Celebrate the 2026 Omaha Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

Join us Saturday, March 28 at A View on State (13467 State Street, Omaha)
Happy Hour – 5:00 PM | Dinner – 6:00 PM | Program – 7:00 PM

Class of 2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Omaha Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s induction ceremony and banquet will be held on Saturday, March 28, at A View on State (13467 State Street, Omaha).

This year’s honorees feature ten outstanding representatives of Omaha Public Schools:

A multi-time State Track & Field and Cross Country medalist, Jack Lemke (Benson High School, Class of 2004) still holds the second-fastest 800-meter time in Nebraska history and continues to serve his alma mater as an influential community member and member of the Benson Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Before becoming an All-American gymnast at the University of Nebraska, Renee Reisdorff (Bryan High School, Class of 1979) captained an undefeated Bryan Bears season in 1978 and became the first gymnast in state history to sweep all five individual event state championships in a single year.

A two-time Gatorade Athlete of the Year in Track & Field, Michaela Wallerstedt (Burke High School, Class of 2005) set state records in both the shot put and discus, including the still-standing Class A all-time and METRO Conference records in the girls’ discus.

A three-sport All-City selection, Philip W. Barth (Central High School, Class of 1958) helped Central capture the All-Sports City Championship, including city titles in football and basketball, before earning a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska, where he lettered in both baseball and basketball.

Now serving as a coach within Omaha Public Schools, Clinton Childs (North High School, Class of 1992) emerged as one of the city’s premier athletes, rushing for 3,947 career yards, winning a 1989 state wrestling title, and later contributing to Nebraska’s 1994 and 1995 national championship football teams.

After an All-Conference football career at the University of South Dakota, Stephen Eubanks returned to Omaha and devoted 32 years to Omaha Public Schools as a coach, teacher, and administrator, including 15 years as Athletic Director at Northwest High School.

A National High School Coaches Association Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year, Bruce Chubick, Sr. led South High School to state championships in 2016 and 2019 and continues to impact student-athletes in his 50th year of teaching and coaching.

A 1950 graduate of Tech High School, Fred Brown (Class of 1950) became just the second Nebraska high school wrestler to capture four individual state championships, cementing his place among the state’s early wrestling legends.

This year’s Contributor honoree, Toba Cohen-Dunning, has helped lead multiple multi-million-dollar athletics facility projects across the district during her 20-year tenure as Executive Director of the Omaha Public Schools Foundation.

Born in Fortaleza, Brazil, Celio Silva began his OPS career in 1996 as a paraprofessional before earning his degree in education, going on to serve for three decades as a teacher and coach within Omaha Public Schools, including leading multiple teams at Norris Middle School.

We would love to see you at the induction ceremony. All proceeds from the event directly support the more than 52,000 students who participate in athletics and activities across Omaha Public Schools.

2026 Omaha Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame

By OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

2026 Omaha Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame

2026 Induction Class