HALL OF FAME PHOTOS BY MATT OLIVER
By Matt Oliver
Craig Volk ‘96 Craig Volk went on to star on the basketball court at Waldorf College after graduating in 1993 from New Hampton High School in New Hampton, where he was a three-sport athlete. Craig helped lead the New Hampton boys’ basketball team to three consecutive state tournament appearances. As a senior, he helped the Chickasaws win the 1992-93 state championship while earning firstteam all-conference honors. Craig also guided the team to a third-place finish in the 1990-91 state tournament. He was a second-team all-conference selection during the 1991-92 season and garnered
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all-conference honorable mention recognition in 1990-91. In addition to playing basketball, Craig also excelled in football and track. Success on the hardwood continued for Craig at Waldorf as he immediately made an impact for the Warriors. As a freshman, he was part of a team that scored 100 or more points in eight games under Coach Chad Brown’s up-tempo, high-scoring offense. Craig averaged 12.7 points per game as a freshman while leading the team with 2.6 steals and 4.8 assists. He capped his first year with second-team all-Region XI honors as Waldorf posted its first-ever 19-win season, ending the year with a 19-10 record and a 12-4 conference mark. The Warriors fell to North Iowa Area Community College in the Region XI Tournament semifinal game. Putting together a stellar sophomore season, Craig served as a team captain during the 1995-96 campaign. The Warriors set a school record for wins, notching their 20th victory of the season at Clinton. Despite defeating NIACC during the regular season, Waldorf once again saw its season come to an end at the hands of the Trojans in the Region XI Tournament quarterfinals. The Warriors closed out
the year with a 20-10 record. Craig was honored as a first-team all-Region XI selection while averaging 15.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a team-high 3.13 steals. Craig’s achievements stretched far beyond the court. He was named a Distinguished Academic All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) during the 1994-95 and 199596 seasons. He received the Forest City Lions Club Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of his career with the Warriors and the President’s Award. The proudest achievements in Craig’s athletic career include the three state tournament trips at New Hampton. His high school coach, Scott Hogeland, said, “Craig is the best point guard in the history of New Hampton High School. Craig had no weaknesses on the court. He could score, defend, pass and rebound. His unselfish play and incredible court awareness made his teammates so much better, but his mental preparation is really what separated him from the rest.” Craig earned an associate’s of arts degree from Waldorf in 1995 and graduated in 1996 with a bachelor’s of arts degree in finance and management. He has served as a wealth management