Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools inducted eight individuals into their respective Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring individuals whose outstanding talent, success and commitment to excellence - both during and after high school - have left lasting impressions on their school communities.

Jefferson graduate Ann Riemersma (class of 1986) was inducted alongside Renee Raming, Teresa Rosen and Pam Tucholke as founders of the Jefferson Athletic Group, now known as the Jefferson Athletic Foundation (JAF). Their mission is to sustain and promote school pride and foster students’ participation in quality athletic programs. Also inducted were Jefferson graduate Tom Kendall (class of 1986) and Jim Waters who helped build reliable revenue streams for the JAF to provide funding for booster groups through grants. These individuals have helped the JAF become a valuable resource for Jefferson athletics programs.

Erin (Weldon) Launspach, class of 2001, is one of the most decorated multi-sport female athletes in Kennedy High School history. Launspach earned the high school Athena Award and 10 varsity letters across soccer, basketball and track and field. Her soccer honors include MVP, all-conference, all-metro, all-state, all-Midwest, high school all-American honorable mention, and Class AA All-State First Team. She spent time in Minnesota’s Olympic Development soccer program, competed at Iowa State University and played in a semi-pro league with the Chicago Cobras. Launspach currently works in human resources leadership for Sam’s Club in the Denver, CO area.

Erik Lind, class of 1994, is a state champion swimmer with state titles in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle. He still holds school records in both events today. Lind also earned all-American, all-state, all-conference, and Minnesota Swimmer of the Year honors. Lind swam for University of Minnesota and then at University of North Dakota, where he earned three conference titles and seven National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) all-American honors. Lind’s professional career includes more than 12,000 flight hours as a commercial pilot and 22 years of service with the U.S. Air Force and as a lieutenant in the North Dakota Air National Guard. He lives in Fargo, ND with his wife and three children, where he contributes to youth swimming.