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2013 Inductees


Louis Ayeni

Louis Ayeni

In the late 1990's Louis Ayeni made his impact as a Woodbury Royal both on the field of competition as well as in the Woodbury Community.  He started in the varsity backfield as a sophomore and ended his career as a Royal with single-season rushing records in 1998 (2,114 yards) as well as the state record for touchdowns in a season (34).  Today, Louis remains the school's all-time leading rusher with 3,504 yards and still owns Woodbury's career touchdown record with 47.  In addition, he served as a D.A.R.E. Role Model speaker, WAA youth football volunteer, and active church volunteer while attending WHS.

Louis earned a full athletic scholarship to attend Northwestern University to play football in the Big Ten.  He played both offense and defense while leading the Wildcats to post-season play, a Big Ten Conference Championship in 2000, and was named captain as senior.  After graduating with a degree in communications, Louis played in the National Football League with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams.  

In 2007, Louis began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Northwestern University while earning his masters degree in Sports Management.  He is currently the Associate Head Coach/Running Game Coordinator at Iowa State University.  


Abby Frost

Abby Frost

At Woodbury High School, Abby was an extremely active member of Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Concert Choir and Carolers, where she performed a major work on alto saxophone accompanied by the band and earned the Outstanding Senior Award.  Encouraged by her teachers, she also accompanied many students for Minnesota Solo/Ensemble Competitions, bringing out the very best in her peers.  During her time at WHS, Abbey Perticipated in musicals, speech, German Club, NHS, as well as the volleyball team.  

In 2003, Abby received a music education degree from Luther College where she toured internationally with Luther's famous Nordic Choir.  She has gone on to inspire singers in her own classroom in Mason City, Iowa, Tucson, Arizona, and Hamilton-Wenham, Massachusetts.  Abby has guest conducted regional honor choruses and currently servers as Repertoire and Standards Choir for Middle School Choruses for the Massachusetts Choral Directors Association.  She earned her Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from University of Arizona in 2008 and attained National Board Certification in 2011.  Currently Ms. Frost conducts 7 school choirs, and her local church choir and provides musical directions for her school's musicals and remains an active choral singer herself.  


Bob Longo

Bob Longo

In the early 1980's Bob was an integral part of the thriving music department at Woodbury High School where he excelled in concert Choir and the Royal Singers as well as playing in both the Concert band and Marching Band.  As a senior, Bob led the Marching Band as an exceptional drum major.

In 1981, Bob played Emile DeBeque in the WHS production of South Pacific.  This musical was one of the first performances in a long line of shows that continue to be a large part of his life.  

After high school, Bob attended the UW-Eau Claire as a Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance major, and then went on to pursue Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto, Canada, Opera Division where he received his Diploma of Operatic Performance.  His singing career has progressed from his first apprenticeship at The Santa Fe Opera to the Broadway Stage.  While living in New York City, Bob began his teaching career at New York University's CAP 21 Music Theatre Division.  Upon his return to Toronto in 2001 he added a Bachelor of Education degree to secure a position as a Vocal Music and Physical Education teacher for The Toronto Catholic District School Board.  he continues to perform on the musical stage and has recently made his Directorial debut at the Westben Arts Theatre.  Bob lives in Toronto with his wife, Gabrielle and son, Nicholas and daughter, Sarah.


Lindsey Huff

Lindsey Huff

Starting her Royals athletic career as an 8th grader, Lindsey was a multi-sport standout during her time at Woodbury High School.  She earned All-State honors seven times and All-Conference honors 11 times in basketball, soccer, and softball.  Lindsey was also on the academic honor-roll all four years and was the recipient of the Athena Award her senior year.  

In basketball, Lindsey was the school's all time leading scorer with 1,844 points while contributing 641 assists.  She was a captain for three years, and voted team MVP all four years played.  She was a finalist for Miss Basketball Minnesota her senior year and was ranked in the top 50 players in the country.  While playing on the Royals soccer team, Lindsey earned both All-Conference and All-State honors.  She led the conference in scoring and assists, was voted team MVP and top player in the conference for two seasons.  As a softball player, Lindsey earned All-State and All-Conference honors, recording 591 strike outs, while leading the conference with a .402 batting average as a junior.  

Lindsey received a Division I athletic scholarship to the University of San Francisco where she earned West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year, All-Conference, and Academic All-Conference honors.  She had 1,150 career points and holds the all-time three-point record as USF.  In 2001, Lindsey earned a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in Sports and Business Administration in 2003.  


Dwayne Tannahill

Dwayne Tannahill

Originally from Waskada, Manitoba, Dwayne's love for music was evident as a member of the youngest dance band in Canada during his youth.  In 1964 he attended McNally College of Music in Minneapolis and went on to receive his degrees from the University of Minnesota.  Dwayne was the first band director of Woodbury High School and he was responsible for creating the concert, symphony, jazz, marching, varsity, and dixieland bands.  One of his achievements was commissioning and arranging the school song, "The Royal Rouser."  He toured with bands to Disney World, Disneyland, Kansas City, Rapid City, Washington DC, and various cities in Minnesota while inspiring Woodbury High School musicians of his time.  

Throughout his career, Dwayne has played in various bands throughout Europe, Canada and the United States.  He is a professional teacher, musician and recording artist, playing saxophone and clarinet.  He is married to Bobbi and has three sons, Derek, Bryce, and Jason.

Bring Our Teams Home Stadium Group

Bill Hargis, John Norris, Michial Mularoni, George Gossman, and Bruce Soma

Bring Our Teams Home (B.O.T.H.) represents the best in what a group of community members can do to support Woodbury High School Students.  Royal Stadium exists because hundreds of people were moved in support of the B.O.T.H. vision.  

Ever since Woodbury High School opened its doors in 1975, driving 7 miles from WHS to the "home field" at District Stadium for football and soccer games didn't feel right to students, parents, coaches or fans.  Regardless of the event, the stadium in Cottage Grove never seemed like the home of the Royals, so through a dedicated group effort, active volunteers saw this project as something meaningful and worthwhile to instill school and community spririt.

WHS Head Football Coach Gary Halvorson primed the pump of community organization by reaching out to Bruce Soma and Bill Hargis to share his vision of a home field for Woodbury High School.  The three met regularly and planned the field of dreams for months before going public with the plan.  John Norris was hired to lead the fund raising charge; Mike Mularoni produced the architectural plans; and George Gossman provided financial and community support.  

Bill, Bruce, John, Mike and George represent dozens of leaders and hundreds of volunteers who gave life to the notion that Woodbury High School should have a home field.  Royal Stadium is a lasting tribute to their hard work and dedication to the Woodbury High School community.

Royal Stadium opened September 17, 1993.