Honoring Our Legacy
A Tradition of Excellence
The Great Falls High School Legacy Alumni Association serves to preserve the rich history and honor those alumni whose lives reflect the highest values of our institution. We celebrate achievements that bridge the past with the promise of our future.
The history of Great Falls High School’s colors, mascots, songs, and logos reflect more than a century of tradition and evolution. According to articles published in the Great Falls Tribune and the Great Falls Leader, Yale Blue and White were officially selected as the school colors in 1900. Nearly fifty years later, newspaper accounts identified the school colors as Columbia Blue—also known as Electric Blue—and White. The school’s iconic Bison mascot was unofficially adopted in 1929, as documented by the Great Falls Tribune. Together, these changes illustrate the development of Great Falls High School’s identity since its founding in 1890.
Legacy Alumni Inductees
Celebrating the enduring impact of our most esteemed alumni whose journeys began in these halls and reached extraordinary heights.
2026 Inaugural Inductees
Josephine Trigg - 1893
John Howard Hoover- 1903
Elmer Williams- 1907
Talmage "Tal" Collins - 1919
Joseph Kinsey Howard - 1923
Hal Moe - 1929
Alma Smith Jacobs - 1934
Les Peters - 1935
Championship Football Team - 1936
Ken Dow - 1937
C. Lester Hogan - 1938
Frank C. Fogarty - 1942
Loran Perry - 1948
Gene Carlson - 1949
Ian Davidson - 1949
J. Robert "Bob" Sletten - 1950
David Cameron - 1953
Ira M. "Ike" Kaufman - 1953
Gene Marianetti - 1954
Kenneth Robison - 1955
Stan Renning - 1955
Wade Parker - 1955
Irving Weissman - 1957
Phyllis (Peterson) Washington - 1959
Terry Payne - 1959
Terry Casey - 1962
Alexander "Zander" Blewett III - 1963
Owen Robinson - 1963
Channing Hartelius - 1964
Charles "Chip" Erdmann - 1964
Monte Dolack - 1968
Gary Minor - 1972
Pam Spencer-Marquez - 1975
Lin Su (Glass) Flood - 1976
Bruce Williamson - 1977
Mike Guon - 1977
Ryan Lance - 1980
Joel Jewett - 1981
Kerry Porter - 1982
Natalie Streeter-Chamberlain - 1983
Kris (Schmitt) Salonen - 1985
Bill Zadick - 1991
Dennis Black - 1991
Mike Zadick - 1997
Jaymee Sire - 1998
Coach Ralph Halverson - 1968-1984
Coach Bill Swarthout- 1957-1983
Honorary Members: Clyde & Roberta Bigelow
Honoring Diverse Paths of Excellence
Our inductees represent the pinnacle of achievement in every field, proving that a Great Falls High School education is the start of an extraordinary journey.
Celebrating champions who transcended the field, displaying unparalleled sportsmanship and setting records that inspire generations of Bison.
Athletic Distinction
Honoring the creative visionaries who have enriched our cultural tapestry through literature, music, performance, and visual arts.
Artistic Legacy
Academic Pioneer
Recognizing the intellectual giants whose research, innovation, and pursuit of knowledge have shaped industries and advanced our society.
Saluting those who dedicated their lives to community service and philanthropy, embodying the school's spirit of selfless giving.
Civic Leadership
Continuing the Legacy
Honoring the Next Generation
The story of our school is built by those who walk these halls. Your nomination helps preserve the rich tradition of excellence at Great Falls High. If you know an alumnus whose path of artistic contribution, academic brilliance, athletic prowess, or dedicated community service deserves perpetual honor, we invite you to share their legacy with us.