1998 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Lori Van Hove Appleby
• John K. Hanson
• Leonard "Lefty" Olson
• Marty Pump
• Thomas Urevig
  

Lori (Van Hove) Appleby
A native of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, Lori (Van Hove) Appleby came to Waldorf in the Fall of 1977, fresh off an outstanding high school basketball career in which she led the state in scoring her senior year. That was just the beginning of what would be a historic next two years at Waldorf College.

Her freshman year, Lori earned First-Team All Region honors, and led Waldorf to its first-ever National Tournament berth. Along the way, she set single season school records for both scoring and rebounding. She continued her stellar play at the National Tournament, breaking the tournament scoring record with 120 points in four games, earning All-Tournament honors.

Lori followed up an exceptional freshman year with an even better sophomore one. She became the first Waldorf woman to score over 1000 points in her career. She earned First-Team All Region honors, was named Regional Player of the Year, and became the first female in Waldorf history to be named to the NJCAA All-America First Team.

She set new school records for:

Points in a season - 666
Points in a career - 1292
Field Goals in a season - 261
Field Goals in a career - 513
Field Goal Pct. (season) - 55.3
Free Throws (game) - 19
Free Throws (season) - 144
Free Throws (career) - 267
Consecutive Free Throws made - 17
Rebounds (game) - 19
Rebounds (season) - 341
Rebounds (career) - 636

19 years later, ten of those records still stand.

Currently living and working in Lebanon, Missouri, Lori and husband John, have two children—Ashley (age 13), and John III (age 12). Lori is a member of the First Baptist Church, and has taught Kindergarten Sunday School for ten years, along with directing Vacation Bible School.

Waldorf’s first female to earn NJCAA First-team All-American honors—a woman who set the standard for Waldorf Women’s Basketball--Hall of Famer 1998-- Lori Van Hove Appleby.

John K. Hanson
John K. Hanson, class of 1932, is more responsible than any other person for the high quality of Waldorf College’s athletic facilities and fields. The gift that he and his wife, Luise, provided in 1986 paid for over half of the cost for constructing the John K. and Luise Hanson Fieldhouse and the entire cost for the adjacent YMCA.

Waldorf’s athletic fields for football, baseball, softball, soccer, and the practice areas were provided through a 27-acre gift of land by John K. Hanson in 1972. Similarly, other generous gifts to Waldorf College through the years, amounting to millions of dollars, have helped to provide the College with the resources to develop its total program, including athletics.

During his two years as a student at Waldorf, John K. Hanson was active in a variety of campus activities, including the Waldorf Choir. His appreciation and love for Waldorf were reflected in his continued deep involvement in the shaping of this institution for many decades following.

In 1968, Hanson was named the recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award. In 1995, John K. and Luise Hanson were the first two persons to receive honorary doctorates from Waldorf College.

John K. Hanson passed away June 27, 1996.

The unchallenged, leading philanthropist of the first century of Waldorf College’s history—Hall of Famer 1998—John K. Hanson.

Leonard "Lefty" Olson
Leonard "Lefty" Olson, following an outstanding athletic career at Luther College in which he earned four letters each in football and basketball, joined the Waldorf College staff in 1927. He coached for four years at Waldorf in football and basketball. His last three football teams lost just one game each year.

The following is an excerpt from the 1931 Waldorf Yearbook: "Coach Olson came to us in 1927 and with his characteristic vigor and vitality, instantly endeared himself in the hearts of his men. He has a way that is at once friendly and awe-inspiring. Though confronted with many tasks during his stay here, he has been able to overcome these obstacles and has brought many winning teams to Waldorf. He is a true molder of men. This speaks well for the ability of our coach and also shows he has won the esteem, respect, and confidence, both of the athletes and student body, bringing to our school the appreciation of fair play, clean sportsmanship and winning teams."

In 1931, Lefty moved to Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as athletic director, coach, and physical education professor. Instilling in his players his own indomitable, competitive spirit, he molded an athletic tradition and built Augustana into a football and athletic power. His years of service are known as the golden era of athletics at Augustana. During the 16 years he was head football coach, Augustana won nine championships and had a winning percentage of over 70 percent. Lefty retired in 1968 after 37 years of service at Augustana.

His many honors include: charter member, North Central Conference Hall of Fame; charter member, Augustana College Hall of Fame; member, South Dakota Coaches Hall of Fame; member, Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame; and president, South Dakota College Physical Education Association.

Lefty Olson passed away October 26, 1990. His wife, Sally, resides in a Blue Earth, Minnesota Care Facility. .

Waldorf College football and basketball coach from 1927-1931—exceptional athlete, coach, educator, and administrator—Hall of Famer 1998—Leonard "Lefty" Olson.

Marty Pump
Having grown up in the north-central Iowa community of Rockford, many of us were well aware of this young ladies’ athletic prowess long before she enrolled at Waldorf. Her accomplishments in softball, basketball, and track & field at Rockford High were well-chronicled in the north Iowa media. She only built upon those exploits at Waldorf.

Marty Pump played both softball and basketball at Waldorf. She pitched, played shortstop, and first-base for the Warrior softball team under the direction of coach, Wayne Johns. She earned first-team All-Region honors in both 1981 and 1982. After an outstanding sophomore season, Marty became Waldorf’s first-ever softball athlete to earn All-American honors, being named to the NJCAA first team.

In basketball, Marty helped lead the Warriors to two Regional titles and National Tournament berths under head coach, Denny Jerome. She earned second team All-Region honors her sophomore year, and was named to the All-Tournament team at the 1982 National Tournament.

Following Waldorf, Marty continued her softball career at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln) for one season before transferring to the University of Iowa, where she earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.

Marty continued to play competitively following her collegiate years, and participated in six ASA National Tournaments.

Marty’s softball coaching career began at the University of Iowa as a Graduate Assistant during the 1985-86 season. She came back to Waldorf in the fall of 1986 to coach the Warrior softball team and teach physical education. Marty spent seven years at Waldorf compiling a 171-79 record, leading two teams to the NJCAA National Tournament. She coached 5 All-Americans, 7 Academic All-Americans, and 15 first-team All Region performers. Her 1991 team earned distinction as the National Softball Coaches Association Academic Team of the Year with a team GPA of 3.30.

Following a very succesful stint at Waldorf, Marty took her coaching talents south to begin a fastpitch program at Okaloosa-Walton Community College in Niceville, Florida. In three seasons, Marty took a program that had previously played slow-pitch softball, and built them into a national power—winning the Panhandle Conference title in 1997 and posting a 49-17 record.

In 1995, Marty Pump was inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Softball Hall of Fame. In 1997, the Marty Pump Excellence Award was initiated at Rockford Senior High in her honor.

Marty "retired" from coaching after the 1997 season, and is currently living and working in private business back in Iowa City.

A two-sport standout at Waldorf—1982 Honor Athlete Award Winner—Waldorf’s first softball All-American—the coach of two national tournament teams—Hall of Famer 1998—Marty Pump.

Thomas Urevig
Following an outstanding high school athletic career at Truman High School, Thomas Urevig brought his talents to Waldorf College, where he played both football and basketball his freshman year—before concentrating on just football for his second year.

Urevig quarterbacked and co-captained the 1962 Waldorf football team that was the first undefeated team in Waldorf football history. That team was coached by 1997 Waldorf Hall of Fame Inductee, Bob Bungum. Following the 1962 season, Urevig was named NJCAA First-Team All-American and National Back of the Year.

Urevig continued his athletic playing days at Augustana College, where he played football for one year. In 1967 , Tom entered the military for a two-year commitment. During that time, he competed for the Football Army Gunners in Okinawa, and was named First-team Far East Quarterback. In 1969, he finished his Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Sioux Falls.

Tom Urevig spent 15 years farming in the Madelia, Minnesota area, and worked as a Loan Officer for Community Bank in Vernon Center, Minnesota. The past 11 years, Tom has served as General Manager for Tilney Farms in Lewisville.

He has been very active in the community serving as an EMT, President of the Corn and Soybean Growers, President of the Commerical Club, Dollars for Scholars Chairman, American Legion member, Treasurer of the St. James School Board, Sunday School teacher, Church Youth Leader, and a member of the Church Council.

Tom and wife, Kathy, a teacher in the Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Middle School, have three children—Scott, Chad (a ’96 Waldorf grad), and Britta.

The quarterback and co-captain of Waldorf’s first-ever undefeated football team in 1962—the 1962 National Back of the Year—First-Team NJCAA All-American--Hall of Famer 1998—Thomas Urevig.