John Sletten

Graduated Cum Laude from St.Olaf College with a B.A. in 1954. He was a three year letter winnerin Track & Field and Team Captain his senior season. Following two years in the Army John began his coaching and teaching career at Fairibalt, Minnesota – one year. He then moved onto Northfield High School in Northfield, Minnesota. His Teams won 31 major Championships, 12 straight District Championships, two Regional and one Big Nine Conference Title in Track & Field and three District Championships and had a dual meet record of 53-21 in Cross Country. In 1969, John moved to Ames High School. His accomplishments prior to induction – Boy’s Track & Field 13 District Championships 10 Big 8 Championships 8 Metro Championships 9 State outdoor Championships and Four Runners-up 17 Individual and 16 relay Champions 8 individual and 13 relay Champions at the Drake Relays Boy’s Cross Country – 13 District Championships
[there have only been 16 District meets at the time of induction] 9 Big 8 Conference Championships 4 Metro Championships 4 State Championships and three Runner-up finishes Central Iowa Metro Conference Champions – 1991 1991 National Division Champions of the Central Iowa Metro Conference. John also serveed as the girls’ Cross Country coach for four season, won 2 District Championships and were the State Runners-up once. IATC Regional Track & Field Coach of the Year – 4 times IATC Regional Cross Country Coach of the Year – 4 times IATC State Track & Field Coach of the Year – 6 times IATC State Cross Country Coach of the Year – 2 times National High School Athletic Coaches Regional Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1986 National High School Athletic Coaches Region 6 Track & Field Coach of the Year in 1990.