The Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame

Amber Hulse, Miss South Dakota 2019

Amber Hulse, Miss South Dakota 2019

THE NEW FACE OF THE HOT SPRINGS BISON ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

As a member of Coach Jonas Weiss’s 6am weightlifting crew and the football team manager, I spent many hours in the gym, running the halls, and on Woodward field, even if I was not much of an athlete on any specific sport team. Those early mornings and late nights were formative in developing discipline and character I still use daily as a college student and in my job serving the state as Miss South Dakota.

Growing up in a small town, high school extra-curriculars and sports are what you do to keep busy and are

what the town of Hot Springs operates around. I truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child and growing up in Hot Springs the community is heavily involved in developing the youth.

I will always be a proud Hot Springs Bison. Whether you were an athlete or a band nerd like me, I encourage you to think about the lessons and ways Hot Springs High School shaped you and how you might be able to help continue the legacy by contributing to the Hot Springs Athletic Hall of Fame.

Sincerely,

Amber Hulse Class of 2017

The idea for creating an “Athletics Hall of Fame” at Hot Springs High School to honor outstanding individuals who either excelled in athletics while attending our school or played a vital role in improving the athletic department is a way to honor those individuals. For years Hot Springs High School has had numerous individuals recognized for excellence at the local and state level.  

With so many outstanding athletes who have been part of Hot Springs High School over the years, creating an “Athletic Hall of Fame” so those individuals could be recognized for their accomplishments and continue to serve as positive role-models for future generations of students.

Mission

To establish a method for honoring Hot Springs High School’s top student athletes, individuals who have made a positive impact on the local community and to be productive role models for today’s student athletes.  As a result there will be an increased awareness and pride in Hot Springs Athletes of the past and present.

Objectives

  1. To give deserved recognition to outstanding Hot Springs High School athletes, coaches and supportive individuals of athletics.

  2. To publicly celebrate Hot Springs High School’s athletic tradition by recognizing outstanding accomplishments and service.

  3. To illustrate to current students and community members those individuals who have been instrumental in creating Hot Springs High School’s athletic tradition.

  4. To promote continued interest in the Hot Springs High School athletic program via alumni and community members.

  5. To fundraise for Hot Springs Hall of Fame, Hot Springs High School projects and Hot Springs Community.

Goals

  1. Honor outstanding teams and individual players in athletic events.

  2. Honor coaches who dedicated themselves to develop student athletes.

  3. Honor individuals and teams who committed time and effort in building the spirit of Hot Springs High School Athletics.

  4. Financial Growth “Fundraising” To fund Hot Springs High School athletics, School projects and community.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Recognizes Individuals in Three Nomination Categories

Athletes – recognize successes of individual athletes and Championship Teams at Hot Springs High School.

Coaches – recognize successes he or she achieved while serving as a coach at Hot Springs High School.

Distinguished Service – recognize outstanding service and contributions to Hot Springs High School athletics.

Each year the Hall of Fame will grow and students will ask what I can do to make a difference or be selected for this honor. The location of the “Athletic Hall of Fame” is a focal point in the school where it can be seen by everyone who enters the gym and travels through the school. The “Athletic Hall of Fame” will continue to provide positive examples of excellence and community involvement by student-athletes and other individuals for our current and future student body of Hot Springs High School who will or have gone into life to be productive citizens of the community and nation.