Bemidji High School Adds 6 to Athletics Hall of Fame

Annual banquet to honor new inductees on May 4

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:40pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a Bemidji High School sports scene, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the school's rich athletic history and the induction of new Hall of Fame members.A cubist interpretation of Bemidji High School's storied athletic legacy, honoring the school's latest Hall of Fame inductees.Bemidji Today

Bemidji High School will induct six new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame at the annual banquet on May 4. The new inductees include Earl Sargent (1973 graduate), Tim Knudson (1987), Joe Mayberry (1999), Jason Fairchild (2002), Mitch Hendricks (2012), and Allie Heifort (2013).

Why it matters

The Bemidji High School Athletics Hall of Fame honors the school's most accomplished and influential student-athletes, celebrating their contributions to the school's sports legacy and inspiring current and future generations of Lumberjacks.

The details

Tickets for the Hall of Fame Banquet are $18 per attendee and can be purchased at the BHS activities office. The event will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 6 p.m.

  • The Hall of Fame Banquet will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.
  • The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the induction ceremony starts at 6 p.m.

The players

Earl Sargent

A 1973 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tim Knudson

A 1987 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Joe Mayberry

A 1999 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Jason Fairchild

A 2002 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Mitch Hendricks

A 2012 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Allie Heifort

A 2013 graduate of Bemidji High School who will be inducted into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.

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The takeaway

The Bemidji High School Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is an important annual event that celebrates the school's rich sports history and the exceptional achievements of its student-athletes, inspiring current and future generations of Lumberjacks.