Hall of Fame inductee Dick Doyle speaks at the ceremony Friday. World Photo by Alex Powers.

New members of the North Bend Hall of Fame, inducted in ceremonies before Friday night’s homecoming football game:

Glen Gardiner (Class of 1989) — Glen was an honor student and Eagle Scout and also a standout runner for the Bulldogs. He was a key member of North Bend’s first district champion cross country team in 1988. During track season, he was one of North Bend’s best middle-distance runners. He was Coos County champion in the 800 from 1987 to 1989 and also won the 1,500 in 1988 and 89. He was Midwestern League district champion in the 800 in 1988 and ’89 and in the 1,500 in 1989. He also was a state placer both years and holds North Bend’s school records in both events — 1:55.1 in the 800 and 3:58.1 in the 1,500. Glen continued his running career at Marquette University, where he was an all-conference runner on cross country champion teams in 1991 and 1992 and an all-conference runner in track as well. He was conference champion in the 800 in 1994. After graduating from Marquette, he was hired as a science teacher at Milwaukee Vincent High School in Wisconsin, and he became the head cross country coach in 1995 and the head boys track coach in 1998. His track teams won Division I state titles in 2001, 2003 and 2005 and were runners-up in 2002 and 2004. He also has received many coach-of-the-year honors.

Elizabeth “Bette” Larsen — Bette came to North Bend High School in 1954, teaching phsyical education and modern dance. She established and organized many programs that made a lasting impression on young people in the community. She made young girls feel they had opportunities that women did not have in the 1930s and ’40s. She was an excellent role model for people beginnning their adult lives. In her 24 years at North Bend High School, she established the modern dance program, started synchronized swimming at the North Bend Pool, and served as the art department chairman. As the advisor for the Girls League, she was responsible for the annual Mothers’ Team, which involved all girls and their moms. She advised the rally squad and pep club and planned and organized halftime performances, homecoming and Miss Flame Court activities. She also supervised after-game dances and rooter bus trips. She was the dean of girls from 1965 until she retired in 1977. At her memorial in 2000, many people described Bette as a remarkable, creative, a visionary, mentor and role model who, with kindness and support, always made time for students.

Brady Scott (Class of 1982) — Brady was a three-sport athlete for the Bulldogs. He was a two-year letterman in football, and received honorable mention honors. In wrestling, he was a three-time district champion, and was state champion his senior year. He also was on the varsity track team for two years, and ran a leg on a record-setting 4x100-meter relay. Brady also was involved in several clubs, including Key Club. He attended the University of Oregon and Western Oregon State College, graduating with honors in business. He returned to the North Bend area and became CEO of the Coquille Indian Tribe in 1998. In 2004, he was selected by the governor for the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Commission. Under Brady’s leadership, the tribe has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to our local community and schools. Brady and his wife, Deana, live in North Bend and have three children, Ryan, Taylor and Chase. He is active in the community and can often be seen at high school events.

Dick Doyle (Class of 1961) — Dick distinguished himself both academically and athletically at North Bend. He was a three-year letterman in football, and was named to the first-team all-district team as a senior and selected to play in the Shrine Game. He also was a member of the basketball and track teams. He also provided leadership in the school as a member of many clubs and organizations, serving as the president of the Letterman’s Club his senior year. He went on to accept a football scholarship to the University of Montana Western, where he earned four letters and was a two-way starter for three years. He earned all-conference honors and was named the district’s outstanding lineman. He played in three postseason games and is a member of the school’s Hall of Fame. After college, Dick taught and coached at Siuslaw High School before moving to Sheldon High School for seven years, including three as head football coach. He then went into the business world for eight years, and was recruited to enter the Weyerhaeuser management program. He returned to education as an administrator at Oakridge High School, and after several years moved to Thurston High School as an assistant principal. He retired from Thurston in 2000 and spent the next 21⁄2 years writing and publishing a book detailing the Thurston school shootings. Dick currently lives in Eugene with his wife, Paula.They have been married more than 43 years and remain active in the community fundraising for organizations and schools.

Kenn Hess (Class of 1948) — Kenn was an honor student whose love for athletics led him into a career that allowed his ability as a writer and his passion for high school sports to shine. Recognized as one of the outstanding writers of high school sports in Oregon, Kenn brought recognition to, and helped preserve the history of, high school sports on the South Coast and in the state. Kenn began his sports writing at North Bend High School, serving as a sports reporter for both the school newspaper and yearbook. He continued his education at Pacific University and returned to the Bay Area as a sports reporter, and later sports editor, of the Coos Bay Times and The World newspaper for nearly 16 years. During that time, Kenn also wrote sports history books for both Marshfield and North Bend high schools that still are used today to verify sports records. Kenn then nmoved to Portland, where he worked as sports reporter and sports desk administrator for about 21 years. During that time, he was recognized by the Oregon Coaches Association for his contribution to high school sports. Above all, Kenn’s dedication to high school sports, his positive approach to writing his stories, and his accurate research that preserved the history of local high school sports were all invaluable contributions to North Bend High School and the state of Oregon.