2000 Boys Basketball Team
The 2000 boys’ basketball team, coached by Steve Carnal, finished their season with a undefeated record of 28-0 and a Class B Boys State Championship. The Grovers notably flew under the radar during the regular season and entered post-season as the top seed as they continued their win streak to the Championship. To quote Coach […]
John Liebert
John Liebert began his teaching career at Grace Lutheran School in Fargo, where he served as principal and a junior high teacher for 13 years. Eventually, he came to Oak Grove to teach and coach, where he would leave an impact on countless individuals. Alongside Clark Tufte and Darwin Gorder, John was instrumental to starting […]
Jeff Dutton
1983 Oak Grove graduate Jeff Dutton’s time as an Oak Grove student is remembered by many. During his senior year alone, Jeff’s extensive involvement made a memorable impact. As part of the 1982 – 1983 football team, he helped bring Oak Grove to their first ever state championship victory. In basketball, where he was well-known […]
Mary (Tennefos) Shoji
An honor student, Mary (Tennefos) Shoji was the first All-State girls’ basketball player at Oak Grove and a member of the 21 -1 1979 state tournament team. Mary went on to play Division I basketball at the University of Hawaii, where the majored in secondary education and minored in health, later earning her master’s degree […]
Chuck Petersen
After serving in the Army during World War II, Chuck Petersen enrolled at Valley City State University and graduated in 1950. A biology, chemistry and physical education teacher, he introduced the sport of cross country to North Dakota. Chuck developed a successful track program while also coaching basketball and football and serving as the school’s […]
Curt Hagness
Curt Hagness started his career by teaching in Tioga, N.D. for three years before serving in the Army Reserve. Arriving at Oak Grove in 1965, Curt taught numerous business and history classes. He was highly respected and admired by students, staff and administration. Tough, but fair, Curt had a way of pushing students to fulfill […]
Calmer Elness
Calmer Elness is credited with establishing the Christian emphasis and tradition of Oak Grove’s choir and band programs. Calmer proved he was a superior director, as students felt it an honor to be a member of his choir. His legacy remains alive today through the excellence of the Oak Grove music program. Humble and dignified, […]
Anna Legreid Dopp
Involved in music, student government and athletics, Anna Legreid Dopp was named North Dakota Class B “Miss Volleyball” in 1995. She attended the pre-pharmacy program at NDSU and was a member of the Bison volleyball team. Anna received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Minnesota in 2002. She was selected as a […]
Merrill Ronning
Merrill grew up in Fargo and attended Oak Grove for four years. While at Oak Grove, Merrill served as Student Body President and received the Quanbeck Athletic Award, which was presented to the best athlete at the school. For many years he held the scoring record in a single basketball game with a total of […]
Paula Langseth
Paula grew up on a farm near Casselton, North Dakota and transferred to Oak Grove. She played on the girls’ basketball team from 1973 to 1976 when girls’ basketball was in its early stages. She also ran track, was a cheerleader and sang in the concert choir and madrigals. She enrolled at Concordia College and […]