Hall of Fame

This post is quite late...I keep forgetting about it (not that it wasn't a monumental occasion, Dad :)) My dad was recently inducted into the Northfield High School Hall of Fame...we joked with him that they must be running out of people to induct so they keep just going back in history :) Here's the bio they read to the athletes and their parents during the ceremony.

While at Northfield High School Tim participated in basketball, lettering three times, and football where he was a two-time letter winner, playing quarterback. He was an all-conference performer in both basketball and football. His senior year he was the co-athlete of the year. Some of his most fond memories are throwing touchdown passes to Mark Schmidt (who later became his brother in law), and also being moved to the varsity basketball team as a sophomore and earning a starting spot.

Tim's outstanding athletic abilities were affirmed as he was given a full-ride college scholarship to attend and play football at Drake University. Tim attended Drake and earned his BA degree in four years. From there he went on to the University of Minnesota to study veterinary medicine completing a Bachelor of Science degree as well as earning the status of Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

In 1978 Tim began his career as a veterinarian, and in 1991 through the present time has focused his efforts on swine research including improving production, herd health status while maintaining profitability. As the co-owner of the Swine Vet Center in St. Peter they employ (9) veterinary consultants. Personally, Dr. Loula has done consulting work in 25 states and 23 foreign countries and has received the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, "Swine Practitioner of the Year Award," in 1990 and has served as the president of that organization in 1992 and 1993. Dr. Loula has also been awarded the "2001 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award."

Tim's message to graduating seniors and current NHS student/athletes is: "Work ethic, discipline, and the ability to take set backs and move forward; these are all learned and experienced as a member of an athletic team and they are all needed in today's business world.

Tim was married to a veterinary colleague Ruth, in 1978 and they have two children, Joe and Christy. It's our honor and privilege to present a 2008 Northfield High School Hall of Fame plaque, to Dr. Tim Loula.

Here are a few pictures from the ceremony. Way to go Dad :)