2005 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Barb Bennett
• Becky Rannals-Edmundson
• Bruce Iverson
• Chuck Skogerboe

Barb Bennett
Barb Bennett graduated from Oelwein High School in May of 1978, and a few short months later was making an impact for the Waldorf softball team.

A right-handed pitcher, Bennett went 8-0 during the fall 1978 season with a 0.78 ERA as Waldorf won the Northern Conference title with a 13-3 record.

The Warriors breezed through the spring of 1979 with a 17-2 regular-season record, defeating Ellsworth 6-0 to advance to the 1979 NJCAA National Tournament. In the national tournament opener, Bennett allowed just three hits and no earned runs but the Warrior defense uncharacteristically made five errors in a 5-4 loss to eventual national champion, Phoenix College .

In the fall of 1979, Bennett continued to mow down opposing batters, posting an 11-1 record with a 0.43 ERA. She followed that up with a spring season in which she went 8-3 with a 0.972 ERA that ranked fourth nationally. That season, Waldorf climbed as high as second in the NJCAA national poll.

For her Waldorf career, Barb was 36-6 with a 0.86 ERA. During that span, Waldorf won conference titles all four seasons. Bennett was named MVP of the 1979-80 Softball team and was named Waldorf’s Female Honor Athlete in 1980.

Barb continued her athletic career at West Texas State University , earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health in 1983. She was the recipient of the “Lady Buff” Softball Award in 1981 and was nominated for West Texas State ’s “Woman-of-the-Year” in 1982.

Bennett has taught and coached in Texas school districts since 1984. She received the “Very Important Professional Award” from Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District in 1999. In 2001, she was awarded the Lifetime PTA Award by her colleagues.

Barb now lives in Farmers Branch , Texas , where she is a World History Teacher, varsity volleyball coach, and assistant basketball coach at Ranchview High School . She also coaches the Ignite Volleyball Club, a Christian-based outreach volleyball program in Dallas-Ft. Worth.

A dominating pitcher for the 1979 national tournament softball team – a respected leader in the education profession – Hall of Famer 2005 – Barb Bennett.

Becky Rannals-Edmundson
Becky Rannals-Edmundson, a Clear Lake High School graduate, was a two-sport standout for the Warriors. As a member of the volleyball team, she was a two-time All-Region performer and team captain.

In basketball, she earned All-Region honors in 1985 and captained the 1985 team that defeated Kirkwood in the Regional Finals to advance to the NJCAA National Tournament. That season, Becky ranked fifth nationally in free-throw percentage at 96%.

Becky left her mark in the Waldorf career record books, currently ranking 17 th in total points, 15 th in rebounding, 18 th in scoring average, and 9 th in free throw percentage. She also holds the record for consecutive free-throws made at 19.

She was named Waldorf’s prestigious female Honor Athlete in 1985.

Becky continued her athletic career at Simpson College, where she captained both the volleyball and basketball teams, earning All-Conference honors in both sports. In her senior basketball season, she ranked second in NCAA Division III among free-throw shooters at 88% and eleventh in scoring at 20.8 points per game. Becky was inducted into Simpson’s Athletic Hall-of-Fame in 1997.

Becky has been an educator and coach in Iowa high schools for the past 17 years. Her Sigourney High School basketball team qualified for the Iowa State Tournament in 1992. She earned South Iowa Cedar League Coach-of-the-Year multiple times in both volleyball and basketball, and was also twice named the Class 1A Southwest District Coach-of-the-Year in basketball. Becky also served as Camp Commissioner for the University of Iowa Basketball Camps for nine years.

Becky currently is a Health Educator at North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa, where she resides with her husband Dave and their two children, Scott and Rachel.

A talented multi-sport athlete at Waldorf and Simpson College – a successful high school coach and educator – Hall of Famer 2005 – Becky Rannals-Edmundson.

Bruce Iverson
Bruce Iverson burst onto the high school football scene in 1956, leading the state of Iowa in rushing for Ruthven High School. After earning first-team all conference honors for two years, Bruce brought his athletic talents to Waldorf College in the fall of 1958.

Iverson was a two-year letter-winner in basketball and track at Waldorf, but it was on the football field where he really made a name for himself. In 1958, Iverson led Waldorf to a 4-3 record and made history by becoming not only Waldorf’s first football All-American, but the first Waldorf athlete to earn All-American honors in any sport.

Bruce continued his education at Mankato State University, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Physical Science and Math. He taught and coached in Swea City, Worthington, and Spencer school districts for a total of 41 years before retiring in 2002. During his tenure, he was named the Iowa Academy of Science’s Earth Science Teacher-of-the-Year in 1984, and was also named Spencer Community Schools Teacher-of-the-Year.

He has served his church and community in numerous leadership capacities over the years including positions as President of the Bethany Lutheran Church Council, and President of the Spencer Education Association.

Bruce and his wife, Judy, currently reside in Spencer, Iowa.

A two-year letter-winner in three sports at Waldorf – one of the finest running backs in Waldorf’s history – Waldorf’s first athletic All-American in any sport – a respected educator – Hall of Famer 2005 – Bruce Iverson.

Chuck Skogerboe
Chuck Skogerboe, a graduate of Forest City High School, enrolled at Waldorf in the fall of 1955 and immediately made an impact for the Warrior football team under 1997 Hall-of-Fame inductee Bob Bungum. Chuck played tight end and defensive tackle, and was a two-year letter-winner on the gridiron.

Skogerboe also starred on the basketball court, playing for another 1997 Hall-of-Fame coach inductee, Rolf Lund. The ’55-56 Warrior team defeated Emmetsburg 95-72 to win the Regional Tournament title. The ’56-57 squad went 15-12 and defeated Estherville 74-67 for back-to-back Regional Tournament championships.

Chuck also spread his leadership talents around the rest of the Waldorf campus, serving as president of the Men’s Student Government, Student Council, and as the Student Body President.

Chuck continued his education at Mankato State University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1959. He taught and coached softball and basketball in Iowa high schools for nine years before a career change led him to the Human Resources Department at Berkley Company. Chuck retired as their Executive Vice President for Human Services in 1997.

Skogerboe’s love of coaching brought him out of retirement in 2000 to coach the Spirit Lake High School softball team, leading them to three consecutive state tournament appearances including a State Class 3A Championship in 2004 and a runner-up finish in 2005. He was selected as the Northwest Class 2A District Coach-of-the-Year in 2003, and the 3A District Coach-of-the-Year in 2004.

His Spirit Lake squad has posted a record of 136-19 over the last three years, including three straight Lakes Conference Championships.

Skogerboe closed his girls’ high school basketball coaching career with a record of 161-88. His career softball coaching record currently stands at 342-178.

Chuck and his wife, Susie, currently reside in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

A two-sport standout at Waldorf—a respected leader on the Waldorf campus, in education, and in the business world—a highly successful high school coach—Hall of Famer 2005—Chuck Skogerboe.