2006 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Duane Hovick
• Oscar Lenning
• Ken Wall

Duane Hovick
After leading Roland High School to three consecutive Iowa State Basketball tournaments including a state title in 1958, Duane Hovick enrolled at Waldorf College in the fall of 1959.

He competed in baseball his sophomore year, but it was on the hard-court where Hovick really made a name for himself.

Duane started every varsity game for Waldorf over his two-year career, managing to score in double-figures each game. He averaged over 20 points per game each season and was the first player in Waldorf history to reach the 1000-point plateau.

Maybe the editor of the 1961 Waldorf Yearbook summed it up best when it was written, ”Hovick drew ah’s and oh’s from the crowd with his spectacular display of showmanship in handling the ball—a 5’8” ball of fire that couldn’t be stopped.”

Duane’s leadership skills were evident as he captained the basketball team his sophomore year, and served as president of the Waldorf Letterman’s Club.

After graduating from Waldorf in 1961, Hovick earned his Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Superintendent Certification from Iowa State University .

He worked in the field of Education as a teacher, coach, and administrator for 38 years before retiring in 2002.

Duane has been extremely active in his church, professional organizations, and community organizations, assuming many leadership roles in each.

Duane and his wife, Delores, are the parents of two and grandparents of six. They currently reside in Ankeny , Iowa .

A leader on the basketball court, in the field of education, and in his community—the first Waldorf basketball player to eclipse the 1000-point barrier—Hall of Famer 2006—Duane Hovick.

Oscar Lenning
Oscar Lenning, a graduate of Lake Mills High School, spent four years in the United States Navy before enrolling at Waldorf in the fall of 1959.

On the Warrior football field, Oscar Lenning was considered undersized for his position. The 175-pounder played guard on offense and both nose guard and linebacker on defense. Lenning often looked across the line of scrimmage at opponents who outweighed him by a hundred or more pounds. Known for his quickness off the ball, Oscar routinely won those battles in the trenches with his feet, his toughness, and his intelligence.

Lenning was a key part of the 1959 team that finished 6-1-1 under Hall-of-Fame coaches Bob Bungum and Rolf Lund. He captained the 1960 Warrior squad that finished 5-3-1 and was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-America Team that season.

A leader on and off the field at Waldorf, Oscar served as Student Body President his sophomore year, before continuing his education at Wartburg College.

Lenning earned his B.A. in Secondary Education at Wartburg, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering at Iowa State University. He earned both his Master’s Degree and Ph.D. at the University of Iowa.

Lenning’s adult life has always centered around education. He has worked at the secondary level, in Higher Education Research, and in various administrative roles in Higher Education since 1964.

From 1988-1994 Oscar served as Waldorf’s Executive Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs. His tenure was highlighted by the development of innovative three-year B.A. programs, the Honors Program, and the Academic Achievement Center.

Oscar currently is the Director of Lenning Consulting Services in Ankeny, Iowa, where he resides with his wife, Renie.

A 1960 NJCAA Football All-American—a respected leader in Education—a former Waldorf administrator—Hall of Famer 2006—Oscar Lenning.

Ken Wall
After an outstanding prep career at Comfrey High School in Comfrey, Minnesota, Ken Wall brought his basketball talents south to Waldorf College in 1964.

Known as a prolific scorer, Wall became a key member of the Warrior squad from the onset. He averaged 14.8 points per game his freshman season under Head Coach, Harvey Johnson.

Wall earned the respect of his teammates and was named co-captain of the 1965-’66 squad. That season, Ken led his team in scoring with 453 points, good for a 21.7 average. He also set a school record with 26 consecutive free throws made over a six-game stretch.

For his two-year career, Ken averaged 17.9 points per game. He was named Waldorf’s prestigious Honor Athlete in 1966.

Wall continued his education at St. Olaf College, and was a two-year starter for the Oles. He earned his BA from St. Olaf in 1968, and both his MS and Doctor of Physical Education degrees from Springfield College.

Ken’s professional resume, while clearly displaying an international flavor, is also dotted with his love for Basketball. He served as a coach at the National Center of Physical Education in San Jose, Costa Rica. From 1975-1982 he coached at the Pedagogical University Institute in Caracas, Venezuela, where his women’s team won a national championship in 1980.

He served as the head clinician at International basketball seminars in Venezuela, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. He has also co-authored three books on basketball.

Throughout it all, Ken has found time himself to continue with a variety of athletic endeavors. He was a top fast-pitch softball pitcher on a National Championship team in Costa Rica. He was ranked #1 in New England by the United States Tennis Association on three separate occasions: in father/son doubles with his late son, Peter in 1998, and again in 2000 with his son, Andrew. Most recently, he reached the #1 ranking in men’s 55 doubles.

Ken and his wife, Sonja, reside in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where he is currently an Associate Professor in Sport Management and Recreation at Springfield College.

An accomplished basketball player—an international ambassador—a well-respected coach and educator—Hall of Famer 2006—Ken Wall.