Hot Springs High School Athletics Hall of Fame: Strengthening Our Legacy Through Community Support

The Hot Springs High School Athletics Hall of Fame is proud to champion projects that elevate both the student experience and the tradition of excellence within our community. Thanks to the generosity of alumni, families, local supporters, and friends of Bison athletics, our fundraising efforts continue to create a lasting and transformative impact.

Every contribution fuels upgrades, resources, and opportunities that help current and future student-athletes thrive—both on and off the field.

Our Impact: Completed Projects

Through dedicated community support, we have successfully completed numerous facility and equipment upgrades, including:

Facility Enhancements

  • New aluminum seating installed at Woodward Field

  • Updated sound system in Case Auditorium

  • Updated State Champion billboards

  • TouchPro digital display screen installed for athletics and activities

Athletic Equipment Upgrades

  • NFL-style goal posts

  • New wrestling mats

  • Gymnastics springboard

Student Experience Improvements

  • Outdoor lunch tables at the high school

  • Funding assistance for the 2023 Football Team’s travel to the State Championship

  • Funding assistance for the fall semester 2025 school lunch program

These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to creating safe, inspiring, and competitive spaces for students while honoring the rich legacy of Bison athletics.

Why Your Support Matters

The Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements and character of Hot Springs' most outstanding student-athletes. Their stories highlight perseverance, teamwork, commitment, and excellence—values that continue to shape today’s student community.

Your support directly contributes to:

  • Improving athletic facilities

  • Enhancing student safety and performance

  • Increasing access to opportunities and competitions

  • Preserving and celebrating Bison history

  • Inspiring future generations of student-athletes

Every gift, large or small, plays a meaningful role in strengthening our programs and preserving a legacy our community can be proud of.

Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution

If you would like to support future projects or honor the legacy of Bison athletics, donations can be mailed to:

Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame
3212 W Main Street, Suite 388
Rapid City, SD 57702

Your contribution is tax-deductible and directly supports facility improvements, athletic equipment, and student-athlete initiatives.

Supporting Our Students, One Meal at a Time

December 2025

Pictured from Left to Right: Richard Anderson (Hall of Fame Inductee and committee member), Wendy Bilbruck (HSSD Business Manager), Rita Watkins (HSSD Administrative Professional) and Quinten Hofer (Hall of Fame Inductee and committee member)

At its heart, the Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame exists to honor athletic excellence—but just as importantly, it exists to give back to the community that shaped it.

In December, the Hall of Fame had the opportunity to do just that in a meaningful and immediate way. After a story appeared in the Fall River Herald highlighting a school meal account deficit within the Hot Springs School District, Hall of Fame inductee and committee member Jeff Graf brought the issue to the attention of the Hall of Fame committee. After discussion, the decision was unanimous: the Hall of Fame would step in to eliminate the deficit in full.

Thanks to the generosity of Hot Springs High School alumni and supporters, the Hall of Fame was able to contribute $1,800.95, clearing the meal account deficit entirely. This contribution ensured that students could continue to receive meals without interruption—one less burden on families and the school district during the school year.

A small group representing both the school administration and the Hall of Fame gathered to mark the moment, including Hall of Fame inductees and committee members alongside school administrators who work daily to support students behind the scenes.

This act of giving was made possible entirely by alumni and community members who believe in the mission of the Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame—not only to preserve athletic history, but to invest in the present and future of Hot Springs students.

We are proud to stand behind our schools, our students, and the values that have always defined Bison athletics: teamwork, responsibility, and looking out for one another.

Thank you to our alumni and supporters for making moments like this possible.

The Completion of the Case Auditorium Sound System

March 2022

Pictured: Scott Haden, representing the Hot Springs Athletic Hall of Fame, presenting a check to Activities Director/Vice Principal Brad Zachow in support of the project.

The Case Auditorium Sound System upgrade is officially complete—made possible through the generosity and support of alumni, families, local supporters, and friends of Hot Springs High School. This project was more than two years in the making, and its completion is a true reflection of the pride, commitment, and teamwork that define our Bison community.

From early planning and fundraising to final installation, this effort required patience, persistence, and belief in the value of investing in our students and school. The upgraded sound system will enhance school assemblies, performances, ceremonies, and community events for years to come, creating a better experience for both participants and audiences alike.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed time, resources, encouragement, and expertise to help bring this important improvement to life. Your support ensures that Case Auditorium continues to be a space where students can shine and memories can be made.

Thank you for standing behind Hot Springs High School and helping strengthen a space that serves both our students and our community.

Go Bison!

Woodward Field Bleacher Project

November 2021

The Hot Springs Athletic Hall of Fame is actively working to enhance the spectator experience at Woodward Stadium by installing aluminum bleachers across the concrete grandstands. This project will improve comfort, accessibility, and long-term durability for everyone who comes out to cheer on the Bison.

The center section is already complete, featuring new aluminum benches with backrests. The next phase focuses on adding benches—without backrests—to the north and south ends of the stadium. Community support is essential to finishing the job.

Every contribution helps. Whether it’s $5, $10, or $20, your support directly moves this project forward. Larger gifts are also welcome, and donations of $500 or more will be recognized with a permanently mounted name plaque on the bench, honoring the contributing person, family, or class for years to come.

Thank you for helping create a more comfortable and inviting stadium experience for our athletes, fans, and community.

All donations are tax-deductible.

You can mail your donation, “Any Amount” to:
Hot Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame
3213 West Main St. Suite 388
Rapid City, SD 57702