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Wayzata recognizes athletic trainer Chris Thein and student artists; staff and retirees also honored

Wayzata Public Schools Board of Education · May 12, 2025
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Summary

The board honored athletic trainer Chris Thein with the Fred Zamberletti Award, recognized Wayzata High School Scholastic Art Gold Medal winners, named employees of the month Korey Riley and Annie Stokes, and recognized recent retirees. The items were presented under recognitions and included descriptive citations from the superintendent.

The Board of Education used the recognitions portion of the agenda to honor staff and students. Superintendent Chace B. Anderson reported that Wayzata High School athletic trainer Chris Thein was named the recipient of the Fred Zamberletti Award by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation and will be recognized on the Minnesota Football Honors television show.

The board also recognized Wayzata High School students who received Gold Medal honors in the Scholastic Art Awards and named Gleason Lake employees Korey Riley and Annie Stokes as May Employees of the Month for their roles supporting special education and behavior support. Retiree recognitions included Ron Tudahl (26 years, custodian), Gwyn Rasmussen (20 years, teacher) and Penny Blankenship (16 years, Community Ed staff).

These recognitions were presented as informational items on the agenda; the superintendent highlighted staff service, student achievements and next steps such as the scheduled external recognition of Thein on the honors show.