Ruesink, Boeck and Planteen to receive Distinguished Service Award from SDHSAA
PIERRE, S.D. (News Release) — Thirteen distinguished individuals from across the state of South Dakota have been selected to receive the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Distinguished Service Award for the 2020-21 school year.
Following a nomination process, the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are selected by the SDHSAA Board of Directors.
The following individuals are the 2020-21 SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award recipients:
Administrators:
• Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls
• Moe Ruesink, Volga
• James Ferrell- Flandreau Indian School
• Jack Rasmussen, Salem
• Mike Ring, Highmore
Coaches and Directors:
• Jill Christensen, Parker
• Anita Boeck, Arlington
• Ryan Stahle, Mitchell
Board of Education:
• David Planteen, Langford
Contributors
• Jayne Kraemer, Rapid City
Contest Officials:
• Larry Osborne, Rapid City
• Marc Marshall, White River
• Randy Stanton, Rapid City
The SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award program was established by the SDHSAA in 1976. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest recognition bestowed by the SDHSAA. It is designed to honor individuals who have made significant long-term contributions to the high school athletic and fine arts activities in our state.
Distinguished Service Award recipients are individuals whose contributions have had an impact on high school activity programs. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to honor administrators (principals, superintendents and athletic/activity directors); Board of Education members; athletic and fine arts activities
coaches & directors; contest officials for fine arts and athletic activities; and contributors to statewide high school activities. The recipients of this award have given outstanding service to the youth of the state through the high school athletic and fine arts activities programs.
The Distinguished Service Awards will be presented throughout the 2020-21 school year at various SDHSAA state athletic and fine arts events.
