyric in one of country music star Toby Keith’s songs that says, “If you don’t know where you are going, you might end up somewhere else”. With this in mind and the next generation on board, the group asked Bob Treadway (from San Diego, CA) to facilitate a strategic planning session for

Hexad Farms. Bob is a professional “futurist” and an Ag consultant to Fortune 500 corporations and National commodity groups. He spent three days getting to know the family and business dynamics before a full day sit down with all of the active farming family members and a key employee. This set the stage. Effective communication is key to future success, especially in a family business where the first casualty of emotion is usually reason.

Walt’s parents created a culture where public service was held in very high esteem. Support from his family, parents, and farming partners allowed Walt to serve in many leadership capacities in organizations such as the SD Jaycees, the SD Cattlemen’s Association, the SD Ag and Rural Leadership Program, SD Farm Bureau, SD Corn Growers, the Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning Board, Groundworks Connect/SD Ag in the Classroom, Avera Health, the Kingdom Capital Fund, Mitogenetics, and the SD Agland taxation taskforce. Walt was also honored to take a twoand-a-half-year sabbatical from the

farm to serve as Governor Dennis Daugaard’s Secretary of Agriculture. This was an amazing opportunity to collaborate and advocate for South Dakota’s number-one industry within the state, across the country, and overseas.

With the farm’s proximity to Sioux Falls, Walt has been asked to comment, educate, and update consumers on numerous issues in local papers and media stations. It is important that our industry is present to represent ourselves or, as the saying goes, “If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu.”

Ephesians 3:8 Without God’s help, we cannot do God’s work.

Faith, family, and farming have blessed Walt in many ways, and he will be the first to say that this recognition is not about him. It is much more about a nurturing upbringing, abundant opportunities, numerous relationships, and an unrelenting desire to better the people, natural resources, industry, communities, organizations, and

groups he touches.

Walt sold his interest in Hexad Farms back to his partners at the end of 2022, and is now trying to define “retirement.” In the meantime, more time is spent with his wife of nearly 50 years, Jan, his three children Christi (Mitch) Wilking, Lisa (Ian) Stark, Ryan (Cassidy) Bones, and his five grandchildren. Walt is still active in several non-profit organizations and is seen out on the course attempting to improve his golf game.

ACTS of EXCELLENCE

ACTS OF EXCELLENCE IS EXCLUSIVELY SPONSORED BY

Acts of Excellence honors the many South Dakotans who achieve excellence in everyday acts that make the state so extraordinary. Learn about the 15 recognized this year at the Visitor & Education Center exhbit or read about each Act of Excellence on SDHALLOFFAME.ORG

(1) ROCK SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM RAPID CITY

Photo (left to right): Scott Miller, owner of the Rock School, receives an Acts of Excellence Award from SD Hall of Fame Board Director Brad Haupt.

(2) THE MOOSE LODGE HOT WHEELS EVENT RAPID CITY

Photo (left to right): Tim West, President of the Moose Lodge Board of Directors receives an Acts of Excellence Award from SD Hall of Fame Board Director Brad Haupt and CEO Laurie Becvar.

(3) THE VETERANS HONOR GUARD STURGIS

Photo (left to right): SD Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar stands with American Legion State Commander Doug Feltman, Sturgis Honor Guard Commander Craig Sanderson, and the guard's active members.

(4) THE VETERANS HONOR GUARD SPEARFISH

Photo (front row, left to right): Dan Carlstrom, Jack French, Ron Gibson, Pete Larson, Spearfish Honor Guard Commander Tim Wetz, Doug Henwood, Assistant Honor Guard Commander Larry Haglund, George Ashmore, and Skip Johnson. Back row, left to right: Marvin Freidt, Randy Lyons, Michael Schneringer, Gary Dettman, Arne Koski, Kevin Klunder, Joe Miller, and Patrick Lewellen. Joining the group photo in the back row was American Legion State Commander Doug Feltman and SD Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar. Honor Guard member not in attendance is Carol Howitz who is working in Saudi Arabia this year.

(5) COMMUNITY OF NEWELL NEWELL

Photo (left to right): Tara Tennis and Deb Steele, administrative assistants at the

Irrigation District, accepted the Acts of Excellence Award on behalf of the city from SD Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar.

(6) KEITH PATRICK VIVIAN

Photo (left to right): Acts of Excellence award recipient Keith Patrick pictured with SD Hall of Fame Board Director Erica Peterson while receiving his award.

(7) MATT COLLINS KENNEBEC & LYMAN

Photo (left to right): Acts of Excellence award recipient Matt Collins pictured with SD Hall of Fame Board Director Erica Peterson while receiving his award.

(8) QUILTS OF VALOR, FLAG MOUNTAIN HONOR GUARD PIERRE

Photo (left to right): Honor Guard members Barb Vankeerbrook and Ardys Roseland and Charlene Sundstrum (far right) receive an Acts of Excellence Award from SD Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness.

(9) HOPE, HEALING, AND HOOFPRINTS MINISTRY FLORENCE

Photo (left to right): SD Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar, SD Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness, President of Hope, Healing and Hoofprints Ministry Jo Vitek being presented an Acts of Excellence Award by SD Hall of Fame Board Director Mike Cartney, Triple H Board Director Julianne Endres, Communications Director of the Watertown Community Foundation Kristen Henderson, and seated on the horse Brandy (not pictured) is Joy Nelson, owner and founder of Joy Ranch.

(10) STAVIG HOUSE MUSEUM SISSETON

Photo (left to right): Stavig House Museum Board Director Jane Rasmussen, SD Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness, Stavig House Museum Board President John

Rasmussen, and Stavig House Museum Board Directors Yvonne Hippen and Kay Nikolas.

(11) LANCE CHRISTENSEN

KYLE

Photo (left to right): Lance Christensen receives his Acts of Excellence Award from SD Hall of Fame CEO Laurie Becvar at the Red Rocks golf course in Rapid City.

(12) MONTGOMERY FURNITURE

MADISON

Photo (Left to Right): South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness, Clark Sinclair, Connie Sinclair, Eric Sinclair, Neala Sinclair, and South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director Dr. Loren Tschetter.

(13) PAUL AND LAVERNE OLSON

PRESHO

Photo of Paul and LaVerne Olson with their children David Olson and Paula Olson Hildebrandt.

(14) MUSTANG SEEDS

MADISON

Photo pictured center are Mustang Seeds CEO Terry Schulz, with SD Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness and CEO Laurie Becvar surrounded by the Mustang Seeds Team.

(15) BEEF BUCKS, INC.,

MADISON

Photo (left to right) are Eileen Moller of Mitchell, SD; SD Hall of Fame Board Director Gerry Likness of Watertown, SD; Joanne Hillman of Sioux Falls, SD; Judy Blindauer of Mitchell, SD; and Beef Bucks, Inc. Founders and Board Directors Bob and Nancy Montross of De Smet SD. Other Beef Bucks, Inc. Board Directors not in attendance include Jim Woster of Sioux Falls, SD, and Todd Olinger of Woonsocket, SD.

DR. THOMAS DEAN

Thomas Michael Dean was born on May 10, 1945, in Mitchell, South Dakota. He grew up on the family farm west of Wessington Springs, a farm that has been in his family for 119 years, located near the property his great grandfather homesteaded in 1882. He attended a one-room country school (eight grades, but only six kids) and graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1963.

Tom attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. That experience had a deep impact on his life. Though it was highly stressful at times, and sometimes the academic demands were truly intimidating, senior faculty were greatly supportive. In the end, the Carleton experience proved to be profoundly important in his personal development. He has said many times, “The most important thing I learned was that there is always another side to the story.”

Tom attended medical school at the

University of Rochester in New York. At the urging of his advisor Dr. Barry Pless, he requested and received a “year out fellowship.” With that support, Tom spent a year in England studying the teaching of general practice. He graduated in 1972 with an M.D. with Distinction in Research, and he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha–the national medical honor society.

In the early 1970s, family medicine was a new specialty, and only a few family medicine residency programs existed. Tom chose to follow one of his University of Rochester mentors, Dr. Ted Phillips, to the University of Washington in Seattle where Dr. Phillips was developing a new Family Medicine Residency Program—the first in a major university medical center.

That was an important decision for several reasons. He received a top-notch education, but also, the very first nurse he met as a

frightened young intern would eventually become his wife. Tom and Kathy were married during his second year of residency. They have now been together for over 50 years and have three children: Gwyneth, Alex, and Carl.

Following residency in 1975, Tom and Kathy moved to Hyden, Kentucky. Kathy enrolled at the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) to become a certified nurse midwife (CNM). Tom practiced family medicine at FNS, fulfilling a commitment he had to the National Health Service Corps.

In 1978, Tom and Kathy moved to Wessington Springs where they raised their three children and where they still reside today. Their practice with Horizon Health Care has proved to be successful and rewarding.

In 2007, Tom experienced a major setback. Following a spontaneous hip fracture, he was found to have multiple myeloma–a bone marrow cancer. After chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, the disease went into remission. With continued treatment, it remains in remission today, 15 years after the initial diagnosis.

Tom has always had an interest in health policy. Early on, he became involved with the National Rural

Health Association (NRHA) and served as president in 1990-91. He was active in the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians and was elected president of the group in 2011.

Through the years, he has received a number of recognitions and awards. He received a Bush Foundation Medical Fellowship to study leadership and health policy. In 2009, he was selected by the NRHA as Practitioner of the Year. In 2014, he was selected as the South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year.

The most notable of his health policy activities was his appointment in 2007 to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).

MedPAC is an arm of the US Congress charged with studying and advising on matters that affect the Medicare program. Tom is the only South Dakotan to have served on this commission. It involved many trips to Washington DC, as well as some long and complex discussions. He found these to be both challenging and rewarding as he worked to provide a rural

perspective to these deliberations.

Kathy retired after serving over 30 years of active midwifery, and Tom retired in 2021 after 43 years serving Wessington Springs, as well as clinics in Woonsocket and Plankinton.

In retirement, Tom continues to follow health policy issues. He is proud of the accomplishments of his children and seven active grandchildren. He loves woodworking (especially reclaiming and repurposing old lumber) and gardening.

Congratulations

Dr. Thomas Dean

Congratulations

to our friend HANI SHAFAI on his induction into the SD Hall of Fame.

Rural Healthcare”

Congratulations on your induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame!

Dr. José Marie Griffiths, Dr. Pam Homan & Larry Rohrer

We are VERY proud and thankful for what you have and continue to contribute to our GREAT State of South Dakota!!

~ Miles & Lisa Beacom

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS

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President Griffiths has a bachelor’s degree and doctoral degree in Physics, Information Science and Computer Science, and Statistics from University College London (UCL). She was also awarded an honorary doctoral degree from UCL in 2016 for her contributions to science and higher education.

She immigrated to the United States after graduate school to build a research career.

One of her roles included Vice President for King Research, Inc., but her ability to understand and explain technology launched her down a path to higher education administration. A few of the many positions she has held include Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bryant University in Rhode Island, Dean of the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chief Information Officer at the University of Michigan, and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Known for wearing bright colors to stand out amongst a sea of dark suits, President Griffiths has served on many scientific boards and organizations. She has been awarded three presidential appointments by two United States Presidents. One was to the U.S. President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee, another to the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information

Science. A third was to the National Science Board, where she was part of a leadership team that traveled to Antarctica. She has attended national medal ceremonies at the White House, and White House summits on STEM and Cyber Workforce and Education. She has been known to initiate lively debates with industry leaders such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

President Griffiths has also been appointed as lead or key personnel for projects with over 28 U.S. Federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and U.S. intelligence agencies. She served on the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and has carried out projects with major corporations such as AT&T, Bell Laboratories, and IBM. President Griffiths has authored or co-authored books and technical reports, and she has traveled the world speaking at conferences, summits, and other invited appearances. She has been named one of the top 25 Women of the Web and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Artificial Intelligence.

This is the unique set of skills and experiences she brought to Dakota State University (DSU) in 2015. The

institution was making great strides in the cyber realm after a 1984 mission change, but to really rise, DSU needed dynamic leadership to turn this hidden gem of a “little college on the prairie” into a “cyber powerhouse of the plains.”

Like Marie Curie, President Griffiths’ visionary spirit and neverending drive make her an inspiration and a role model to students who are making distinctive accomplishments in research labs, design studios, area K-12 classrooms, national and international cyber competitions, and athletics.

President Griffiths also has the ability to engage and excite stakeholders throughout the state, and her energy has created unique public/private partnerships with resources of more than $200 million for the University.

This partnership will expand DSU’s capacity, launch a workforce development pipeline, and create a modern cyber innovation research hub in two locations within the state.

President Griffiths’ example will inspire and lead the generations by building a dynamic future, but her true measure is found in her caring and gentle heart, which motivates her with a genuine desire to prepare cyber-savvy graduates who will live lives of positive purpose and consequence for South Dakota, the nation, and the world.

President Griffiths was married to Donald King, a world-renowned statistician and information science pioneer, who passed away in 2019. She has one daughter and five stepdaughters.

These collaborations have resulted in new building construction, a complete institutional rebrand, and a cyberresearch initiative that is being called “the next big industry for South Dakota.”

HALL of FAME FAQ

WHAT IS THE SOUTH DAKOTA HALL OF FAME?

Founded in 1974 and named by the South Dakota State Legislature in 1996 as the "Official State Hall of Fame,” the Hall’s original function was to recognize outstanding South Dakotans for their contribution to our state. Since that time, the SD Hall of Fame has expanded its mission to not only recognize excellence but to influence others to embrace excellence as a core value.

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

Our mission is to champion a culture of excellence in South Dakota. Every organization, from businesses and schools to government and family, has a culture that embraces shared values. We envision a state that culturally embraces excellence as a core value. This is a big dream, but one we believe is possible.

HOW DOES THE HALL OF FAME SUPPORT A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE IN SOUTH DAKOTA?

The South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors encourages all forms of achievement, and we champion a culture of excellence in several ways. Our annual Honors Ceremony inducts a select group of new Champions for Excellence each year. Our Legacy of Achievements program tells the continuing stories of our inductees. The personal stories of 782 inductees are available online and in the Visitor & Education Center. Special exhibits focus on areas of achievement such as Agriculture, Business, Native American Heritage, Education, Political Leaders, and Women. Their stories can inspire, educate, and build local connections in our fast-paced, global world. Our Legends & Learning program offers teachers a curriculum using online, interactive tools

for storytelling and learning. Our Acts of Excellence program recognizes individual deeds and actions that demonstrate excellence throughout the state.

WHAT ARE ACTS OF EXCELLENCE?

Every day, South Dakotans do extraordinary things. We maintain a one-of-a-kind collaborative platform to recognize everyday stories of excellence. These real stories demonstrate what excellence in action looks like. They inspire others to embrace the pursuit of excellence. Visit sdhalloffame.org to learn how you can recognize Acts of Excellence and help build a culture of excellence. Applications will be accepted beginning in January 2024.

HOW ARE SOUTH DAKOTANS ELECTED TO THE HALL OF FAME EACH YEAR?

Nominations are open to the public at our website, sdhalloffame.org, from October 1st through February 1st (at 11:59 PM CST). The Board reviews all nominations in a thorough and objective process. Nominations are considered active for three years, additional information for any active Nominee may be submitted from October 1st through February 1st at 11:59PM (CST).

For more questions, contact the SD Hall of Fame at info@sdhalloffame.org or 605.234.4216

DIFFERENCE: THE DAKTRONICS

OUR PEOPLE

From Friends of Dr. José-Marie Griffiths

See page 33 for names

“A Powerful Leader in Higher Education”

Congratulations to Daktronics Board Member José-Marie Griffiths as she is inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Dr. Griffiths embodies our values, putting her extensive knowledge and leadership experience to work for the good of others.

RE-CAP at the VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER

APRIL 2023

We had many families enjoy being a champion of EGGcellents and join the fun of learning about our inductees at our All-Ears Easter Bunny Bash.

DECEMBER 2022

The Chamberlain/Oacoma Area has the opportunity to participate in the annual Festival of Trees. This year the SD Hall of Fame was able to host the month-long event! We also had the chance to have a Re-Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with the Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce.

MAY 2023

The Visitor & Education Center’s gift shop has a new look!

JUNE 2023

We hosted our first annual 605-Day Art Show! We offered artists across the state the opportunity to participate in our 605 Day Art Show, promoting artistic excellence in South Dakota. We received a grant from the South Dakota Humanity Council for Lawrence Diggs to present “Using Art to Bring Us Together.”

JULY 2023

Our newest exhibit honors the legacy of the American Highland Cattle Association in South Dakota featuring the life stories of inductees Baxter and Lyndall Berry, Thomas Berry, and George Bridge.

AUGUST 2023

We prepared for an unforgettable afternoon of toe-tapping rhythms, and brilliant and soulful melodies with Pegie Douglas. She presented “The Life and Music of Badger Clark” (1978 inductee).

DR. PAMELA HOMAN

A DEDICATED ADVOCATE FOR SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATION

Dr. Pamela J. Homan came into the world knowing that each day is a gift. Born with a heart defect, at two years old she was one of the world’s first to undergo open-heart surgery using cross circulation, earning her the title of a “surviving medical icon.”

The Sioux Falls native had a humble upbringing. Her parents wanted to give her the education they never received and not have to worry about the little things in life, such as food and clean clothing. Homan’s mother died at just 43 years old during her sophomore year of college. Regardless, she did right by her parents, guided by the values she learned listening to and watching them—never give up on your dreams; look for opportunities to thrive despite challenges; and where there is a will, there’s a way.

The Washington High School graduate earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education, as well as a Master of Arts in special education from Augustana College (now University) in 1981 and 1987, respectively. Dr. Homan earned both

a specialist degree in education in 1993 and a doctorate degree in educational administration in 1996, from the University of South Dakota.

Dr. Homan served more than three decades as a teacher and administrator in education— known as a visionary leader and relentless advocate for children of all backgrounds and abilities. Her career has been founded upon the belief that not every child learns in the same way, at the same time, or at the same pace. Dr. Homan has been determined to provide multiple pathways for students to succeed.

Dr. Homan’s first teaching position was in special education in Luverne, Minnesota, and then in Webster, South Dakota, as a special and gifted education teacher. In 1983, she served in the same capacity in the Brandon Valley School District at its elementary and high schools.

In 1990, Dr. Homan joined the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) where she would go on to serve for 25 years—first developing

the McKennan Alternative Day School for adolescents with acute psychiatric disorders. Two years later, Dr. Homan acted as the district’s supervisor of Elementary Exceptional Children Services, expanding its special education programs inclusive of specialized behavior programs for children and adolescents. From 1994-2004, Dr. Homan served as principal of Jane Addams Elementary School before becoming the coordinator of program evaluation and assessment for the district, and eventually the director of Assessment, Technology, and Information Services before taking the position of superintendent.

Beginning in 2004, Dr. Homan served as superintendent of the largest public school district in South Dakota for 11 years—a pioneer as the first woman superintendent in SFSD’s 152-year history. In this role, Dr. Homan provided executive leadership to the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public school system and Southeast Technical Institute (now College).

During her tenure as superintendent, Dr. Homan opened and expanded eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and two specialized high schools. She designed and implemented the Career and Technology Academy, New Technology High Project-Based

Learning, Pyramid of Behavioral Interventions, Learning Adventures Preschool, Spanish Immersion and Leadership Development Institute, as well as at-risk programming for middle and high school students.

and Delbridge Museum, Reliabank, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Augustana Board of Trustees, McCrossan Boys Ranch, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Sioux Empire United Way, Junior Achievement of South Dakota, and Khor Wakow.

With the feeling of leaving the district in a good place, Dr. Homan was energized by the opportunity to return to her alma mater, Augustana University, in 2015. As the chief strategy officer and executive vice president, she oversees the development and execution of strategic initiatives, advancement, alumni engagement, communications and marketing, enterprise data analytics, as well as the Augustana Research Institute (ARI), which she developed and implemented.

Over the last two decades, Dr. Homan has also been a leader in the community, serving on multiple boards such as WestSide Lutheran Church, HelpLine, Great Plains Zoo

Among her many achievements, Dr. Homan has been celebrated as the South Dakota Association Elementary School Principals’ Rookie of the Year, a graduate of Leadership Sioux Falls, and named to “The Boomer List: Sioux Falls” by AARP South Dakota. She has been honored with the EmBe Tribute to Women Humanities and Education Award. Dr. Homan was recognized by both of her alma maters in 2006, honored with the Alumni Achievement Award from Augustana, and the Alumni Leadership Forum Award from the University of South Dakota.

Dr. Homan has been married to her husband, Tim, for 42 years, whom she met in college and has been her source of encouragement ever since. Together, they have three children (Fenecia, Betsy, and Felix), and five grandchildren. In 2001, the Volunteer & Information Center named the Homans the Human Race Honorary Family of the Year—a testament to Dr. Homan never forgetting the humble beginnings from which she came.

Dr. Homan formed community partnerships to create the Finance Action Network, schoolbased health clinics, Learners to Leaders, as well as staff and student wellness programs.

HALL of FAME SUPPORTERS OF EXCELLENCE

2023 HONORS CEREMONY SUPPORTERS

TRIBUTE LEVEL

$25,000 +

Dream Design International

First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard

honoring Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths and Dr. Pamela Homan

Sanford Health

TESTIMONIAL LEVEL

$15,000 - $24,999

Dakota State University

honoring Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths

South Dakota Mines

honoring Bruce Bad Moccasin and Hani Shafai

CONGRATULATIONS LEVEL

$10,000 - $14,999

Marci & John Burdick

honoring Bruce Bad Moccasin, Gary Mule Deer, Larry Rohrer, Hani Shafai, and Adam Vinatieri

Friends of Bruce Bad Moccasin

Friends of Dr. Pamela Homan

CELEBRATION LEVEL

$5,000 - $9,999

Augustana University

honoring Dr. Pamela Homan

Miles & Lisa Beacom

honoring Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths, Dr. Pamela Homan, and Larry Rohrer

Black Hills State University

honoring Gary Mule Deer

Children's Home Society of South Dakota

honoring Hani Shafai

Daktronics

honoring Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths

Friends of Dr. Thomas Dean

Friends of Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths

Friends of Hani Shafai

Friends at SDPB, Friends of SDPB, and the Members of the Board

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines

Al Schoeneman

South Dakota Community Foundation honoring Hani Shafai

HONOR LEVEL

$2,000 - $4,999

First Dakota National Bank

Friends of Dr. Robert Arnio

Friends of Walt Bones

Friends of Larry Rohrer

Pam & Tim Homan

Indianapolis Colts honoring Adam Vinatieri

Dr. Cindy Lillibridge honoring Thomas Lillibridge

Monument Health honoring Hani Shafai

Rod & Ruth Parry

John & Penny Porter honoring Bruce Bad Moccasin and Dr. Thomas Dean

SD Academy of Family Physicians & SD Foundation of Family Medicine honoring Dr. Thomas Dean

South Dakota State University honoring Adam Vinatieri

Ann McKay Thompson honoring Dr. Robert Arnio, Bruce Bad Moccasin, Dr. Jose'-Marie Griffiths, Dr. Pamela Homan, and Larry Rohrer

World-class health care STARTS AT HOME.

We are dedicated to becoming the most advanced, most connected, most accessible and widest-reaching health care system in the country. Improving quality of life through better health. Providing quality care close to home. Wherever home may be. Not just for the future of our health, but for the health of our future.

HERE FOR ALL. HERE FOR GOOD.

HONORING OUR INDUCTEES

CLASS OF 2023 AND PAST INDUCTEES

HONORING PAST INDUCTEES

Susan Arnott in memory of Dr. Roscoe Dean Jr., M.D., 1993 and Roscoe Dean Sr., 1981

Sally Christenson in memory of Bernard Christenson, 2013

Tom & Judy Grady in memory of Walter I Bones, 1988

Emily Guhin in memory of Michael Guhin, 1989

Dr. Cindy Lillibridge in memory of Tom Lillibridge, 2013

Penny Porter in honor of John Porter, 2018

Peggy Shlanta in memory of Mark Shlanta, 2022

South Dakota Community Foundation in memory of Bernard Christenson, 2013

Charlene Wilson in memory of Dr. Frank Creamer, 1983

Karen Yeager in memory of Anson Yeager, 1998

ARNIO, DR. ROBERT

David & Kay Arnio

Robert & Janice Arnio

Chris & Bill Burleson

Jimmye Duffy

Warner Ghere

Jean Gunderson

Marilyn & Aage Jorgensen

Gary & Helen Ladner

Joel & Renee Landeen

Sara Marlow

Mark Perrenoud

Eric & Lisa Porisch

Ann McKay Thompson

Dr. David Topf

Kay & Robert Zuhr

BAD MOCCASIN, BRUCE

Mads & Chloe Andenas

Bill & Mary Axlund

Beatrice Bad Moccasin, granddaughter

Beverly Bad Moccasin

Cetan Bad Moccasin, grandson

Don Jr & Kathy Bad Moccasin, son & daughter-in-law

Rita Bad Moccasin, spouse

Sidney Sr. & Alma Bad Moccasin, parents*

Gary Baker

Garland Bayley

Lawson Behrens, great grandson

Jaime & Christian Berens, daughter & son-in-law

Saige Berens, granddaughter

David & Bonnie Berg

Paul & Jan Bohling

James & Diane Borin

Lydia & Barry Bouchie

Marci & John Burdick

Gary Callahan

Richard & Jacquelyn Clegg

Gary & Cymbre Christman

William V. Coyle*

Patrick S. Dady

Dan & Jane Daniels

Jeffrey & Jo Ann Dietz

Harvey & Jean Fraser*

Thomas A. Gardner, PE

Don & Lynnda Gardner

Larry Gee*

Steve Gerlach

Bob & Joanne Gjere

Robert A. Gjere

Joel Grace

Roy & Lyndee Griffith

Dave & Sandy Gross

Barry Halfred*

Chuck Hallstrom*

Dennis & Julie Harry

Doug Hartman

Terry & Jerrine Hausken

Ron Hawkins

Roger Hawley*

Daryl Hegedus

Stacey Hieb

Jimmy Hilton*

Steven & Claudia Hoffman

Randall Ice

Karen & Keith Jansen

Bob Jeitz*

Jean & Ron Jeitz

Coach Jim Kampen*

James Konst & Sherida Wilson

Jim Kotas

Jerry Lipovsky

John McCallum

Richard Mickelson

Brenda Morin

Bob OBrien

Doug Opp

Dana Peterka

Steven & Mary Ann Pirner

John & Penny Porter

Alejandro Rama

Jim & Wendy Rankin

Alys & Joe Ratigan

Doug & Darla Roeber

Russ & Pam Roeber

Les Rose

Bruce J. Sabacky

Doug Schlepp

Larry Simonson

South Dakota Mines

Lindell Sunde

Lance & Sue Swanhorst

James & Maureen Swartz

Donn R. Taylor

Ann McKay Thompson

Bernie Tompkins

Gary & Ruth Veurink

Joe & Patti Vig

Eric Warren

Robert Westby

Steve Wider

Tom & Crystal Van Wyhe

David Zwetzig*

*Deceased, sponsored by relatives and friends

BONES, WALT

Mark Boekelheide

Tom & Laurie Chaplin

Dennis & Linda Daugaard

Bill Even

Arnie & Sandy Fleck

Tom & Judy Grady

Janet & Bob Kinder

Paul & Heather Kostboth

Lake Area Technical College

Jim & Susie Lammers

Greg Lund

Gary & Carlette Machan

Tom & Beth Manion

Dawn & Wayne Mielke

Don & Kay Norton

Scott & Paula Phillips

Jerry & Sally Schmitz

Jim & Karri Wiederrich

Jim & Penny Woster

HONORING OUR INDUCTEES

CLASS OF 2023 AND PAST INDUCTEES CONTINUED

DEAN, DR. THOMAS

Susan Arnott

Jerome & Yvonne Bentz

Tom Daschle

Carl Dean

Greg & Jill Dean

Larry & Eileen Dean

Horizon Health Care

Richard Kolousek

Clark & Gerry Likness

Thomas & Michele Olsen

John & Penny Porter

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians

South Dakota Foundation of Family Medicine

South Dakota State Medical Association

Springs Area Community Club

Loren & Jean Tschetter

GRIFFITHS, DR. JOSE'-MARIE

Jim Abbott & Deborah Vander Woude

Miles & Lisa Beacom

Marcia & David Chicoine

Gayle Cole

Dakota State University

Daktronics

Dennis & Linda Daugaard

David & Nicole De Jong

Chris & Joni Ekstrum

First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard

Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Joyce Griffiths

Mark Hawkes

Rebecca Hoey

Fenecia Homan

Julie Iverson

Dusty Johnson

J Mark Johnston

Stacy & Anna Kooistra

Lake Area Technical College

Lawrence & Schiller

David & Laurie Link

Michael & Tamara Miller

Jim Moran

Jim & Dorothy Morgan

Timothy & Laurie Stenberg Nichols

Jeffrey Partridge

Tad Perry

Ashley Podhradsky

Pamela & Clay Roberts

Dave & Tammy Rozenboom

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

Randy & Theresa Schaefer

SDN Communications

Darrel & Patricia Simon

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

Ann McKay Thompson

Loren & Jean Tschetter

HOMAN, DR. PAMELA

Fred & Susan Aderhold

Augustana University

Miles & Lisa Beacom

Patti Berg

Mike Crane & Candy Hanson

Jodi Dehli

First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard

Andrea Grady

Fenecia Homan

Pam & Tim Homan

David & Jan Johnson

Nancy Klinedinst

David & De Knudson

DeeAnn Konrad

Mark & Toni Meile

Dan & Kristi Pansch

Tad Perry

Paul Rasmussen

Dave & Tammy Rozenboom

Max Sandlin & Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

Sioux Falls School District

Bill & Twyla Smith

Robin & Gordon Spronk

Bob & Joan Thimjon

Ann McKay Thompson

Dean & Deanna Versteeg

Tom & Kathy Walsh

Jill Wilson

MULE DEER, GARY

Lyle & Judith Berry

Black Hills State University

Marci & John Burdick

City of Spearfish

Jeanette L Ervin

Leo & Mercy Giacometto

Paul & Janet Higbee

High Plains Western Heritage Center

Kay Jorgensen

Mike & Susan Konstant

Debra Niemi

Karla Scovell

Gregory Wittenberg

ROHRER, LARRY

Jim Abbott & Deborah Vander Woude

Miles & Lisa Beacom

Marci & John Burdick

Wayne Carney

Dennis & Linda Daugaard

Friends at SDPB, Friends of SDPB, and Members of the Board

Carol & Bradley Johnson

Kay Jorgensen

David Landry

Duane Sander

Ann McKay Thompson

SHAFAI, HANI

BankWest

Marci & John Burdick

Pete & JoVayne Cappa

Ed Carpenter

Mike & Michele Cartney

Children's Home Society of South Dakota

City of Spearfish

Dennis & Linda Daugaard

Dream Design International

Brian Hagg

Mark & Michele Harlow

Steven Howard

Dusty Johnson

Lake Area Technical College

Monument Health

Mother of God Monastery

Joy Nelson

Jim & Wendy Rankin

Red Rock Golf Club

Security First Bank

South Dakota Community Foundation

South Dakota Mines

VINATIERI, ADAM

Marci & John Burdick

Indianapolis Colts

South Dakota State University

GARY MULE DEER

GIVING BACK THROUGH HIS ART

In 2023, Gary Mule Deer, South Dakota’s nationally acclaimed comedian and country musician, was selected to be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame within weeks of also being made the 230th member of the Grand Ole Opry. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as a one-of-a-kind, authentic western South Dakota persona.

Born in 1939 in Deadwood, SD as Gary Clark Miller, he grew up in a creative and hard-working family who moved to Spearfish when he was only a year old. His parents, Bruce and Lola Miller, bought a 440-acre cattle ranch and the town’s movie theater, and they started Spearfish’s first full supermarket. All these experiences offered Gary jobs which contributed to his work ethic. Growing up, Gary also fished, hunted, and rode horses with his family as part of a saddle club that regularly appeared in Black Hills rodeo parades.

Gary reflected on those times and these times in 2023, when families do little together—certainly not laughing at the same humor—and he is grateful for the opportunity the Opry offers to perform family-friendly comedy that he says, “bridges the gap from children, to parents, to grandparents.”

Audiences are finding another way to know him, as well. A documentary film about Gary’s extraordinary 60-year career (“Show Business is My Life But I Can’t Prove It”) was released August 1st, 2023, streaming worldwide.

Gary’s first generation of fans encountered him in the 1950s and ‘60s as he played music in Black Hills bars, his biggest music influence being Johnny Cash, and at Spearfish’s iconic City Park Pavilion, dances that featured early rock-n-roll’s biggest stars, some of whom became Gary’s lifelong friends. His band, The Vaqueros, also played there. By the 1960s and ‘70s, Gary was in Los Angeles

performing folk-rock music with The New Society, then rock and roll with Bandanna, and beginning his long associations with Steve Martin and The Smothers Brothers, then later with David Letterman and Jay Leno. Gary and these comedians led a trend that drew audiences away from traditional nightclubs and into 1980s-era comedy clubs. He began making national TV appearances (at first as the innovative comedy duo Mule Deer and Moondogg, with Dennis Flannigan), then on his own as Gary Mule Deer, appearing on many Tonight Shows and dozens of other programs (360 of them during his career), including consistent Letterman show appearances. Gary was one of six comedians featured on the first HBO Comedy Special. He later successfully segued to country music entertainment, performing with everyone from Roger Miller, Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton to Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, and nearly every other country star. He appeared regularly on The Nashville Network (TNN) and was part of the Hee Haw cast for two years. Throughout his career, Gary has played most performing arts theaters across the U.S. (special guest with Johnny Mathis since

1994), Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas showrooms, and Royal Caribbean’s mega-ships. In the ‘90s, he discovered it possible to manage a career of that magnitude out of Spearfish, from bookings and promotion to TV and radio interviews and travel. He credits his wife Nita, who grew up in Sioux Falls, enjoyed a modeling and TV career in New York, and then comanaged Gary in Los Angeles, for bringing managerial skills home to South Dakota. Nita first saw Gary perform in 1980 and has been with him ever since.

the Black Hills State University Foundation (BHSU), High Plains Western Heritage Center, and the Artemis House, to name a few.

Gary’s previous South Dakota honors include memberships in both the state’s rock and roll and country music halls of fame, BHSU’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Spearfish High School’s Fine Arts Hall of Fame.

As his family and friends have come to know, Gary always returns home and has kept the values he grew up with, which includes supporting the state’s nonprofits. He has demonstrated his support through benefit concerts and golf tournaments, raising money for

In today’s world, Gary’s familyfriendly comedy is a breath of fresh air. As Vince Gill has expressed, Gary Mule Deer exemplifies the healing power of healthy laughter.

When anyone asks him for advice on becoming a comedian, Gary simply says, “Don’t say anything unless it’s funny.”

“I’ve always loved his unique and very funny humor, his singing and guitar playing. There’s no one like him, and no one nicer.”

GIVING to the HALL

Thank you for your support in championing a culture of excellence. Your generosity means we may continue to honor, celebrate and connect inductee achievements to build a culture of excellence in South Dakota.

WHY DO OUR DONORS SUPPORT THE SD HALL OF FAME FINANCIALLY?

WHY DO OUR DONORS SUPPORT THE SD HALL OF FAME FINANCIALLY?

Donors support a culture of excellence in South Dakota by inspiring people to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of inductees.

Donors support a culture of excellence in South Dakota by inspiring people to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of inductees.

FUNDING ENABLES US TO:

FUNDING ENABLES US TO:

• Continue our traditional purpose of selecting and honoring new inductees each year. The annual Honors Ceremony raises enough money to cover the cost of the event, but it does not cover other annual expenses.

• Support and expand our programs:

Honors Ceremony

WE FINANCIAL

Legacy of Achievements

• Support and expand our programs:

Legends & Learning

Visitor & Education Center

Legends & Learning

Legacy of Achievements

Acts of Excellence

Acts of Excellence

• Support the centrally-located Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain. The center serves as a home for inductees, their rotating exhibits and archives, and connects us all at the annual honors weekend.

• Support the centrally-located Visitor and Education Center in Chamberlain. The center serves as a home for inductees, their rotating exhibits and archives, and connects us all at the annual honors weekend.

WE HAVE NO DEBT, AND CONTINUE TO SECURE OUR FINANCIAL FUTURE THROUGH:

An endowment campaign with targeted earnings that will cover at least a third of annual costs. The plan includes growing the endowment fund through planned giving.

• Annual Board of Directors and Staff contributions.

• Ongoing relationships with donors, who financially support and participate in the mission and programming.

HALL

BUDGET

The annual $380,000. corporation, donations. Programming and corporate Honors and Endowment important

VISITOR AND EDUCATION CENTER

The 10,000 square foot facility overlooks the beautiful Missouri River and makes a perfect setting for honoring the great people who shape our state.

The 10,000 square foot facility overlooks the beautiful Missouri River and makes a perfect setting for honoring the great people who shaped our state.

VISITOR & EDUCATION CENTER HOURS

Memorial Day Weekend – Mid-September

Monday – Saturday | 9 am – 6 pm

VISITOR & EDUCATION

CENTER HOURS

Mid-September – May*

Monday – Friday | 9 am – 5 pm

Monday – Friday • 9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Weekends

*Closed on weekends and National Holidays

Just off I-90, Exit 263

Just off I-90, Exit 263 / Admission by Donation

Admission by Donation

Congratulations Hani Shafai

From Friends of Hani Shafai

See page 33 for names

Britton, Family, Friends & Co-workers for being on this

Congratulations

“Building a Sustainable Future”

“Excellence is doing ordinary things well.”

—John W. Gardner

Hani Shafai on induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

LARRY ROHRER

A VOICE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Being considered a quiet shy child with a lisp does not foretell a career in broadcasting. But as the “voice” of South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB), Larry has been seen on public television and radio across the state and beyond for over 50 years. He’s heard daily on the radio network and is the host of “Dakota Life” on public television. His career spanned the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, and that transition created the opportunity to impact the program options and media accessibility for every household in the state and beyond.

A Sioux Falls native, Larry attended Lincoln High School. As class vice president, he would occasionally read announcements on the school’s public address system. One principal commented that “you have a good voice for radio.” During college, he gave it a try and began part-time with KELO Radio in Sioux Falls. Later, he worked full-time as a

news reporter, host, and program manager with KXRB Radio.

He became a fan of public broadcasting and after 15 years with commercial media, Larry joined SDPB in 1988 as Radio Program Manager. SDPB was a sea-change in media style and intent. Along with his work on public radio, he made his debut on public television during the state centennial celebration in 1989. Over time, SDPB watchers and listeners became more familiar with his voice and his signature mustache. His job evolved to Radio Network Manager, Director of Internet Services, and later, Director of Content, and Assistant General Manager.

While he was the Director of SDPB Radio, Larry helped organize and launch a new radio station serving the Rosebud and Pine Ridge areas. He developed the logistics and process for corporate funding announcements on radio and managed the installation and

programming of the network's first digital editing and automation system. In other duties as assigned, he produced daily promotional and fundraising announcements, and programs and segments for both radio and television.

In 1997, Larry was asked to start the Internet Services Division of SDPB.

His team created SDPB’s first website and started to live-stream audio to the internet.

From these platforms, he helped pioneer gavel-to-gavel streaming of all South Dakota Legislative meetings in 2000, as well as the coverage of all South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Athletic and Fine Arts championships for the internet beginning in 2001.

As digital communications evolved, Larry was asked to be SDPB’s Director of Content and Assistant General Manager, overseeing SDPB television, radio, digital, and educational services. SDPB’s primary strategic goal was localism and to use new digital media platforms to create local

programs that South Dakotans could not find anywhere else. In this new frontier of public service media, he created dozens of partnerships and coordinated the development and distribution of local programs. His vision of creating new localized programs and services helped SDPB to produce more hours of local programming annually than almost any other public broadcaster in the nation.

During his career, Larry has received awards from the Associated Press, South Dakota Education Association, and the SDHSAA. He has also received recognition from the South Dakota Football Coaches Association and South Dakota Cheer and Dance Coaches’ Association for media coverage. In 2010, Larry was inducted into the Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Hall of Fame. His lifelong love of music and performance on bass with many groups was recognized with induction into the Legends of Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022.

Larry has also been recognized for service to WWII Veterans by military service organizations in the state. In 2008, along with David

Landry, he co-founded and created “Honor Flight South Dakota” where he served as board chair. In the next three years, the group raised nearly two million dollars to facilitate a two-day trip for 1,400 South Dakota WWII Veterans to visit their national WWII memorial in Washington D.C. His project leadership was recognized by the Disabled American Veterans Department, the American Legion with their Certificate of Commendation, and he was one of the first civilians to receive the “Eagle Award” from the South Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars.

His innovative work in media and public service has had an impact on South Dakotans, wherever they live.

IN MEMORIAM

Their achievements and stories that inspire, mentor, and lead generations of South Dakotans will live on through SDHALLOFFAME.ORG

HANI SHAFAI

Hani Shafai is a Palestinian-born civil engineer and real estate developer who has made a significant impact on the Rapid City community and beyond. Born in Beit Lahia at the northern tip of the Gaza Strip in 1961, Hani learned the value of hard work at a young age by working on his family's farm. He was one of 11 children in his family. Hani’s father worked as a teacher, and his mother was a farmer who raised chickens, goats, and cows. After graduating from high school, he pursued higher education at Beirzeit University in the West Bank for two years. However, due to political upheaval in the region, he was compelled to depart his homeland. Fortunately, he received support from Dr. Jack Anderson, a Hill City, SD native teaching calculus at Beirzeit University at the time. With Dr. Anderson’s assistance, Hani immigrated to the United States, arriving in 1981, and enrolled at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD Mines) in Rapid City.

During his time at SD Mines, Hani held several part-time jobs to finance his education, including working as a grocery store stock boy and driving a cab in Chicago during the summer and winter breaks. His dedication to his studies and good grades resulted in him receiving various scholarships to cover the remaining tuition costs. Hani acknowledges the invaluable support he received from several professors at SD Mines who provided him with a sense of belonging in his new environment. They became a second family to him, helping to alleviate the loneliness of being far away from his loved ones. While in college at SD Mines, Hani conducted research for the U.S. Navy, Shell Oil, and 3M Corporation.

After graduating with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering, Hani stayed in the U.S. and became a U.S. citizen in 1990. Hani has been married to his wife Barb since 1991 and has twin children, Sharaf and Yasmeen.

Hani’s professional career began in California where he worked as a civil engineer for a private firm. However, he quickly returned to Rapid City at the request of SD Mines to teach engineering classes. After three years of teaching, he worked as a city engineer for the City of Rapid City for seven years before leaving in 1998 to start his own engineering business, Dream Design International.

Dream Design International quickly became a prominent engineering firm in the Rapid City community and beyond. Hani expanded the company to fill the needs of the community, expanding into land development and construction, focusing on affordable housing, education, and health care. Throughout his career with Dream Design International, Hani has been involved in a wide range of projects, including affordable housing, commercial redevelopment, and industrial parks. These endeavors have been motivated by a desire to meet specific community needs, such as providing affordable housing options for first-time home buyers, and revitalizing structures to create vibrant commercial spaces.

Hani has also volunteered his time by being a member of several community organizations and boards, demonstrating his commitment to giving back and making a positive impact. Some of these organizations include: South Dakota Community Foundation, Elevate Rapid City, Sanford Health, Rapid City Drinking Water Task Force, Black Hills Center for American Indian Health, American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Children’s Home Society Foundation, Monument Health Foundation, South Dakota Board of Technical Professions, City of Rapid City Council Development, South Dakota Mines Foundation,

South Dakota Engineering Society, Dahl Arts Center, Journey Museum, Governor’s Committee for the Vietnam Memorial, South Dakota Commission for National and Community Service, and National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Award.

Because of Hani’s efforts, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service in 2019 through his alma mater, SD Mines. This honorary degree is awarded to individuals who have substantially impacted their local community and have used their careers to improve the lives of others.

In addition to his professional success, Hani is also committed to philanthropy. He has not only donated money to nonprofits in the community, but has also donated large amounts of land for community investments in education and health care. Hani attributes his generosity to the values his family taught him back in Gaza. The Rapid City community and South Dakota have given so much to him as well. “It’s the right thing to do.”

Since 1998, Dream Design International has been part of over 6,000 residential units and over two million square feet of commercial space, adding over $1.3 billion in taxable value to the Rapid City community alone.

ADAM VINATIERI

A CHAMPION FOOTBALL PLAYER EXEMPLIFYING EXCELLENCE

Adam Matthew Vinatieri was born in Yankton, South Dakota on December 28, 1972—the second of Judy (Goeken) and Paul Vinatieri's four children. His greatgreat-grandfather was Italian, and his other ancestry includes German and English. When Adam was five years old, his family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. There, he attended Central High School and lettered in football (quarterback and middle linebacker), wrestling, basketball, soccer, and track. Adam earned first-team All-State honors in football as a senior and graduated in 1991.

For college, Adam enrolled at South Dakota State University. He lettered each of his four years in college football as a kicker and punter. By the end of his collegiate career, he was the universities’ all-time leading scorer with 185 career points, as well as being awarded first-team all-conference honors in each of his seasons.

Adam went on to have a standout career as an American football placekicker, who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. He is the NFL's all-time leading scorer at 2,673 points and considered as one of the greatest kickers of all time. He also holds NFL records for field goals made, postseason points, and overtime field goals scored.

Adam joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 1996 and played for 10 seasons; he was a member of the Colts for 14 seasons. A four-time Super Bowl winner–three with the Patriots and one with the Colts–he has the most Super Bowl wins for a kicker. He is also the only player to score 1,000 points for two different franchises. In 2021, Adam announced his retirement from the NFL after 24 seasons on former Colts teammate and punter Pat McAfee’s podcast, The Pat McAfee

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Show. He retired as the NFL’s alltime leading scorer, as well as the last active player to have played in the 1990s, and the last to play before Tom Brady. His 365 games were the second most by any NFL player, behind Morten Andersen's 382 games.

Celebrated for his kicking accuracy and success under pressure, Adam completed several of the most crucial field goals in NFL history. During the 2001-02 NFL playoffs, he converted the game-tying and winning kicks of New England's AFC Divisional Playoff game in blizzard conditions, as well as the game-winning kick in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXVI–earning the Patriots their first championship. He would again convert a final-second kick to win Super Bowl XXXVIII, establishing himself as a key contributor of the Patriots' dynasty. In 2019, Adam was named to the National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

During his time in New England, his community involvement included helping Christian athletes, D.A.R.E.,

and the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau. He was also a spokesperson for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island's Teen Anti-Smoking Contest. He made time to return to South Dakota to speak at events like the Regional Health Sports Medicine Symposium in Rapid City and has attended multiple football camps in Rapid City and Sioux Falls throughout the years. He will tell you that he enjoys making trips back home to South Dakota to help inspire and inform young athletes.

"We’ve had a decent amount of different sports athletes who have made it to the ultimate levels,” said Adam. “You know, we’ve got basketball players, baseball players, and football players. For people to see us come back, and to hang out and to hear our stories; they can understand and realize that

ultimately if they work hard enough, they can get there too.”

His most recent act of giving back is with the Clays 4 Charity Shoot event held in October of 2023 in Richmond, RI, where he served as the event’s host since 2022. All proceeds from the event go towards charities, including Ducks Unlimited, The Wounded Warriors Project, and Arthritis Foundation.

“I want them to understand that you can go anywhere you want to go from here."

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2018 INDUCTEES

5 YEARS

Cleveland "Cleve" Abbott*

Nicholas Black Elk*

Rod Bowar*

Marilyn Hohm Hoyt

Thomas "Tom" Loveland*

Anne Rieck McFarland

Roger Musick

Dr. Rodney "Rod" Parry M.D.

Raymond "Ray" Peterson

John Thomas Porter

2023 INDUCTEE CLASS ANNIVERSARIES

2013 INDUCTEES

10 YEARS

Miles Beacom

Ruth Brennan

Bernard Christenson*

Shirley Halleen

William "Bill" Janklow*

Dr. Dennis D. Knutson

Pat Lebrun

Thomas Louis Lillibridge*

Jerry Shoener

Charles "Chuck" Trimble*

2008 INDUCTEES

15 YEARS

Sue Brown*

Thomas Daschle

Gordon Fosness*

Rodney Fouberg

James O. Hansen*

Gordon Hanson*

Peter "Pete" Hegg

Elmer Karl

Evelyn Leite

Dr. James Martin

Dr. Donald Messer

Vernon Ronald Nelson*

Clint Roberts*

2003 INDUCTEES

20 YEARS

Charles Balcer*

John Egan*

Richard Ekstrum*

Alfred "Bud" Jetty

Sister Blanche Kribell*

Helen Madsen

LuVerne Madsen*

Thomas F Malone*

Rev. Stanislaus Maudlin OSB*

Roger McKellips*

Raymond Moore*

Ben Radcliffe*

Theodore Spaulding*

Vance Thompson

Each year an Anniversary Reunion is held for former inductees. Select reunion classes, in five year increments dating back 40 years, are featured in exhibits in the Visitor and Education Center.

1998 INDUCTEES

25 YEARS

Frank Aplan*

James Aplan*

Bertyne Birkland*

David Christensen

Curley Haisch*

Rose Haisch*

John Hamre

Melvin Hanthorn*

Boyd Hopkins*

Eunice Hovland*

Howard Hovland*

Benjamin Kantack*

Pat O'Brien

Robert Penn*

Calvin Schultz*

Robert Wagner*

Anson Yeager*

1993 INDUCTEES

30 YEARS

Raleigh Barker*

Lionel Bordeaux*

Dr. Roscoe Dean Jr., M.D.*

White Eagle*

Abner George*

Sylvia Henkin*

Warren Jones*

Joe Kirby*

Wallace Larsen*

John Milton*

George Mortimer*

Robert Perry*

Arthur "Joe" Quintal*

Leland Schoenhard*

Harold Schuknecht*

Mildred Sutton*

Leonard "Bud" Williams*

1988 INDUCTEES

35 YEARS

Mahpiyato Blue Cloud*

Walter I Bones*

DeWitt Booth*

Columban Bregenzer*

William Donahoe*

Parnell Donohue*

Leif Hanson*

Jakways Kesling*

Dr. Charles Lien*

Paul Marschalk*

Winfred Reutter*

Mildred Sandal*

Leland Warne*

Karl H. Wegner, M.D.*

Korczak Ziolkowski*

Ruth Ziolkowski*

1983 INDUCTEES

40 YEARS

Bennie Bender*

Dr. Frank Creamer*

Carl Fischer*

Martin Houston*

Robert Hunt*

Arthur Johnson*

Joseph Koller*

Albert Lopez*

Mercedes MacKay*

Theresa McKinstry*

Edward Pillar*

Pat Schaaf

Herbert Schell*

Aubrey Sherwood*

Alfred Strandell*

Winifred Ziemann*

*Deceased Anniversary Reunion member

Hall of Fame INDUCTEES 2023

Directory

Since 1974, the South Dakota Hall of Fame has sought to honor, recognize, and distribute the stories of everyday people who have found the strength to chase their dreams, no matter the obstacles they faced along the way.

The over 772 inductees in the Hall of Fame come from all backgrounds and corners of our state. These Dream Chasers serve as an inspiration for us all to strive for excellence and chase our own dreams today, tomorrow, and well into the future. Thus, our mission to Champion a Culture of Excellence in South Dakota continues.

DIRECTORY KEY

Last Name, First Name, Year of Induction, Category

CATEGORIES

Agriculture

Arts & Entertainment

Business

Education

General Historical

Inventor Philanthropic Political Professional Sports

Abbott, Cleveland 2018 – Professional

Abbott, Hazel 1984 – General

Abbott, James W. 2017 – Professional

Abdallah, Gene 2011 – General

Abdnor, James 1995 - General

Abourezk, James 2012 – General

Adee, Richard 2014 – Agriculture

Adelstein, Stan 2006 – General

Adrian, Patricia 2000 – General

Akeley, Lewis E. 1978 – General

Alewel, Hubert 2002 – Professional

Alex, Robert 1992 – Historical

Alvine, Frank 2009 – Professional

Amiotte, Arthur 1997 – Arts & Entertainment

Amiotte, Emma 1987 – Historical

Amundson, Dr. Loren H. 1997 – Professional

Anderson, Elenora 2002 – Historical

Anderson, George (Sparky) 2007 – Sports

Anderson, Philip 2002 – Historical

Aplan, Dr. Frank 1998 – Professional

Aplan, James 1998 – Historical

Arnio, Dr. Robert 2023 – Medical

Ash, Ben 1986 – General

Ashley, Vernon 1991 - Historical

Asmussen, William 1978 – General

Atkinson, Florence 1995 – Professional

Auld, Clarence 2010 – Professional

Ayres, Homer 1989 – General

Babcock, Thornton 1981 – General

Backer, Ronald 1996 – Arts & Entertainment

Bad Moccasin, Bruce 2023 - Business

Balcer, Dr. Charles 2003 – General

Bamble, John 1978 – Professional

Bareis, Reuben 2019 – Agriculture

Barker, Raleigh 1993 – Professional

Barker, Robert (Bob) 1980 –

Arts & Entertainment

Barlow, John 2016 – Professional

Barnett, Don 2011 – Historical

Barns, Shirley 2004 – General

Barr, Claude 1987 – Professional

Bartels, Edith 2004 – General

Bartron, Dr. G. Robert 1999 – Professional

Batcheller, Paul 1991 – Professional

Baum, L. Frank 2002 – Arts & Entertainment

Beacom, Miles 2013 – Professional

Beadle, William Henry Harrison 1979 – General

Beck, Dwayne 2007 – General

Beck, Randell 2022 – Professional

Beede, Grace 1978 – General

Bell, James 2006 – Professional

Bender, Bennie 1983 – General

Bergh, Helen 1997 – General

Berry, Baxter 1980 – General

Berry, Lyndall 1989 – General

Berry, Scotte (Ote) 1991 – General

Berry, Thomas 1978 – General

Bien, Lyle 1997 – General

Bird, JoAnne 1992 – Arts & Entertainment

Birkland, Bertyne 1998 – General

Black Elk, Nicholas 2018 – Historical

Blake, J. Bruce 2009 – Historical

Blakey, Theodore 1997 – General

Bligh, Reece 1985 – General

Blue Cloud, Mahpiyato 1988 – Historical

Blum, Bartine (Bart) 2009 – General

Blum, Pat 2006 – General

Blumenthal, Abraham 1978 – Professional

Bober, Sam 1991 – General

Bogue, Andrew 2017 – Professional

Boland, John 1978 – Professional

Bombera, Fr. Alexander T.O.R. 2001 – General

Bones III, Walt 2023 – Agriculture

Bones, Walter I 1988 – General

Booth, DeWitt 1988 – Professional

Bordeaux, Lionel 1993 – Historical

Borglum, John Gutzon 1978 –Arts & Entertainment

Bour, Tony 2019 – Agriculture

Bouska, Monsignor Emanuel 1986 – General

Bowar, Rod 2018 – General

Bowden, R. Herbert 2000 – Professional

Braase, Ordell 2005 – Sports

Bregenzer, Fr. Columban 1988 – General

Brennan, Ada 1986 – Historical

Brennan, John 1978 – Professional

Brennan, Ruth 2013 – Arts & Entertainment

Bridge, George 1991 – General

Briggs, Hilton 1980 – General

Brockelsby, Earl 2000 – Professional

Broin, Jeff 2017 – Agriculture

Brokaw, Tom 1991 – Arts & Entertainment

Brown, Dick 2019 – Philanthropic

Brown, Dodie 2015 – Professional

Brown, Dona Susan 1980 – General

Brown, Jeremiah 1978 - General

Brown, Sue 2008 – Professional

Brownell, Sam 1986 – General

Bruce, Marion 1980 – General

Buche, August (Gus) 1994 – Professional

Buechel, Fr. Eugene 1978 – General

Buechler, Dr. Alvin 1989 – Professional

Bump, Dr. James 1980 – General

Bunt, Paul 1978 – Sports

Burke, Charles 1981 – General

Burke II, Charles 2000 – Professional

Burns, Robert 2016 – Professional Busch, Martin 2004 – Arts & Entertainment

Cacavas, John 1994 – Arts & Entertainment

Calvin, John 2019 – Business

Cammack, Gary 2021 – Agriculture

Carberry, William 1978 – Sports

Carlsen, Ernest 2017 – Professional

Carlson, Henry 1997 – Professional

Carlson Jr., Henry 2009 – Professional

Carr, John 1987 – General

Cartney, Mike 2020 – Education

Case, Francis 1978 – General

Casey, Dr. Dennis 2004 – Professional

Cash, Dr. Joseph 1995 – General

Christen, Paul 1989 – Professional

Christensen, David 1998 – Professional

Christenson, Bernard 2013 – Professional

Christopherson, Fred 1978 –Arts & Entertainment

Chytka, Tony 1984 – Arts & Entertainment

Clark, Charles Badger 1978 –Arts & Entertainment

Clarkson, James (Al) 1982 – Professional

Clasen, Matthias 1978 – General

Clay, Charles "Eddie" 2007 – General

Claymore, Basil 1978 – Professional

Cleberg, Harold 1999 – Professional

Clement, Dale 2010 – Professional

Cleveland, Herbert 2009 – General

Coakley, Sister Colman 1997 – General

Coffield, Lucille 1997 – General

Conger, Dane 1994 – General

Conn, Herb 2011 – Historical

Conn, Jan 2011 – Historical

Connolly, Joseph 1978 – General

Conradi, Gary 2011 – Professional

Cornell, Carl 1978 – General

Cornella, Alton 2005 – General

Corning, Gen. Duane 1982 – General

Cosgrove, Archie 1978 – General

Coulson, Sanford 1978 – General

Cowan, Patrick 1990 – General

Cox, James 1978 – General

Cozad, Fred 2014 – Professional

Crane, Jon 2021 – Arts & Entertainment

Crazy Horse 1978 – Historical

Creamer, Dr. Frank 1983 – Professional

Croes, Charles 2000 – General

Cundill, Frank 1986 – Professional

Cunningham, Walter 1986 – General

Cutler, Richard 2007 – Professional

Dahl, Arndt 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Dahlin, Dr. David 1992 – Professional

Dake, Earl 1979 – General

Daschle, Thomas 2008 – General

Daugaard, Dennis 2022 – Political

Day, Delbert (Bud) 1992 – Professional

Dean, Almon (Hoadley) 1981 – Professional

Dean Jr.,M.D., Dr. Roscoe 1993 – Professional

Dean Sr., Roscoe 1981 – General

Dean, Dr. Thomas (Tom) 2023 - Medical

Dean, Tony 2011 – Arts & Entertainment

DeBoer, Leonard 1996 – General

Dedrick, Dave 1999 – Arts & Entertainment

Defender, George 1984 – General

Delbridge, Carelton 1991 – Professional

Deloria, Rev. Vine 1978 – General

Dennis, Gerald (Pee Wee) 2004 – General

DeSart, Ora 1989 – General

Deuter, Cat 1981 – Arts & Entertainment

Deuter, Dan 1981 – Arts & Entertainment

Digmann S.J., Fr. Florentine 1978 – General

Donahoe, Dr. William 1988 – Professional

Donohue, Parnell 1988 – Professional

Dougherty, William 2009 – General

Dowdell, Robert 1980 – General

Doyle, Msgr. James Michael 2007 – General

Driscoll, Robert 1979 – Professional

Dudley, Rev. Joseph 1994 – Arts & Entertainment

Duhamel, Helen S. 2019 – Agriculture

Duhamel, Judy Olson 2014 – General

Dunkak, William 1978 - Sports

Dunker, Leigh 1991 – Sports

Dunn, Harvey 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Dunn, James B. 2002 – General

Dupris, Sam 2010 – General

Dupruis, Frederick 1986 – Historical

Duxbury, Robert (Bob) 2005 – General

Dvorak, Joseph 1984 – Arts & Entertainment

Dykhouse, Dana 2011 – Professional

Eastman, Dr. Charles 1978 – Professional

Edmunds, Newton 1978 – General

Egan, John 2003 – Arts & Entertainment

Eidson, Ernest 1978 – General

Ekstrum, Richard 2003 – General

Elson, Esther 1994 – General

Emery, James E. 2014 – Historical

Emmerich, James 1979 – Sports

Erskine, Carroll 1984 – General

Etbauer, Billy 1995 – General

Etbauer, Robert 1991 – General

Evans, Dave 1995 – Sports

Evans, Fredrick 1984 – Professional

Evans, Kyle 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Everson, Dennis 2015 – Agriculture

Fairchild, Grace 1978 – General

Farber, Dr. William 1979 – General

Farrar, Frank 2006 – Professional

Feeney, Andrew 1978 – General

Feist, Lynn 2004 – Professional

Fielder, Mildred 1995 – Arts & Entertainment

Fischer, Carl 1983 – Professional

Fite, Gilbert 1990 - General

Flaigg, Louis 1978 – General

Flaws, Lorraine 2002 – Historical

Flood, Renee Sansom 1996 –

Arts & Entertainment

Floren, Myron 1994 – Arts & Entertainment

Floyd, Joseph 1991 – Arts & Entertainment

Fluke, Geraldean 2010 – Professional

Forney, Marjorie 2001 – General

Fosness, Gordon 2008 – Sports

Foss, Joseph 1978 – General

Foss, Wilbur 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Fouberg, Glenna 2020 - General

Fouberg, Rodney 2008 – Professional

Four Bear, Chester 1985 – Historical

Frazier, Dr. George 1978 – Professional

Fredrickson, Clyde 2019 – Inventor

Fredrikson, Dr. Roger 2006 – General

Friggens, Paul 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Froiland, Sven 1987 – General

Fuegen, Norman 1986 – Arts & Entertainment

Fuerstenau, Dr. Douglas W. 2005 – General

Fuerstenau, Dr. Maurice 2006 – General

Gall, Chief 1978 – Historical

Gallagher, Raymond 2000 – General

Gamage, Harry 1978 – Sports

Garnos, Gordon 2010 – Professional

Gauger, John 1984 – General

Geisler, Dave 2004 – Professional

George, Abner 1993 – Arts & Entertainment

German, George 1979 – Arts & Entertainment

Giago, Tim 1994 – Arts & Entertainment

Gideon, Cecil (C.C) 1992 – Historical

Gier, David Delta 2020 – Arts & Entertainment

Gilfillan, Archer 1979 – Arts & Entertainment

Glass, Hugh 1982 – Historical

Glaus, John 1992 – General

Glover, L. Frank 1978 – General

Gnirk, Adeline 1987 – Arts & Entertainment

Gnirk, Paul 2022 – Business

Goodell, Harold 1978 – Sports

Gossage, Alice 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Gowen, Dr. Richard 2012 – Professional

Graf, Sister Juliana 1978 – General

Grass, Chief John 1978 – Historical

Green, John 1991 – Arts & Entertainment

Green, Richard 1981 – Sports

Greener, Charles 1986 – Arts & Entertainment

Greeno, Richard 2005 – Sports

Gries, John Paul 1986 – Professional

Griffith, Catherine 1986 – General

Griffiths, Dr. José-Marie 2023 - Education

Grimme, Eilers 1978 – General

Groethe, Bill 2019 – Arts & Entertainment

Gross, Dr. Phil 1994 – Professional

Groth, Mary Gorder 1994 – Arts & Entertainment

Guhin, Michael 1989 – General

Habeger, Joseph 2001 – Historical

Hage, Curtis 2011 – Professional

Haisch, Curley 1998 – General

Haisch, Rose 1998 – General

Hall, Bert 1978 – General

Hall, Edwin (Forrest) 1982 – General

Halleen, Shirley 2013 – General

Halligan, Kenneth 1996 – General

Halligan, Ruth 1990 – General

Ham, Ernest 1978 – General

Hamilton, Christine 2016 – Agriculture

Hamre, Dr. John 1998 – General

Hansen, Alvin 1978 – General

Hansen, Dr. James O. 2008 – General

Hansen, Leo 1994 - General

Hansen, N.E. (Niels) 2017 – Agriculture

Hanson, Gordon 2008 – Arts & Entertainment

Hanson, Leif 1988 – General

Hanthorn, Melvin 1998 – General

Harbert, Samuel 1978 – General

Hardy, Carroll 1992 – Sports

Harris, Capt. Cecil 1994 – General

Harrison, Benjamin 1982 – General

Harrison, Mick B. 1982 – Arts & Entertainment

Hart, Charles 2022 – Professional

Hart, Mary 1992 – Arts & Entertainment

Hartman, Earl (Gene) 1999 – General

Hartmann S.J., Br. Andrew 1978 – General

Hasselstrom, Linda 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Hauffe, Albert 1996 – General

Haugo, Erling 1990 – Professional

Hauk, Joy 1989 – General

Hayes, Dr. Robert 1987 – Professional

Hegg, Peter 2008 – Professional

Heim, Anthony 1996 – General

Henkin, Sylvia 1993 – Professional

Henley, Garney 1979 – Sports

Herman, Jake 1985 – General

Hertz, Rev. Rudolf 1981 – General

Highley, Grace Martin 2022 – Professional

Hill, Francis 1979 – Professional

Hillard, Carole 2007 – General

Hillenbrand, Ray 2021 – Philanthropic

Hinks, William 2011 – Professional

Hipple, Robert 1980 – Arts & Entertainment

Hoel, Pearl 2005 – General

Hoffman, Rev. Ralph 1978 – General

Hogebach SCJ, Fr. Henry 2005 – General

Hogen, Marvis 1997 – General

Hohf, Dr. Silas 1979 – Professional

Hohm, Dr. Paul 1987 – Professional

Holland, Sam 2009 – General

Holm, Richard 2016 – Professional

Homan, Dr. Pamela (Pam) 2023 - Education

Hopkins, Boyd 1998 – Professional

Houck, L. Roy 1984 – General

Houck, Nellie 1982 – General

Houston, Martin 1983 – General

Hovland, Eunice 1998 – General

Hovland, Howard 1998 – General

Howe, Dorothy Jean 2009 – General

Howe, Everet (Ep) 1999 – General

Howe, Oscar 1979 – Arts & Entertainment

Hoy, Carl 1978 – Sports

Hoyt, Marilyn Hohm 2018 – General

Hudson, Henry 1978 – General

Hughes, John 1979 – Professional

Hughes, William 1986 – General

Humphrey, Hubert 1989 – General

Hunhoff, Bernie 2020 – Arts & Entertainment

Hunt, Robert 1983 – Sports

Hunter, George 1980 – Professional

Huseboe, Dr. Arthur 2001 – General

Huseboe, Dr. Doris 2001 – Arts & Entertainment

Hustead, Dwight (Bill) 1994 – Professional

Hustead, Theodore 1978 – Professional

I

Ice, Clyde 1979 – General

Ingalls, Lawrence 1984 – General

Iron Nation, Chief Solomon 2006 – Historical

Iversen, Ole 1978 – General

J

Jackson, Thomas 1982 – General

Jacobs, Emma 1996 – General

Janklow, William 2013 – General

Jansen, Ida 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Jarvis, Dr. Abbie 1982 – Professional

Jennewein, Fredrick 1980 – General

Jennewien, J. Leonard 1978 – General

Jennings, Charles (Clayton) 1985 – General

Jennings, Theodore 1985 – General

Jensen, Leonel 1985 – Arts & Entertainment

Jetty, Alfred (Bud) 2003 – Historical

Jewett IV, Harvey 2005 - Professional

Johnson, Alex 1995 – Arts & Entertainment

Johnson, Arthur 1983 – Professional

Johnson, Clint 1984 – General

Johnson, George 1984 – Professional

Johnson, Tim 2019 – Agriculture

Jones, Gen. David 1980 – General

Jones, Bishop Harold 1978 – General

Jones, Ralph 1980 – General

Jones, Tom 1978 – General

Jones, Dr. Warren 1993 – Professional

Jordan, Isabel 1985 – General

Jordeth, Einar 1986 – General

Jorgensen, Kay 2014 – General

Jorgenson, Glenn 1996 – Professional

Joy, Charles (C.D.) 1978 – General

Judy, Sherman 1978 – General

Jurisch, Clarence 1984 – General

Kantack, Dr. Benjamin 1998 – General

Kapaska, David 2021 – Professional

Karl, Elmer 2008 – Professional

Karolevitz, Robert 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Karolevitz, Robert 1986 – Arts & Entertainment

Kasa, Roger 2005 – General

Kebach, Rolland 1978 – General

Keck, Rev. Samuel 1980 – General

Keltgen, Keith 2001 – Professional

Kenaston, Dr. Hampton 1981 – Professional

Kenaston, Jean May 1981 – General

Kennecke, Angela 2021 – Business

Kesling, Jakways 1988 – Professional

Kilian, Thomas 1992 – General

King, Irma 1990 – Arts & Entertainment

King, Marcus 2016 – General

Kinsman, Kitty 2020 – Political

Kirby, Dan 2021 – Business

Kirby, Joe 1993 – Professional

Kirsch, Laura 1981 – General

Kjerstad, Richard 2006 – General

Kneip, Richard 2004 – General

Knippling, Joe 1995 – General

Knutson, Dr. Dennis D. 2013 – Professional

Knutson, Dr. Wayne 2001 – General

Koerner, JoEllen 2016 – Professional

Koller, Joseph 1983 – Arts & Entertainment

Korkow, Ervin 1992 – General

Koupal, Nancy Tystad 2009 – Historical

Krabbenhoft, Kelby 2017 – Professional

Kramar, Oldrich (Frank) 1986 – General

Kramer, Dr. J. Howard 2002 – General

Krause, Herbert 1978 – General

Krebs, Shantel 2022 – Political

Kribell, Sister Blanche 2003 – Professional

Kroetch, Arthur 1990 – Professional

Kuehn, James 2010 – Professional

Kundert, Alice 1990 – General

Kunkle, Lillie 1985 – General

Kurtenbach, Aelred 1992 – Professional

LaCroix, Arthur 2015 – Historical

Lamont, Frances (Peg) 1991 – General

Lamphere, Dale 1987 – Arts & Entertainment

Lane, Rose Wilder 1981 – Arts & Entertainment

Larsen, Wallace 1993 – General

Larson, Andre 2006 – Arts & Entertainment

Larson, Arne 1979 – General

Latza, Greg 2010 – Arts & Entertainment

Lawrence, Carl 1978 – General

Lawrence, Ernest 1978 – Professional

LeBeau, Marcella 2006 – Professional

Lebrun, Gene 2012 – Professional

Lebrun, Pat 2013 – General

Lee, Robert 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Lee, Warren 1978 – General

Leite, Evelyn 2008 – Professional

Lemley, Pete 1986 – General

Lemmon, George (Ed) 1994 – Historical

Lien, Charles 1988 – Professional

Lillibridge, John 2010 – Professional

Lillibridge, Lowell Louis 2002 – Professional

Lillibridge, Thomas 2013 – Professional

Lindquist, Steven 2021 – Professional

Linton, Sherwin 2007 – Arts & Entertainment

Livermore, Doris 1990 – General

Livermore, Raymond (Bud) 1990 – General

Lloyd, Craig 2015 – Professional

Lohr, Jerome (Jerry) 1999 – Professional

Long Fox, Bruce 2020 – General

Lopez, Albert 1983 – General

Loriks, C. Emil 1979 – General

Loucks, John T. 2009 – General

Loveland, Tom 2018 – Professional

Lowe, R. Barrett 2005 – General

Mangulis, Dr. George 1992 – Professional Manke, John 1986 – General

March, Guy 1978 – General

Marken, Jack 2004 – Arts & Entertainment

Marking, James 1979 – Sports

Marschalk, Paul 1988 – Sports

Marsh, John (Jack) 2020 – Business

Marshall, Stanley 1980 – Sports

Martens, Glenn 1978 – Professional

Martin, Dr. James 2008 – General

Martin, John 1978 – Sports

Marty, George 1984 – General

Marty, Bishop Martin 1980 – General

Maudlin OSB, Rev. Stanislaus 2003 – General

McDermott, William 2000 –Arts & Entertainment

McFarland, Anne Rieck 2018 – Professional McFarland, Ryan 2021 – Business

McGovern, George 1994 – General

McKee, Vern 2004 – Sports

McKellips, Roger 2003 – General

McKie, Norm 2011 – Professional

McKinstry, Theresa 1983 – General

McKusick, Marshall 1979 – Professional McLaughlin, James 1978 – General

McMillin, Dr. J. Michael 1997 – Professional

McNeil, Ida 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

McVay, Chester 2005 – Professional

Meier, Johanna 2006 – Arts & Entertainment

Meier, Josef 1989 – Arts & Entertainment

Mellette, Arthur 1984 – General

Mendel, Joe (Smokey) 1978 – Sports

Messer, Rev. Dr. Donald 2008 – General

Meyer, Don 2012 – Sports

Meyer, Elizabeth 2016 - Professional

Micheaux, Oscar 2001 – Arts & Entertainment

Mickelson, George S. 2002 – General

Mickelson, George T. 1987 – General

Miller, Floyd 2002 – Professional

Miller, Helen 2000 – General

Mills, Billy 1980 – Sports

Milton, Dr. John 1993 – Arts & Entertainment

Mitchell, Clyde 1982 – General

Mitchell, Floyd 1982 - Sports

Moisan, John 1995 – Arts & Entertainment

Montgomery, Harriet 2005 –Arts & Entertainment

Montileaux, Donald 2014 – Arts & Entertainment

Moody, Perry 1981 – General

Moore, Archie 1996 – General

Moore, Charles (Buck) 1989 – Professional

Moore, Dr. Raymond 2003 – General

Moran, Denny 1978 – General

Morris, Ralph 1995 – Professional

Morrison, Ernest 1992 – General

Mortimer, George 1993 - General

Moses, Gen. Lloyd 1978 – General

Mudge, Robert 2015 – Professional

Muenster, Ted 2009 – General

Mule Deer, Gary 2023 – Arts & Entertainment

Mundt, Karl 1978 – General

Murphey, Maurice 1995 – Professional

Musick, Roger 2018 – Professional

Nelson, Alvin 1989 – General

Nelson, Joy 2016 – General

Nelson, Dr. Vernon Ronald 2008 – General

Ness, Larry 2012 – Professional

Neuharth, Allen (Al) 1980 – Arts & Entertainment

Newcombe, Mattie Goff 1989 – General

Norbeck, Peter 1978 – General

Nordby, Earl 1997 – Professional

Nordin, Carl (Charlie) 1986 – Professional

Norman, Edith 1997 – Historical

Norman, Roy 1997 – Historical

O'Brien, Pat 1998 – Arts & Entertainment

O'Harra, Cleophas 1978 – General

Oates, Bob 2005 – Arts & Entertainment

Olinger, Mary 2012 – Professional

Olson, Danny 2001 – Arts & Entertainment

Olson, Edward 1978 – General

Olson, Jerry 2004 – General

Ortman, Dr. Herbert 2002 – Professional

Otey, Louis 1996 – Arts & Entertainment

Owens, Gary 1995 – Arts & Entertainment

Palmer, Dr. Ralph 1997 – Professional

Panzirer, Walter 2020 – Philanthropic

Parker, Watson 2011 – Historical

Parmley, Jospeh 1981 – General

Parry, Rod 2018 – Professional

Patterson, Robert 1979 – General

Peeke, Dr. Alonzo 1979 – Professional

Penn, Robert 1998 – Arts & Entertainment

Penne, John 1982 – General

Perrin, Dr. David 1982 – General

Perry, Robert 1993 – Historical

Perry, Tad 2022 – Education

Petersen, Lyndell 2019 – Agriculture

Peterson, Raymond (Ray) 2018 – General

Peterson, William 1987 – General

Pettigrew, Richard 1978 – General

Philip, James (Scotty) 1978 – General

Pier, Leonard 1979 – Professional

Piersol, Lawrence 2010 – Professional

Pillar, Edward 1983 – General

Pollock, Jim 1980 – Arts & Entertainment

Porter, John 2018 – Professional

Pressler, Larry 2020 – Political

Pruitt, Troy 1991 – General

Putnam, Warner 1980 – General

Pyle, Gladys 1979 – General

Pyle, Mary (Mamie) 2020 – Political

Quarnberg, Carl 1978 – Professional

Quinn, Henry 1994 – Professional

Quinn, Dr. Robert 1999 – Professional

Quintal, Arthur (Joe) 1993 – Sports

MacKay, Mercedes 1983 – General

MacKenzie, Murdo 1979 – General

Madden, James 1985 – Professional

Madison, James 1986 – General

Madsen, Helen 2003 – Professional

Madsen, LuVerne 2003 – Professional

Mallet, Ida 1996 – General

Malone, Dr. Thomas F 2003 – Professional

Manfred, Frederick 1985 – Arts & Entertainment

Mutch, Milton 2014 – Professional

Muth, Dick 2014 – Professional

Myers, Mary Lynn 2012 – Professional

Myers, Stephen (Steve) 2012 – Professional

Narcelle, Narcisse 1990 – General

Naslund, Francys 1984 – Professional

Radcliffe, Ben 2003 – General

Raleigh, Sister Martha 2002 – General

Ramynke, Mildred 1987 – Professional

Randall, F. Dwain (Doc) 1982 – Professional

Ranney, Dr. Brooks 2000 – Professional

Rasmussen, Odeen (Skee) 1999 – General

Rasmussen, Wayne 1981 – Sports

Red Cloud, Chief 1978 – Historical

Redden, Jack 2016 – Professional

Redfish, Amiel (Doc) 2011 – Professional

Redlin, Terry 2001 – Arts & Entertainment

Redlinger, Clark 2007 – General

Reed, Ron 2022 – Education

Reese, Sheldon 1992 – Professional

Regier, Carol 2009 – Professional

Reichert, Duane 1991 – General

Reider, Gustave 1981 – General

Reifel, Ben 1978 – General

Rentschler, Jack 1997 – Professional

Renville, Chief Gabriel 1978 – Historical

Retzlaff, Palmer (Pete) 1978 – Sports

Reutter, Winfred 1988 – Arts & Entertainment

Reynolds, Dr. James 2006 – Professional

Rezatto, Helen 1991 – Arts & Entertainment

Riggs, Stephen R. 1978 – General

Riggs, Dr. Theodore 1978 – Professional

Riggs, Thomas L. 1978 – General

Ringsrud, Amund 1979 – General

Rinker, George 1996 – Professional

Ritz, Lawrence (Larry) 1996 – Professional

Robbie, Joseph 1985 – Sports

Roberts, Clint 2008 – General

Roberts, Donus 2011 – Professional

Robinson, Jonah (Doane) 1978 – General

Robinson, Will 1979 – General

Rohrer, Larry 2023 – Arts & Entertainment

Rowe, Murray 2006 – General

Russell, Bill 2016 – Arts & Entertainment

Ryan, Dr. Robert 2005 – Historical

Rypkema, Milo 1996 – Professional

Salem, Rev. Dr. Harold 2000 – General

Salway, Orville Sr. (Paha Ska) 2007 – Historical

Samp, Ardyce 1997 – Arts & Entertainment

Sandal, Mildred 1988 – General

Sander, Dr. Duane 2015 – Agriculture

Sandlin, Stephanie Herseth 2017 – Professional

Sanford, T. Denny 2007 – Professional

Satnam, Clarence 1979 – General

Saul, John 1986 – Historical

Saunders, Brig. Gen. La Verne 2002 – General

Schaaf, Pat 1983 – Arts & Entertainment

Schell, Herbert 1983 – Arts & Entertainment

Schell, Herbert 1978 – General

Scherschligt, Jeff 2017 – Professional

Schleusener, Dr. Richard 2000 – General

Schmitt, Mother Jerome 2009 – General

Schock, Al 1990 – Professional

Schock, Oswald 1990 – Professional

Schoeneman, Alvin 2010 – Professional

Schoenhard, Leland 1993 = Professional

Schomer, Joseph 1978 – General

Schroeder, Lyle E. 1994 – Professional

Schuette, William 1999 – General

Schuknecht, Dr. Harold 1993 – Professional

Schultz, Calvin 1998 – Arts & Entertainment

Schultz, Dr. Theodore 1995 – Professional

Schweitzer, Arlette 1996 – General

Scull, James L. 2019 – Agriculture

Scurr, Kenneth 1978 – General

Sebert, Louis 1996 – Professional

Seppala, Lynn Gregory 2011 – Professional

Shafai, Hani 2023 - Business

Shanard, George 1999 – Professional

Sheppard, Verne 1990 – Arts & Entertainment

Sherman, Rev. Jeanie 1981 – General

Sherwood, Aubrey 1983 – Arts & Entertainment

Shlanta, Mark 2022 – Business

Shoener, Jerry 2013 – General

Short, Ralph 1978 – General

Shortbull, Thomas (Tom) 2017 – Professional

Shoun, William 1979 – General

Shunk, Harold 1985 – General

Sitting Bull 1978 – Historical

Skutt, Vestor 1987 – Professional

Slagle, Robert 1979 – General

Smith, Capt. Donald 2004 – General

Smith, Rex 1987 – Arts & Entertainment

Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk 1984 –Arts & Entertainment

Soderholm, Jon C. 2009 – Professional

Soukup, Benjamin 1999 – General

Soukup, Carl 2007 – Professional

Soukup, Marietta 2007 – Professional

Spafford, Dr. Fredrick 1994 – Professional

Sparks, Earl 1986 – General

Spaulding, Theodore 2003 – General

Speece, Winifred 1995 – Arts & Entertainment

Spiry, Dr. Arthur 1992 – Professional

Spitznagel, Harold 2006 – Professional

Spotted Tail, Sinte Galeska 1978 – Historical

Stanage, John 1978 – Professional

Stavig, Dr. Lawernce 1978 – General

Steele, Noah 1979 – General

Steuerwald, Kay L. 1985 – Professional

Stone, Thomas 2010 – Professional

Strandell, Alfred 1983 – General

Struck By The Ree 1978 – Historical

Sullivan, Marian 2021 – Business

Sutton, Billie 1995 – General

Sutton Sr., James 1981 – General

Sutton, John (Matt) 1999 – General

Sutton, John E. 1991 – General

Sutton, Mildred 1993 – General

Swan, William (Puts On His Shoes) 1984 –Historical

Swisher, Clark 1978 – Sports

Tallent, Annie 1978 – General

Taylor, Walter 1978 – General

Termes, Richard 2014 – Arts & Entertainment

Terry, Rex 1978 – Professional

Thode, Earl 1982 – Professional

Thode, Ernst 1978 – General

Thompson, Ann McKay 2015 – General

Thompson, Carveth (Carv) 2012 – Professional

Thompson, Dr. Vance 2003 – Professional

Thomsen, Gordon 2000 – Professional

Thorne, Joseph 1978 – General

Thrall, Dr. William 1981 – General

Tibbs, Casey 1978 – General

Tidball, Watson 1978 – General

Tierney, Paul 1981 – General

Tieszen, Craig 2021 – Professional

Tracy, Dr. Gerald 2001 – Professional

Travis, Stephen 1985 – Arts & Entertainment

Trimble, Charles 2013 – Historical

Tschetter, Dr. Loren 2015 – Professional

Tullis, Lucy 1985 – Professional

Two Bulls, Edward 1985 – Arts & Entertainment

Tyler, Jr. A.B. (Bud) 1991 – Sports

Van Genderen, Adeline 1997 –Arts & Entertainment

Vanderboom, Ilo 2006 – General

Venegas, Hildreth Twostars 1999 – Historical

Verschoor, John 2001 – Professional

Vidal, Eugene 1978 – Sports

Vinatieri, Adam 2023 - Sports

Vinatieri, Felix 1981 – Arts & Entertainment

Vogel, Fr. John 1985 – General

Vucurevich, John 1999 – Professional

Wagner, Dr. Robert 1998 – General

Waldron, Jane 1984 – General

Waldron, John 1985 – General

Waln, Joseph L. 1992 – Historical

Walseth, Jr. Russel (Sox) 1978 – Sports

Walseth, Russel (Bus) 1978 – Sports

Walsh, Tom 2009 – General

Walsh, William 2007 – Historical

Ward, Joseph 1978 – General

Warne, Bev 2022 – Professional

Warne, Leland 1988 – General

Way, Kenneth 1999 – Arts & Entertainment

Weeks, Ila 1978 – General

Wegner, Dr. Karl 1988 – Professional

Weisel, Elbert 1982 – General

Welk, Lawrence 1978 – Arts & Entertainment

Wheeler, Robert 1995 – Professional

Whirlwind Horse, William 1979 – General

White Eagle 1993 – Arts & Entertainment

Who All Look At, Eagle Woman 2010 – Historical

Wilder, Laura Ingalls 1978 –

Arts & Entertainment

Willhite, Nellie 1978 – General

Williams, Leonard (Bud) 1993 – General

Williams, Richard 1979 – General

Williamson, Rev. John P. 1978 – General

Williamson, Brigadier General (Ret) Myrna 2012 – General

Williamson, Warren 1990 – Sports

Wilson, William 2005 – General

Wold, Rev. Hans 1978 – General

Wolff, Otto 1978 – General

Wollman, Harvey 2017 – Professional

Wollman, Judge Roger L. 2002 – Professional

Wood, Howard 2010 – Sports

Woods, Melvin 1987 – Professional

Woster, Jim 2001 – General

Woster, Terry 2014 – Arts & Entertainment

Wrage, Leon 2015 – Agriculture

Wright, Anna 1980 – General

Wright, Dr. Paul 1995 – Professional

Wynde, Yvonne 2004 – Historical

Yeager, Anson 1998 – Arts & Entertainment

Young Man Afraid of His Horse 1978 – Historical

Young, Durand 2000 – General

Younger, John 1996 – General

Youngworth, Carl 1978 – Sports

Ziegler, Alfred 1981 – Historical

Ziemann, Flora 1985 – Historical

Ziemann, Winifred 1983 – General

Zietlow, J. L. 1978 – Professional

Ziolkowski, Korczak 1988 – Arts & Entertainment

Ziolkowski, Ruth 1988 – Arts & Entertainment

Van

Unzicker, Dr. F. Wayne 2002 – General

Van Brocklin, Norman 1991 – Sports

Demark, Dr. Robert 1980 – Professional

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