2025
Gracey Brink (College Female Athlete)
A four-time NSIC champion at Augustana University, the catcher from Rapid City Stevens finished her career with a .366 batting average and a .990 fielding percentage across 235 games. In 2024, she was named the NCAA DII Rawlings Gold Glove winner, 2nd team D2CCA All-American, D2CCA All-Central Region 1st Team, and NSIC Player of the Year, among several other awards.
Henry Dryden (South Dakota Mines Athlete)
The tight end from Boise, ID, finished his Hardrocker career with 76 catches for 783 total receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. He was named a consensus NCAA Division II All-American in 2024 as well as a All-RMAC First Team and the All-Super Region 4 Second Team in 2023. Dryden transferred to Division I Central Michigan for his final year of eligibility.
Connor Hollenbeck (College Male Athlete)
The St. Thomas More product made stops at NDSCS and Minot State before landing at Division I Idaho State, starting all 58 games with the Bengals in his final two years. He averaged 11.3 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 37% from three. During his final year, he led the team averaging 13.2 points per game and ranked among Big Sky Conference leaders in free throw percentage.
Pam Junek (RCSA Member)
Jayne Kraemer (Contributor)
Retired in 2024 after 25 years at The Monument, where she led major events and helped bring the Rapid City Rush to town. Honored for her service, she now enjoys life with her husband, kids, and granddaughters.
Cael Larson (College Male Athlete)
A 2025 NCAA National Champion, the Rapid City Central alum wrestled at Augustana University, where he finished his career with a 58-23 record.
Alessandra Meoni (South Dakota Mines Athlete)
The outside hitter from Italy finished her Hardrocker career averaging 3.73 kills per set and earned two AVCA All-American recognitions as well as two All-RMAC nods. She transferred to Division I New Orleans for her graduate year.
Shane O'Connell (Athlete)
A prominent bareback rider who started his professional career in 2015 made his first NFR in 2018, winning Round 8 with an 89-point ride. A South Dakota native and ranch-raised cowboy, he’s earned multiple rodeo titles while balancing life in the arena and on the ranch.
Taaliyah Porter (HS Female Athlete)
The 2025 South Dakota Miss Basketball and three-time Class AA all-state selection averaged 22.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game her senior year at Rapid City Stevens. She set the Raider school record with 1,667 career points, putting her sixth all-time in Class AA. She currently plays for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, the only Division I offer she received.
Wyatt Reeder (Independent Athlete)
The two-sport star excelled on the ice and on the diamond. In 2025 with the National Champion Rushmore Thunder, the defenseman registered 116 points (46g-68a) in 22 games, winning the SDAHA Triple Crown, the first for a defenseman. In 71 games with the Post 22 Hardhats, the infielder set the team batting average record at .529. He's also in the team top 5 for slugging percentage, hits, and triples. Reeder is headed to the University of Nebraska to continue his baseball career.
Jakeb Sullivan (Athlete)
A 2021 European League of Football Champion and MVP is one of the top QBs in league history. He led the league in passing in 2024 and honors his family’s legacy with this Hall of Fame induction, staying humble and proud to represent his hometown.
Wayne Sullivan (Coach)
Dedicated 32 years to St. Thomas More as a teacher, principal, and head football coach. A Mount Marty graduate and lifelong mentor, he shaped generations through education and athletics, supported always by his wife, Lorrie, and their five children.
Jared Vasquez (Contributor)
Spent 30 years in education as a coach, teacher, and administrator. He led Rapid City Stevens to 17 state titles as AD and earned top honors including the 2023 SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award. He now supports youth through YFS and as an SDHSAA official.
Kyah Watson (College Female Athlete)
The Rapid City Stevens alum spent two years at the University of South Dakota before transferring to Big XII West Virginia University. While with the Mountaineers, she started all 97 games, averaging 7.1 points and 6.4 rebounds. The Mountaineers made the NCAA Tournament all three years she was there.
Gilbert White (HS Male Athlete)
Led Class AA in scoring, averaging 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game during his senior year with Rapid City Central, earning him First Team Class AA All-State honors, a South Dakota Mr. Basketball finalist, and invitations to both the South Dakota All-Star Game and Lakota All-Star Game. White currently plays for NJCAA Four Winds University.​
Addison Whitney (Special Olympics Athlete)
2024
Michael Albin (Athlete)
Jada Backes (HS Female Athlete)
Daniel Boll (RCSA Member)
Bryan Brewer (Contributor)
Alyssa Burke (College Female Athlete)​
Patty Fanter (Contributor)
Pam Junek (Coach)
Wilson Kieffer (HS Male Athlete)
Wyatt Reeder (Independent Athlete)
Jackson Wilson (College Male Athlete)​
Shane Van Boeing (Athlete)
2023
Simon Birnbaum (Male Athlete)
Kevin Buntrock (Contributor)
Jessi Combs (Athlete)
Aislinn Duffy (College Female Athlete)
Jonel Geske (Coach)
Luke Julian (College Male Athlete)​
Olivia Kieffer (HS Female Athlete)​
Kolby Kost (College Male Athlete)
Randy Stanton (Contributor)
Haleigh Timmer (College Female Athlete)
Dennis Titze (RCSA Member)
