Hall of Fame

Honoring Giants Who Built Our Legacy.

The Mesabi East Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and teams who have made a lasting impact on our school. Honorees include outstanding athletes, dedicated coaches, championship teams, and supporters who helped shape Mesabi East through their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence.

Each plaque represents more than statistics or trophies — it represents the pride, sportsmanship, and community spirit that continues to define what it means to be a Giant. Explore the honorees below and celebrate the people who helped build this legacy.

Honoring Giants Who Built Our Legacy.

The Mesabi East Hall of Fame celebrates athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters whose dedication and achievements helped shape the proud tradition of Giants athletics.

 Hall of Fame Honorees

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Warren Johnson

Warren Johnson

Class of 1961
Distinguished Alumni
Inducted: 2016
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Veda Zuponcic

Veda Zuponcic

Class of 1964
Distinguished Alumni
Inducted: 2018
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Ron Murphy

Ron Murphy

Class of 1961
Football Basketball Baseball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Roy Talus

Roy Talus

Class of 1963
Basketball Track Football Baseball
Inducted: 2022
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Jeanne (Larson) Fleck

Jeanne (Larson) Fleck

Class of 1982
Cross Country Cross Country Skiing Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Paul Hammer

Paul Hammer

Class of 1977
Hockey
Inducted: 2022
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Jim Fulgham

Jim Fulgham

Class of 1962
Football Basketball Baseball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Mike Josephson

Mike Josephson

Class of 1968
Football Basketball Track
Inducted: 2022
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Tom Gillach

Tom Gillach

Community Service
Community Service Athletic Director Coach
Inducted: 2016
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John Lageson

John Lageson

Class of 1974
Football Swimming Track
Inducted: 2022
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Jack Jeffery

Jack Jeffery

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2016
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Gary Ward

Gary Ward

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2018
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LeRoy Storbeck

LeRoy Storbeck

Class of 1964
Cross Country Football Basketball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Brian Zins

Brian Zins

Class of 1978
Football Hockey Baseball
Inducted: 2018
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Roger Licari

Roger Licari

Athletic Director / Coach
Athletic Director Coach
Inducted: 2016
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Jen Bagley-Trotter

Jen Bagley-Trotter

Class of 1992
Volleyball Basketball Softball
Inducted: 2018
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Kraig Lofquist

Kraig Lofquist

Class of 1961
Football Basketball Swimming Baseball Track & Field Golf
Inducted: 2016
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Virginia Thompson

Virginia Thompson

Teacher / Coach
Teacher Coach Administrator Mentor
Inducted: 2018
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Ronn Lund

Ronn Lund

Class of 1964
Football Basketball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Matt Christensen

Matt Christensen

Class of 1982
Hockey Golf
Inducted: 2018
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Karen Lund

Karen Lund

Class of 1987
Basketball Softball Volleyball
Inducted: 2022
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Kim (Krize) Bohlke

Kim (Krize) Bohlke

Class of 1984
Volleyball Basketball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Gina Lequeri-Haggard

Gina Lequeri-Haggard

Class of 1993
Cross Country Cross Country Skiing Track & Field
Inducted: 2018
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Dan Saarela

Dan Saarela

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2016
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Greg Saarela

Greg Saarela

Class of 1981
Football Basketball Track & Field
Inducted: 2018
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Bill Wrange

Bill Wrange

Class of 1956
Basketball
Inducted: 2022
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Marvin Lamppa

Marvin Lamppa

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2016
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Erik Hanson

Erik Hanson

Class of 1996
Football Hockey Track & Field
Inducted: 2018
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Edward Berdice

Edward Berdice

Class of 1956
Football Basketball Baseball Coach
Inducted: 2022
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Ted Grams

Ted Grams

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2003
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Don Kuzma

Don Kuzma

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2018
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Jon Isaacson

Jon Isaacson

Swim Coach
Coach Swimming
Inducted: 2022
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Jim Lakso

Jim Lakso

Class of 1953
Football Basketball Track & Field
Inducted: 2016
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Bob Lakso

Bob Lakso

Class of 1980
Cross Country Football Hockey Track & Field
Inducted: 2018
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Denise Ward

Denise Ward

Class of 1987
Cross Country Track
Inducted: 2022
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1959-1960 Boys Swimming & Diving Team

1959-1960 Boys Swimming & Diving Team

Team Honoree
Team Swimming
Inducted: 2018
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1956 Boys Basketball Team

1956 Boys Basketball Team

Team Honoree
Team Basketball
Inducted: 2022
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1960-1961 Boys Swimming & Diving Team

1960-1961 Boys Swimming & Diving Team

Team Honoree
Team Swimming
Inducted: 2018
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1981 Girls Cross Country Ski Team

1981 Girls Cross Country Ski Team

Team Honoree
Team Cross Country Ski
Inducted: 2022
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Jackie Garvey

Jackie Garvey

Class of 2001
Volleyball Basketball Track
Inducted: 2025
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Kevin Reagan

Kevin Reagan

Class of 1968
Football Basketball Baseball
Inducted: 2025
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Carl Glavan

Carl Glavan

Coach
Inducted: 2003
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Mike Valesano

Mike Valesano

Class of 1978
Hockey Baseball
Inducted: 2025
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Peter Hammer

Peter Hammer

Class of 1975
Hockey Golf
Inducted: 2025
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Tom Reagan

Tom Reagan

Coach
Coach
Inducted: 2003
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Matt Loberg

Matt Loberg

Class of 1998
Cross Country Track
Inducted: 2025
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Stanley Plevell

Stanley Plevell

Class of 1956
Football Basketball Baseball
Inducted: 2025
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Tara Croteau

Tara Croteau

Class of 1996
Cross Country Basketball Track
Inducted: 2025
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Chris Shuck

Chris Shuck

Class of 1980
Distinguished Alumni
Inducted: 2025
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Steve Scheuring

Steve Scheuring

Class of 1976
Distinguished Alumni
Inducted: 2025
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