2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

Dr. Mark A. Anderson: Mark graduated from St. James High School in 1956. He finished his high school career with an astounding fifteen letters. He excelled in football, basketball, baseball and tennis. Tennis was his game, lettering from 1951-1956. Mark is one of the most awarded tennis players in Saints history competing in the state tournament as a singles player from 1954-1956 reaching the semi-finals twice and finishing in second place as a senior in 1956. Mark was a team member of two state champions competing on the tennis team in 1954 and the #1 ranked football team in 1953. He also played on the state basketball team in 1954. Mark was also involved in other activities in high school not just being an athlete for the Saints. He participated in the National Honor Society, Boys State, named an outstanding senior and Homecoming King to round out his accomplishments in high school.

Daryl "Butch" Coleman: "Butch" graduated from St. James High School in 1959. He excelled in football, basketball, and baseball lettering in those sports each of the four years he participated at the varsity level. Butch was a co-captain of the 1958 football team that was unbeaten and one of the best teams in Saints football history. He excelled in football being named to the All-Star team for the South. He was voted most valuable player for the Saints in 1958 as well.

Marcia Eggen: Marcia Eggen coached 40 seasons (29 as a head coach) for St. James Public School in 4 sports. She was a head coach (5 seasons) at two other institutions bringing her career total to 45 seasons. Marcia started her teaching and coaching career in St. James in the fall of 1977 after graduating from Moorhead State University where she played field hockey and was a standout middle distance runner in track. She ran in two NCAA national championships and set her college record for 800 meters in 2:14.8. Marcia coached gymnastics and track/field her first year and then in the fall of 1978 started the first girls' cross-country program in St. James. Her gymnastics (3 years) coaching record was 32-14, winning one District 6 title. She coach two state medalists. Her track and field teams (8 years) won eight consecutive District 6 titles, five consecutive Region 2A titles and five total South Central Conference titles. They were state runner-up in 1978 and finished third in 1981. Excluding MSHSL tournaments, her teams finished ahead of 245 teams and behind 44, winning 20 invitational championships with five teams or more. She coached numerous state place winners and three state champion relays and a state champion long jumper. Coach Eggen was named Class A State Coach of the Year in 1981. Her cross country teams (7 seasons) won three South Central Conference titles, seven District 6 titles and finished Section 2A runner-up five times with two teams advancing to state as well as one or two individuals each season with one state medalist. After time in Butterfield-Odin coaching volleyball there, she returned to St. James as head volleyball coach in 1989, coaching 11 seasons. Her teams won three South Central Conference Championships, three sub-section runner up finishes, two sub-section championships, two section championships and finished sixth in state (1995) and state consolation champions in 1997. Her St. James record was 217-85.

Dan Hunstad: Dan graduated from St. James High School in 1987. As a Saint athlete, Dan excelled in basketball, football and baseball. He lettered a total of nine times including four in basketball. Dan earned All-South Central Conference honors both in basketball and football to showcase his talent across southern Minnesota. Dan also set the all-time leading scoring mark in 1987 in basketball. After his days as a Saint, he traveled north to Mankato State University where he earned a spot as the starting tight end for the Mavericks earning him a spot on the honorable mention All-Conference football team in college.

Brenda J. Janzen: Brenda graduated from St. James High School in 1981. After her days as a Saint athlete, Brenda is still known as one of the greatest runners in the history of St. James High School. She excelled in track and cross country earning the Outstanding Female Athlete in 1981. She was an eight-time district champion in track and cross country. She was captain of the cross country and track teams for two years. In cross country, Brenda participated in the state meet three years placing fifth and seventh in two of those years. She was voted most valuable runner for two years in cross country. She still holds the record for the mile and two-mile for cross country. Brenda also participated in the Track State Meet in the two-mile for two years. She brought home the gold as a champion in the South Central Conference and District cross country (1978-1980) and the Region meet (1978-1979). She won the Conference (1978-1979) and District Two-Mile (1978-1981) and Region Two-Mile (1980) in Track. She also won the District One-Mile in 1981 in track.

Jerry Johnson: Jerry spent twenty-five total years coaching football and twenty-seven as the head softball coach at St. James High School from 1970-2000. Jerry was an assistant football coach at St. James from 1970-1985 before taking the lead in 1986. Under the direction of Coach Johnson, St. James gridders were 48-50 with two trips to the Class B state tournament in 1988 and 1992 along with a Section 2B second place finish in 1989. Coach Johnson's teams were always competitive in a very talented South Central Conference and had his team ready for the playoffs. Jerry was also the Saints first softball coach and coached the girls program from 1980-2000. Under Coach Johnson, the Saints went 206-189 with one trip to the state tournament finishing second in Class a back in 1997. The Saints softball team finished second twice in Section 2A play in 1981 and 1996.

Jesse Nelson: The epitome of a three-sport athlete, Jesse Nelson used his competitive spirit and outstanding athletic ability to add to great team successes all year round, enjoying the thrill of being part of State Tournaments for both football and wrestling his senior season of 1992-1993. Nelson was awarded letters for three years straight in all three sports and points to the Section Championship victories his senior year in both football and wrestling as highlights. Nelson wrapped up an impressive football career as the school record holder for rushing yardage in a season and was named KNUJ Offensive Player of the Year and KEYC Prep Athlete of the Week in addition to Honorable Mention All-State. He was named a captain twice for the gridiron team and earned a spot on the All-South Central Conference team each year also, leading his football team to the South Central Conference Championship his senior year. Wrestling achievements ran just as deep for Nelson, twice qualifying as an individual for the State Tournament and placing 6th to earn All-State honors after being named South Central Conference Wrestler of the Year his junior campaign. Jesse was selected for the All-Region team in baseball his final two seasons. Nelson served as a captain along with All-South Central Conference honors his final two years on the diamond.

Lisa Olson Sands: Lisa graduated from St. James High School in 1996. As a Saint athlete, Lisa was able to earn eight total letters in volleyball, track and basketball. The sport that Lisa really excelled in was on the basketball court. She was awarded with KNUJ and KEYC player of the week honors in three separate years. She was member of the all-South Central Conference team for three years and the State Basketball All-Tournament team twice. Lisa earned All-State honors twice and was a finalist for Miss Minnesota Basketball her senior year. Lisa was an integral part of three state basketball teams and the second place finish in 1995. She was also a member of the South Central Conference volleyball champions in 1994. After she hung up her sneakers at St. James High School, Lisa received a full-scholarship to play basketball at South Dakota State University and participated in another national championship for the Jackrabbits.

Brad Steele: Brad Steele was an excellent representative of a student-athlete in all three sports, football, wrestling and track but he made his biggest impression on the wrestling mat. Atypical for a heavyweight, his dedication in the weight room created a sculpted powerhouse with quickness and strength that proved unmatched during his 39-0 senior season. Even better, Steele's prowess carried the 1998 wrestling team to a Class AA State Championship. The capstone for Steele's wrestling career was the undefeated senior season, an individual state championship and the team championship in 1998. He also earned distinction as 1998 NHSCA All-American and was KNUJ Wrestler of the Year following that season. A three-time individual South Central Conference Champion, Steele's contributions added to dual and tournament SCC titles for the Saints from 1995-1998 and a trip to state in 1995. Steele placed 5th as an individual his junior year at the State Wrestling Tournament. He earned four letters in wrestling three in football and two more in track - twice being named to the All-South Central Conference defensive team.