The Watchdog Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the accomplishments and outstanding character of individuals in the four Pillar areas of Academics/Achievement, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Distinguished Service. Individuals are recognized for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the Beresford School District and/or for demonstrating how their accomplishments within society positively reflect upon the educational quality and stature of Beresford Schools.
Submitted nominations for the Hall of Fame remain active for review each year. To help us continue this tradition, we do need your help. Do you know someone who is Watchdog Hall of Fame worthy? If so, complete our online nomination form.
The eighth Watchdog Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (Bridges of Beresford). At 6:00 p.m., inductees, friends, family, and community members enjoyed a catered banquet from Cleavers. Ninety-six people enjoyed the meal. During the evening, Dr. Kristin Olbertson (Academics), John and Sandy Fahlberg (Fine Arts), Mr. Kyle McKelvey (Athletics), Mr. Wayne Haensel (Athletics), and Mr. Kevin Nelson (Distinguished Service) were inducted into the Watchdog Hall of Fame. Introductory speakers included Mrs. Ann Tornberg, Mrs. Marsha Nelson, Mr. Owen Reinalda, Mr. Kyle DeLay, and Mrs. Jane Carlson.
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Who is in our Hall of Fame?
Hall of Fame Member | Pillar Area | Inducted |
Ann (Goltz) Tornberg (74) | Academics/Achievement | 2017 |
Grace (Kylling) Kennedy (47) | Fine Arts | 2017 |
Milo Winter | Fine Arts | 2017 |
Jim Heeren | Athletics | 2017 |
Mara (McGill) Seier (2003) | Athletics | 2017 |
Jim Sorensen | Athletics | 2017 |
Lt. Josef L. Thorne (58) | Athletics | 2017 |
Cortland Carnes | Distinguished Service | 2017 |
Dr. Rosanne (Fitzgerald) Kirts (65) | Academics/Achievement | 2018 |
Dr. Luke Nordquist (87) | Academics/Achievement | 2018 |
Brigadier General Russ A. Walz (80) | Academics/Achievement | 2018 |
Ted Heeren (95) | Fine Arts | 2018 |
Scott Latendresse (74) | Fine Arts | 2018 |
Sandra (Erickson) Carnes (82) | Athletics | 2018 |
Koln Knight (81) | Athletics | 2018 |
Bob Young (57) | Athletics | 2018 |
Dr. Helen (Kennedy) Grace (53) | Distinguished Service | 2018 |
Sharon Olbertson | Academics/Achievement | 2019 |
Dr. Peter Larsen (97) | Academics/Achievement | 2019 |
Dennis Hegg | Fine Arts | 2019 |
Natalie (Carda) Board (2005) | Athletics | 2019 |
Kenneth Bonte | Athletics | 2019 |
1979 Boys' Basketball Team | Athletics | 2019 |
Roger Price | Distinguished Service | 2019 |
Dr. Brenda Sternquist (69) | Academics/Achievement | 2020 |
Dr. Tom Van Lent | Academics/Achievement | 2020 |
Jane (Kennedy) Carlson (72) | Fine Arts | 2020 |
Jim Babb | Athletics | 2020 |
Keith Larson (81) | Athletics | 2020 |
1979 Football Team | Athletics | 2020 |
1980 Football Team | Athletics | 2020 |
Robert (Bob) Frieberg (53) | Distinguished Service | 2020 |
Dr. Marvin Wastell (59) | Academics/Achievement | 2022 |
Mr. Paul Runyan (72) | Fine Arts | 2022 |
Dr. Shelly Kennedy (78) | Athletics | 2022 |
Karla (Rick) Deuter (78) | Athletics | 2022 |
1977 Girls' Basketball Team | Athletics | 2022 |
Brian Field (83) | Distinguished Service | 2022 |
Dr. Robin (Lindblom) Brown (79) | Academics/Achievement | 2023 |
Ove Hanson (68) | Fine Arts | 2023 |
Edward (Ed) Westberg (61) | Fine Arts | 2023 |
David Dolan (77) | Athletics | 2023 |
1956 Football Team | Athletics | 2023 |
Susan (Sue) Christensen | Distinguished Service | 2023 |
Robert (Bob) Kennedy (51) | Distinguished Service | 2023 |
Gordon (Gordy) Tornberg (48) | Distinguished Service | 2023 |
Dr. Marilyn Carlson Aronson | Academics/Achievement | 2024 |
Dr. Chad Miller (89) | Academics/Achievement | 2024 |
Norman (Norm) Twedt (66) | Fine Arts | 2024 |
The Bak Family | Fine Arts | 2024 |
Ted Lyle (81) | Athletics | 2024 |
1987 Watchdog Football Team | Athletics | 2024 |
Mike McGill (72) | Distinguished Service | 2024 |
Pat McGill (64) | Distinguished Service | 2024 |
Dr. Kristin Olbertson (1990) | Academics/Achievement | 2025 |
John (1978) & Sandra "Sandy" Fahlberg | Fine Arts | 2025 |
Kyle McKelvey (2011) | Athletics | 2025 |
Wayne Haensel | Athletics | 2025 |
Kevin Nelson | Distinguished Service | 2025 |