HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
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HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
What you should know about the Highline High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Those honored are selected from a list of nominees suggested by coaches and Highline High graduates. The committee is composed of the following: high school building athletic director, high school administrator, faculty member, present coach, two Alumni Foundation members (male and female), community at-large member, and the Alumni Foundation President (ex officio) meet each Spring. From the list of nominees, and any new nominations from the committee, those selected will be honored annually at the Homecoming assembly in the Fall.Awards are given in basically four categories: Pre Title IX years (before 1972), Post Title IX (male and female), and coach or administrator. Teams can be chosen in any of the first three categories. Actual number of awards may vary from year to year. Selection is based upon high school accomplishments and post-graduate athletic achievements and/or service to the high school.
All nominations should be made in writing and mailed to the Alumni Foundation, accompanied with biographical information about the individual or team. Permanent plaques are displayed in the main office area at the high school.
All nominations should be made in writing and mailed to the Alumni Foundation, accompanied with biographical information about the individual or team. Permanent plaques are displayed in the main office area at the high school.
Highline High School Hall of Fame Inductees
2022- Curt Ladines (1981), Tara Bell-Candelaria (1979), Kevin Bridges (1978), Cliff Bridges (1979, Bill Trowbridge (Coach)
2021- Rick Barnhart (1974), Nick Castro (1979), Dawn Tessandore (1992)
2019 - Bob Van Duyne (1970), Julie (Fenton) Kemp (1981), Ryan Kemp (2010)
2018 - Dave Stark, Anthony Watkins (2007), Kaithlyn (Heinsohn) Watkins (2007)
2017 - Kristen Rodal (2013), Mike Ewwaliko (1990), Mark Buckingham (1963)
2016 - Coach Tim Crawley, Tyler Gerving (1991), Alejandra Roncancio (1998)
2015 - Peter Fewing (1981), Bob Jones (1975), Breezy Brookbank (2013), Michelle Stolz (2012), Tracy Stolz (2012), Whitney Diggs (2013), Colleen Pacholski (2013)
2014 -Brock Ivy (1995), Carol Clingan (1951), Coach & player Dave Larson (1969)
2013 - Phil Mathison (1956), Zura Goodpaster (1959), Kathy Seba (1980), Daniel Stark (1996)
2012 - Tom Sawyer (Principal), Jon Lomax (1958), Johnathan Campbell (1996), Nkeiru Ugwoaba (2006)
2011 - David Schever (1983), Dr. James Rice (1963), Leo Kuehn (1964), Coach Mick Michalson
2010 - Alice David McPhee (1981), Walt Hunt (1980), Jim Johnson (1968)
2009 - Coach Ken Van Diest, Assistant Coach Ted Carter, Dave Corbet, Manager; Sandy Carter Hignite (1986) Dyan Wink(el (1989), Jenny Woeck Frisch (1989), Julie Manola DiPietro (1989), Corie Adams Oldfather (1986), (Carol Clingan (1987), Kerri Ladines (1988), Jennifer Rockwell (1989), Jennifer Faccone Hutter (1988), Jenni Froehlich , Gene Tomlinson (1967), Ron Hopper (1974)
2008 - Laura Edwards (1984), Dale Barr (1982) 1950 League Championship Winning Tennis Team: Coach “Pop” Laird, Betty Humes Heath, Jim Massick, Carlyn Walsworth, Bob Hogan, Connie Little Dehnhoff.
2007 - Fred Taylor, coach/teacher, Marvin Hildebrand (1960), Troy Phelps 1980, Lynda Jones Isernio (1978) and Dr. Alan Gunsul, Team Doctor
2006- Jim Robeck - Teacher & Basketball Coach, Tim Gottberg (1963), Katrina Morgan (2003), Barbara Mitchel Anderson (1974)
2005- Chuck Czubin Teacher/coach (1969-78), Jennifer Campbell (1989), Kevin Englehardt (2000), 1953 Football team League Champions, Steve Cole (1964)
2004- Ted Ridge (1972), Jack Pyle (1967) Teacher/coach/track, Monique Matheson (1985), 1948 Baseball Team Conference Champions
2003- Lowell Wiggins Teacher/coach, Chris Spaun (1970), Sandi Carter (1996), Kevin Wattles (1981)
2002- 1981 Boys soccer team, Jana Ellis Vincent (1984), Scott Lautman (1971), Irene Hallett (1946) Tennis coach/teacher, Dave Sabey (1965)
2001- Bob Sarver (1958- ’95) Gymnastics coach/teacher, Dona McCanlies Housh (1981), Bill Loken (1950), Joe Baisch (1966)
2000 - Jack Mackenroth (1948-’76) Coach/athletic director, Kelli Wood (1996), Dr. Jack Horsley (1969) Swimming/Mexico Olympics, Girls basketball coach/teacher Mick Michaelson
1999 -Boys 1951 Basketball State Champs, Denise Brose ’79, Corrie Murphy ’96, Nate Daligcon ’98, Terry Hildebrand ’59, Jeff MacRae ’63, Ernie Steele '38 - Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Steagles (Combo of Steelers and Eagles during WW2 Football Teams
2022 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Curt Ladines (Class of 1981), Tara Bell-Candelaria (Class of 1979), Kevin Bridges (Class of 1978), Cliff Bridges (Class of 1979), Bill Trowbridge (Coach)
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CURT LADINES, Class of 1981
Curt played three years of varsity football, two years of varsity basketball and three years of varsity baseball while attending Highline High School. During his career here Curt was a decorated athlete:• Honorable mention football NPSL Defense Junior Year• First Team football NPSL Defense Senior Year• Participant in All State East/West football game 1981
Curt received an athletic scholarship for football to Washington State University where he started at center for three years. He was Second Team all-Pac 10 his senior year and voted offensive lineman of the year for the Cougs in 1985. He also participated in the 1986 Hula Bowl.
Curt graduated with a BA in Sociology and spent 26 years as a Washington State Patrol Trooper. He retired in 2013. He enjoyed coaching his kids with the help of his wife Kathryn in Little League Baseball, softball, youth soccer and youth basketball.The Highline Alumni Association is proud to induct Curt into the Hall of Fame this year.
TARA BELL-CANDELARIA, Class of 1979
Tara started diving when she was 7 years old at Normandy Park Swim Club. At 13 and 14 years old she placed 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in many regionals, NPSL’s and USA and Canada Invitationals.
While at Highline High School Tara competed at the WIAA state high school swimming and diving meets, She placed 3rd her freshman year, 2nd her junior year, and won the state title her senior year. During her time at HHS, she qualified for the US Junior Olympics for 3 years in a row. Her best finish was 5th place.
Tara received a scholarship for diving from the University of New Mexico where she dove for one year before getting married and having children.
She is currently retired after working as the VP of a commercial lending and leasing department. She and her husband Jerry live in Alaska and enjoy driving their RV back and forth between Alaska and Arizona with their English Bull Dog.
Congratulations to Tara and welcome to the Hall of Fame!
KEVIN BRIDGES, Class of 1978
Kevin received many accolades during his high school career. He was a 3-year varsity basketball player and 3-year varsity baseball player.
During his basketball career he led the team in assists in 1977 and 1978. In his senior year he was the team co-caption, 2nd team All NPSL, 2nd in team scoring and voted most inspirational.
During his baseball career he was NPSL Honorable Mention in 1976, NPSL 2nd Team in 1977 and NPSL Player of the Year in 1978. In 1977 and 78 he had an ERA of .5. And in 1978 his Highline team placed 4th in State.
Kevin attended and graduated from the University of Washington.
Kevin’s work career was in retail management before becoming regional manager at Public Storage including 10 years in Hawaii. He continued to pitch all the way into his 50’s in the 19 and older Puget Sound Senior Baseball League. He is now retired. Congratulations Kevin on your high school career and your induction into the Highline Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
CLIFF BRIDGES, Class of 1979 Cliff was a 3-year varsity baseball player, a 3-year varsity football player and a 3-year varsity basketball player while attending Highline High School.
During his baseball career he was on the 1978 all NPSL team and his Highline team placed 4th in state. He was the 1979 NPSL player of the year with an ERA of .60 and was the team’s co-captain. He was a starting fullback and linebacker on the football team earning the honor of the 1978 all NPSL 2nd team and co-captain.
He was also the 1978-79 Washington State Scholar Athlete of the year
Sadly, Cliff passed away in 1995 but his wife and daughter are accepting his award today.
BILL TROWBRIDGE
Bill began his coaching and teaching career at Highline High School in 1948. He taught at Highline for over 30 years.
While coaching at Highline, Bill’s boys’ basketball team won the 1950-51 State Championship! Highline upset Walla Walla HS 50-48 in double overtime in the state tournament semifinals and beat Yakima HS 45-40 for the state championship.
Curt played three years of varsity football, two years of varsity basketball and three years of varsity baseball while attending Highline High School. During his career here Curt was a decorated athlete:• Honorable mention football NPSL Defense Junior Year• First Team football NPSL Defense Senior Year• Participant in All State East/West football game 1981
Curt received an athletic scholarship for football to Washington State University where he started at center for three years. He was Second Team all-Pac 10 his senior year and voted offensive lineman of the year for the Cougs in 1985. He also participated in the 1986 Hula Bowl.
Curt graduated with a BA in Sociology and spent 26 years as a Washington State Patrol Trooper. He retired in 2013. He enjoyed coaching his kids with the help of his wife Kathryn in Little League Baseball, softball, youth soccer and youth basketball.The Highline Alumni Association is proud to induct Curt into the Hall of Fame this year.
TARA BELL-CANDELARIA, Class of 1979
Tara started diving when she was 7 years old at Normandy Park Swim Club. At 13 and 14 years old she placed 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in many regionals, NPSL’s and USA and Canada Invitationals.
While at Highline High School Tara competed at the WIAA state high school swimming and diving meets, She placed 3rd her freshman year, 2nd her junior year, and won the state title her senior year. During her time at HHS, she qualified for the US Junior Olympics for 3 years in a row. Her best finish was 5th place.
Tara received a scholarship for diving from the University of New Mexico where she dove for one year before getting married and having children.
She is currently retired after working as the VP of a commercial lending and leasing department. She and her husband Jerry live in Alaska and enjoy driving their RV back and forth between Alaska and Arizona with their English Bull Dog.
Congratulations to Tara and welcome to the Hall of Fame!
KEVIN BRIDGES, Class of 1978
Kevin received many accolades during his high school career. He was a 3-year varsity basketball player and 3-year varsity baseball player.
During his basketball career he led the team in assists in 1977 and 1978. In his senior year he was the team co-caption, 2nd team All NPSL, 2nd in team scoring and voted most inspirational.
During his baseball career he was NPSL Honorable Mention in 1976, NPSL 2nd Team in 1977 and NPSL Player of the Year in 1978. In 1977 and 78 he had an ERA of .5. And in 1978 his Highline team placed 4th in State.
Kevin attended and graduated from the University of Washington.
Kevin’s work career was in retail management before becoming regional manager at Public Storage including 10 years in Hawaii. He continued to pitch all the way into his 50’s in the 19 and older Puget Sound Senior Baseball League. He is now retired. Congratulations Kevin on your high school career and your induction into the Highline Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
CLIFF BRIDGES, Class of 1979 Cliff was a 3-year varsity baseball player, a 3-year varsity football player and a 3-year varsity basketball player while attending Highline High School.
During his baseball career he was on the 1978 all NPSL team and his Highline team placed 4th in state. He was the 1979 NPSL player of the year with an ERA of .60 and was the team’s co-captain. He was a starting fullback and linebacker on the football team earning the honor of the 1978 all NPSL 2nd team and co-captain.
He was also the 1978-79 Washington State Scholar Athlete of the year
Sadly, Cliff passed away in 1995 but his wife and daughter are accepting his award today.
BILL TROWBRIDGE
Bill began his coaching and teaching career at Highline High School in 1948. He taught at Highline for over 30 years.
While coaching at Highline, Bill’s boys’ basketball team won the 1950-51 State Championship! Highline upset Walla Walla HS 50-48 in double overtime in the state tournament semifinals and beat Yakima HS 45-40 for the state championship.
2021 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Dawn Tessandore Class of 1992
Dawn Tessandore was an exceptional all -round athlete at Highline High School earning letters for gymnastics, softball, diving, and even band. At the age of 16 Dawn volunteered to help coach gymnastics with the Special Olympics and after graduating in 1993 and 1994 became a volunteer coach for the Highline gymnastics team helping them acheive a league title. Dawn later became the head coach of the gymnastics team at Highline and served from 1998 to 2013. Over 15 years of coaching Dawn helped at least one or more gymnasts qualify for the state meet each year. During Dawn’s coaching career the Lady Pirate’s gymnastic team won the league title in 2011-2013 and Dawn was selected as Coach of the year four different times! For the first time in school history during 2012-2013 Dawn helped the HHS girls team qualify for state and the team took 5th in state with All-Around Champion Kristen Rodal and runner up Mia Alvarez.
Dawn arrived at Highline for her junior year from Willamette HS in Eugene Oregon as a level 7 club gymnast (floor and vault State champion). During her junior year the HHS gymnastics team made a run for the League title but fell to Hazen. Dawn reached the podium for vault, bars, beam, and floor as well as earning the All-Around award in League. During Dawn’s senior year she joined the swim team as a diver and took 6th in League, 6th at District, and 13th at State. Highline won the league gymnastics title in her senior year where she placed on the podium for all events and earned 2nd All Around in league to her teammate, Lisa Espinosa qualifying for state. After graduation Dawn competed for her club team and landed on the podium for vault, beam, and floor for Level 9 state taking 2nd AA at regionals, which qualified her for Nationals in 1994, where she placed 215th AA for level 9.
In addition to being an incredible athlete and coach Dawn also became a teacher in the Highline District starting in 1998 at Chinook Middle School and then transferred to Highline High School where she is still teaching 20 years later in 2022!
Dawn arrived at Highline for her junior year from Willamette HS in Eugene Oregon as a level 7 club gymnast (floor and vault State champion). During her junior year the HHS gymnastics team made a run for the League title but fell to Hazen. Dawn reached the podium for vault, bars, beam, and floor as well as earning the All-Around award in League. During Dawn’s senior year she joined the swim team as a diver and took 6th in League, 6th at District, and 13th at State. Highline won the league gymnastics title in her senior year where she placed on the podium for all events and earned 2nd All Around in league to her teammate, Lisa Espinosa qualifying for state. After graduation Dawn competed for her club team and landed on the podium for vault, beam, and floor for Level 9 state taking 2nd AA at regionals, which qualified her for Nationals in 1994, where she placed 215th AA for level 9.
In addition to being an incredible athlete and coach Dawn also became a teacher in the Highline District starting in 1998 at Chinook Middle School and then transferred to Highline High School where she is still teaching 20 years later in 2022!
Rick Barnhart Class of 1974
Rick Barnhart was born in Seattle in 1956 and graduated from Burien's Highline High School in 1974. An outstanding pitcher for three seasons at Highline, Barnhart continued his playing career first at Green River College, then at the University of Puget Sound.
While at Green River, Barnhart caught the eye of Los Angeles Dodgers scouts, and the Dodgers selected him in the draft. He elected not to sign with LA, however, and that proved fortuitous for the UPS baseball program. Barnhart earned All Nor-Pac honors at Puget Sound, and in 1978 not only graduated but also was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He signed that year, and from 1979-81 pitched in the Cleveland minor league system. He finished his competitive baseball career with the Lakewood Royals.
Barnhart has since moved into the coaching ranks. He spent two years at his college alma mater, then coached two more seasons at Fort Steilacoom before taking the Bellarmine Prep head job, which he still holds, in 1985. He earned the Narrows League Coach of the Year honor at Bellarmine, where he is also a teacher. Rick has coached and developed many baseball players including Jon Lester who was the Gatorade Player of the Year and became a World Series winning pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Rick is a great role model, leader and mentor at Bellarmine Prep and was recently inducted into the 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame.
While at Green River, Barnhart caught the eye of Los Angeles Dodgers scouts, and the Dodgers selected him in the draft. He elected not to sign with LA, however, and that proved fortuitous for the UPS baseball program. Barnhart earned All Nor-Pac honors at Puget Sound, and in 1978 not only graduated but also was drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He signed that year, and from 1979-81 pitched in the Cleveland minor league system. He finished his competitive baseball career with the Lakewood Royals.
Barnhart has since moved into the coaching ranks. He spent two years at his college alma mater, then coached two more seasons at Fort Steilacoom before taking the Bellarmine Prep head job, which he still holds, in 1985. He earned the Narrows League Coach of the Year honor at Bellarmine, where he is also a teacher. Rick has coached and developed many baseball players including Jon Lester who was the Gatorade Player of the Year and became a World Series winning pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Rick is a great role model, leader and mentor at Bellarmine Prep and was recently inducted into the 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame.
Nick Castro Class of 1979
Nick was a versatile multi- sport athlete duriing his years at Highline High School. Nick was 2nd team All League in football and a strong wrestler in both his sophmore and junior years and was both first team offense and defense in the North Puget Sound League in his senior year.
Nick wrestled in the unlimited weight class taking on many opponents that were much larger with great success and recieved a football scholarship to the University of Hawaii playing for 5 seasons.
Nick is married with two children and his family enjoys boating, fishing and diving in the San Juan Islands.
Nick wrestled in the unlimited weight class taking on many opponents that were much larger with great success and recieved a football scholarship to the University of Hawaii playing for 5 seasons.
Nick is married with two children and his family enjoys boating, fishing and diving in the San Juan Islands.
2019 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Bob Van Duyne, Class of 1970
Bob Van Duyne, Class of 1970Football was his game and Bob Van Duyne is the name! Bob is currently living in Kila in upper Western Montana with his wife Gloria. He played three years of varsity football at Highline wearing #78. Bob received a full scholarship to the University of Idaho and played for 4 years winning the team MVP award his senior year.Bob was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the 10th round of the 1974 draft and played seven seasons with Baltimore appearing in 88 games. After his NFL career Bob played two years in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Team. Eventually Tampa Bay obtained his future playing rights.
.While attending Highline Bob enjoyed Mrs. Cope’s Biology class. He has lived in Montana for 27 years and has noisy dogs instead of children! He worked for Ernst Hardware and Nursery which you are all too young to remember. Bob enjoys hiking and the outdoors. He’s climbed Mt. Rainier and enjoys life.Bob greatly appreciates being part of the Highline Athletic Hall of Fame and we are proud to honor him with this award.
Julie (Fenton) Kemp, Class of 1981
Julie played three years of varsity tennis and two years of volleyball while at Highline. Julie played mixed doubles with partner Chris Helms earning two NPSL Championships together. Julie’s 3.8 GPA average enabled her to obtain an academic scholarship at Pacific Lutheran University with further studies at Capernwray Bible School in North England.
Julie was also a cheerleader her senior year and enjoyed Mr. Bonney’s trigonometry and calculus classes along with being in Mr. Lund’s choir. Her memories of Highline include competing against the seniors and boys’ tennis players and often beating them.
Julie continues to play tennis with her husband Jim who is her doubles partner and also a class of 1981 grad. She is a legal secretary and paralegal and lives in the Seahurst/Gregory Heights area where she home schooled her five children.Julie was extremely excited to be inducted into the 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame. Congrats to a true Purple and Gold Pirate!
Ryan Brett, Class of 2010
Ryan played four years of varsity baseball while attending Highline High School. During his career at Highline Ryan was a decorated athlete:• First Team All State Star Times twice• Pre-Season All American• Seamount MVP pitcher• First Team Shortstop• All league First Team MVP• All American Louisville Slugger• All State Player of the Year• Rawlings All American• Seamount League MVP twice• Proline player of the year for WA in 2010He started every game for all four seasons. His senior year he batted .656 and stole 36 bases.Ryan was drafted and signed by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010 and played with them through 2017. During his time with the Rays he was nominated to All Star Teams and was an Organizational MVP. In 2015 Ryan made it to the Big Leagues with the Rays. However in his first game he injured his shoulder and was unable to play. Since 2017 Ryan has played for the Rangers and the White Sox and last year played independent baseball still chasing his dream to make it back to the Majors.In the off season Ryan spends time in Seattle and Florida. He enjoys hunting and fishing with his girlfriend of four years.We are so proud to induct Ryan into the Hall of Fame and wish him the best of luck in his baseball career.
2018 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Left to Right - Kaitlyn's mom, Anthony Watkins, and Coach Dave Stark
Mr. Dave Stark, 2018 inductee, was a teacher and coach at Highline High School for 40 years (in the same classroom). He graduated from the purple and gold of North Kitsap High in 1965 where he played football and wrestled. He attended Olympic College (AA degree), served four years in the Air Force, another three years in the Air National Guard, and earned a BA in Science and an MA in Educational Technology from Western Washington University. Mr. Stark has five children and 14 grandkids, dome of which he coached at Highline, including 3 state qualifiers in wrestling. He coached football, wrestling and girls’ softball and was head coach of all three sports at one time. One of his softball teams finished fourth at stated, his wrestling teams won 5 league championships and with the advent of women’s wrestling, had a second place winner at state. Enjoyment of student successes is a highlight of his career. His advice for you…”Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do it.” Dave and wife Amy enjoy their large and extended family. He has been active in auto racing throughout the area and can be seen rolling multiple times in one event. Congratulations to longtime teacher and coach. Coming from a family of nine children, including twin brother Brian, 2007 grad Anthony Watkins competed in football, basketball, and track while at Highline. His advice to current students is to “do everything 120%, the best that you can do.” Living this advice, he became 1st team quarterback, 1st team defensive back and MVP of the Seamount League. Participating in basketball (3 years) and running track were all other accomplishments. Running both hurdle events and all sprint races, he cruised to a best time of 49.8 in the 400 at state. He was offered several football scholarships, eventually selecting Oregon State University, playing 4 years and earning a degree Exercise Science with options in nutrition and fitness. Anthony was student of the year and voted best physique for his class. He enjoyed history in Mr. Dave’s class. He is currently working on a Master’s degree at the University of Washington and works in the fitness and strength program with the UW football team. He is involved in fitness and other ventures here in Burien and is the husband of our other inductee, Kaitlyn. We are happy to have him accept for her today and welcome 4 year old Kameron and their families. This 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and 2007 grad set the Washington State 3A soccer scoring record with 105 goals. Kaitlyn (Heinsohn) Watkins also ran a leg of the 2007 4 x 100 relay. Her accomplishments in soccer earned her 1st team All-State, plater of the week, MVP Seamount Player of the Year, and district championship. While attending the University of Montana in Missoula for four years, her honors in soccer included Rookie of the year as a freshman, and player of the year as a sophomore. Kaitlyn lives in Burien with husband Anthony and four year old Kameron. She is actively employed by the Disney Corporation seeking advancement in the Tech talent area. Her motto for each of you, “Do not be afraid of failure, rely on self-esteem use your qualities, capabilities and remember, age doesn’t matter.”
Mr. Dave Stark, 2018 inductee, was a teacher and coach at Highline High School for 40 years (in the same classroom). He graduated from the purple and gold of North Kitsap High in 1965 where he played football and wrestled. He attended Olympic College (AA degree), served four years in the Air Force, another three years in the Air National Guard, and earned a BA in Science and an MA in Educational Technology from Western Washington University. Mr. Stark has five children and 14 grandkids, dome of which he coached at Highline, including 3 state qualifiers in wrestling. He coached football, wrestling and girls’ softball and was head coach of all three sports at one time. One of his softball teams finished fourth at stated, his wrestling teams won 5 league championships and with the advent of women’s wrestling, had a second place winner at state. Enjoyment of student successes is a highlight of his career. His advice for you…”Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do it.” Dave and wife Amy enjoy their large and extended family. He has been active in auto racing throughout the area and can be seen rolling multiple times in one event. Congratulations to longtime teacher and coach. Coming from a family of nine children, including twin brother Brian, 2007 grad Anthony Watkins competed in football, basketball, and track while at Highline. His advice to current students is to “do everything 120%, the best that you can do.” Living this advice, he became 1st team quarterback, 1st team defensive back and MVP of the Seamount League. Participating in basketball (3 years) and running track were all other accomplishments. Running both hurdle events and all sprint races, he cruised to a best time of 49.8 in the 400 at state. He was offered several football scholarships, eventually selecting Oregon State University, playing 4 years and earning a degree Exercise Science with options in nutrition and fitness. Anthony was student of the year and voted best physique for his class. He enjoyed history in Mr. Dave’s class. He is currently working on a Master’s degree at the University of Washington and works in the fitness and strength program with the UW football team. He is involved in fitness and other ventures here in Burien and is the husband of our other inductee, Kaitlyn. We are happy to have him accept for her today and welcome 4 year old Kameron and their families. This 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and 2007 grad set the Washington State 3A soccer scoring record with 105 goals. Kaitlyn (Heinsohn) Watkins also ran a leg of the 2007 4 x 100 relay. Her accomplishments in soccer earned her 1st team All-State, plater of the week, MVP Seamount Player of the Year, and district championship. While attending the University of Montana in Missoula for four years, her honors in soccer included Rookie of the year as a freshman, and player of the year as a sophomore. Kaitlyn lives in Burien with husband Anthony and four year old Kameron. She is actively employed by the Disney Corporation seeking advancement in the Tech talent area. Her motto for each of you, “Do not be afraid of failure, rely on self-esteem use your qualities, capabilities and remember, age doesn’t matter.”
2017 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Kriksten Rodal - Class of 2013 State Champion Gymnastics (left)
Mike Ewwaliko - Class of 1990 - Football(Played 4 Years at University of Washington) (middle)
Mark Buckingham - Class of 1963 & 4 Time State Champion in Gymnastics (right)
Mark Buckingham - Class of 1963 & 4 Time State Champion in Gymnastics (right)
2016 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Picture Peter Fewing (Class of 1981) and Coach and Teacher Tim Crawley (right)
Tyler Geving with sons (Class of 91) Basketball and College Coach
Tyler Geving joined the Portland men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach in October of 2018. Geving brings 20-plus years of college basketball coaching experience to the Pilots’ bench, including eight seasons as head coach at Portland State from 2009-17 where he won 112 games and led the Vikings to the 2014 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.
Geving is one of just two coaches to win 100 or more games in Portland State history. Prior to his stint as head coach, he spent four years as the associate head coach of the Vikings from 2005-09, which included a pair of Big Sky Conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to his stint at the Park Blocks, Geving spent a decade coaching collegiately in the state of Washington. In 2004-05, Geving served as co-head coach at Edmonds Community College. He was scheduled to take over as Head Coach prior to going to Portland State.
Geving worked three seasons at Seattle University under Joe Callero and one year (2000-01) as an assistant for Ken Bone at Seattle Pacific. That team was 21-6 and made a trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Geving previously worked under Callero at Highline Community College from 1996-98 where the Thunderbirds posted a combined 63-2 record and won back-to-back NWAACC titles. In Geving’s four years as an assistant at Highline CC, the team compiled a 107-18 record. He also coached future NBA player Brian Scalabrine at Highline.
Geving began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Central Washington University from 1994-96. The Wildcats advanced to the NAIA sweet 16 during the 1994-95 season.
On the court, Geving played at Highline CC during the 1991-92 season and helped the Thunderbirds to the NWAACC tournament.
A 1991 graduate of Highline High School in Burien, Geving set career, season and single-game scoring records (48) and was a three-time all-league selection as a prep.
Geving received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in health education from Central Washington in 1996 and earned his master’s degree in education from City University in 2000.
Geving is one of just two coaches to win 100 or more games in Portland State history. Prior to his stint as head coach, he spent four years as the associate head coach of the Vikings from 2005-09, which included a pair of Big Sky Conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to his stint at the Park Blocks, Geving spent a decade coaching collegiately in the state of Washington. In 2004-05, Geving served as co-head coach at Edmonds Community College. He was scheduled to take over as Head Coach prior to going to Portland State.
Geving worked three seasons at Seattle University under Joe Callero and one year (2000-01) as an assistant for Ken Bone at Seattle Pacific. That team was 21-6 and made a trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Geving previously worked under Callero at Highline Community College from 1996-98 where the Thunderbirds posted a combined 63-2 record and won back-to-back NWAACC titles. In Geving’s four years as an assistant at Highline CC, the team compiled a 107-18 record. He also coached future NBA player Brian Scalabrine at Highline.
Geving began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Central Washington University from 1994-96. The Wildcats advanced to the NAIA sweet 16 during the 1994-95 season.
On the court, Geving played at Highline CC during the 1991-92 season and helped the Thunderbirds to the NWAACC tournament.
A 1991 graduate of Highline High School in Burien, Geving set career, season and single-game scoring records (48) and was a three-time all-league selection as a prep.
Geving received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in health education from Central Washington in 1996 and earned his master’s degree in education from City University in 2000.
Coach Geving
Alejandra Roncancio and family - Class of 1998 (Volleyball, Basketball, & Softball)
2015 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Peter “Pete” Fewing, College Coach and Professional soccer player (Class of 1981)
2019, 2017, 2015, 2013 Seattle Univ. WAC Championship2019, 2015, 2013 WAC Coach of the Year2015 Seattle Univ. NCAA Division 1 Sixteen Playoff Finalist2015 NCAA West Regional Coach of the Year2012 to present, Men's Head Soccer Coach Seattle University2009 to present, Seattle Sounders Broadcast TeamSeattle Sounders Golden Scarf Recipient 2011 Pumas won thier first National Championship Title and third National Championship Title for Peter as coach1988-2006 Men's Head Soccer Coach, Seattle University2004 & 1997 National Coach of the Year2004 & 1997 National Champions2004, 2003, 2001 GNAC Coach of the Year2004, 2001,1998,1997 & 1990 Regional Coach of the Year2004, 2001, 1998, 1997 Regional Champions1998 Final Four Finalist2001 National Final Eight Finalist2001 & 1997 Nel Dahlquist Sportsmanship AwardUSSF "A" licensed coachFormer professional player for the Seattle StormWife Patty co-manages Peter Fewing Soccer Camp since its establishment in 19812 son & 1 daughter Ian, Nathan, & GabrielleI
Peter led HHS to state title in 1981, played from 1983 to 1984 for UW soccer tream
2011 and 2012 1600 M State Champions
HHS Track State Champions:Breezy Brookbank - Class of 2013Michelle Stolz - Class of 2012Tracy Stolz - Class of 2012Whitney Diggs - Class of 2013Colleen Pacholski - Class of 2013
Bob Jones Class of 1975 - Football and Wrestling (not pictured)
2014 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Breck Ivy- Class of 1995 - Track, Football, Basketball
Carol Clingan-Class of 1951 - Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Tennis
Dave Larson- Class of 1969 - Baseball Coach
Dave Larson Washington State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
DAVID LARSON has been a baseball player, coach, sportswriter, disc jockey, play-by-play/color commentator, PA announcer, scoreboard keeper and now a published author. His passion for storytelling has led him to this latest pursuit which he considers to be one of the most rewarding yet. His thirty-five year coaching career began and ended at his alma mater, Highline High School in Burien, Washington where over fifty of his players went on to college or professional baseball with two former Pirates ascending to the Major Leagues. Larson was a 2016 inductee into the Washington State Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame. In addition to writing and coaching, he is often engrossed in fly fishing the Northwest’s spectacular rivers and streams.
2013 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Phil Mathison - Class of 1956 - Tennis
Zura Goodpaster -Class of 1959 - Football, Basketball, Track
Kathy Seba - Class of 1980 - Basketball, Track, and Softball Daniel Stark- Class of 1996 - Football, Basketball, Track (Left)
Zura Goodpaster -Class of 1959 - Football, Basketball, Track
Kathy Seba - Class of 1980 - Basketball, Track, and Softball Daniel Stark- Class of 1996 - Football, Basketball, Track (Left)
2012 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Tom Sawyer, Principal
Jon Lomax ’58, Track & Field 400 M
Jonathan Campbell ’96 Tennis
Nkeiru Ugwoaba ’06 Track & Field
2011 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
L-R David Schever, Dr. James Rice, Leo Kuehn, Mick Michaelson Dave Schever ’83 - Football, Basketball, Baseball, West Pt. Dr. James Rice ’63 - Football, Wrestling, Basketball, Tennis and Team DoctorLeo S. Kuehn ’64 - Football, Basketball, TrackCoach Mick Michalson
2010 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Alice Davis McPhee (1981, Basketball/Track), Walt Hunt (1980, Football) Not pictured, Jim Johnson (1968, Cross-Country/Track/Swimming) Alice Davis McPhee, 1981, Basketball/TrackPlaying basketball was a passion for Alice Davis. Her junior and senior year teams placed 4th and 3rd in the State Tournaments. She was selected 1st Team All-League and picked for the Seattle Times All-Area Team in her senior year. Alice played at BYU her freshman year on an academic scholarship. She returned to play her sophomore year for Highline Community College, placing 2nd in State and again was an All-League player. The next two years were played at Eastern Washington University where she was an All-League on the first place Big Sky team. She graduated Suma cum Laude in Computer Information Systems. Her playing career continued in Tasmania, Australia.
Alice has worked at Boeing and is now working with husband Bryce in physical therapy in the Burien area. Both played basketball in college. Five kids have kept her busy for a long time as a volunteer, coaching soccer, baseball and of course, basketball teams. All five children play the game she loves.
Walt Hunt, 1980, FootballWalt was a two-year letter winner in football at HHS, National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete, 1st team NPSL defensive end, and 2nd team running back. He was Seattle Times “Star Times” football election, rated as a blue-chip prospect, and Prep Player of the week. Walt received Honorable Mention as a Prep Football All-American and participated in the 1981 East-West All State game. Walt attended the UW on a football scholarship, playing in the Rose, Aloha and Orange Bowls for the 1984 #2 team in the nation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
He currently resides in the Highline area where he is involved with many foundations as a donor and as a fundraiser for many civic projects, including the HHS Booster Club Auction. Walt has coached football at HHS, University of Puget Sound and Auburn HS. Several leadership awards have been earned with the National Football Foundation. He is a Park Board Commissioner in Normandy Park and an active speaker at football, foundation and community conferences.
Walt Hunt is a successful business entrepreneur and football coach. He and his wife, Lisa, have a six-year old Son Trey.
Jim Johnson, 1968, Cross Country/Track/SwimmingJim finished 2nd at State in the 2-mile in 1967 and 1968. He finished 3rd at the State cross-country meet in 1967 and won the High School 2-mile at the 1968 Seattle Indoor Track Meet. He set the 2-mile school record.
Jim attended the UW on a track scholarship. He earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and was recognized as UW Scholar/Athlete of the Year in 1972, graduating with honors. He was PAC-8 champion in the steeplechase in 1970, and finished 2nd in the 1972 NCAA championships in the steeplechase. He received the All-American Award four times. Jim was 1974 National AAU steeplechase champion and ran a 3:58 mile at Eugene in 1973. He went on to compete at the US Final Olympic Trials in 1972, 1976 and 1980.
Jim is currently with OneAccord Partners, previously employed with Pro-Tech Services and with PACCAR for 23 years. He met Pat Jones ’68 in study hall and they married in 1971. They have two adult children. Jim coached them both in baseball/softball and soccer. He still plays soccer with an “old men’s” team and restores vintage and historic racing cars, racing them with his daughter. He remains active in their church.
Alice has worked at Boeing and is now working with husband Bryce in physical therapy in the Burien area. Both played basketball in college. Five kids have kept her busy for a long time as a volunteer, coaching soccer, baseball and of course, basketball teams. All five children play the game she loves.
Walt Hunt, 1980, FootballWalt was a two-year letter winner in football at HHS, National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete, 1st team NPSL defensive end, and 2nd team running back. He was Seattle Times “Star Times” football election, rated as a blue-chip prospect, and Prep Player of the week. Walt received Honorable Mention as a Prep Football All-American and participated in the 1981 East-West All State game. Walt attended the UW on a football scholarship, playing in the Rose, Aloha and Orange Bowls for the 1984 #2 team in the nation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
He currently resides in the Highline area where he is involved with many foundations as a donor and as a fundraiser for many civic projects, including the HHS Booster Club Auction. Walt has coached football at HHS, University of Puget Sound and Auburn HS. Several leadership awards have been earned with the National Football Foundation. He is a Park Board Commissioner in Normandy Park and an active speaker at football, foundation and community conferences.
Walt Hunt is a successful business entrepreneur and football coach. He and his wife, Lisa, have a six-year old Son Trey.
Jim Johnson, 1968, Cross Country/Track/SwimmingJim finished 2nd at State in the 2-mile in 1967 and 1968. He finished 3rd at the State cross-country meet in 1967 and won the High School 2-mile at the 1968 Seattle Indoor Track Meet. He set the 2-mile school record.
Jim attended the UW on a track scholarship. He earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and was recognized as UW Scholar/Athlete of the Year in 1972, graduating with honors. He was PAC-8 champion in the steeplechase in 1970, and finished 2nd in the 1972 NCAA championships in the steeplechase. He received the All-American Award four times. Jim was 1974 National AAU steeplechase champion and ran a 3:58 mile at Eugene in 1973. He went on to compete at the US Final Olympic Trials in 1972, 1976 and 1980.
Jim is currently with OneAccord Partners, previously employed with Pro-Tech Services and with PACCAR for 23 years. He met Pat Jones ’68 in study hall and they married in 1971. They have two adult children. Jim coached them both in baseball/softball and soccer. He still plays soccer with an “old men’s” team and restores vintage and historic racing cars, racing them with his daughter. He remains active in their church.
2009 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
1985 WASHINGTON STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONS
1985 WA STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSPictured: Front Row: Dyan Winkle, Carol Clingan, Sandy Carter Hignite, Jennifer Rockwell, Julie Manola DiPietro, Jenni Froehlich Hill.Back row: Dave Corbet (Manager), Jenny Woeck Frisch, Kerri Ladines, Jennifer Faccone Hutter, Corie Adams Oldfather.Team members not pictured: Julie Rigney, Cybil Darby, Janet Kobayashi, Laura Buttitta, Jodi Lee, Jeannie Cowell, Kathy Tilden, Suzanne Hall, Jennifer Darby
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Coach: Ken Van DiestAssistant Coach: Ted CarterPictured left to right: Dave Corbet, Manager; Sandy Carter Hignite ’86; Dyan Winkle ’89; Jenny Woeck Frisch ‘89; Julie Manola DiPietro ’89; Corie Adams Oldfather ’87; Carol Clingan ’87; Kerri Ladines ’88; Jennifer Rockwell ’89; Jennifer Faccone Hutter ’88; Jenni Froehlich Hill ’88.
Gene Tomlinson Class of 1967, Football (
Ron Hopper Class of 1974 (not pictured)
2008 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
The 2008 Inductees Include: Laura Edwards ’84 - Basketball & Swimming; Dale Barr ’82 - Football (unable to locate); 1950 League Championship Winning Tennis Team: Coach “Pop” Laird, Betty Humes Heath, Jim Massick, Carlyn Walsworth, Bob Hogan, Connie Little Dehnhoff.
Laura Edwards Class of 1984 - Basketball and Swimming
2007 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
THE 2007 ENTRANTS INCLUDE: Fred Taylor, coach/teacher; Marvin Hildebrand ’60, gymnastics; Troy Phelps ’80, football/ basketball/ baseball; Lynda Jones Isernio ’78, swimming/ gymnastics/track; and Dr. Alan Gunsul, team doctor. Congratulations to our newest inductees.
2006 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Jim Robeck - Teacher & Basketball CoachTim Gottberg 1963 - Football & WrestlingBarbara Mitchel Anderson 1974 - SwimmingKatrina Morgan 2003 - Soccer (picture below)
We invited Katrina to send us some of her impressions and highlights from college since receiving a HHSAF Alumni Scholarship 4 ½ years ago. “ In 2003, I received a Highline High School Alumni Scholarship when I was on my way to go to school at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. That scholarship kicked off quite a college career for me. From day one at this school, I’ve had a truly amazing experience. I enrolled in AFROTC at the start since I received a scholarship without any obligations. I was planning to just check it out for a year, but I ended up loving the Air Force culture and the idea of serving with these people who were so inspiring to me.” “I was named Cadet of the Year in my sophomore class in 2005, and went on to be ranked #1 in flight at field training. I also received the Iron Man PT award, which is awarded to one male and one female cadet in each encampment of around 400 cadets for obtaining the highest Physical Fitness Test (PFT) scores. The next year, I was selected again as Cadet of the Year for my 300 junior class. My senior year, I served the Wing as the Cadet Wing Commander managing and commanding a training program for over 350 cadets.” “In the Spring of last year, I got to participate in a study abroad program through the university. I lived and studied in Paris, France for five months, traveling to nine other countries while I was there and making friends from four different continents. “ “I was able to play four years on the University Women’s Soccer Team and ran a season for the University’s Cross County Team. I served three years as captain for women’s soccer and was a contributor to three the championships won by the program. I received multiple Academic All-America awards, All-Region and All-FSC player awards and championships both for soccer and cross country. I was named ESPN Magazine’s 2006 Women’s Soccer Player of the Year, and three time winner of our Athletics Department’s Champion of Character scholarship.”“I will graduate with a degree in Applied Research Meteorology. I will soon begin my Air Force career in Daytona Beach followed by Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX on October 1st.” “The experience I’ve had at ERAU has been a dream come true. Thank-you to the Alumni Scholarship Foundation for helping to make that happen!”
2005 HHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Chuck Czubin Teacher/coach ’69-78 & Pac 12 referee
Jennifer Campbell ’89 Track
Kevin Englehardt ’00 Cross-country/Track
Steve Cole ’64 Golf/Basketball
1953 Football team League Champions
Coach Chuck Czubin
1953 Football Puget Sound League Championship Trophy
2004 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
Ted Ridge ’72 Gymnastics
Jack Pyle ’67 Teacher/coach/track
Monique Matheson ’85 Basketball/tennis
1948 Baseball Team Conference champs
Ted Ridge
2003 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
Lowell Wiggins Teacher/coach
Chris Spaun ’70 Track
Sandi Carter ’86 Soccer/track
Kevin Wattles ’81 Wrestling
2002 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
1981 Boys soccer team
Jana Ellis Vincent ’84 Swimming/track
Scott Lautman ’71 Coach boys swimming
Irene Hallett ’46 Tennis coach/teacher
Dave Sabey ’65 Football
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Dave Sabey
Scott Lautman
2001 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
Bob Sarver ’58- ’95 Gymnastics coach/teacher
Dona McCanlies Housh ’81 Volleyball/basketball/track
Bill Loken ’50 Football
Joe Baisch ’66 Cross-country/track
2000 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
Jack Mackenroth ’48-’76 Coach/athletic director
Kelli Wood ’96 Gymnastics/track
Dr. Jack Horsley ’69 Swimming/Mexico Olympics
Mick Michaelson Girls basketball coach/teacher
1999 HHS Athletic Hall Of Fame
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1951 Boys Basketball State Champs (pictured above)
Denise Brose ’79 Girls basketball
Corrie Murphy ’96 Swimming
Nate Daligcon ’98 Soccer
Terry Hildebrand ’59 Gymnastics
Jeff MacRae ’63 Football/wrestling
Ernie Steele '38 - Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Steagles (Combo of Steelers and Eagles during WW2 Football Teams
Sharing Info on Ernie Steele (1999 Hall of Fame Inductee) from Rob Ketcherside Class of 1992Rob Ketcherside lives in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighboorhood and writes history for a local blog. He was researching a piece and was suprized to read that Ernie Steele (who had a popular restaurant on Broadway for 5 decades) was a Highline High School grad like himself.
Attached below is Rob's article on the history of the building Ernie owed and operated along with Ernie's NFL profile and stats. Of special interest is that Ernie played for 3 different teams (Eagles, Steelers and a combo team called the "Steagles" which ombined both teams during WW2 when there were few men left to play.
Thanks to Rob for taking the time to send this info about a HHS grad!
Attached below is Rob's article on the history of the building Ernie owed and operated along with Ernie's NFL profile and stats. Of special interest is that Ernie played for 3 different teams (Eagles, Steelers and a combo team called the "Steagles" which ombined both teams during WW2 when there were few men left to play.
Thanks to Rob for taking the time to send this info about a HHS grad!