Rosemary Dolatowski grew up during an era without competitive high school sports for girls. Despite the lack of high school opportunities, she developed her tennis skills through a summer recreation program in her hometown of Highland, Indiana, where she competed in local tournaments.

After graduating high school, Rosemary attended Indiana University to study nursing, where she tried out and made the IU varsity women’s tennis team. A highlight of her college career was competing at the Big Ten tournament at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium on the University of Wisconsin campus. In 1972, following the passage of Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs and activities, Rosemary joined the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) men’s tennis team while completing her degree at the IUPUI Medical Center in Indianapolis. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and later a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

In 1986, Rosemary was hired by the Burlington Area School District as the Director of Health Services. Her passion for tennis and interest in coaching led to her appointment as the Burlington High School girls' head tennis coach in the fall of 1988. Combining her skills as an accomplished player and her dedication to nursing, this was a dream for her. After 30 years as the Director of Health Services, Rosemary retired but continued to coach tennis for a total of 35 years. She also served as Ken Savaglia’s assistant coach for the boys’ tennis team at Burlington High School for 18 years.

During her tenure as the girls’ head coach, Rosemary sent numerous players to the WIAA State Individual Tournament, with appearances in 1989, 1995, 1998, 2000, and every consecutive year from 2005 to 2014. In 2013, the girls’ team made history by winning the WIAA Sectional Championship and becoming the first tennis team at Burlington High School to qualify for the WIAA State Team Tennis Tournament. 

Rosemary’s coaching achievements include leading teams to five conference/divisional championships, one sectional championship, and one sectional runner-up title. She was named Racine County Coach of the Year in 1988 and Southeast Wisconsin Coach of the Year in 2013. In 2022, she was inducted into the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association (WHSTCA) Hall of Fame. She was a WHSTCA member for 35 years, serving as secretary for 25 of those years. 

Beyond her school coaching roles, Rosemary contributed significantly to the broader tennis community. She served on the WIAA Tennis Advisory Committee and was hired in 2020 as the Meet Manager for both the WIAA Alternate Individual and State Team Tournaments. She conducted summer tennis camps for youth and adults in Burlington for 30 years and worked as a senior counselor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Summer Tennis Camp for 20 years. Additionally, she taught tennis at the Four Lakes Athletic and Lake Geneva Tennis Clubs. Rosemary was also an active member of the Burlington Coaching Association, including serving a term as president. She attributes this association to fostering her coaching skills.

Rosemary continues to live in Burlington, where she and her late husband, Tom, raised their two children, Elizabeth and Michael. She had the joy of coaching both children during their tennis careers at Burlington High School. Currently, she enjoys playing and teaching tennis at the Lake Geneva Tennis Club and continues her nursing passion as a volunteer at a local free clinic.

Ellie Grandi, a 2011 graduate of Burlington High School, participated in track & field, tennis, and cheerleading.

Ellie excelled in Track & Field as a varsity athlete all four years, claiming the WIAA State Championship title in High Jump in 2010. She also placed third at State in both 2009 and 2011. In 2010, Ellie set the Burlington High School’s Women’s High Jump record with a leap of 5’7”, a record she still holds today. Her outstanding achievements earned her All-State honors in 2010 and 2011. Ellie’s consistent performance included first-place finishes at Regionals every year (2008–2011), first-place finishes at Conference in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and First Team All-Racine County honors during those same years. She capped off her high school career by being named the 2011 BHS Track & Field Most Valuable Player. Ellie credits much of her success to her high jump coach, Matt Buteyn, whose guidance and encouragement had a lasting impact on her athletic career.

In addition to her track and field achievements, Ellie earned three varsity letters in tennis and competed at the number one doubles position alongside Becca Kurt during her junior and senior years. The duo won the Southern Lakes Conference Tournament in 2010 and earned First Team All-Conference honors that same year. Ellie is especially honored to share her induction into the Burlington High School Wall of Fame with her tennis coach, Rose Dolatowski.

Ellie also earned two varsity letters in cheerleading while in high school.

Academically, she was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10 of her class.

After high school, Ellie continued her Track & Field career on a Division I scholarship at the University of Dayton. She achieved several top-three finishes at meets, including the Atlantic 10 Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships during her freshman and sophomore years. Unfortunately, a back injury ended her collegiate athletic career, leading her to coach high school Track & Field at Miamisburg High School during her senior year.

Ellie graduated from the University of Dayton with a double major in Accounting and Spanish, later completing her MBA and earning her CPA designation. While in college, she was a member of the Business Honors Society, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and the Social Justice Club.

Today, Ellie works in Finance at the Boston Consulting Group and resides in Chicago with her husband, Dylan.

Matt Kuchenbecker, a 2007 graduate of Burlington High School, was a standout three-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. Over his high school career, he earned an impressive nine varsity letters, epitomizing the spirit of a true multi-sport athlete, demonstrating exceptional athletic skill.

In football, Matt was a three-year varsity starter. As a sophomore, he earned All-County and All-Region honors as a punter. By his senior year, he took on the role of starting quarterback and continued to excel as a punter, receiving All-County, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State punter awards.

Matt’s basketball career was equally remarkable. Over three years as a varsity starter, he consistently earned accolades. As a sophomore, he received All-Conference recognition and Honorable Mention All-County honors. His senior year he was named Team Most Valuable Player and earned All-Conference honors.

Baseball, however, was where Matt truly excelled. As a three-year varsity starter at infielder, he accumulated a host of accolades, including three-time First-Team All-Conference, two-time All-County, and two-time Team MVP honors. He was invited to participate in prestigious events such as the Brewers Classic and the Wisconsin All-Star Game, and he earned Honorable Mention All-State recognition. These achievements underscored his skill and dedication to the sport.

Building on his high school success, Matt continued his athletic journey at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he became a three-year starter at second base (2010-2012). His college career was decorated with numerous accolades, including Team Captain, First-Team All-Conference, All-Region First-Team honors, and Honorable Mention All-American status. In 2011, Matt was the winner of the Golden Glove honor for his superior fielding performance.

Matt’s contributions were instrumental in guiding his team to Division II College World Series appearances in 2010 and 2012. By the end of his senior year, he ranked among the top five in several Division II career statistics: first in doubles, second in RBIs, third in games played, and fifth in hits and home runs. These records stand as a testament to his consistency and impact on the field.

Kim (Halbach) Armstrong, class of 2001, participated in volleyball and basketball during her career at Burlington High School.

During Kim’s four years as a varsity athlete in volleyball, she helped lead the Demons to a 122-26 record, including one conference title, three regional championships, and one sectional championship, including helping to lead the program to its first state tournament appearance and a top-four finish. She earned four letters, was named All-Conference three times, All-Racine County three times, and All-State honors three times. As a senior, she was team MVP, Racine County Player of the Year, earned All-Milwaukee Area honors, and was selected to the WVCA All-Star team. Kim left the program holding the school record for career kills with 1,223.

Kim also participated in basketball all four years, earning three letters. She was named team captain, 1st team All-Conference, and 2nd team All-County.

After graduation, Kim attended Jacksonville State University on a volleyball scholarship, graduating with a degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. Her senior season, the Gamecocks earned their first Ohio Valley Conference title and the program's first bid to the NCAA Division I tournament. She received the Ohio Valley Conference Academic Medal of Honor, was a four-time selection to both the Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, and, as a senior, she claimed the Outstanding Student in Exercise Science and Wellness Award. Kim earned her Master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Alabama while doing an internship in the Center for Athletic Student Services.

Kim continued to work in volleyball after graduation at Prairie State College, where she was an athletic academic advisor and volleyball coach, helping to lead her team to their first-ever NJCAA tournament bid in 2011. She coached volleyball after returning to Burlington in both the Burlington High School boys’ and girls’ programs and continues to coach for the Burlington Elite Volleyball Club.

Kim is currently working at UW-Parkside as an Academic Advisor.  Kim and her husband Jake, make their home in Burlington and are the proud parents of daughters Beth and Sam.

Ryan Hoffman, class of 1996, was a nine-time letter winner during his career at Burlington High School.  He lettered three times each in football, baseball, and basketball.

Ryan's prowess as a versatile athlete at Burlington High School was evident through his impressive performance in multiple positions in football. As a kicker, punter, return specialist, defensive back, slot receiver, and quarterback, he showcased his skills and contributed significantly to the team's success. Ryan's talent was recognized with numerous accolades, including All-Conference, All-Racine County, and All-State honors. His leadership as team captain in 1995 was instrumental in guiding the team to another Conference title and an impressive run in the WIAA State Semi-Finals. Overall, Ryan played a significant role in the team's remarkable record, with only two conference losses in three years.

Ryan also excelled on the basketball court.  He was a three-year starter at guard and was named All-Conference and All-Racine County as a junior and senior.  He finished his basketball career as one of the all-time leading scorers in school history, scoring 639 points.

The baseball diamond proved to be Ryan’s true passion.  After being promoted to the varsity team during his freshman year as a shortstop, Ryan would go on to be a three-year starter in the infield and on the pitcher’s mound.  He accumulated All-Area, All-Conference, and All-Racine County awards in each season.  He opened the 1996 season with a 15-strikeout no-hitter and went on to strike out 96 in only 62 innings.  

Ryan went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  At Whitewater, he played football for two years and was on the 1997 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team.  Ryan also excelled on the mound for the Warhawks.  He was a starting pitcher for three years and finished his college career as a captain of a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team.  He earned All-Conference and All-Region honors in the WIAC during the 1998 and 2000 seasons. In 2000, Ryan pitched the second-most innings in Warhawk history, and for his career, finished second all-time in wins and complete games.

Ryan completed an education degree and has served as a middle school math and STEM teacher for the majority of his career.  He has been a part of the football, basketball, and baseball coaching staffs at Burlington High School and Karcher Middle School.  He has coached baseball at Burlington since 1998 and helped lead the Demons to the 2016 WIAA Division 1 State Championship.  He was elected to the Burlington Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and named the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association State Assistant Coach of the Year in 2023.  

Ryan resides in Burlington, Wisconsin, with his wife, Melinda, and is the proud father to Brady and Baylee.

Jodie Lodle, class of 1992, was a four-year, three-sport athlete during her high school career. She competed in cross country, basketball, and track and field, earning eleven varsity letters and one minor letter.

Jodie ran on the varsity cross country team, lettering all four years, and earning All-Racine County Team honors all four years. She was the team captain her sophomore, junior, and senior years, and MVP her junior and senior years. As a sophomore, Jodie set a home course record at one of the Demon meets. During her freshman and junior years, she helped lead the women’s cross country team to the Southern Lakes Conference Championship title.

As a member of the basketball team, Jodie lettered on the varsity team her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Jodie was one of the team leaders in scoring, rebounding, and assists, earning All-Conference, All-County, and All-Area honors each of her three years on the varsity team. She was the team captain her senior year, and MVP her sophomore and senior years. Jodie and the Lady Demons were Southern Lakes Conference Champions her junior year. As a senior, she was chosen to participate in the Southern Lakes All-Star Basketball Game.

Jodie was a varsity runner on the track and field team, lettering all four years and earning All-Racine County Team honors all four years. She was the team captain during her junior and senior years. Jodie set a Southern Lakes Conference Freshman Meet record in the 800-meter run. Additionally, she set the indoor mile school record and ran on the outdoor 4 x 400 meter and 4 x 800 meter relay teams that set school records. Running mid-to-long distance and relays, Jodie helped to lead the women’s track & field team to the Southern Lakes Conference Championship in her freshman and junior years.

Throughout her high school career, Jodie strove to be a scholar, an athlete, and a well-rounded student. As a junior, Jodie was Burlington High School’s delegate at Badger Girls State. She was also a member of the National Honor Society her sophomore, junior, and senior years, serving as an officer during her senior year. She graduated as Salutatorian of the Class of 1992 and was a recipient of the WIAA 1992 Scholar Athlete Award, becoming the first student athlete from Burlington to receive that award, the Burlington Senior Athlete Demon Award, and the Burlington Coaches Association Sportsmanship Award, amongst other awards and recognitions.  

After high school, Jodie attended Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Economics and Mathematics. She was a member of the basketball team her freshman and sophomore years, and a member of the track and field team all four years of her college career. One of her most notable achievements was competing in an indoor and outdoor heptathlon in her senior year. She ran on the 4 x 400 meter relay team that set a school record her senior year. In her junior year, Jodie was named the overall MVP on the women’s track team.

Since graduating from college, Jodie has worked in the manufacturing business management field and earned her MBA from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois, in 2009. She and her husband, Chris, reside in the Chicago area, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering in various church ministries.

Justin Schmalfeldt, class of 2006, participated in football, wrestling, and track and field during his career at Burlington High School.

Justin's dedication and skill made him a standout player on the Demons' football team. Justin's power, technical ability, and competitive drive allowed him to consistently make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. His background in wrestling gave him an edge, as he used leverage to free himself from blocks and make crucial tackles. Justin's relentless work ethic was evident in both games and practices, making him a force to be reckoned with.

Justin was a three-time letter winner as a football player. As a junior, Justin was named to 1st team All-Area, 2nd team All-Southeast Conference, All-Racine County Honorable Mention, and the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region team. During his senior year, Justin was named 1st team All-Area, 1st team All-Southeast Conference, 1st team All-Racine County, Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region, and honorable mention All-State. His high school football coach, Hans Block, stated that Justin was the most physical football player that he coached during his 24 years.

As a wrestler at Burlington High School, Justin is one of the greatest in school history. He finished his four years with a total of 119 wins and only 19 losses. As a senior, he was one of three Division 1 wrestlers to finish the season unbeaten by going 38-0. His dedication and commitment to wrestling, along with his exceptional skill and determination on the mat, continued throughout his high school career. Justin earned a 6th-place finish at the WIAA State Championships as a junior, and, as a senior, won the WIAA State Championship at 215 pounds. What set Justin apart from other wrestlers was his ability to completely dominate his opponents, not giving up a single offensive point throughout his senior year, controlling and outmaneuvering opponents with precision and skill.

Justin was a Southeast Conference champion in 2003, 2005, and 2006. He was a two-time WIAA Sectional Champion and was named to the All-Racine County team in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, Justin was named the Racine County Wrestler of the Year. After winning the WIAA State Championship in 2006, Justin’s coach, Jade Gribble, stated, “He did all the work, he’s incredibly coachable. Justin did whatever I asked of him, and he’s a perfect example of if you do the work and you pay the price, it works out.”  Justin went on to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. As a freshman, he led the Titans with seven pins and an overall record of 30-7.

Burlington High School is honored to recognize Justin Schmalfeldt on his induction into the Wall of Fame.

Rick Koceja participated in Cross Country, Basketball, and Track & Field at his alma mater, Milwaukee Boys’ Tech High School (Class of 1972). Rick qualified for two years for the WIAA State Cross Country meet, helping the team to a second-place finish in 1970. He also played point guard on the State-qualifying Basketball team. Rick held school records in Cross Country, for the mile, and the two-mile.

Rick attended UW-Oshkosh and UW-Milwaukee, earning eight Varsity letters in Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a teaching certification in Physical Education, Adaptive Physical Education, and Health. He earned a Master's Degree from UW-Whitewater in Adaptive Physical Education. Rick began his teaching and coaching career in Amherst, where he started a girls’ Cross Country program and also coached Basketball and Track & Field. 

As a teacher and coach for Burlington High School, Rick coached Cross Country, Track & Field, and Girls’ Basketball. He led Cross Country teams to seven Conference, thirteen Divisional, and ten Relay Championships. He had ten individual Cross Country conference champions and sixty-nine 1st Team All-Conference runners. He also helped twenty-two individuals and two teams to qualify for the WIAA State Cross Country Meet. Rick’s Track & Field teams won three Conference, four Divisional, and five Relay Titles. He coached sixty-one distance runners to the WIAA State Track & Field Meet, with State Champion Lee Zubrod winning the 1600 and 3200 meter. Under his tutelage, he saw forty-three track athletes advance to the WIAA State Meet in various events. Rick served as Girls’ Assistant Basketball Coach for twenty-five years under Diane Hanson and Lyle Foulke. The Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association selected him as District 6 Non-Varsity Coach of the Year.

Rick is active in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association and the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association, for which he served as Cross Country President and Vice-President. He is also on the Cross Country Hall of Fame Committee. He has been on the WIAA Cross Country and Track & Field Rules Advisory Committee, the Clinic Committee, and served as District 6 representative. He has been voted District 6 Coach of the Year three times and Racine County Coach of the Year twelve times. A lifelong runner, Rick has been on the East Bay and Wisconsin Runner Racing Team. He was inducted into the Racine Lighthouse Ten Mile Hall of Fame in 2009. 

Rick and his wife, Nancy, a retired Mukwonago teacher, reside in Burlington. They are proud parents of James (Erin), John, and the grandparents of Sofia Grace. Rick had the honor of coaching James and John in Cross Country and Track & Field at Burlington High School.

Greg Uhlenhake, Class of 1975, demonstrated both skill and character when he played on Burlington High School’s basketball team. Along with his teammates, Greg participated as the sixth man to help lead the Demons to their first State Basketball Tournament appearance in 1974, under the leadership of Coach Jerry Hill. This pivotal season set him up for a record-breaking Senior year. He averaged 12.4 rebounds per game and 22.9 points per game. He set a single-game scoring record with thirty-eight points in a victory over Lake Geneva in the Regional Championship. He ended that season with 502 points, a single-season record, surpassing the previous record by one hundred points. 

His accomplishments on the court earned him recognition as Area Player of the Year, First Team All-Area, First Team All-Southern Lakes Conference, Fourth Team All-State, Second Team Wisconsin Press All-State, and Honorable Mention United Press International All-State.

Following high school, Greg attended the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. While at UW - La Crosse, he played basketball for two years.  Greg stayed involved in athletics by coaching baseball, basketball, and softball for his children and grandchildren while having a career in the plastics industry for forty-five years. 

Greg married his high school sweetheart, Kris, and together they have raised four children--Jeremy, Geoff, Kyle, and Kayla--and nine grandchildren. Greg shares this honor with his brother Ed (Class of 1974), who was inducted in 2011.

Diane Hanson was a longtime coach and physical education teacher for 34 years. Diane spent 27 of those years at Burlington High School. Diane grew up in the small village of Hollandale, where she graduated in 1965. At the time, organized sports were not available for females.  The only sport that was available for girls was a summer recreational softball league. Diane made the summer recreational team when she was twelve and continued to play softball competitively for seventeen years. 

Upon graduation from high school, Diane attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and graduated in 1970 with a teaching degree in Physical Education and Psychology. Her first teaching job was at Prairie du Chien, where she also coached girls track and field. Diane went on to receive her Master of Education at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 1980 and later a degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

In the fall of 1970, Diane was hired to teach physical education in Barneveld, WI. It was at Barneveld that Diane became involved as an advisor in the Girls Athletic Association, otherwise known as the GAA. With the help of her colleagues, they formed the State Line League for girls’ athletics and worked to get the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to support a girl’s state basketball tournament. In addition, Diane filed a Title IX lawsuit at Barneveld, fighting for equal pay for men and women for each sport. While at Barneveld, Diane established and coached the girl’s basketball, volleyball, tennis, and track and field teams. 

In 1976, Diane was hired at Burlington to teach physical education and coach basketball, track and field. The Burlington Standard Press named Diane Coach of the Year at the conclusion of the 1976 basketball season. Diane also served as an assistant tennis and golf coach, later becoming the head golf coach and helping to establish the Burlington High School bowling teams. She served on the WIAA volleyball rules advisory committee. Her former players include Wall of Fame members Sue Schenning, Debra Schmieden (Boulden), Gayle Koch (Winkler), Libby Ripp-Forte and Peggy Behnke (Meinel). Diane retired from the Burlington Area School District in 2004.

In February 2018, Diane was inducted into the Barneveld High School Hall of Fame in recognition for her pioneering efforts in pursuing equality for girls participation in athletics. Diane continues to give back to the community through her involvement in the Transitional Living Center (TLC) golf outing, Meals on Wheels, and at Plymouth Church as a teacher and mentor. In her leisure time, Diane enjoys golf and babysitting for her great-nephews. Burlington High School is honored to recognize Diane Hanson on the Wall of Fame.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association began sponsoring and recognizing softball as a high school sport in 1976. That spring, the WIAA sponsored their first Softball State Tournament in Madison.  In 1978, Burlington High School began its first-ever softball program.  In 1982, George Barry took over as head coach of the program.  At the time, the local media described softball as “something extra for the lady athletes to do.” Success would follow soon, as the 1983 team won their first WIAA Regional and Sectional Championships in school history.  During the 1984 season, the Demons advanced through the WIAA postseason, winning their second consecutive Regional Championship and defeating Racine Park 3-1 in extra innings in the WIAA Sectional Final. 

The WIAA hosted the 1984 WIAA State Softball Tournament in Waukesha, and the Demons were ready for their opportunity. Burlington began the Tournament with a 6-0 win over Madison Memorial in the quarterfinals.  The team followed that performance by defeating Mequon Homestead 7-1 in the semifinals. Freshman Rhonda Bauman helped propel the Demons to the title game by throwing out two Homestead runners at the plate and driving in the first run of the game for Burlington. 

In the Championship game, the Demons faced the Watertown Goslings. With senior pitcher Paula Fisher out of innings, freshman Teresa Fay was called on to pitch for the second time that season. The Goslings jumped out to a 5-0 lead after the third inning. Burlington responded with their first run of the game in the 4th inning to cut the deficit to 5-1. The Demons capitalized on a scoreless Watertown inning by scoring six runs in the 5th inning. Burlington rallied in the 5th with a combination of hits and walks, including three bunt singles to give the Demons a 7-5 lead. Watertown responded with three runs in the top of the 6th to take an 8-7 lead. In the bottom of the 6th inning, Donna Cerwin led off with a single for her third hit of the game.  After Cerwin moved to second on an infield out, Barb Madsen hit a line drive down the third base line. The ball hit third base and went into left field, allowing Cerwin to score for the third time and tying the score 8-8. After stealing second, Madsen moved to third on a bunt single by Lisa Robers, who immediately stole second to put runners on second and third with one out. Judy Getka came to the plate and hit a ground ball to the Gosling shortstop, who fired the ball home to tag Madsen out at the plate. On the throw home, Lisa Robers advanced to third. Rhonda Bauman then hit a sharp single past third base to score Robers with the go-ahead and eventual winning run. Burlington defeated Watertown 9-8 to win the WIAA Class A Softball Championship.

The Demons finished the 1984 season with a 20-3 record. As a result of their success, the 1984 Burlington Demons softball team became the first girls’ team to appear in a WIAA State Tournament, the first Southern Lakes Conference team to win a WIAA State Softball Championship, and the first girls’ program to win a WIAA State Championship in Burlington High School history. 

Members of the team were Rhonda Bauman, Ann Biedyzcki, Donna Cerwin, Teresa Fay, Candee Fiebelkorn, Paula Fisher, Leslie Gebel, Judy Getka, Annette Junkins, Rachelle Koenen, Barb Madsen, Barb Oldenburg, Vickie Peterson, Lisa Robers, Jodi Strelow, Michelle Taylor, and team manager, Kelsey Graham.  George Barry was the head coach for the Demons, and his assistant coach was Deb Linneman. Burlington High School is honored to recognize the 1984 Softball team on the Wall of Fame.

Shanna (Popp) Badje, class of 2003, participated in gymnastics, poms, soccer, and track and field during her career at Burlington High School. 

As a track athlete, Shanna held the school record in the pole vault until 2005. Her success as a high school athlete would be better known for her performance in the gym, as Shanna would become one of the greatest gymnasts to ever compete for Burlington High School. Beginning in her freshman year, Shanna was named the Southeast Conference Gymnast of the Year, 1st Team All-County, and Racine County Gymnast of the Year. Shanna would find the podium three times as a freshman at the WIAA State Meet, placing 6th on the Vault, 5th in the All-Around, and placing 1st on the Uneven Bars. As a sophomore, Shanna would return to the WIAA State Meet and place 3rd on the Uneven Bars and 1st on the Vault. While again being named Racine County Gymnast of the Year. During her junior year, Shanna would repeat as Racine County Gymnast of the Year, placing 6th on the Vault at the WIAA State Meet, and winning her 2nd WIAA State Championship on the Uneven Bars while setting a state record with a 9.516. In her senior year, Shanna would medal three times at state, placing 6th on the Floor, 6th on the Vault, and placing 1st on the Uneven Bars with a state record 9.550. To date, Shanna is one of four gymnasts in state history to win the Uneven Bars three or more times. As a result of her success and work ethic, Shanna was presented with the Award of Excellence, presented by the Women’s Sports Advocates of Wisconsin in 2003.  

Shanna attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2008. She then worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison in the Trauma and Life Support Intensive Care Unit for over seven years. Shanna is currently living in La Crosse and attending graduate school for Nurse Anesthesia at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She married Andrew Badje in 2013. Burlington High School is honored to recognize Shanna on the Wall of Fame. 

John May graduated from Burlington High School in 1932. In 1931, John set the state high school football scoring record (at that time) with 124 points, including 20 touchdowns, in just six games. He was also on the Burlington High School’s basketball conference championship team during the 1931-32 season. 

In 1933, John was recruited to Whitewater State Teachers College (now the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) to play football and run track, but after two years of ankle injuries, John concentrated on track. He was a varsity letter winner during all four years of college. He was conference champion in the 100-yard dash for three years and in the 220-yard dash all four years. His feat of winning both events three years in succession was the first time that had been done in the history of the conference. He also anchored Whitewater’s winning relay team in the state meet in 1935. In 1936, John completed his season at a regional Olympic trial in Milwaukee, where he placed third behind Ralph Metcalfe in the 220-yard dash, which was the year that Metcalfe ran second to Jesse Owens in the 200-meter dash in the Berlin Olympics. John was inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1966. 

After leaving Whitewater, John attended Syracuse University, where he received a Master of Business Education degree. While attending Syracuse, he coached in a New York high school. He joined the University of Detroit in 1942, becoming an assistant professor in the College of Commerce and Finance at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. John also served as the University’s Head Track Coach. He was a founder and treasurer of the University’s Titan Club (the University’s athletic booster club) and a 10-year member of the Gus Dorais Foundation. John also served as United Foundation chairman for the University. 

John served as a U.S. Navy officer during World War II. In 1947 and 1948, he served as an executive with the Ford Motor Co.; in 1953 and 1954, he was comptroller at the Detroit Arsenal; and from 1954 to 1958, he was an executive with the Chrysler Motor Co. During this period, he taught nights at the University of Detroit. In 1958, he became a full-time member of the University’s Finance faculty. In 1966, John was named as General Superintendent for Parks and Recreation for the city of Detroit. John also served as a member of the Olympic committee for the city of Detroit. Burlington High School is proud to recognize John May on the Wall of Fame. 

Jessi (Ehlen) Renteria, class of 2004, participated in volleyball, basketball, and track and field during her career at Burlington High School. 

On the basketball court, Jessi was a three-year letter winner for the Demons. As a junior, she was 1st Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-Racine County, and selected All-Conference North Division. In her senior season, Jessi was selected as team captain and was named All-Area Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Racine County, and 1st Team All-Conference.  

Jessi found great success as a member of the track and field program. She was a four-year letter winner and became one of the better track athletes to ever compete at Burlington. In 2002, Jessi was named MVP, was a state qualifier in the shot put and the discus, and was named 1st Team All-Racine County in the shot put. In her junior year, she repeated as team MVP, was named 1st Team All-Racine County, 1st Team All-Conference in the shot put and discus, and placed 4th in the shot put and 3rd in the discus at the WIAA State Meet. In 2004, Jessi continued her excellence in track and field. She was named team captain, team MVP, 1st Team All-Racine County, Athlete of the Year in Racine County, and 1st Team All-Conference in the discus and 2nd Team in the shot put. Jessi placed 5th in the shot put at the WIAA State Meet and was crowned WIAA State Champion in the discus. For three straight years, Jessi broke her own school records in the shot put and discus, records that still stand today. Jessi was a Wendy’s Heisman Award Nominee and was presented with the Award of Excellence, presented by the Women’s Sports Advocates of Wisconsin in 2004. 

Jessi attended Marquette University on a track and field scholarship. Each of her four years while at Marquette, Jessi was a place winner at the Conference Championships in the weight, the hammer, and the discus. Jessi was named to the Big East All-Conference Team in 2007. During her senior year at Marquette, Jessi was named team captain and was recognized as team MVP. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and has been working as a registered nurse with Aurora Health Care since 2009. Jessi and her husband Zach live in Burlington with their daughter Millie. Burlington High School is proud to recognize Jessi on the Wall of Fame. 

The Cross Country program at Burlington High School started in 1962 under the direction of Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Norb Wishowski. In the second year of the program, Coach Wishowski and his team, led by sophomores Craig Middleton, Mike Brunner, Rod Leadley, Don Rubach, Doug Rubach, and Jim Leffelman, finished as runner-up at the WIAA State Meet. 

Two years after its runner-up finish, the 1965 team, with the addition of Leif Erickson, Jim Gilding, Head Coach Craig Cobb, and Assistant Coach Dennis Holt, won the Southern Lakes Conference Championship, defeating the 1964 WIAA State Champion Mukwonago team in the process. During the regular season, the Demons were only defeated twice: once to state power Racine St. Catherine’s (at the time had never lost a dual in their program history) by one point and to the top-ranked Brookfield East team by six points. 

Burlington High School history would be made in the fall of 1965. Coach Cobb and his Demons would find themselves running against conference foe Mukwonago and the rest of the state at the WIAA State Meet in Hartford. The 1965 Cross Country team was dominant and placed first, scoring 44 points, followed by Mukwonago with 71 and New Berlin with 92 points. This marked the first WIAA State Championship in school history. 

The Demons truly demonstrated the importance of every member of the team at the WIAA State Meet on October 30, 1965. It was there that Craig Middleton placed 3rd, Rod Leadley, 5th, Doug Rubach, 12th, Don Rubach, 17th, Jim Leffelman, 33rd, Mike Brunner, 38th, and Leif Erickson, 56th. This Demon team ran fast and won the WIAA State Championship by 27 points, despite arguably the top runner of the team, Mike Brunner, not feeling well. 

Individually, members of the team went on to have success at the collegiate level as well. Craig Middleton would go on to run at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, where he would finish 18th in the WSUC Conference Meet as a freshman. Rod Leadley went on to become the first University of Wisconsin-La Crosse runner to win the WSUC Championship in 1969. He was also instrumental in leading La Crosse to its first two team titles during his junior and senior seasons. Mike Brunner would go on to run for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was a top 15 finisher three times at the WSUC Meet during his college career. Don Rubach also attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was a member of the track and field program and ran the 880 during his freshman year.  

While only coaching the Cross Country program for one season, Coach Cobb became the first head coach to lead a Burlington High School team to a state championship. Dennis Holt went on to have success as a high school coach for 40 years and was a part of four state championships. Norb Wishowski went on to win six state championships in cross country, one basketball state championship, and one track and field championship as a head coach at Thomas More High School. Burlington High School is honored to recognize the 1965 Cross Country team on the Wall of Fame.  

Don Moe was a longtime teacher and wrestling coach at Burlington High School. Don grew up and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1969.  As a student athlete in high school, Don was a member of the 1968 WIAA State Champion wrestling team and was captain, MVP, and finished 3rd at the 1969 WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament.   

After graduating from Stoughton, Don attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. While at Whitewater, Don earned four letters and qualified for three NIAA National Tournaments, placing 4th in 1974 to earn All-American honors. Don was inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Hall of Fame in 1992.  

Don arrived in Burlington to teach driver education and coach wrestling in the fall of 1979. During his 25-year tenure as head coach of the Demons, his teams compiled a record of 254-135-5. Competing in the Southern Lakes Conference and Southeast Conference, Don coached 35 individual conference champions and led his teams to 10 conference championships. He coached 18 Individual WIAA Sectional Champions and 46 WIAA Regional Champions. Don helped 40 wrestlers qualify for the WIAA State Tournament, including 16 wrestlers who wrestled their way to the podium. Don coached the first 3 WIAA Individual State Champions, fellow Wall of Fame members Tom Fitzpatrick (twice) and Mike Kramer. Don was named the Racine County Coach of the Year four times.  In addition to his teaching and wrestling coaching duties, Don also found time to coach freshman football and baseball and served as President of the Burlington Coaching Association. 

Don was very active in the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association, serving as a district representative for six years. He followed that with a term as President-Elect, President, and Past President. While in the role as Past President, Don was the state representative to the National Wrestling Coaches Association, a position he held for three years. During his time as state representative, Don served the NWCA as Region 5 representative, which consists of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Don was elected to the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association George Martin Hall of Fame in 2005. 

Don and his wife, Susan, also a former teacher in the Burlington Area School District, still reside in Burlington. They are proud parents of Chad, Adam, and Scot, all of whom wrestled for Don and were able to qualify and compete at the WIAA State Tournament. Burlington High School is proud to recognize Coach Don Moe on the Wall of Fame. 

Mark Shepherdson, class of 1996, participated in football and track and field during his career at Burlington High School. 

As a football player, Mark was the captain of his senior season in 1995. During that season, Mark was named All-Conference, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State. Mark was named the MVP of the 1995 Southern Lakes Conference Champion team. In his two seasons as a varsity athlete, Mark proved to be a key member in a program that won back-to-back conference titles in 1994 and 1995. 

His success was not limited to the football field. As a track athlete, Mark was a part of three Southern Lakes Champion teams, winning titles in 1994, 1995, and 1996. His accomplishments on the track resulted in him being named team MVP in 1995 and 1996. Mark was named All-State in 1995 and 1996 and qualified for the WIAA State Meet in 1995 in the 300-meter hurdles. Mark was named Burlington High School Athlete of the Year in 1996 and he is currently the Burlington High School record holder in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.10.  

Mark went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and earned a biology degree. While at River Falls, Mark appeared in 28 football games and led the team in scoring his senior year with 12 touchdowns playing in the wishbone offense. During his sophomore season at River Falls, the Falcons finished their season tied for 1st place in the WIAC with a 7-3 record.  Mark earned 2nd Team All-Conference WIAC honors in 1999, 1st Team honors in 2000, and was named offensive MVP at River Falls both seasons. 

Mark continues to lead an active lifestyle, annually competing in cross-country ski races. Mark is a perennial wave 1 skier in the American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet race in Cable, Wisconsin. In the men’s 2013 Kortelopet skate, Mark took top local honors with a time of 1:20.55.2.  Mark currently runs his own home construction business, Arbor Homes, LLC, in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Mark and his wife Trisha are proud parents of their son, Iland, and daughter, Ayla. Burlington High School is proud to recognize Mark Shepherdson on the Wall of Fame. 

Lyle Foulke was a longtime coach and math teacher at Burlington High School. Lyle grew up and graduated from Salem Central High School in 1964. As a student athlete in high school, Lyle participated in basketball and track and field. He was named All-Conference in both basketball and track and field, and was named MVP and team captain in track and field. 

Upon graduating from high school, Lyle attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He graduated in 1968 from Whitewater with his teaching degree, a major in Mathematics, and a minor in Physical Education. Lyle went on to receive his Master's in Mathematics in 1976. 

Upon his arrival at Burlington High School, Lyle became actively involved in coaching. His involvement with the boy’s basketball, boy’s track and field, and girl’s basketball teams spanned 27 years. From 1970 to 1979, Lyle was an assistant boy’s basketball coach and a member of the program that won Southern Lakes Conference championships in seven of those years, including two years in which the team qualified for State. Lyle served as the Varsity boy’s track and field coach from 1970 to 1982. His team won the 1981 Southern Lakes Conference championship and through his career, he coached numerous student athletes who qualified for state, including fellow Wall of Fame members Jerry Allen, Steve Ehlen, and Mark Harlow.  From 1980 to 1997, Lyle served as the Varsity girl’s basketball coach. His teams won the Southern Lakes Conference championship in 1988 and 1991. His former players include Wall of Fame members Libby Ripp-Forte, Donna (Cerwin) Sturdevant, and Jill Stobber.  

After his coaching days were completed, Lyle continued to be active in athletics at Burlington High School. For a number of years, Lyle ran the concession stand at football games, kept score and announced at basketball games, and completed various projects for the betterment of athletics in Burlington. He played an instrumental role in the construction of the press box at the former high school, now Karcher Middle School, and served as president of the Burlington Coaching Association.  

Lyle resides in Burlington and is the father of Jody and Jim. Burlington High School is proud of his efforts as a teacher, coach, and community member and is pleased to recognize Lyle on the Wall of Fame. 

Jennifer (Sliwa) Barry, class of 1988, participated in cross-country, track, and gymnastics during her high school career at Burlington High School. 

Jennifer was a five-time Southern Lakes Conference champion during her time as a multi-sport athlete at Burlington High School. As a cross-country runner, Jennifer was a part of the Southern Lakes Conference cross-country champion team in 1984 and 1987. Her teams were Southern Lakes Conference Relay champions in 1984 and 1987. She was an integral part of the four-time Eastern Divisional cross-country champion squads. As a result of her contributions to the team, she was named 2nd Team All-Conference and was a two-time member of 1st Team All-Racine County cross-country team. Jennifer qualified for the WIAA State cross-country meet in 1987. Her cross-county time of 12:28 for 3200 meters ranks 4th best in Burlington High School history. As a track and field athlete, Jennifer was named 1st Team All-Southern Lakes Conference in 1988. 

As a member of the gymnastics team, Jennifer was named 1st Team All-Southern Lakes Conference. Her success in the gym allowed her to be crowned the WIAA Regional Vault champion and the WIAA Regional Bars champion. As a senior, she was a WIAA State Qualifier on the Bars and her team won the Southern Lakes Conference Championship in 1985. Overall, Jennifer received 12 varsity letters as a student athlete at Burlington High School. 

Jennifer resides in Burlington and is currently a gymnastics instructor at Lakes Area Gymnastics in Burlington. Jennifer and her husband Brian are proud parents of their two daughters, Aleigha and Ashlyn.

Nick Webber, class of 1996, participated in soccer, swimming, track, and basketball during his high school career at Burlington High School. 

On the soccer field, Nick was named the team captain and MVP during his junior and senior years. At the conclusion of each of those seasons, he was also named to the Southern Lakes All-Conference teams. During his senior year, he earned All-Racine County soccer recognition. As a one-year member of the boys swim team, Nick left quite an impression in the pool. Nick was named a YMCA All-American in the 400 Freestyle Relay and was crowned Conference champion in the 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyle, 400 Freestyle Relay, and the 200 Medley Relay. He was a state qualifier in all four events and received All-State recognition in the three relay events. As a member of the Demon track team, Nick was a two-time team captain. During the 1996 track season, Nick was a Conference, Regional, and Sectional Champion in the 800-meter run. To this day, Nick still owns the school record in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:57.10. His track coach, longtime Burlington teacher and coach Rick Koceja, in referring to Nick and his track teammates, stated in a 1996 press clipping from The Journal Times that “so many specialize, but to become a good athlete in high school, you need to be exposed to other sports to better yourself and to make it a fun experience.” Without a doubt, Nick Webber took advantage of being a multisport athlete and was awarded the 1996 Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. His commitment to excellence was also evident in the classroom as Nick was named a Burlington High School Scholar Athlete and a WIAA Scholar Athlete in 1996.  

Upon graduation, Nick went on to earn his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona. He then finished his fellowship training in sarcoma and orthopedic oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Nick currently specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint reconstruction, including the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of bone and soft tissue and the treatment of joint arthritis at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.  

Dean Dalton, class of 1981, participated in football, basketball, skiing, wrestling, track, and baseball during his high school career.   

In football, Dean earned two letters. During his junior year, he played on the 1979 Southern Lakes Conference Champion team that went all the way to WIAA state semi-finals. He earned All-County and All-Area honors as the Demons quarterback during the 1979 season. As a senior, Dean played both quarterback and linebacker, where he earned All-SLC and All-Area honors as a linebacker, along with All-Area honors as quarterback. He was also selected to the 1st team of the Milwaukee Journal All-Star football squad.   

For the Demon ski team, Dean earned 4 letters and competed in the individual slalom. He was one of the top racers in the state for that event from 1979 to 1981. He capped off his senior season with a 3rd place finish in the WIAA State Competition. On the track, Dean earned two letters competing in the long sprints and middle-distance events. As a senior, he helped contribute to a 1981 SLC track and field championship. 

Besides athletics, Dean was very involved with many other school activities. He served as senior class president and was a member of the National Honor Society. Dean was active in WBSD, which became the first of many media/broadcasting experiences. He was selected as a Badger Boys State representative and was named Outstanding Senior Boy of the class of 1981. His active involvement in high school earned him a Congressional nomination to the United States Air Force Academy. 

Dean played defensive back at the Air Force Academy, but his stay was cut short due to injury. He finished his collegiate career at Western Illinois from 1983 to 1984, where multiple injuries led him into coaching  He has served on coaching staffs for Western Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas Southern, Purdue, and the NFL Minnesota Vikings. Along with pursuing personal business ventures, his variety of football experiences currently finds Dean serving as host and analyst for a variety of television and radio shows covering the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Gophers, and the NFL. Dean graduated from Western Illinois in 1985 and earned a Master's from the University of Wisconsin in 1988. Dean and his wife, Donna, live in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with their sons Devon and Davis.

Steve Ehlen, class of 1976, participated in football and track during his high school career at Burlington High School. 

Steve is arguably the best offensive and defensive lineman ever to wear a Demon Football helmet.  Steve was not the biggest to ever play the position, but those who played with and against him would call him one of the toughest. A two-year starter at offensive and defensive tackle, Steve demonstrated speed, agility, and toughness, which contributed to the success expected of Demon Football teams of his era.   

As a two-way All-SLC selection as a junior, Steve came back as a senior co-captain and led his team to a 1975 Southern Lakes Conference Championship.  He led the team in tackles on defense, and he was the lineman that the top SLC offense ran behind.  He was voted the team MVP, Southern Lakes Conference Eastern Division MVP, and, in a rarity for a lineman, the Southern Lakes Conference Player of the Year.  Steve earned All-County honors as both an offensive and defensive tackle, and was a first-team member of the Burlington Standard Press All-Area team.  He also made the AP, United Press International, and Wisconsin Newspaper Association All-State teams. 

A press clipping from a 1975 Racine Journal-Times article entitled “Ehlen left Big Foot Ailing” sums up the kind of high school football player Steve was. 

“Burlington offensive right tackle Steve Ehlen so closely resembles a human plow that John Deere would be proud to call the big farm kid ‘son’…it was Ehlen whose crunching blocks guided the Demon running backs to most of their 336 yards rushing.  Running back Joe Harjes, who played perhaps his finest game ever for the Demons, was the primary beneficiary of Ehlen’s blocking. In a 20-0 victory over Big Foot in the 1975 Southern Lakes Conference championship game, Harjes was named the game’s top player on offense, but did not hesitate to credit Ehlen with his contribution to Joe’s 170 yards on the ground. ‘He’s been doing it year,’ Harjes said of Ehlen’s line play. ‘He’s as fast as any of our backs’…Ehlen just may be the best lineman the Demons have had in years.  ‘Hey, he’s tough, isn’t he?’ beamed an elated Burlington Coach Don Dalton. ‘Defensively and offensively, Demon line coach Jim Kramer told me he’s the best offensive lineman that we’ve coached’…Dalton was equally impressed with Ehlen’s work at defensive tackle…’I’d like to have about 11 of him next year,’ Kramer said of the graduating Ehlen. ‘That kid just never stops working.  From the time he puts on the uniform, whether it’s Monday or Wednesday or Thursday, he just never quits.  He knows one speed, and that’s full speed.’ ‘You talk about kids getting up for a game,’ added backfield coach Tony Price, ‘he (Ehlen) gets up for practice.’” 

Steve lives in Burlington with his wife, Kris. He owns and operates Ehlen Masonry with his two sons, Nick and Jon. 

Debra (Boulden) Schmieden, class of 1980, participated in volleyball, basketball, track, and softball during her career at Burlington High School. 

Debra was an excellent athlete for the Demons. In volleyball, Debra earned four varsity letters. During her junior year, she earned All-Southern Lakes Conference and All-Area honors. As a senior captain during the 1979 season, she was recognized for her outstanding play by being selected as a 1st team All-Area selection, along with All Southern Lakes and Racine County honors.   

On the hardwood, Debra was equally impressive, also earning four varsity letters.  Her development as a sophomore earned her multiple Standard Press Player of the Week honors and 3rd team Southern Lakes Conference and All-Area recognition. As a junior, she was selected as captain and continued to make her presence known in the gym. She also earned multiple Player of the Week recognitions. Her excellent defense and improved offensive skills earned her All-Southern Lakes Conference, All-Racine County, and All-Area honors. She was also recognized as an Honorable Mention All-State player. As a senior, Debra completed a great high school career, leading the team in rebounds and free-throw percentage. As team captain, she was named a 1st team All-Southern Lakes and All-Area selection. She also represented the Southern Lakes on the Milwaukee Journal All-Star basketball team.  

Debra earned the prestigious Burlington High School Demon Award, which is awarded to the most outstanding female and male athlete in the graduating class. Her high level of achievement in athletics and the classroom led to her selection to be included in the publication American High School Athlete and to be recognized for America’s Outstanding Names and Faces Award. 

Debra resides in Elkhorn with her husband Mike and their two children, Bryce and Brett. Debra has worked for SPX Corporation in Delavan for the past 19 years.

David Sheffer, class of 1976, served as manager of the Burlington High School football, baseball, wrestling, and track teams during his high school career.   

Many people familiar with Burlington athletics would coin David as the Demons #1 fan. Over the past five years, David has been a fixture on the sidelines in football and basketball, and in the dugout in baseball. The last five years represent a fraction of the time David has spent supporting the Demons. 

Upon graduation, if his work as a Burlington Area School District custodian allowed, David would serve as manager for a variety of our athletic teams. He was able to contribute, but never to the amount he would have liked.  David would even take vacation days on Fridays so he would be able to be on the sideline for the Demon Football team. Upon his retirement from the district in 2005, David has been able to devote more time to his first love of serving as manager for BHS football, basketball, and baseball teams. David is a valuable member of the various coaching staffs as he takes care of many pre-game and post-game responsibilities. His service and care for BHS student athletes are appreciated and invaluable. He has made many long-time friends and has had the opportunity to watch and support hundreds of student athletes.  

David has been a part of over 20 Conference/Division Championship teams. Through the years, he has seen many ups and downs in Demon athletics. David has always remained loyal and positive to our athletic teams.  

His devotion to BHS athletic programs is demonstrated by the fact that, as of the spring of 2009, he has served for 62 different seasons as a manager for various teams. His longest tenure has been with the football program.  David has served as football manager since 1974. The 2009 season will see David completing his 35th season on the gridiron. He has also served 15 seasons with the boys basketball program, and 12 with baseball. Burlington High School is proud to recognize David on our Athletic Wall of Fame. 

Jerry Allen, class of 1970, participated in football, wrestling, and track during his career at Burlington High School. 

According to his coaches, Jerry was a gifted “big man”. This three-sport athlete had the ability to dominate the line of scrimmage.  He was an outstanding offensive and defensive lineman for the Demons whose talents contributed to an amazing 21-game winning streak spanning two and one-half years to finish out the 1969 season. Jerry’s talents didn’t go unnoticed as he was selected as 1st team All-Conference, All-Area, and was also recognized on the Beloit News Stateline Dream Team. Jerry’s gifts as a football player made him the first player in Burlington Football to sign a full-ride Division I scholarship. He took his talents to Iowa to play for the Iowa State Cyclones.   

Jerry’s talents and dominance also carried over onto the wrestling mat. During his wrestling career, he maintained an undefeated conference record and was the Southern Lakes Conference heavyweight Champion for the Demons during his junior and senior seasons. His WIAA Sectional Championship in 1970 made him the first BHS wrestler to qualify for the WIAA State Meet. Jerry finished his senior year as team MVP with a record of 29-2. 

The shot and discus kept Jerry busy in the spring, competing for the track and field team. He was an outstanding weight man for the track team who won many dual meets and invitational competitions. His WIAA Regional titles in 1969 and 1970 allowed him to compete in Sectionals.   

In the spring of his senior season, Jerry was awarded the prestigious BHS Sportsmanship Award. Coach Don Dalton stated, “Jerry Allen possessed many of the fine qualities we look for in an athlete and as an adult. He is a great role model for others.” He is the type of person we at BHS can be proud to have as a representative of our school system.” 

After high school, Jerry attended Iowa State, majoring in education and playing football for the Cyclones. During his time at Iowa State, he had the opportunity to play on a top 20 nationally ranked team. His teams played in the Liberty and Sun Bowls. Jerry graduated in 1976 and took a teaching job at Grayslake High School in Illinois. He continued his education by earning Masters degrees in 1982 and 1992. His colleagues named him Teacher of the Year in 2000. At this time, he has just completed 32 years of teaching and coaching football and wrestling for Grayslake High School. 

When most think of the tradition of Burlington High School boys’ basketball, it is hard not to remember the 26 years Jerry Hill spent leading the Demons on the hard court. Many former players, alumni, and community members have fond memories of spending cold winter evenings watching Coach Hill’s teams compete successfully in the Southern Lakes Conference and throughout Southeast Wisconsin.   

Jerry compiled an excellent basketball coaching resume during a tenure that started in 1960. Jerry compiled a career record of 373 wins and 217 losses. Coaching for the Demons, he recorded 332 wins and 194 losses. His teams won 10 Southern Lakes Conference Championships, 7 WIAA Regional Championships, 2 WIAA Sectional Championships, and 2 berths in the WIAA State Basketball Tournament. He was selected as the Southern Lakes Conference Coach of the Year 10 times and was named Racine County Coach of the Year 3 times. 

Jerry is the dean of BHS basketball coaches with his 332 wins. He holds the record for most wins in a season with 20 and most conference championships with 10. He was the first basketball coach to earn WIAA Regional and Sectional Championships, and so far is the only basketball coach to take a team to the WIAA State Tournament. His 29 years of service earned him induction into the Wisconsin Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 1982. 

Other coaching milestones that we will always remember Jerry being a part of were serving as Burlington High School’s first-ever boys’ track and field coach in 1961. He also served as our boys’ first soccer coach in 1987.  Besides his coaching duties, Jerry served 33 years as a Physical Education, Drivers Ed, and English teacher for the Burlington High School.   

Even though Jerry accomplished a lot as a basketball coach, he also helped produce student athletes who developed skills that would allow them to become successful individuals in their careers, families, and communities. As a teacher and coach, past and current educators of the Burlington Area School District will always respect him. Jerry retired in 1993 and enjoys spending his time in Burlington and Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife Jeanene and his children. 

We are pleased and privileged to have Ron Kahl as a member of our Wall of Fame.  Ron retired from Burlington High School in 2007 after teaching, coaching, supervising, serving, and volunteering within the district for 44 years.   

Ron started teaching Technical Education at BHS in 1963.  He also coached football and wrestling early in his career, but stepped down from those duties when the district hired future State Hall of Fame coaches Don Dalton in football and Don Moe in wrestling.  Even though he wasn’t coaching anymore, Ron demonstrated extreme loyalty and pride for Burlington Athletics throughout the remainder of his career in a variety of capacities.  Below are some examples of his positive impact. 

• Served 35 years as team statistician, sideline manager, and media director for the Burlington football team.  

• Served as Floor Manager for wrestling and basketball games for 30-plus years. He currently manages our winter concessions, a responsibility he has undertaken since we moved into the new high school in 2000. 

• Was a founding member of the Burlington Coaching Association in 1972, and has served as their Treasurer for 35 years. Has helped the organization raise over $175,000 that has gone to promote athletics at BHS and sponsor the annual Athletic Awards Banquet. 

• As a Technical Education teacher, he has done countless projects for the athletic department.  Constructing bat and helmet racks, hanging award plaques, constructing display cases, welding blocking sleds, building team benches and stools, constructing storage sheds and cabinets are examples of the small projects he always found time to complete.  He also worked on major construction projects like the building of the three-story press box at Dinty Moore field and the batting cage complex in our new athletic complex. Over the years, his skills have saved the athletic department thousands of dollars. 

• Ron is an original committee member of our Athletic Wall of Fame and volunteers his time for the annual banquet and awards night. 

• Ron organizes, cooks, and serves for our annual Burlington Coaching Association district golf outing and picnic. The event is held to thank the teachers and administrators of our district. 

• Ron shops for and plans the annual Burlington Coaching Association Christmas party and gift exchange. This event is something our coaches look forward to and helps build the excellent camaraderie that exists within our coaching staff at Burlington High School.  

• Ron served on the referendum committee for the construction of our 2.8 million dollar outdoor athletic complex. His positive influence within the community aided in its overwhelming support and passage.   

• Ron volunteers his time for the Burlington Athletic Association’s annual golf outing. A function that has helped raise over $275,000 for Burlington High School Athletics. 

Burlington High School has only had four athletic directors. Ron has been around as a friend and supporter for three of the four. They would all agree that it’s hard to find a staff member like Ron who has given the time and effort to the students and coaches at Burlington High School. If there is something that needs to be done, Ron is always willing and able to step forward with assistance.   

Those familiar with Burlington High School, especially officials, community members, and opposing coaches, have been greeted and assisted by Ron at a variety of athletic events. Ron Kahl is the consummate professional who has left his signature on our school and its programs. 

Tony Romo, class of 1998, participated in football, basketball, and golf during his career at Burlington High School. 

Tony is the first BHS athlete to receive All-State recognition in 3-sports. His fantastic high-school career earned him the Demon Award in 1998, which is given to the most outstanding student-athlete in the class. Tony was a standout football player for the Demons. As a two-year starting quarterback, he passed for 3,732 yards and 42 touchdowns. He earned 1st team All-Southeast Conference honors. He was also named to the 1st team All-Area, All-County, and All-Region teams. Tony was named to the All-State Teams from the Associated Press and the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. His outstanding senior year earned him 1997 County Player of the Year honors. 

Many considered basketball Tony’s best sport, and as a 3-year letter winner, he averaged 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 4.7 assists per game. In his junior year, the Demons were Southern Lakes Conference Champions. As a senior, he received Southeast Conference North Division and Racine County Player of the Year honors. He was also named to the All-Racine County 1st team and Associated Press All-State team. 

Golf is a sport that Tony continues to play competitively, and he developed some of his skills as a 4-year letter winner for the Demon golf team. He was a 2-time team MVP. He was named twice to Athe ll-Racine County 1st team. In his senior year ,he won the Southeast Conference Championships with a 74, and carried that momentum into a WIAA Regional Championship with a score of 72.    

After high school, Tony decided to attend Eastern Illinois and play football. On December 19, 2002, Romo was the first player in Eastern Illinois and Ohio Valley Conference history to win the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the nation's top player at the NCAA Division I-AA level. He finished his career holding school and conference records with 85 touchdown passes. He was second in school and third in conference history with 8,212 passing yards. He was also second in school history with 584 completions and 941 attempts. As a senior, he set school and conference records for completions with 258 in 407 attempts for 3,418 yards, which ranked him second in conference and third in school history for a season. He threw for 34 touchdowns and scored one rushing touchdown. Romo's 3,149 yards in total offense as a senior are ranked third in school and conference history. Along with the Walter Payton Award, Romo earned consensus All-American honors. He was also selected All-Ohio Valley Conference and was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year for the third straight year. 

Currently, Tony is the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. He has already earned multiple Pro Bowl honors and, in 2007, led the Cowboys to their best regular-season record in team history. Along the way, Tony set team records for passing touchdowns with 36, completions with 335, and was the first Cowboy quarterback to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season, ending up with 4,211. Tony is the pride of Burlington, and even with his many off-season commitments, he still finds time to get back to Burlington and visit family and friends. He also spends a portion of each summer sponsoring a youth football camp for the BHS Football program. 

Donna (Cerwin) Sturdevant, class of 1984, participated in tennis, basketball, and softball during her career at Burlington High School. 

Donna was an 8-time varsity letter winner for the Demons. Her highly competitive nature and talents made her an excellent athlete on the courts and fields for Burlington in the early 1980’s. Donna was the 1984 Demon Award winner, which is given to the most outstanding student-athlete in the class. 

On the tennis court, Donna earned 3-varsity letters. As a senior, she was named a Southern Lakes All-Conference and All-Area singles player. On the basketball court, Donna made a name for herself by earning 2-varsity letters. In her senior year, she led the team in scoring, while finishing 4th in scoring for the Southern Lakes Conference. She still holds the single-game scoring record for the Demons with 33 points, which was accomplished without a 3-point line. Her fine senior season was capped off with All-Conference and All-Area recognition and the opportunity to play in the Wisconsin Basketball Association's East-West Basketball All-Star Game. 

Donna’s fondest memories are from her time on the softball diamond. As a 3-year varsity letter winner, she was also a two-time State Tournament Qualifier. She helped lead the Demons to the WIAA State Softball Championship in 1984. Donna led the team in hitting and RBIs on her way to earning team MVP honors. As a senior, she was 1st team All-Conference Southern Lakes, 1st Team All-Area, and was a member of the All-State tournament team.   

After high-school Donna attended Marquette University and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Education. She currently has been teaching for the past 16 years in the Burlington Area School District. Besides teaching, Donna enjoys coaching tennis, soccer, softball, baseball, and basketball teams from youth levels to high school. 

Glenn is being honored for his dedicated service of 34 years to the student athletes of Burlington High School as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. During his coaching career, Glenn took on the role of the Head Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling, and Football coach for the Demons. He also taught Physical Education and Health while serving 30 years as the school’s Athletic Director. 

Glenn’s love of athletics started in high school. Glenn was a standout athlete for Watertown High School, earning 10 varsity letters. He excelled on the football field, making All-State as a linebacker in 1951 and earning a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. Glenn ended up playing quarterback and defensive back for Northwestern College in Watertown, going undefeated in 1952. Glenn’s college plans were put on hold while he served in Korea. He returned home and attended Carroll College, where he earned 8 letters playing football, basketball, and baseball. He was a captain and All-Conference player for the Pioneers. Glenn was inducted into the Carroll College Athletic Hall of Fame. 

After college, Glenn was hired at Burlington as a Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director. He was instrumental in overseeing the growth of high school athletics during his tenure as Athletic Director. When Glenn started at BHS in 1958, there were only 5 varsity sports at BHS. When he stepped down in 1988, there were 16 varsity offerings for both boys and girls. His leadership and organization are traits that he will always be remembered for, as well as working to meet the facility demands with the growth of athletic offerings. Glenn served the WIAA for many years on Official Selection Committees. He was also selected as the District 6 Athletic Director of the Year in 1988. 

As a coach, Glenn was known as an intense, tireless competitor. Glenn was the head baseball coach for 17 years, earning 120-plus wins and 2 Southern Lakes Conference championships. As a football coach, he compiled an overall 49-43-6 record over 12 years. He is credited for bringing the program back to recognition, as in his last 7 years, the Demons put up an impressive 43-17-3 record. Glenn served as basketball coach for the 1958 and 1959 seasons, and then moved on to serve as our school’s first wrestling coach, starting the program in 1960 and serving as the coach for the first two years of the program. As a coach, Glenn taught more than just athletic skills to the hundreds of athletes who participated in his programs. He will always be appreciated for his contributions to the Burlington Area School District. 

Buck Bucholtz, class of 1966, participated in football, basketball, and baseball during his career at Burlington High School. 

Buck was a 3-sport athlete for the Demons. Coaches in the mid-sixties consider him one of the most versatile “Big Men” to ever play for Burlington High School. His size and athletic ability allowed him to dominate games on the fields and courts of the Southern Lakes Conference. As a senior, Buck was named the Outstanding Athlete for the class of 1966.    

In football, Buck played on the line. As a senior, he helped lead a defense that allowed only 3 touchdowns during his senior season. His play earned him All-Conference and All-Area honors for the Demons.   

On the basketball court, Buck was named team MVP during his junior and senior seasons. He helped lead the Demons to a Southern Lakes Conference title in 1966 and earned All-Conference, All-Area, and All-State recognition for his play in the paint.   

On the baseball team, he was a pitcher and 1st baseman. Buck is the only player from BHS to ever sign a professional baseball contract, and many consider him to be one of the best pitchers to ever throw for the Demons.  

After graduation, Buck signed with the Washington Senators minor league system, but was then drafted into service for the Vietnam War. Being drafted put his dreams of professional baseball on hold, but while in the service, Buck continued with his passion for competition and athletics by playing on the Navy football, basketball, and baseball teams. Buck is currently retired and resides in California City, California, after spending 34 years of federal service with the United States Department of Defense.   

Greg Hoffman, class of 1970, participated in football, basketball, and baseball during his career at Burlington High School. 

Greg earned 11 major letters in three sports, starting as a freshman on both the Varsity basketball and baseball teams and as a sophomore in football.  As a Demon football player, Greg never lost a game he started at quarterback, leading the varsity Demons to 21 consecutive wins, 2 consecutive undefeated seasons, and 2 Southern Lakes Conference Championships, first under Coach Glenn Braunschweig and then under Coach Don Dalton.  Greg called the offensive plays and was a key weapon in the Demon’s “air attack” of the late 1960’s. 

On the hardwood, Greg was a 4-year starter for Jerry Hill’s Demons.  In his junior year, the Demons won a conference championship and were ranked 6th in the state. In Greg’s senior year, he averaged just over 20 points per game, mostly with his outside shooting touch in an era before the 3-point shot.  He once sank 33 free throws in a row during conference games. He was named to many All-Conference and All-Area teams over his basketball career. Greg is considered to be one of Burlington High School’s all-time leading career scorers on the basketball court.   

He was a 4-year starter as a pitcher and third baseman for the Demon baseball team and was named to All-Area teams for his prowess on the diamond. 

Greg excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic fields. He was the senior class president in 1969-70.  He also won the prestigious UW-Club Award, the American Legion Award, and the Outstanding Senior Award. 

In college at UW-Eau Claire, Greg earned 8 varsity letters, 4 each in baseball and football. In 1972, Greg was the starting quarterback for the Blugolds and was among the national leaders in passing yards and total offense in NAIA Division III. 

Greg is a founding board member of the Burlington Spiders youth football program. He has been a volunteer for Burlington High School athletics over the years, keeping scorebooks, scoreboards, and handling the public address duties for Demon home football games. He is in business development and physician recruitment for Memorial Hospital of Burlington and The Burlington Clinic, both part of Wisconsin’s Aurora Health Care System. 

Mike Kramer, class of 1995, participated in football and wrestling during his career at Burlington High School. 

Mike was a four-year letter winner for the BHS wrestling team from 1991 to 1995.  In his junior year, Mike accomplished an athletic feat that only one other wrestler in BHS wrestling history had done: become an undefeated WIAA State Champion wrestler at 140 pounds. Mike’s record was an impressive 30-0. Along the way to his 1994 state title, Mike won WIAA Regional and Sectional titles. What is most impressive about his 1994 season is that Mike missed becoming a Conference Champion that year because he was unable to compete due to knee surgery, but he was able to return to the mat for the WIAA tournament and go on to win a State Championship. 

As a senior, Mike continued his amazing wrestling career. He moved up to the 145-pound weight class, finishing the season with a 33-3 record and a second-place finish at the state tournament. At the state tournament, he won his first match against the returning 145-pound state champ from Wisconsin Rapids by the score of 5-3. Mike went on to win two more matches before losing in the championship match to Pete Miller, an undefeated returning champion from Rhinelander. Mike ended his wrestling career with 101 wins, of which 54 were by pins. He won two SLC Championships, two WIAA Regional Championships, one Sectional Championship, State Runner-up in 1995, and Undefeated State Champion in 1994. 

Mike also experienced success on the football field. For three years, he played defensive back and special teams for the Demons. His “never give-up attitude” earned him 1st team All-Conference and All-Area honors as a defensive back. 

Mike’s thirst for hard work and new experiences took him into the technical/construction field, earning him commendation in his class and certification in welding/cutting. He was headed into the field of high-wire electrical work with the possibility of cross-country driving at the time of his death. Mike’s smile matched his generosity and care for others. In his memory, a scholarship, hosted by his parents, was established on Mike’s behalf for eligible members of the BHS wrestling team.  

Eric LeDuc, class of 1989, participated in basketball during his career at Burlington High School. 

Eric is arguably one of the best basketball players to ever wear the orange and black for BHS. He finished high school with 1,064 career total points. As a senior, Eric put up impressive numbers, averaging 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks per game. He holds the single-game scoring record at 44 points, and single season scoring record at 554 points. During his junior year, Eric was named 1st team All-Conference and All-County. As a senior, Eric was again named to the 1st team All-Conference and All-County teams. He earned Southern Lakes Conference player of the year honors and All-State recognition. Eric’s solid play helped the Demons win Conference titles in 1988 and 1989.   

Eric became the 1st player from the Burlington Boys program to play Division 1 college basketball. He played one year of Varsity basketball at West Point before moving on to the University of Wisconsin Green Bay to play for coach Dick Bennett. Eric was a two-year starter for the Phoenix. As a senior captain, he helped lead UWGB to an overall record of 27-7 along with a conference championship and a berth in the 1994 NCAA Tournament. The highlight of the season was an upset first-round win over California, and falling just short to Syracuse in the second round. 

Libby Ripp-Forte, class of 1983, participated in track, tennis, and basketball during her career at Burlington High School. 

Libby, who earned nine-letters will always be remembered as one of the fastest athletes on the track and courts of Burlington High School.  he played tennis in the fall and ran track in the spring. She was one of the most dominant track athletes in Racine County during the early eighties. She ended her track career with 3 school records on the board: the 100-meter dash, long jump, and 4X100-meter relay. Her time of 12.1 in the 100-meter dash still stands as of 2007.  

Basketball was probably Libby’s favorite sport, and the 4-year letter winner enjoyed much success in the gym.  She was the leading scorer and rebounder for the Lady Demons during the 1982 and 1983 seasons. In 1983, she was captain and earned team MVP honors. Her aggressive play and scoring ability earned her both All-Conference and All-Region honors in her junior and senior years. Libby’s 778 career points and 320 single season points put her at 4th on the all-time basketball records. Her 277 rebounds in a single season still stand at number one all-time for the Demons. 

After high school, Libby attended Arizona State University on a full athletic scholarship for basketball. In1988 she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science, and is employed by the city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department as recreation supervisor. 

Jill Stobber, class of 1989, participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball during her career at Burlington High School. 

Jill was a fantastic athlete during the late 1980’s for the Burlington Demons. She was known for her competitive attitude, athleticism, and versatility, making her one of the top athletes in Racine County during her high school career. She ended up earning 9 varsity letters during her tenure at BHS. 

In volleyball, Jill was a 3-year starter and earned All-Area, All-County, and All-Southern Lakes Conference recognition during her junior and senior seasons. She was also selected team MVP as a senior. 

In basketball, Jill finished her career as the 3rd leading career rebounder and 7th leading career scorer for the Lady Demons.  As a senior, she was a Southern Lakes Conference All-Star, and in her junior and senior seasons, she earned All-Area, All-County, and All-Conference Honors for her skill on the hardwood.   

As a softball player, Jill maintained her status as one of the best athletes in the area, making the All-Area, All-County, and All-Conference teams during her junior and senior seasons. The highlight of her softball career was the trip to the WIAA state softball tournament during her junior season. 

After high school, Jill attended Carthage College and was a 4-year starter and senior captain for the Lady Redmen basketball team. She was also a two-year starter for the softball team and served as an assistant softball coach.  Jill works for Aurora Rehabilitation and currently serves as the Athletic Trainer for Waterford High School athletics.  Her passion for athletics continues, as she has been the Varsity softball coach for Waterford High School from 1999 to present. Jill has already reached 100 career wins, won 3 Conference Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and been recognized as Coach of the Year 3-times. 

Jerry Barr wrestled at Kenosha Bradford High School and went on to be a two-time captain at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Following graduation, Jerry coached 3 years at Oconto, 7 years at Burlington High, and 6 years at Burlington Junior High. Jerry became a wrestling official. 

People involved in Wisconsin wrestling are very familiar with Jerry. He has already been inducted into the following Halls of Fame: 

The Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches George Martin Wrestling Hall of Fame-1985 

The Kenosha Athletic Hall of Fame-1987 

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma-2003 

We are very proud to have Jerry represented in the Burlington High School Wall of Fame. 

Jerry has coached and been involved with wrestling in the Burlington Area School District for the past 34 years.  He has been a friend and mentor to many wrestling athletes and coaches throughout the state. Jerry has earned the respect of his peers for his unselfish giving of his time and talents. 

Over the past 25 years, Jerry has given back to the sport as a WIAA and NCAA official and wrestling camp clinician. He has had the honor of officiating 9 WIAA State Wrestling Tournaments. He has served as the head bout maker for the NAIA national tournament in 1978 and for the NCAA-Division II National Tournament in 1982. 

He served as the president of the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association and is currently the Hall of Fame Chairman for that organization. 

Jerry was a physical education and health teacher in the Burlington Area School District for 26 years and retired in 1998.  

Peggy (Meinel) Behnke, class of 1988, participated in cross-country, basketball, and track during her career at Burlington High School. 

Peggy was an outstanding distance runner and basketball player for the Demons during the mid-80’s. She earned 11 letters while playing three sports.   

In cross-country, Peggy was the team MVP all four years. Peggy qualified for the WIAA State Cross Country meet and claimed Division and Conference Championships in her junior and senior years. She was named All-Conference and All-County all four years. The highlight of her senior year was being named the Journal Times Runner of the Year. 

In basketball, Peggy was a two-time team MVP while playing three years of Varsity basketball for coach Lyle Foulke. During her junior and senior seasons, Peggy earned All-Conference and All-Area Honors. 

In track, Peggy was one of the top distance runners in the Southern Lakes Conference. She was a three-time conference champion in the two-mile and a four-time All Conference and All County Selection for the distance events. Peggy earned trips to the WIAA State Track and Field Meet in her sophomore and senior years, while earning team MVP honors her sophomore, junior, and senior years. 

Upon graduation, Peggy attended Lake Forest College and played two years of basketball. She graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.    

Glenn Blum, class of 1965, participated in football, wrestling, and track during his career at Burlington High School. 

Glenn was an outstanding three-sport athlete for the Demons during the early 60’s.  He was one of the top “big men” competing in the Southern Lakes during his high school career.   

In football, Glenn earned All-Conference honors during his senior campaign at offensive guard and defensive tackle. He was named team MVP for the 1963 squad. On the wrestling mat, Glenn was a 4-year letter winner. He won two Southern Lakes Conference wrestling titles at heavyweight and was a three-time WIAA Class A Sectional runner-up. 

In track and field, Glenn was a school record holder in the shot and discus. In his senior year, he was the WIAA Sectional Champion in discus and went on to place 3rd in that event at the WIAA State Track and Field meet. 

Glenn went on to Carroll College to pursue a degree in teaching. At Carroll, Glenn earned an amazing 11 Varsity letters as a 3-sport college athlete. He earned three letters in football and four each in wrestling and track. In wrestling, Glenn was a one-time CCIW heavyweight champion and three-time runner-up. He was named team MVP in 1965 and 1967. Throwing shot for the track team, Glenn was the CCIW Champion in 1968, and also earned team MVP honors. 

After graduating from Carroll, Glenn moved on to spend 34 years teaching K-12 physical education and coaching at Oconto High School. Glenn was an assistant football coach for 18 years and spent 32 years coaching wrestling. He also spent 11 years coaching track and field, with his 1980 team finishing as WIAA state runner-ups during his final year.   

Don spent 37 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator for Burlington High School. During hiscareer Don coached football, wrestling, and track for the Demons. His 27 years as the head footballcoach is where he will always be fondly remembered.

Coach Dalton was highly respected and made “Friday Night Football” a school and city eventenjoyed by all of Burlington. Don Dalton coached teams compiling an overall 202-57-1 record. Histeams won 22 conference championships and made 10 trips to the WIAA state playoffs. Hecoached numerous All-Conference and All-State football athletes. He also served as Head Coach ofthe South 1990 Shrine Bowl team, and was an assistant with the 1979 team.

As a coach, Don made Burlington a winner and helped many student/athletes develop into fineadults. Don served as a role model for the hundreds of young men he coached. He stressed thatopen and honest communication with athletes, parents, and teachers will help keep all aspects ofeducation and total career development in proper perspective. He gave back to the sport offootball through his work with the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA). Don was acharter member of the WFCA and served as district rep, vice-president, and president for four yearsfrom 1985 to 1988. He also was the original editor of the WFCA’s publicationThe Point After II.

As Athletic Director for Burlington High School Don worked diligently to provide the best athleticprograms and facilities for BHS student/athletes. Don provided guidance and leadership for themany coaches of the Burlington Area School District. Don was instrumental in starting theBurlington Coaching Association (BCA) in 1972. The BCA’s’ goal is to provide a monthly forumwhere Burlington HighSchool coaches can get together to solve problems, and work together toimprove and promote Burlington High School athletics. Don provided direction and helpedoversee the planning and layout of the new high school that opened in the Fall of 2000. Don wasand still is an active member for the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA). He servedas president of WADA in 1998, and served as the WADA representative to the WIAA Board ofControl for many years.

Don continues to contribute his time working with athletic directorsthroughout the state with National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)leadership training.Don will always be remembered by the students and faculty members who had a chance to workwith him, as an individual who had great pride and enthusiasm for Burlington High School

Ryan Dussault, class of 1995, participated in Football, Basketball, and Tennis during his career at Burlington High School. 

In the early 90’s, Ryan was one of Burlington High School’s most versatile three-sport athletes, earning nine varsity letters while achieving some outstanding accomplishments. Ryan earned two letters in basketball, but it was on the football field and tennis courts that Ryan made a name for himself. 

In football, Ryan was a three-time letter winner at quarterback for the Demons. He was the top quarterback in the area, earning All-Conference and All-Racine County recognition as a junior and senior. Ryan holds the school record for most touchdown passes in a season with 29, and shares the school record for career touchdown passes with Tony Romo. In his senior year, he was named All-State quarterback, for putting up quality numbers running a wide-open spread offense that was a change from the pounding running attack characteristic of most Don Dalton-coached teams. 

Ryan is arguably the most dominating tennis player the Southern Lakes Conference and Burlington High School ever seen. In his four years of Varsity tennis, he never lost a match or set at #1 singles, establishing both school Southern Lakes Conference records. At #1 singles, he was a four-time All-Conference and All-Racine County selection. He was named the Racine Journal Times County Player of the year as a junior and senior. Ryan was a WIAA State Tennis qualifier all four years, reaching the state semi-finals as a senior, earning him All-State tennis honors. 

After graduation, Ryan attended Gustavus Adolphus College, where he played football and tennis. Ryan earned two letters in football and four letters in tennis. Ryan was a four-time All-Conference selection and a two-time All-American selection. Currently, Ryan is a tennis professional serving as the director of junior tennis at the Flagship Athletic Club. He also serves as the assistant men’s tennis coach for Gustavus Adolphus College, recognized as one of the top Division III programs in the country. 

Bill McCarthy, class of 1951, participated in football and basketball during his career at Burlington High School.

Bill was a three-year letter winner in both football and basketball. In basketball, Bill was a two-year starter at the pointand averaged 10 points a game. He was a member of the 1949 and 1950 Conference Championship teams.

Friday nights in the fall were where Bill really excelled. In football, he starred at linebacker and halfback. He was a member of the 1948 Conference Championship team. Bill was a dominating linebacker during his junior and senior years, leading the team in tackles. In his senior year at halfback, he scored nine touchdowns and was the second leading rusher for the Demons. Bill was awarded the Sportmart-Outstanding Sportsman in High School Athletics, and was also nominated for the All-State High School Football game. In 1950, he was Burlington High School’s Badger Boys State Representative. Bill was also active with the Student Council, serving as class president during his junior and senior years.

After graduation, Bill attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. He started at linebacker and fullback his sophomore year, but this military service from 1953 to 1955 put his college and football plans on hold. Upon returning to school in 1956, he started at halfback for two years, earning All-Conference and team MVP honors in 1957.

Sue Schenning, class of 1977, participated in tennis, basketball, and track during her career at Burlington High School.

During the seventies, high school women’s athletics was just coming into its own, and Sue definitely took advantage of theopportunities presented by earning seven varsity letters, while serving as captain and earning team MVP for the Demons in threedifferent sports.

In tennis, Sue earned three letters, and playedfirst singles her junior and senior year. She was team captain her senior year and earnedteam MVP honors, while receiving Racine Journal All-Area Second Team Singles recognition.

Sue didn’t play basketball until her sophomore year, and as a junior she received All-Area Second team and Racine County All-Starteam honors. As a senior captain, Sue was named team MVP and made First Team All-Conference. She was the Standard Press Player of the Year and also received High School All-American recognition.

In track, Sue competed for four years and earned two letters. In her senior year, she was captain and received team MVP and HighSchool All American honors.

Sue received the Burlington Coaching Association Girls’ Sportsmanship and Demon Award Trophies. She was recognized as a Women's Sports High School All-Star, and to cap off an outstanding high school career, Sue was named the Outstanding Senior girl forthe class of 1977.

After graduation, Sue played Varsity tennis for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and Varsity Basketball for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Bob was an important member of the Burlington Athletic Community for nearly 50 years as a fan and supporter of Demon athletics and athletes.  He was a charter member of the Burlington Athletic Booster Club. Bob attended nearly every home football and basketball contest for 35 years. Even after his health began to fail, he faithfully listened to BHS contests broadcast on WBSD.   

Bob contributed many hours in support of his children, Garry, Greg, Gayle, and Gloria, as they participated in a variety of sports activities. Bob donated generously to a variety of school-sponsored projects ranging from Demon sports camps to homecoming activities. He was a long-standing Burlington Athletic Association gold card club support member. Bob was responsible for the purchase and display of the large football team picture that was done annually during the 70’s and 80’s in cooperation with the Burlington Standard Press. 

Bob was one of the first employers in the Burlington Community to encourage his high school-age employees to participate in athletics. He willingly manipulated the schedules to accommodate the idea of playing and working.  Bob provided an opportunity for young people to learn how to put into practice the ideas of doing a quality job both on and off the field.   

Bob gave generously financially but preferred to give anonymously. Bob is being recognized for his generosity, his consistent support, and his contribution to our school and community.