Don Idso
As a student, Don Idso was active in athletics and served as quarterback of the football team, played varsity basketball and was the state pole vault champion in 1966. Don also sang in the Concert Chori for three years and served as the junior class president. During his senior year, he recieved the Quanbeck Athletic […]
Rick Deegan
Rick Deegan was very active and successful in athletics during his time as a student at Oak Grove and was captain and co-captain of the football, basketball, and track teams. At graduation, Rick received the “Skill, Perserverance and Leadership” award. He is thankful for the part that Oak Grove played in his life and credits […]
Steve Carnal
Steve Carnal joined Oak Grove’s faculty in 1980 and retired in 2014 after 34 years of teaching. Steve is especially proud of his years in the middle school classroom, as well as starting the Close Up government class. Steve served as the head boys’ basketball coach for 28 years and led the 2000 team to […]
Boys Basketball Team
The 1969 boys’ basketball team, coached by Darwin Gorder and Dennis Kalpin, finished their championship season with a perfect 26-0 record. The 1969 Boys State Class B Basketball Champion Title is the first state championship that Oak Grove achieved in any sport. Members of the 1969 team reflect fondly on their camraderie as a team. […]
Ruth Buffalo-Zarazua
While a student at Oak Grove, Ruth was named to the 1995 All-State team in girls’ basketball and All-Region volleyball team. She also won the ND Class B state track in the 800 m run. In 1994, Ruth was named Homecoming Queen.She went on to pursue degrees in Criminal Justice, a Masters in Management, Business […]
Dave Vold
During his high school career, Dave was a member of the Concert Choir, a three year varsity basketball letterman and was captain of the team his senior year. In 1954, Dave was named to the All District, All Region and All State tournament teams. Following graduation, Dave served two years in the US Army and […]
Jamie (Stensgard) Cota
Jamie was a two time All-State girls’ basketball player and Miss Basketball finalist in 1999. In addition, she was an All-Conference volleyball player, ran track and played soccer. Her basketball career continued into college and in her final year of playing, her team made it to the Division II National tournament. Jamie holds a B.S. […]
Glen “Tuck” Leverson
As a student at Oak Grove, Glen was captain of the basketball team, played football and ran track. He was also involved in the Choral club and served as student council vice president. Glen went on to graduate from Concordia College. He served two years in the US Army and then made a 34 year […]
Kyle Bakken
Kyle played varsity football, basketball and ran track during high school. After graduation, he went on to play football at Minot State while earning a B.S. in Accounting. He also earned his Masters degree in Management with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from University of Mary. Kyle served as head football coach at Oak Grove […]
Tracey Martin
Tracey Martin was active in many groups during her time as an Oak Grove student. She was a member of Pep Club, Letterman’s Club, Key Club, and Choral Club as well as being a student council member and class officer. Tracey was also a very successful athlete in volleyball, basketball and track. Tracey was named […]