Excelled at basketball at CHS and NSU. In 1982, he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks. In 2002, he was inducted into the SD Amateur Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Vern Jark, CHS Class of 1972
Stand out in football and basketball and baseball at CHS and NSU. Youth baseball coordinator for the City of Aberdeen, and an active part keeping baseball growing in Aberdeen.
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Stan Opp, CHS Class of 1969
National Greco Roman and Freestyle Championships, and numerous other awards. Named “Coach of the Decade” as head wrestling coach for 21 years at Wenatchee High School, WA
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Don Hall, CHS Class of 1942
Originated and edited SD’s first newspaper supplements devoted to arts and entertainment. Co-founded the Aberdeen Community Theatre, founded the Aberdeen Film Society. Reviewed all levels of plays, musicals, pageants, concerts, and art galleries.
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Ronald Holgate, CHS Class of 1955
A talented and award-winning actor, in 1969, he received the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor. Appeared in, starred in, adapted, and directed many Broadway and touring productions around the country.
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Thomas F. Kelly, CHS 1974-2004
Spent his entire 31 year teaching career as a Language Arts and Theater instructor at CHS, and as the drama director for 17 years.
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Clare “Cy” Holgate, ASD 1930-1970
Basketball coach; Principal of CHS in 1943, and later became superintendent until his retirement in 1970.
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