The Wahpeton Husky Howl

09/01/2026

JAMESTOWN – Aiden Skari ran for a six-yard touchdown, his third of the game, with 1:25 remaining Friday to complete a comeback for the Jamestown Blue Jays in a 36-33 win over the Wahpeton Huskies in the

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Hall of Fame Spotlight: Vernon Hektner (Class of 1939)

We are honored to induct Vernon Hektner into the 2026 Wahpeton Public School Hall of Fame.

Vernon graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1939. He was part of the first class of students from Mooreton to be bused to Wahpeton Central School, beginning a lifelong connection to education and the Wahpeton community. He attended NDSCS from 1939–1941 before graduating from Concordia College in 1943. In 1945, he earned a master’s degree in history from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Vernon dedicated his career to education, spending nearly four decades at what is now NDSCS. He began teaching history in 1946 and then served as Dean of the Arts and Science Division from 1956–1982 before returning to the classroom from 1982–1984. Beyond education, Vernon served 10 years on the Wahpeton School Board, during which time the current high school was built. He was also deeply involved in Kiwanis and numerous community organizations and boards. His contributions to education and the community were recognized through numerous honors, including the Kiwanis Tablet of Honor and the naming of the Hektner Student Center at NDSCS in his honor in 2016.

Join us in celebrating Vernon’s lifelong commitment to education, leadership, and community service at this year’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, hosted by the Wahpeton Alumni Foundation.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
🕥 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Wahpeton High School
🎟️ Tickets: $25

For more details or to purchase tickets, call 701-642-6741.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Hall of Fame Spotlight: Roy Hausauer (Class of 1938)

We are honored to induct Roy Hausauer into the 2026 Wahpeton Public School Hall of Fame.

Roy graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1938, where he excelled in football and basketball and was involved in band, Wopanin, Wa-Hi Headline, track, Quill and Scroll, Letterman’s Club, and student leadership. As co-captain of the 1938 football team, he scored the winning touchdown in the High School City Championship game and was named to the All-State Class A football team. He continued his education at the University of North Dakota, graduating in 1942 with a degree in education.

Roy dedicated his life to education, athletics, military service, business, and public service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict, coached Wahpeton High School to the 1947 North Dakota State Football Championship, and later served as an assistant coach at UND and the North Dakota State School of Science. He owned Hausauer Beverages and the Valley Motel and served 27 years in the North Dakota House of Representatives, including Speaker of the House. Among his many honors, he was named Legislator of the Year by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

Join us in celebrating Roy’s legacy of leadership, service, education, and athletics at this year’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, hosted by the Wahpeton Alumni Foundation.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
🕥 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Wahpeton High School
🎟️ Tickets: $25

For more details or to purchase tickets, call 701-642-6741.

08/30/2026

The Wahpeton Alumni Foundation is excited to announce that five outstanding individuals have been selected to the Hall of Fame.

This year's Hall of Fame inductees are:

• Roy Hausauer — WHS Class of 1938
• Vernon Hektner — WHS Class of 1939
• Keath Borchert — WHS Class of 1966
• Tami Sirek — WHS Class of 1986
• John Wall — Wahpeton Public Schools Teacher, 1976–2004

We will honor the 2026 inductees at the Wahpeton Public Schools Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony:

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
🏫 Location: Wahpeton High School
🍽 Luncheon: 12:00 p.m.
🏆 Induction Ceremony: 1:00 p.m.

Please join us as we celebrate these individuals and their accomplishments, contributions, and connection to Wahpeton Public Schools.

🎟 Tickets: $25 per person
📍 Available at the Wahpeton Public Schools District Office or by calling 701-642-6741.

Throughout the week, we will be sharing more about each of our 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Stay tuned as we recognize and celebrate their stories and accomplishments!