Dave Ellingson,1988 graduate of Colo-Nesco, Dave Ellingson's high school highlights include: rushing for 371 yards in his first game as a tailback and finishing the season with 1,392 yards; being named All-State in the Des Moines Register; being a state champion in the 100 and 200 his senior year and being fourth in the 400 Ellingson attended Central College in Pella, where he was named outstanding freshman in track. As a sophomore, he was an All-American- 4 x 100, national finalist 100 meters. He was also named Central College's most valuable performer.
Now working in the plumbing/mechanical business, Ellingson recently spent a week working on a new Quik Trip that's being built in West Des Moines. He spends most of his time on new homes and remodel jobs in Ames, Nevada, and surrounding communities. He co-owns a small plumbing/mechanical business-Double D Plumbing Inc. He enjoys golfing and the occasional ski trip to Colorado. He also likes old cars like Firebirds and Corvettes.
Inducted in 2012
Jason Erickson,1996 graduate of Colo-Nesco Jason graduated with academic honors and was presented the Bernie Saggau Award for exemplifying a patriotic spirit, with strong religious and moral convictions; living. and professing the qualities of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship; and believing that both games and life should be conducted by the rules. He was awarded an Excellence in Academic Achievement award for achieving a 3.2 or higher GPA while running cross country. Erickson lettered all four years of cross country and track and was awarded "Most Valuable" in track in 1994 and 1995.
He was the Outstanding Male Performer of the Bill Fink Relays in 1996. In 1993, Erickson qualified for his first state track meet in the 4x800 relay, with his older brother Brian, Travis Meimann and Andy Krizmarzick. In 1995 and 1996, he qualified for the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, placing fifth and sixth place both years, and ran anchor leg in the 1600 medly.
Erickson said cross country was by far his favorite sport. He went to state in '94, '95 and '96. His best finish was seventh place when he was a senior.
Erickson comments, "There were plenty more highlights in my four years of cross country, but placing in the top 10 at the state meet was by far the best. Of course, this could not be done without the support of my parents, family, friends, teachers and coaches."
In 1999, Erickson got married to his wife, Katie. The couple moved to McCallsburg, where they built their house. On Aug. 3, 2009, they were blessed with a beautiful little girl, Elizabeth, who is now 2 1/2 years old. Erickson presently works at 3M in Ames, where he has been for the last 13 years, and his wife is a nurse. They enjoy camping with family and friends and going on cruises in the winter.
Inducted in 2012
David Robinson, retired teacher and coach at Colo-Nesco, began coaching Little League baseball when he was 16 years old. He graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1973 and served in the Iowa National Guard between 1972 and 1978. His first teaching and coaching position was at Fonda OLGC in 1974, where he taught ninth through 12th grade social studies and P.E., and coached boys' and girls' varsity and JV basketball and baseball. In 1975, he married Liz and taught junior high and coached boys' basketball in Danbury.
Robinson came to Colo in 1979 to teach junior high social studies and English, and coach junior high football, boys' and girls' basketball and track. His wife earned a degree in elementary education at ISU and was hired as an elementary teacher and junior high girls' sports coach. David coached junior high football for eight years, boys basketball for 14 years and track for 31 years. While doing this, he raised four children, all of whom graduated from Colo-NESCO High School.
Inducted in 2012