In addition to the football and basketball research I’ve done for Wyoming, I have also begun to dig into Wyoming’s track and field records. In theory, this project of finding +/- 8,000 individual and relay champions is an easier project than 23,000 football games. Thanks in part to the records posted by the Wyoming High School Activities Association, I’ve gotten a great start.
But last names won’t be enough. I need some help. Specifically, I’m looking for first names of the individual state champions below. If you can help, leave a comment below or email me at pschmiedt@yahoo.com.
I’d love to do more of this research, but being in North Dakota will make this type of work difficult. So I’m relying on my readers for help. Scour microfilm, look in old yearbooks, whatever… Just help a guy out. I will appreciate it for life!
Champions with missing first names are listed below, separated by gender, then by event and classification; the year of their championship and their school abbreviation accompanies their name. Some athletes have their first initial; others don’t. Records for boys go back to 1974; for girls, 1973 (the year of the first girls state track meet).
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Updated 4/6/14: The original list was getting hard to read with all the strike-throughs. So here’s a cleaned-up version of what I still need. (To see what I need by school, check at the end of the comments.) I have preserved the original list, with the strike-throughs, below this one.
This list updated 8:52 a.m. 5/28/14.
GIRLS
High jump
Class 4A: Gorseth, Riverton, 1977.
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Original list. Last edited 8:52 a.m. 5/28/14 to reflect latest updates. Crossed-through names have been found!
BOYS
100
Class 4A: J. Winfrey, KW, 1984; Parham, CC, 1983; Cooley, Lar, 1978; Smith, CC, 1977; Johnson, CE, 1976; Hopkins, KW, 1975; Nelson, Pow, 1974.
Class 3A: Franklin, Tor, 1983; Allen, Jac, 1982; Sims, Tor, 1979; Joslin, Kem, 1978; Call, SV, 1977; Richardson, The, 1976; Nakamura, Kem, 1975.
Class 2A: K. Asay, RM, 1984; Ratyche, TR, 1979; Patterson, Sho, 1978; Cooney, PB, 1977; Bluemel, MV, 1976; Wunder, Lin, 1975; Padilla, MB, 1974.
Class 1A: Lee, SR, 1983; Hinckley, Cow, 1982; K. Wagner, Dea, 1981; B. Savage, Byr, 1980; Cronk, Chu, 1978-79; Williams, Byr, 1977; Eller, Gld, 1976; Welch, Cow, 1975.
200
Class 4A: Stewart, RS, 1978; James, CC, 1977; Johnson, CE, 1975-76; Nelson, Pow, 1974.
Class 3A: A. Lainhart, SV, 1983; Cook, Jac, 1982; Reith, The, 1978; Wolbrandt, Buf, 1977; Boelen, The, 1976; Nakamura, Kem, 1975.
Class 2A: Vinot, TR, 1979; Bell, Gue, 1978; Harvey, MV, 1977; Bluemel, MV, 1976; Westling, WR, 1975; Padilla, MB, 1974.
Class 1A: Sibbett, Cow, 1983; Hinckley, Cow, 1982; K. Wagner, Dea, 1981; Cronk, Chu, 1978-79; Williams, Byr, 1977; Hessenthaler, Byr, 1976; Welch, Cow, 1975.
400
Class 4A: T. Peterson, She, 1985; J. Jackson, CC, 1984; Larsen, Riv, 1978; Koritnik, CE, 1977; Tanner, KW, 1976; Kennah, Lan, 1975.
Class 3A: L. Robinson, SV, 1985; A. Lainhart, SV, 1983; Lainhart, SV, 1982; Hopp, Tor, 1978-79; Dedmon, The, 1977; W. Richardson, The, 1976; Hamer, Tor, 1975.
Class 2A: M. Sibbett, Byr, 1985; White, WR, 1982-83; Hohnholt, Gue, 1979; Bell, Gue, 1978; Eyre, Lym, 1977; Cooney, PB, 1976; Marsh, Lin, 1975; Shepperson, Upt, 1974.
Class 1A: D. Bennion, Met, 1981; Paterson, LaG, 1978; Hessenthaler, Byr, 1977; Sinn, Mand, 1976; Hehnke, TS, 1975.
800
Class 4A: R. Poe, KW, 1985; B. Hoblit, NC, 1984; O’Brian, KW, 1983; Hopkins, GR, 1982; Daniel, Riv, 1979; Ness, CC, 1978; Charkey, CC, 1976-77; Bishop, CE, 1975; Nichols, Lar, 1974.
Class 3A: W. Penny, Pow, 1984; Robinson, SV, 1983; Wenzel, Buf, 1982; Scheer, Tor, 1979; Manning, The, 1978; Hopp, Tor, 1977; Rainey, SV, 1976; Madden, Lus, 1974-75.
Class 2A: J. Burnett, Kem, 1984; S. White, WR, 1983; White, WR, 1982; Watt, Upt, 1979; Straley, Pin, 1978; Welch, Mor, 1977; Straley, Pin, 1976; Furlong, WR, 1975; Brisko, MV, 1974.
Class 1A: J. Nummila, BH, 1985; D. Bennion, Met, 1981; Harris, Kay, 1979; Trowbridge, Enc, 1978; Hudson, Met, 1977; Harris, Kay, 1976; Burgess, Enc, 1975.
1600
Class 4A: R. Poe, KW, 1985; B. Hoblit, NC, 1984; Hoblit, NC, 1983; Hollers, Cod, 1982; Watt, KW, 1978; Charkey, CC, 1977; Bishop, CE, 1976.
Class 3A: Green, Glk, 1983; Williams, Jac, 1982; D. Velarde, Tor, 1977; Valardi, Tor, 1976; Davis, Eva, 1975; Price, Buf, 1974.
Class 2A: G. Vickrey, Kem, 1985; B. Daiss, Lin, 1984; Dewey, BH, 1983; Shahan, Lym, 1982; Hudson, Met, 1978; Hohnholt, Gue, 1975-77; Watson, Gue, 1974.
Class 1A: J. Nummila, BH, 1985; Linton, Met, 1983; A. Thomas, Brl, 1981; French, AC, 1979; Trowbridge, Enc, 1978; Rose, Met, 1975-77.
3200
Class 4A: R. Poe, KW, 1985; J. Fischer, Gil, 1984; Hoblit, NC, 1983; Fellows, Cod, 1982; Davis, CE, 1978-79; Miller, CC, 1977; Bishop, CE, 1976.
Class 3A: Green, Glk, 1983; Williams, Jac, 1982; Geslin, Kem, 1978; Dean, Eva, 1977; Davis, Eva, 1974-76.
Class 2A: G. Vickrey, Kem, 1985; B. Daiss, Lin, 1984; Myers, Pin, 183; Shahan, Lym, 1982; Hudson, Met, 1978; Hohnholt, Gue, 1977; Straley, Pin, 1976; Hohnholt, Gue, 1975.
Class 1A: J. Numilla, BH, 1985; Linton, Met, 1983; A. Thomas, Brl, 1981; French, AC, 1979; Peterson, Cok, 1978; Rose, Met, 1975-77.
110 hurdles
Class 4A: K. Lane, CE, 1985; S. Garrett, CC, 1984; Alm, CE, 1983; Quaney, CC, 1982; Dorr, Gil, 1979; Riedl, CC, 1977-78; Shanor, CE, 1976; Jones, CC, 1975; Herbison, CC, 1974.
Class 3A: Draney, SV, 1983; Bayse, Jac, 1982; Seely, The, 1978; Bodine, Tor, 1977; Adams, Tor, 1976; Meredith, Dou, 1975; Clinkenbeard, Jac, 1974.
Class 2A: Gilliland, WR, 1983; Mirich, Mor, 1982; Anderson, Gue, 1979; Roop, Han, 1978; Eyre, Lym, 1977; Grasmick, Sho, 1976; Runner, WR, 1975; Padilla, MB, 1974.
Class 1A: K. Booth, SE, 1984; Wiles, Brl, 1983; Wessel, Enc, 1982; G. Cloudy, Met, 1981; Neumann, Cok, 1978; Bassett, Byr, 1975-77.
300 hurdles/180 hurdles
Class 4A: J. Stewart, KW, 1985; Bi. Gilliland, Riv, 1984; Ristau, NC, 1983; Petty, Lar, 1982; Dorr, Gil, 1979; Stewart, KW, 1978; Bush, Riv, 1976-77; Jones, CC, 1975; Herbison, CC, 1974.
Class 3A: E. Thompson, Buf, 1984; Fales, Tor, 1983; Bayse, Jac, 1982; Quest, Buf, 1978-79; Rainey, SV, 1977; Adams, Tor, 1976; Trabing, The, 1975.
Class 2A: Stewart, PB, 1983; Anderson, Gue, 1979; Roop, Han, 1978; Eyre, Lym, 1977; Eggli, PB, 1976; Runner, WR, 1975; Hampton, Upt, 1974.
Class 1A: K. Booth, SE, 1984; Bennion, Met, 1983; Sorenson, Dea, 1982; G. Cloudy, Met, 1981; Music, JC, 1979; Neumann, Cok, 1978; Bennion, Met, 1977; Bassett, Byr, 1975-76.
Discus
Class 4A: R. Tyson, Lar, 1985; D. Edeen, CC, 1984; Boonhower, CE, 1977; Hensman, Wor, 1976; Svilar, Lan, 1975.
Class 3A: D. Peterson, Eva, 1984; Mowry, Kem, 1983; Roe, Glk, 1982; Grapes, Tor, 1979; Sittner, Tor, 1977-78.
Class 2A: Bailey, TR, 1979; Hunter, TR, 1977; Werner, Bas, 1976; Garrison, MV, 1975.
Class 1A: P. Lissman, SE, 1985; A. Wardell, Alb, 1984; Wardell, Alb, 1983; Eschrich, TS, 1982; Craft, Man, 1978; Petsch, Alb, 1977; McLaughlin, Alb, 1976; Diercks, Mand, 1975.
High jump
Class 4A: J. Rehm, KW, 1985; B. Coventry, NC, 1984; W. Rehm, KW, 1983; Hall, KW, 1982; Edwards, She, 1979; Taylor, KW, 1978; Helvey, She, 1977; Shanor, CE, 1976; Smith, Cod, 1975.
Class 3A: M. Michael, Tor, 1985; B. Humphrey, Jac, 1984; Draney, SV, 1983; Laird, Whe, 1979; Parrott, Jac, 1977-78; Kelsey, Lov, 1976; Schmidt, Kem, 1975.
Class 2A: S. Ravikar, Kem, 1985; S. Radnikar, Kem, 1984; Booth, SE, 1983; McColley, MB, 1979; Coulston, Dub, 1977-78; Redfield, Sun, 1976; McCartney, Han, 1975; Sanchez, Han, 1974.
Class 1A: K. Booth, SE, 1984; Hottell, Alb, 1983; Smothers, TS, 1982; Cook, Brl, 1979; Winters, Brl, 1978; Bassett, Byr, 1976-77; T. Bassett, Byr, 1975.
Long jump
Class 4A: J. Benson, NC, 1985; P. Brinkman, CC, 1984; Mossey, CE, 1983; Griffin, KW, 1982; Riedl, CC, 1978; Oliver, CC, 1977; Jenkins, CC, 1976.
Class 3A: B. Sanders, Eva, 1984; Draney, SV, 1983; Franklin, Tor, 1982; Koza, Tor, 1978-79; Rubes, Buf, 1977; Smith, Tor, 1976; Kautz, Tor, 1975.
Class 2A: J. Eastman, Han, 1985; M. Fox, WR, 1984; Stewart, Gue, 1978-79; Eyre, Lym, 1976-77; Schuricht, Mor, 1975.
Class 1A: K. Booth, SE, 1984; Wiles, Brl, 1983; Lee, SR, 1982; Winters, Brl, 1979; Neumann, Cok, 1978; Williams, Byr, 1977; S. Bassett, Byr, 1975.
Pole vault
Class 4A: B. Strube, KW, 1985; J. Christensen, Lan, 1984; Bregar, Lan, 1983; Hudson, CC, 1982; Bottom, NC, 1979; Turk, KW, 1977-78; Pilch, CE, 1976.
Class 3A: B. Barham, Glk, 1985; T. Eisenhauer, Tor, 1984; Eisenhauer, Tor, 1983; Varney, Tor, 1979; Garland, Buf, 1978; Schlager, Tor, 1977; Murphy, Tor, 1976; Sandlian, Tor, 1975.
Class 2A: S. Wocicki, Bas, 1985; T. Hagemeister, Bas, 1984; J. Grove, Dub, 1980-81; Boaker, Dub, 1979; Coulston, Dub, 1978; Wanger, Lin, 1976-77; Winters, Pin, 1975.
Class 1A: M. Wiles, Brl, 1984; Wiles, Brl, 1983; Wessel, Enc, 1982; L. Michaels, Brl, 1980; Wiles, Brl, 1979; Michaels, Brl, 1978; Bassett, Byr, 1975-77.
Shot put
Class 4A: M. Folkers, NC, 1985; J. Bliss, CE, 1984; Boonhower, CE, 1977; Boomhower, CE, 1976; Lange, KW, 1975.
Class 3A: S. Roe, Glk, 1985; K. Coffelt, Tor, 1984; Gregory, New, 1983; Howell, Tor, 1979; Waln, Glk, 1978; Roush, Dou, 1977.
Class 2A: T. Shumway, Gre, 1985; D. Hansen, Gre, 1984; Bailey, TR, 1979; Perkins, Gue, 1976-77; Ferguson, Sar, 1975.
Class 1A: A. Lemaster, SE, 1985; A. Wardell, Alb, 1984; Ballard, Byr, 1983; Eschrich, TS, 1982; D. McDonald, TS, 1980; Cundall, Gld, 1979; Flock, GH, 1978; Wright, Byr, 1977; McLaughlin, Alb, 1976; Gutierrez, GH, 1975.
Triple jump
Class 4A: S. Simmons, KW, 1985; B. Olsen, NC, 1984; Mossey, CE, 1982-83; Turner, CC, 1979; Riedl, CC, 1978; DeWyke, CE, 1977; Johnson, CE, 1976.
Class 3A: C. Canaday, Tor, 1985; C. Erickson, SV, 1984; Draney, SV, 1983; Fales, Tor, 1982; Oberg, Tor, 1977-78; Richardson, The, 1976; Kautz, Tor, 1975.
Class 2A: J. Wollington, Bur, 1985; J. Mickelson, Lov, 1984; Booth, SE, 1983; Rakness, Sar, 1979; Maxson, Sho, 1978; Eyre, Lym, 1976-77; Oltmans, MB, 1975.
Class 1A: K. Booth, SE, 1984; Delgado, Cok, 1983; Wessel, Enc, 1982; Winters Brl, 1978-79; Bassett, Byr, 1977; Brown, Byr, 1976; S. Bassett, Byr, 1975.
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GIRLS
100
Class 4A: T. Peden, NC, 1985; A. Banks, CC, 1984; Peper, Gil, 1977; Riedl, CC, 1976.
Class 3A: Kimsey, Tor, 1976-77; Stone, Jac, 1975.
Class 2A: C. Hollenbeck, Bur, 1985; K. Anderson, Kem, 1984; Hauf, Han, 1983; Martin, Han, 1982; L. Janicek, PB, 1979; Butler, TR, 1977; Dellos, Bas, 1975-76.
Class 1A: C. Lovett, Chu, 1984-85; Buell, AC, 1983; Stencel, TS, 1982; S. Stencel, TS, 1981; L. Miller, Brl, 1980; Alspach, JC, 1979; Milliner, Gld, 1977-78; Campbell, LaG, 1976; Brunk, TS, 1975.
200
Class 4A: A. Banks, CC, 1984; Burman, Lar, 1975-77.
Class 3A: Hayman, Dou, 1983; Trouchon, Whe, 1979; Logan, Buf, 1978; Tennant, Dou, 1977; Kimsey, Tor, 1976; Reith, The, 1975.
Class 2A: Wood, PB, 1982-83; Soppe, Bur, 1978.
Class 1A: C. Lovett, Chu, 1984-85; Smith, SR, 1983; Stencel, TS, 1982; S. Stencel, TS, 1981; D. Jenkins, Enc, 1980; Neard, Kay, 1979; Milliner, Gld, 1978; McCollum, Gld, 1977; Tranel, SR, 1976.
400
Class 4A: Gundrum, CC, 1979; Nelson, She, 1978; Hales, KW, 1976-77; Schneider, NC, 1975.
Class 3A: Swanson, Buf, 1979; Stockwell, Gre, 1977-78; O’Neal, The, 1975.
Class 2A: Wood, PB, 1983; Kingery, Bas, 1982; J. Ackerman, Sho, 1980; Ackerman, Sho, 1979; Soppe, Bur, 1977-78.
Class 1A: T. McCray, JC, 1984; Smith, SR, 1983; Tharp, Man, 1979; Tranel, SR, 1977-78; Milliner, Gld, 1976; Herold, SR, 1975.
800
Class 4A: R. Gillingham, RS, 1988; S. Short, KW, 1984; Huff, Wor, 1979; Sanford, NC, 1976-78; Kuzara, She, 1975.
Class 3A: Jorgenson, Dou, 1983; Schuman, Buf, 1978-79; Storkel, Tor, 1977; Bartsch, New, 1975-76.
Class 2A: Soppe, Bur, 1977-78; Collman, Pin, 1976; Johnson, Bur, 1975.
Class 1A: Fethkenher, TS, 1983; Corson, SR, 1978; DeBrock (or DeBock), Met, 1975-77.
1600
Class 4A: T. Befus, Riv, 1984; Huff, Wor, 1979; Sanford, NC, 1976-78; Kuzara, She, 1975.
Class 3A: Jorgenson, Dou, 1983; Graham, Glk, 1979; Schuman, Buf, 1978; Graham, Glk, 1977; Bartsch, New, 1975-76.
Class 2A: T. Garcia, Han, 1984; Garcia, Han, 1983; Gosar, Pin, 1981-82; Stulc, Bas, 1977; Brown, WI, 1976; Johnson, Bur, 1975.
Class 1A: Carter, TS, 1983; Cook, Brl, 1979; Roediger, Gld, 1978; Coronado, Man, 1977; Barrus, Met, 1976; Jensen, Byr, 1975.
3200
Class 4A: C. Oedekoven, NC, 1985; D. Gale, Gil, 1984; Gale, Gil, 1983.
Class 3A: Rodrigues, Buf, 1983; Luchsinger, Whe, 1982.
Class 2A: T. Garcia, Han, 1984; P. Garcia, Han, 1983; Gosar, Pin, 1982; C. Moss, WI, 1981.
Class 1A: H. Carter, TS, 1984; Carter, TS, 1983.
80 hurdles
Class 4A: Ferguson, Lar, 1977; Riedl, CC, 1975-76.
Class 3A: Seppala, New, 1979; Stone, Jac, 1976; Williams, Kem, 1975.
Class 2A: L. Janicek, PB, 1979; Garner, Gue, 1978; Sailor, Bur, 1977; Materi, Upt, 1976-75.
Class 1A: Tharp, Man, 1977-79; Brunk, TS, 1975-76.
100 hurdles
Class 4A: S. Barraclough, Riv, 1984; Ferguson, Lar, 1977; Riedl, CC, 1975-76.
Class 3A: W. Tinsley, Tor, 1984; Stone, Jac, 1976.
Class 2A: B. Smoot, Mor, 1985; K. Anderson, Kem, 1984; Smoot, Mor, 1983; Hileman, Sar, 1982; L. Janicek, PB, 1979; Garner, Gue, 1978; Sailor, Bur, 1977; Taylor, MV, 1976; Materi, Upt, 1975.
Class 1A: S. Dayton, Cok, 1985; T. Sax, Met, 1984; Arndt, AC, 1983; Rice, TS, 1982; Tharp, Man, 1977-79; Brunk, TS, 1975-76.
200 hurdles
Class 4A: S. Barraclough, Riv, 1984; Barraclough, Riv, 1983.
Class 2A: K. Anderson, Kem, 1984; Fairbourn, MV, 1983; Hileman, Sar, 1982.
Class 1A: T. Sax, Met, 1984; Sax, Met, 1983; Stencel, TS, 1982; S. Stencel, TS, 1981; D. Rice, TS, 1980.
300 hurdles
Class 3A: L. Thomas, New, 1985.
Class 2A: L. Farrar, Bur, 1985.
Class 1A: S. Dayton, Cok, 1985.
Discus
Class 4A: L. Walter, She, 1984-85; Walter, She, 1982-83; Goetzinger, Riv, 1979; Sostrom, Wor, 1978; Goetzinger, Riv, 1977.
Class 3A: Evans, Jac, 1983; Blakeman, Eva, 1982; Stenseng, Buf, 1979; Jones, The, 1978; Yatz, Gre, 1977; Hamer, Tor, 1975-76.
Class 2A: Tucker, Lym, 1983; Dietz, PB, 1982; Lamb, MV, 1979; Shepardson, Dub, 1977-78; Harvey, Upt, 1976.
Class 1A: S. Paules, MB, 1985; Smith, SR, 1983; Stencel, TS, 1982; J. Stencel, TS, 1981; Corson, SR, 1979; Eaton, Gld, 1978; Rubis, Mand, 1975.
High jump
Class 4A: K. Bagby, She, 1985; K. Matchett, NC, 1984; Matchett, NC, 1983; J. Stender, She, 1980; Stender, She, 1978-79; Gorseth, Riv, 1977; Sherman, CC, 1975.
Class 3A: H. Wilson, Jac, 1985; Jorgenson, Dou, 1982; Gonzalez, Tor, 1978; Stenseng, Buf, 1977; Solberg, Lus, 1976; Williams, Kem, 1975.
Class 2A: J. Hicks, Lym, 1984; Cliver, Sun, 1982; J. Ackerman, Sho, 1980; Story, Dub, 1979; Humphrey, Sun, 1977-78; Materi, Upt, 1975-76.
Class 1A: A. Boomhower, Kay, 1984-85; Rice, TS, 1983; Stencel, TS, 1982; Webster, Far, 1979; Wyman, TS, 1978; Dunn, Lag, 1977; Steben, Hun, 1975-76.
Long jump
Class 4A: Campbell, Raw, 1983; Whitman, NC, 1982; R. Thompson, CE, 1981; McAtee, KW, 1976; Banister, NC, 1975.
Class 3A: T. Armstrong, Tor, 1985; Seppala, New, 1979; Burnap, GR, 1976-77; Edl, Jac, 1975.
Class 2A: C. Hollenbeck, Bur, 1985; T. Kingery, Bas, 1984; Hileman, Sar, 1983; Martin, Han, 1982; L. Janicek, PB, 1979; Soppe, Bur, 1977-78; Steege, Bur, 1976; L. Soppe, Bur, 1975.
Class 1A: J. Wells, SE, 1985; T. Ward, Enc, 1984; Smith, SR, 1983; S. Stencel, TS, 1981; L. Bridges, Dea, 1980; Tharp, Man, 1979; Tranel, SR, 1978; McCollum, Gld, 1977; Allington, JC, 1976; Steben, Hun, 1975.
Shot put
Class 4A: M. Tomlin, KW, 1985; L. Walter, She, 1984; Walter, She, 1982-83.
Class 3A: Jones, The, 1978-79; Stenseng, Buf, 1977; Elingford, Eva, 1976; Murphy, Tor, 1975.
Class 2A: P. Jacobson, TR, 1984; Tucker, Lym, 1983; Shepardson, Dub, 1979; T. Lamb, MV, 1978; Hankins, WR, 1977; Scott, TR, 1976.
Class 1A: S. Paules, MB, 1985-84; Smith, SR, 1983; J. Cox, TS, 1981; Sundigas, TS, 1979; Wyman, TS, 1978.
Triple jump
Class 4A: M. Haynes, She, 1984; Norris, Riv, 1983; Carmine, RS, 1982.
Class 3A: H. Wilson, Jac, 1985; Giffin, New, 1982.
Class 2A: T. Kingery, Bas, 1985; J. Gordon, Bur, 1984; Kingery, Bas, 1983; Martin, Han, 1982.
Class 1A: T. Ward, Enc, 1984; Howe, Chu, 1983; S. Stencel, TS, 1981.
Softball throw
Class 4A: Faure, Wor, 1977; Schneider, NC, 1975-76.
Class 3A: Williamson, Gre, 1979; Gonzalez, Tor, 1976-78.
Class 2A: Lamb, MV, 1979; C. Lamb, MV, 1978; Lamb, MV, 1977; Snyder, Pin, 1976.
Class 1A: Corson, SR, 1979; Wambeke, Dea, 1978; Sedman, Hun, 1975.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
–patrick