On the gridiron, Dave was a two-year starter at defensive back and quarterback. He was named to the "All-Western Conference" team in 1962, and selected as WHS's "Most Valuable Player."

A catcher and leading hitter for the baseball contingent, Dave played in the "State All-Star Classic" in Seattle after earning an "All-Conference" berth as well as recognition as Wenatchee High's "Most Valuable Player" on the diamond.

In basketball, he paced the Panthers in point production, was a tenacious defender, and team "MVP." Dave earned a total of seven letters and received the "Panther Best" award as a senior. He also excelled in the classroom and served as student body vice president.

While at Washington State University, he saw action at quarterback before switching to defensive back as a junior to help propel a team dubbed "The Cardiac Kids" to Cougar legendary status. Dave paced the Pac-6 with five interceptions as a senior, was a second team "All-West Coast" selection and played in the Hula Bowl All-Star Game where he picked-off two Steve Spurrier passes. He received WSU's J. Fred Bohler Award and as longtime Cougar broadcaster Bob Robertson commented, "He is, in all respects, a 'Hall of Fame' human being."

- Caricatures of inductees as they appeared while involved in WHS athletics and the synopsis of accomplishments are drawn and written by Jeff Mertes.