Virginia Tobin will be recognized this fall for her 33 years of service to the Aberdeen School District.
She is one of 10 people who will be inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame in September, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation.
Tobin is being honored for her distinguished service. A district employee from 1964 until 1997, she is considered a trailblazer in education. She worked as a teacher, director of special education and the district’s first female school psychologist. As her career continued, she also shaped education in Aberdeen as an assistant superintendent.
The other honorees, who are being recognized in academics/achievements, athletics and fine arts, follow.
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Academics/Achievement
Lonald L. Gellhaus: An Aberdeen attorney and 1967 graduate, Gellhaus is a founding member of the Alexander Mitchell Library Foundation, the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Foundation and the Groton United Methodist Church endowment fund. He also serves on the board of the Charles Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund and continues to serve his community in many ways.
Christopher Jerde, PhD:Â A 1993 graduate, Jerde pioneered using environmental DNA to detect aquatic invasive species and measure fish biodiversity. His internationally recognized research program has resulted in more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on ecology, environmental change, biodiversity and statistical evidence.
Beryl A. Radin, PhD: A 1954 graduate, Radin is an internationally renowned author, researcher, consultant and academic. She has written more than a dozen books and many articles on public policy and public management issues focused on policy analysis, intergovernmental relationships and federal management change.
Athletics
Chelsey (Deibert) Albrecht: A 2002 graduate, Albrecht was an exceptional multi-sport athlete in volleyball, basketball and track at Central. She was a finalist for Miss Volleyball and a state champion in track as part of a medley relay team. As a coach, she passes on her passion, work ethic and leadership to her students.
Jordan Murphy: A 2003 graduate, Murphy was a three-year starting quarterback at Central. He earned all-state and Elite 45 quarterback honors. He also excelled in basketball and track as a sprinter on a state champion track team.
David J. Shaw: A 1961 graduate, Shaw’s lifelong love affair with running started in elementary school. His dedication and success continued at Central and Northern State. He excelled in his career, sharing his love of running, counseling and coaching with his students and athletes. His greatest joy was passing his passion on to his two sons and four grandchildren who far exceeded his track accomplishments.
Fine Arts
Tim Husom: A 1989 graduate, Husom launched Redbird Music, one of the only music management companies specializing in orchestral, ambient and avant-garde music. His clients have been nominated for major honors, including Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Additionally, his Husom Foundation serves as a driving force creating a brighter and more prosperous future for the children of Aberdeen.
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Troy McQuillen: A 1983 graduate, McQuillen is an entrepreneur many times over. He founded McQuillen Creative Group and McQuillen Properties, authored Images of America: Aberdeen, launched Elmwood Studios artisan woodworking and publishes Aberdeen Magazine and The Aberdeen Insider.
Richard J. Patterson, PhD: A 1971 graduate, Patterson is a lifelong educator. He started as an exceptional band director and school administrator. He is a sought-after speaker, author, writer and coach who adds value to others through his experience and insights.
The hall of fame banquet is on Sept. 21 during homecoming week at Central. The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation, which oversees the hall of fame, is a nonprofit organization that promotes excellence in education.