Kim (Halbach) Armstrong, class of 2001, participated in volleyball and basketball during her career at Burlington High School.
During Kim’s four years as a varsity athlete in volleyball, she helped lead the Demons to a 122-26 record, including one conference title, three regional championships, and one sectional championship, including helping to lead the program to their first state tournament appearance and a top four finish. She earned four letters, was named All-Conference three times, All-Racine County three times, and All-State honors three times. As a senior, she was team MVP, Racine County Player of the Year, earned All-Milwaukee Area honors, and was selected to the WVCA All-Star team. Kim left the program holding the school record for career kills with 1,223.
Kim also participated in basketball all four years, earning three letters. She was named team captain, 1st team All-Conference, and 2nd team All-County.
After graduation, Kim attended Jacksonville State University on a volleyball scholarship, graduating with a degree in Exercise Science and Wellness. Her senior season, the Gamecocks earned their first Ohio Valley Conference title and the program's first bid to the NCAA Division I tournament. She received the Ohio Valley Conference Academic Medal of Honor, was a four-time selection to both the Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame, and as a senior, she claimed the Outstanding Student in Exercise Science and Wellness Award. Kim earned her Master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of Alabama while doing an internship in the Center for Athletic Student Services.
Kim continued to work in volleyball after graduation at Prairie State College, where she was an athletic academic advisor and volleyball coach, helping to lead her team to their first ever NJCAA tournament bid in 2011. She coached volleyball after returning to Burlington in both the Burlington High School boys’ and girls’ programs and continues to coach for the Burlington Elite Volleyball Club.
Kim is currently working at UW-Parkside as an Academic Advisor. Kim and her husband Jake make their home in Burlington and are the proud parents of daughters Beth and Sam.
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Ryan Hoffman, class of 1996, was a nine time letter winner during his career at Burlington High School. He lettered three times each in football, baseball, and basketball.
Ryan's prowess as a versatile athlete at Burlington High School was evident through his impressive performance in multiple positions in football. As a kicker, punter, return specialist, defensive back, slot receiver, and quarterback, he showcased his skills and contributed significantly to the team's success. Ryan's talent was recognized with numerous accolades, including All-Conference, All-Racine County, and All-State honors. His leadership as team captain in 1995 was instrumental in guiding the team to another Conference title and an impressive run in the WIAA State Semi-Finals. Overall, Ryan played a significant role in the team's remarkable record, with only two conference losses in three years.
Ryan also excelled on the basketball court. He was a three year starter at guard and was named All-Conference and All-Racine County as a junior and senior. He finished his basketball career as one of the all-time leading scorers in school history, scoring 639 points.
The baseball diamond proved to be Ryan’s true passion. After being promoted to the varsity team during his freshman year as a shortstop, Ryan would go on to be a three year starter in the infield and on the pitcher’s mound. He accumulated All-Area, All-Conference, and All-Racine County awards in each season. He opened the 1996 season with a 15 strikeout no-hitter and went on to strike out 96 in only 62 innings.
Ryan went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. At Whitewater, he played football for two years and was on the 1997 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team. Ryan also excelled on the mound for the Warhawks. He was a starting pitcher for three years and finished his college career as a captain of a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team. He earned All-Conference and All-Region honors in the WIAC during the 1998 and 2000 seasons. In 2000, Ryan pitched the second most innings in Warhawk history, and for his career, finished second all-time in wins and complete games.
Ryan completed an education degree and has served as a middle school math and STEM teacher for the majority of his career. He has been a part of the football, basketball, and baseball coaching staffs at Burlington High School and Karcher Middle School. He has coached baseball at Burlington since 1998 and helped lead the Demons to the 2016 WIAA Division 1 State Championship. He was elected to the Burlington Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019 and named the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association State Assistant Coach of the Year in 2023.
Ryan resides in Burlington, Wisconsin with his wife Melinda, and is the proud father to Brady and Baylee.
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Jodie Lodle, class of 1992, was a four year, three sport athlete during her high school career. She competed in cross country, basketball, and track and field, earning eleven varsity letters and one minor letter.
Jodie ran on the varsity cross country team, lettering all four years, and earning All-Racine County Team honors all four years. She was team captain her sophomore, junior, and senior years, and MVP her junior and senior years. As a sophomore, Jodie set a home course record at one of the Demon meets. During her freshman and junior years, she helped lead the women’s cross country team to the Southern Lakes Conference Championship title.
As a member of the basketball team, Jodie lettered on the varsity team her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Jodie was one of the team leaders in scoring, rebounding, and assists, earning All-Conference, All-County, and All-Area honors each of her three years on the varsity team. She was team captain her senior year, and MVP her sophomore and senior years. Jodie and the Lady Demons were Southern Lakes Conference Champions her junior year. As a senior, she was chosen to participate in the Southern Lakes All-Star Basketball Game.
Jodie was a varsity runner on the track and field team, lettering all four years and earning All-Racine County Team honors all four years. She was team captain her junior and senior years. Jodie set a Southern Lakes Conference Freshman Meet record in the 800 meter run. Additionally, she set the indoor mile school record and ran on the outdoor 4 x 400 meter and 4 x 800 meter relay teams that set school records. Running mid-to-long distance and relays, Jodie helped to lead the women’s track & field team to the Southern Lakes Conference Championship her freshman and junior years.
Throughout her high school career, Jodie strove to be a scholar, an athlete, and a well-rounded student. As a junior, Jodie was Burlington High School’s delegate at Badger Girls State. She was also a member of the National Honor Society her sophomore, junior, and senior years, serving as an officer her senior year. She graduated Salutatorian of the Class of 1992 and was a recipient of the WIAA 1992 Scholar Athlete Award, becoming the first student athlete from Burlington to receive that award, the Burlington Senior Athlete Demon Award, and Burlington Coaches Association Sportsmanship Award, amongst other awards and recognitions.
After high school, Jodie attended Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Economics and Mathematics. She was a member of the basketball team her freshman and sophomore years, and a member of the track and field team all four years of her college career. One of her most notable achievements was competing in an indoor and outdoor heptathlon her senior year. She ran on the 4 x 400 meter relay team that set a school record her senior year. Her junior year, Jodie was named the overall MVP on the women’s track team.
Since graduating from college, Jodie has worked in the manufacturing business management field and earned her MBA from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois in 2009. She and her husband, Chris, reside in the Chicago area, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering in various church ministries.
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Justin Schmalfeldt, class of 2006, participated in football, wrestling, and track and field during his career at Burlington High School.
Justin's dedication and skill made him a standout player on the Demons' football team. Justin's power, technical ability, and competitive drive allowed him to consistently make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. His background in wrestling gave him an edge, as he used leverage to free himself from blocks and make crucial tackles. Justin's relentless work ethic was evident in both games and practices, making him a force to be reckoned with.
Justin was a three time letter winner as a football player. As a junior, Justin was named to 1st team All-Area, 2nd team All-Southeast Conference, All-Racine County Honorable Mention, and the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region team. During his senior year, Justin was named 1st team All-Area, 1st team All-Southeast Conference, 1st team All-Racine County, Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Region, and honorable mention All-State. His high school football coach, Hans Block, stated that Justin was the most physical football player that he coached during his 24 years.
As a wrestler at Burlington High School, Justin is one of the greatest in school history. He finished his four years with a total of 119 wins and only 19 losses. As a senior, he was one of three Division 1 wrestlers to finish the season unbeaten by going 38-0. His dedication and commitment to wrestling, along with his exceptional skill and determination on the mat, continued throughout his high school career. Justin earned a 6th place finish at the WIAA State Championships as a junior, and, as a senior, won the WIAA State Championship at 215 pounds. What set Justin apart from other wrestlers was his ability to completely dominate his opponents, not giving up a single offensive point throughout his senior year, controlling and outmaneuvering opponents with precision and skill.
Justin was a Southeast Conference champion in 2003, 2005, and 2006. He was a two time WIAA Sectional Champion and was named to the All-Racine County team in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, Justin was named the Racine County Wrestler of the Year. After winning the WIAA State Championship in 2006, Justin’s coach, Jade Gribble, stated, “He did all the work, he’s incredibly coachable. Justin did whatever I asked of him and he’s a perfect example of if you do the work and you pay the price, it works out.” Justin went on to wrestle at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. As a freshman, he led the Titans with seven pins and an overall record of 30-7.
Burlington High School is honored to recognize Justin Schmalfeldt on his induction into the Wall of Fame.
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