South Shore School Wall of Fame Inductees 2010 ~ Present
Process Overview
A Wall of Fame was established at South Shore Schools to recognize graduates who have distinguished themselves in one or more of the following areas: academics, athletics, service to others, business, or government.
These individuals are recognized by the community at large and have been nominated for induction and authorized to receive this honor by the Wall of Fame Committee. Representatives from the five (5) organizations of School Board, Alumni, Administration, Staff and the South Shore Education Foundation will make up the committee.
The Wall of Fame Committee will oversee a formal process to select and honor inductees.
General Guidelines
Process Timeline
Nomination Form
South Shore School Wall of Fame Inductees 2010 ~ Present
EDWARD TEPPO
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1960
- Graduate: University of Wisconsin-Superior
- Worked on initial development of laser technology
- Owner: Big Sky Laser Company
- Patent holder on numerous laser technologies
- Developed lasers for large scale cleaning of European museums and statues
WILLARD OGREN
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1951
- University of Wisconsin, Harvard School of Banking
- President: Security State Bank
- President: Wisconsin Bankers Association
- Associate: American Banking Association
- Philanthropist, Community Leader, Accomplished Athlete
Eric Korpela
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1984
- Graduate: University of Wisconsin-Superior
- Worked on initial development of laser technology
- Owner: Big Sky Laser Company
- Patent holder on numerous laser technologies
- Developed lasers for large scale cleaning of European museums and statues
ERICA HOAGLAND SIMPSON
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1994
- Master of Aeronautical Science ERA University
- Pilot/Captain Citation Shares Airlines
- International Aerobatic Flight Competitor and Instructor
- Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Private Pilot
- Degreed in Aviation Safety, Air Traffic Control & Aviation Business Administration
Aleksander M. Lied
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1992
- Graduate: University of Minnesota
- Officer training at Academy of Military Training Knoxville, TN.
- Career pilot with rank of Major in Air National Guard
- Multiple deployments as a fighter pilot in Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan
- F 16 fighter pilot instructor
Anna Berington
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 2002
- Served in the U.S. Military – Coast Guard
- Competed in Iditarod every year since 2012
- Multiple award winner for excellence in dog care
- Captain of commercial fishing vessel “ The Shark”
- Ironman triathlete and 100 miler relay team member
KENNETH “BUCKY” JARDINE
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1950
- Wisconsin State High School Champion -100 and 200 dash
- Member University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletic Hall of Fame
- Graduate: University of Wisconsin-Superior
- High School science teacher and coach for 32 years
- Civic and Community Leader in numerous capacities
Justin R. Nicoletti
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 2001
- Bachelors degree – University of Wisconsin - Superior
- Masters degree in Media Arts The New School- New York
- Advocate and mentor for people with disabilities
- Courageous exemplar of determination and resiliency as a disabled person
- Author and editor of manuscript and film
- Producer of documentaries at the Sportsman Channel
Kristy Berington
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 2002
- Ran first Iditarod in 2010 and every year thereafter
- Elite dog sled musher in 1000 mile Yukon quest
- Multiple award winner for excellence in dog care
- Served in U.S. Military; Coast Guard
- Triathlete ironman-winner of Mr. Miles 24 hour ultra marathon
SHAWN GERSTENBERGER
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1986
- PhD in Toxicology from the University of Illinois
- Professor – University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Executive Associate Dean for UNLV School of Health Sciences
- Chair – School of Environmental and Occupational Health
- Nationally recognized researcher in environmental health
Leonard Kavajecz
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1957
- Doctorate Degree: University of Northern Colorado.
- District Administrator: Maple School District.
- Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year.
- Delegate US Department of Education: International Schools of Europe.
- Administrator: WI. Department of Public Instruction, On Line Advancement Placement Program.
Mindy Burhans Mueller
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1992
- Bachelors Degree (Finance) UW Milwaukee, MBA University of Phoenix (Suma Cum Laude)
- Chair, Board of Directors Star Legacy Foundation (Still Birth Research and Education); Treasurer, Board of Directors Rural Care and Share Food Shelf
- Established 1stInternational Still Birth Registry, added stillbirth education to Native American prenatal care programs
- Regional Operations Manager for General Electric Healthcare and Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
- Devoted wife and mother of 3
STACY OLSON DIEMEL
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1985
- Master of Science Degree from UW-Platteville
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer
- Certified lean manufacturing and quality control engineer
- Assembly plant production supervisor
- Nuclear and Diesel engineer
Mark Ehlers
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1967
- Graduate: Northland College.
- Certified Public Accountant.
- President/Board Member Partners in Recovery, 20 years.
- Founder: Men’s and Women’s Sober House, Ashland, WI.
- Numerous Lifetime Achievements as Strongly Involved Community Member.
Dr. Karen (Hoagland) MacKenzie
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1962
- Valedictorian of Class of ‘62
- University of Wisconsin – Madison Doctorate of Philosophy -Zoology
- 25 years in senior management in toxicology, chemistry, & pharmaceutical industry
- Assistant Professor and Academic Director, Greenville Technical College
- Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology and author of 27 Scientific Journals
LORI OGREN
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1981
- Graduate: University of Minnesota - Duluth
- University of Minnesota – Duluth: Athletic Hall of Fame (Basketball, Softball, Volleyball)
- United States National Handball Team: (1983,1987,1989,1992,1998. Pan Am Games 92)
- United States Olympic Team, 1992
- Los Amigos High School, California: Teacher, Coach Counselor
Elric Saaski
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1964
- CEO at Research International.
- Inventor – Medical, Industrial & Military
- Entrepreneur 4 Companies
- Award Winning Research & Development.
- Two Masters Degrees, University of Washington, & University of Wisconsin.
John Frank Leino, Esq.
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1967
- Graduate, U of Notre Dame, on football & rugby teams Juris Doctor George Washington U School of Law
- Member Virginia State Bar; U.S. Supreme Court Bar; U.S. Military Court of Appeals; 39 yrs. pro-bono work
- Infantry Officer, Captain USMC and Special -OPS
- Authored inscription on Great Lakes Seamen’s Memorial on Barkers Island; a novel entitled “WHEN WOLVES PRAY”; The Marine Corps Manual
- Representation of a client was subject of 5 appearances on 60 minutes, Court TV and an HBO movie & book entitled DANGEROUS EVIDENCE
MARY POLKOSKI
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1972
- Kirksville College - MS Science degree in Sports Health Care
- Began United States Navy career as enlisted person in 1973
- Commissioned as an officer (LTjg) in 1988
- Served as a Physician Assistant in the White House Medical Unit Retired as a Commander after a thirty-four year career
Ryan Glau
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1997
- Master Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Technician.
- WMD & Counter Terrorism Expert.
- Bronze Star With Valor.
- Master Sergeant US Marines.
- Naval & Marine Commendation Award Of Valor.
Tonja Vojacek Sell
SOUTH SHORE CLASS OF 1986
- Studied Fine Arts, drawing & illustration at the Milwaukee Institute of Arts & Design
- Works in different media; paint, print, ceramics, blown glass and murals
- Teaches online nationally & globally and in her studio
- Public work includes murals for the Carnegie Foundation and the Minnesota Discover Center
- Represented by galleries across the country and in multiple private collections internationally