2025 Warrior Hall of Fame Inductees
School District 197 Celebrates 2025 Warrior Hall of Fame
September 9, 2025—School District 197 and Two Rivers High School are proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Warrior Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the School District 197 community and excelled in various fields, including athletics, activities, the fine arts, academics, and philanthropy.
The 2025 inductees into the Warrior Hall of Fame are:
Tom Johnson, Henry Sibley Class of 1961
Brenda Corbett, Longtime School District 197 Teacher, Coordinator, Club Advisor and School Board Member
Jim Probst, Henry Sibley Class of 1979
Tori Nelson, Henry Sibley Class of 2019
This year’s inductees will be celebrated at the homecoming football game on Friday, October 3. The event will bring together current and former members of the School District 197 community, as well as friends and family of the honorees, to celebrate their remarkable achievements.
Inductee Biographies
Tom Johnson - Henry Sibley Class of 1961:
Tom Johnson, a 1961 Henry Sibley High School graduate, has spent his life deeply committed to School District 197 and the broader West St. Paul community. A standout student-athlete, Tom captained the football, basketball, and baseball teams, earned the Male Sportsman of the Year Award, and served as president of the Key Club. His academic journey continued with degrees from the University of Minnesota and St. Thomas University. Tom dedicated all 34 years of his teaching career to School District 197, serving in multiple elementary schools while also coaching football and basketball. His impact extended beyond the classroom through church service, youth coaching, and career mentorship with Best Prep. After retiring, Tom continued giving back by maintaining and enhancing Heritage's science department's animal habitat displays, including building the school's 700-gallon aquarium. Tom's enduring legacy is marked by the thousands of students, athletes, and community members whose lives he's enriched, many of whom still fondly remember his guidance, humor, and care decades later.
Brenda Corbett - Longtime Teacher, Coordinator, Club Advisor and School Board Member
Brenda Corbett has dedicated her life to education, service, and the power of ideas. Over the past five decades, she has worn many hats in School District 197—teacher, gifted and talented coordinator, student services coordinator, club advisor, school board member, parent, grandparent, and community member—always centering students and their success. Her deep dedication to teaching has shaped countless programs, from launching Odyssey of the Mind in the district to leading reading clubs and supporting young leaders. Even after retiring from the classroom in 2012, Brenda continued to serve the district for three terms on the school board. Brenda’s legacy is one of creativity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to students and education.
Jim Probst - Henry Sibley Class of 1979:
A 1979 Henry Sibley High School graduate, Jim Probst has spent decades uplifting students and strengthening his community through tireless service and leadership. As a dedicated Kiwanis member and advisor, Jim has supported the Two Rivers Key Club for more than 10 years—donating prizes, snacks, and supplies out of his own pocket and helping students lead with purpose. He played a key role in the school’s transition to the Two Rivers name, securing funding so every student and staff member could receive a t-shirt to mark the occasion. Jim has also worked to secure thousands of dollars in scholarships for seniors at Two Rivers and other local high schools through the Kiwanis Club. A recipient of the Minnesota-Dakotas Key Club District’s Gold Key and Creativity in Leadership awards, and the current president of the South Robert Street Business Association, Jim continues to be a driving force behind countless student activities and opportunities. His generosity, humility, and heart for service make him a true Warrior.
Tori Nelson, Henry Sibley Class of 2019:
Tori Nelson distinguished herself at Henry Sibley High School as a multi-sport athlete and exceptional scholar. A five-time basketball MVP and Metro East Conference Player of the Year, she became the school's all-time leading scorer (2,516 points) and set records in rebounds, blocks, steals, and single-game scoring, while also captaining the team for three years. In softball, she earned four letters, captained as a senior, and was twice named Defensive Player of the Year. Academically, Tori maintained a straight-A average, earned Academic All-State honors, was inducted into the National Honor Society, and received the Athena Award. Continuing this trajectory at South Dakota State University, she was a five-year starting basketball player, contributing to multiple championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, earning Freshman of the Year, and joining the 1,000-point club, alongside graduating Summa Cum Laude in Exercise Science and Community & Public Health and co-founding the nonprofit Her Turn that provides athletic camp scholarships for young girls.