Pacelli High School will induct seven people into its Athletic Hall of Fame after the Pacelli Golf Day at the Pacelli Golf Banquet June 19.

The inductees include: Jerry Allen, Jim Stolzenberg, Laura Lukes Probst, Kenneth “Kenny” Miller, Dave Rockers, Kathy Quinn Hennesey and Leon Zender.

Jerry Allen

Jerry is not an alumnus of Pacelli nor is he a former coach or teacher. Jerry is the “Father” of the Pacelli Golf Day. As we celebrate thirty-six years of the Golf Day, we also celebrate Jerry Allen for making it all possible. All of his children are graduates of Pacelli High School and Jerry now resides in Austin, Minnesota.

Jim Stolzenberg

Jim started on the 1936, 1937 and 1938 undefeated football teams. The ‘36 and ‘37 teams were unbeaten and unscored upon. Jim was on the All-State football team in 1937. In 1940, Jim played on the University of Minnesota National Championship Team. He was a starter on the 1936, 1937, and 1938 State Championship Basketball Teams. He was named All-State in 1938 and was a member of the National All-Tournament Team in 1938. Tragically, Jim lost his life in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

Laura Lukes Probst

Laura helped lead the Shamrocks to the District Basketball Championship in 1985. She was named KAUS Athlete of the Week, KAAL Prep of the Week, All-Conference and All-State. She scored 1,095 points in her high school career. She played basketball at Riverland Community College and is a member of the Riverland Hall of Fame. Laura lives in Chaska, Minnesota.

Kenneth Miller

Kenny was a member of the 1965 State Baseball Championship team. Due to a car accident at age 19, he became paralyzed (quadriplegic). That did not stop Kenny from participating in athletics. He holds numerous awards as a quadriplegic including the World Record in the javelin, set at the World International Meet in 1983. He has participated in many Paralympics across the globe, along with national and international track & field events as well as billiards and bowling. Kenny now lives in New Port Richey, Florida.

Dave Rockers

Dave was a three sport participant and a multiple letter winner in all three: football, basketball, and baseball. Dave was a unanimous pick on the High School All-State Football Team. He was the starting wide receiver on the 1976 Saint John’s University National Champion Football Team. Dave helped lead the Pacelli Basketball team to the District Championship his senior year. Dave lives in California.

Kathy Quinn Hennesey

Kathy was a sprinter on the very first girls track team in 1970. She is a two time State Champion in the 100 yard and a two time State Champion in the 220 yard. She was the anchor on the two time State Championship 440 and 880 yard relay team. The 1970 and 1971 teams were also the State Track Champions. Kathy now lives in Arizona.

Leon Zander

Leon is a member of the great 1958 State Championship Basketball Team. He was the tallest Pacelli player at six feet one inch. The team was known for its great ball handling skills and very few turnovers. Leon was named to the 1958 All-Tournament Team and helped lead Pacelli to the National High School Invitational Tournament in 1959. He continued his basketball career at Saint Thomas College (now called the University of Saint Thomas) in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Leon was a three sport participant while at Pacelli, lettering three years in football and baseball. He now lives in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.

Call the Pacelli office at (507) 437-3278 for more details, to reserve your spot in the tournament and to reserve banquet tickets.