northern today 11 News northern Olson to the air waves The former athletic director will be making a return to courtside this season, providing color commentary for NSU men's and women's basketball games. Olson will joinGene Reich, playby-play voice of the Wolves, for home games in 2012-13. Olson concluded a 37-year career at NSU that included roles of student, athlete, professor, coach and administrator last season when he stepped aside from the athletic director's role after 13 years at that position. He has remained a familiar face at NSU events over the past few months. “I’m looking forward to seeing the game from another angle,” said Olson. “Northern State has such quality studentathletes and coaches, and I look forward to watching them continue to grow and improve.” The 2012 induction ceremony was held at the Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain-Oacoma. Since 1974 The SD Hall of Fame has been honoring and recognizing outstanding individuals who have shaped the fabric and culture of South Dakota. Attending the ceremony with Meyer was his wife Carmen and three children Brooke, Brittney and Jerry Meyer. NSU President Jim and Dr. Connie Ruhl Smith led a delegation from NSU and the Aberdeen community. Meyer continues at NSU in the role of Regents Distinguished Professor and Assistant to the President. Meyer inducted to South Dakota Hall of Fame Evans honored by National Hall of Fame Michael Evans, owner and chief executive officer of Centennial Homes, was inducted into the National RV/ Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame earlier this fall. “This hall of fame induction is very much appreciated as recognition of my 43 years in the industry. I have to thank my family and all the employees of Centennial Homes, who were an integral part in our contributions to the industry over those years,” said Evans, former NSU Foundation chairman. Evans was honored for the essential role he has played in the manufactured housing industry over his 43-year career. His strong leadership and progressive ideas have pushed the industry forward. He has served on the board of the South Dakota Housing Association and the North Central Manufactured Housing Institute. During that time he has also served several governors committees on issues of manufactured housing taxation, movement and zoning. Centennial Homes started providing quality, affordable housing in 1969 in Aberdeen, S.D. Over the past 43 years, Centennial Homes has expanded to a total of nine retail locations in three states and has provided affordable housing to more than 12,000 families. Centennial has model home centers in Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston, N.D.; Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Billings, Bozeman and Glendive, Mont. “I’m looking forward to seeing the game from another angle.” F r om t h e s i d e l i n e s t o t h e a i r wav e s , N o rt h e r n S tat e ’ s B o b O l s o n i s s t i l l f i n d i n g a way t o s tay c l o s e t o t h e a c t i o n . N o rt h e r n S tat e U n i v e r s i t y f o r me r b a s k e t b a l l c o a c h D o n Me y e r wa s i n d u c t e d i n t o t h e S o u t h D a k o ta H a l l o f Fame i n S e p t emb e r .
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