Rov Svee

Roy Svee (Class of 1943) 

Roy was a three sport athlete in high school earning letters in football, basketball and track.  He was named to the All-District and Tournament Teams in basketball, All-State Honorable Mention in football, and helped to field one of the first track teams to represent Two Harbors.  In 1943, Roy received the American Legion Outstanding Athlete and Citizen of the Year Award.  While in the military, as a pilot, Roy lettered at the University of Dubuque while leading them to an undefeated basketball season.  Roy graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1947 and began what was to become a distinguished career as a business and civic leader in the Twin Cities area.