2009 Inductees Bios

Football: Lance Mriden (M E 84) - Lance Mriden was an outstanding defensive end on the Hardrocker football team recording All-Conference and NAIA All-District honors his senior season. He played on three SDIC Conference Championship teams and help the team post a 27-9 record during his four years. During his 1983 senior season Mriden led the team in sacks (5), big hits (3) and blocked punts (2). He has been instrumental in supporting the annual Alumni football game having never missed the event since his graduation.

Track and Cross Country: Tim Frank (GEOLE 85) - Tim Frank was one of the finest sprinters in Hardrocker Track history. He holds the school record in the 200m dash (:21.40), and is second in the 100m dash (:10.39). He captured the SDIC 100 meters in 1983 and helped the Hardrockers capture the 1984 SDIC Track and Field Team Championship by winning both the 100m and 200m dash. He won both events again in 1985.

All-Around Athlete: Rose Schneider Pekarek (C SC 86) - Rose Schneider Pekarek competed in both basketball and volleyball under Coach Barb Felderman at the School of Mines from 1982-1986. She helped the volleyball team to SDIC Titles in 1984 and 1985 and was a mainstay on the basketball team for four years.

Team: The tennis teams from the 1970's - The School of Mines under Coach Clare Ekeland dominated SDIC Conference tennis in the 1970's. His teams won eight conference titles during the decade and traveled to the NAIA National meet on three occasions (1973, 1974, 1976)

Basketball: Jack Goth (MET E 50) - Jack Goth was a four year member of the men's basketball team and was captain during the 1950 season. His Coach Bob Hunt said, " Jack is a threat on offense, a good rebounder, and the best defensive player on the squad." He scored a career high 26 points on February 4, 1950 to help the Hardrockers defeat General Beadle College 71-55.

Women's Basketball: Steph Law (CHEME 93) - Steph Law enjoyed an outstanding basketball career with the Lady Hardrockers from 1989-1993. She is the 13th all time scorer with 1,173 points and holds the school record for field goal percentage in a season at 56.9% set during the 1989-1990 season. A strong rebounder and fine defender, Steph helped to set the stage for the Lady Hardrocker success of the 1990's.

Builder: Jim Bauer - Jim Bauer has been a strong supporter of the School of Mines athletic and academic programs for three decades. He has held recruiting dinners for prospective students in his home in Yankton, SD, and traveled many miles to track and cross country meets to support Hardrocker teams. He would bring along juices, fruits, and items that helped athletes compete. He has established an endowed scholarship for track athletes and received an honorary degree from the Mines in 2003. In addition, Jim had three sons, Jeff, Steve, and Chris that graduate from the School of Mines.