Sheila Geere
Geere won two indoor track conference titles in 1986, the 5000-meter run in 17:30 and the 3000-meter run in 10:12. Four-time NAIA All-America in 1986, placing second in the indoor championships two-mile in a time of 10:47 and fourth in the 3000-meter, in a time of 10:04. Placed sixth at the 1986 NAIA outdoor championships in the 5000-meter and eighth in the 3000-meter. Outdoor conference runner-up the same year in 5000- and 3000-meters runs. Cross country all-district team and team MVP, 1985. Was two-time co-captain in both track and cross country.
Lou Klitzke
As the men's cross country coach beginning in 1977, Klitzke began seeing signs of interest in a women's program. Within two years, Klitzke established the women's team and by 1982, his women's team qualified for the NCAA Division III national meet, which he said was one of his biggest thrills in sports. Klitzke also saw the men's program improve during the same time period. "In 1982 and 1983, we had good runners and enough depth to be challenging as a team, both men and women," Klitzke said. Klitzke coached cross country and the distance runners for track from 1977-87, and during that time had 14 All-Americans and one national champion in Jeff Wachter. Klitzke, who taught psychology at Stout from 1960-90, was involved in running in the Menomonie community, establishing road races such as the American Cancer Society Fun Run, the Fourth of July Red Cedar Classic and the Wakanda Wander. Professionally, Klitzke established the Undergraduate Fellows honors organization and developed and revised the Stout psychology program. Klitzke and his wife, Liz, are retired and live in White Bear Lake, Minn.
Jeff Kloes
Holds several school baseball records, single season, at-bats (163), hits (81), doubles (16) and batting average (.496). Career records, at-bats (515), hits (204) and is third in career batting average (.396). A four-year starter, he put his career on hold to battle Hodgkins disease, then came back to the Blue Devils. As a catcher, helped the team to two conference championships, was a three-time all-conference pick, a two-time NAIA District 14 player of the year and Area 4 player of the year as a senior. Played with Eau Claire Cavaliers, a semi-pro league, and was MVP four times.
Thomas Ott
Versatile athlete who played football and baseball, but excelled at wrestling. Conference champion at 152-pounds on the 1966 WSUC championship team. Placed fourth at NAIA championships that same year. Posted a 16-4-2 record and named team's MVP. Posted 59-28-5 career record, two-time co-captain and three-time All-American, advancing to nationals freshman, junior and senior years. Tallied 10 varsity letters, was baseball MVP in 1967 at third base and shortstop, and place kicker for football team. Refereed at Pennsylvania state high school wrestling championships seven times.
Steve Zmyewski
Rugged rebounder and very capable scorer, currently ninth on Blue Devil career rebounding list (689) and 25th on all-time scoring list (860). During 1974-75 championship season, scored 374 points and pulled down a team-high 280 rebounds. All-conference, team captain and academic all-conference. Placed in conference top 10 in field goal percentage, free throw percentage and rebounding. Served several Minnesota schools as guidance counselor and coach. Led Houston (Minn.) High School to first district championship in 57 years during 1984 season. Named Minnesota counselor of the year in 1990.