Mark Shepherdson, class of 1996, participated in football and track and field during his career at Burlington High School.
As a football player, Mark was captain his senior season in 1995. During that season, Mark was named All-Conference, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-State. Mark was named the MVP of the 1995 Southern Lakes Conference Champion team. In his two seasons as a varsity athlete, Mark proved to be a key member in a program that won back-to-back conference titles in 1994 and 1995.
His success was not limited to the football field. As a track athlete, Mark was a part of three Southern Lakes Champion teams, winning titles in 1994, 1995, and 1996. His accomplishments on the track resulted in him being named team MVP in 1995 and 1996. Mark was named All-State in 1995 and 1996 and qualified for the WIAA State Meet in 1995 in the 300-meter hurdles. Mark was named Burlington High School Athlete of the Year in 1996 and he is currently the Burlington High School record holder in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.10.
Mark went on to attend the University of Wisconsin River Falls and earned a biology degree. While at River Falls, Mark appeared in 28 football games and led the team in scoring his senior year with 12 touchdowns playing in the wishbone offense. During his sophomore season at River Falls, the Falcons finished their season tied for 1st place in the WIAC with a 7-3 record. Mark earned 2nd Team All-Conference WIAC honors in 1999, 1st Team honors in 2000, and was named offensive MVP at River Falls both seasons.
Mark continues to lead an active lifestyle, annually competing in cross-country ski races. Mark is a perennial wave 1 skier in the American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet race in Cable, Wisconsin. In the men?s 2013 Kortelopet skate, Mark took top local honors with a time of 1:20.55.2. Mark currently runs his own home construction business, Arbor Homes, LLC in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Mark and his wife Trisha are proud parents of their son, Iland, and daughter, Ayla. Burlington High School is proud to recognize Mark Shepherdson on the Wall of Fame.