# From Past to Present: Watford City High School Hall of Fame

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Podcast: [Living in McKenzie County](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430)
Published: 2026-02-03T05:00:00+00:00
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Join in in our first episode of a two-part series as we dive into the rich history of Watford City High School's sports and the school's Hall of Fame. Host Vawnita Best joins 3 guests to discuss the mission as the Hall of Fame, whil taking a walk through time at the previous decades and the incredible athletes and students that were involved. 00:00 Welcome to the Living in McKenzie County Podcast 00:36 Introducing the Watford City High School Hall of Fame Series 01:30 Meet the Guests: Phil Moen, Titus Stenberg, and Brad Foss 02:36 Phil Moen's Journey: From Arnegard to Watford City 03:55 Spring Breaks and School Schedules: A Historical Perspective 06:25 Titus Stenberg: The Voice of Watford City Wolves 09:25 Brad Foss: A Lifetime in Education and Coaching 13:25 The Hall of Fame's Mission and Community Impact 18:15 The History of McKenzie County School Districts 19:15 Arnegard Spuds: A Legacy Remembered 32:58 Digitizing Yearbooks: Preserving Watford City's History 34:12 The Evolution of Watford City Athletics: 1950s to 1970s 55:40 The Impact of Legendary Coaches: Frank Fish and Fred Fridley 01:02:11 Fred's Impact on the Community 01:02:41 Fred's Coaching Achievements 01:03:26 Reviving Watford City's Football Tradition 01:04:39 Memorable Games and Community Support 01:06:35 Basketball Highlights and Coaching Legends 01:11:08 Notable Athletes and Their Legacies 01:13:35 Challenges and Changes in the 80s and 90s 01:32:56 Hall of Fame Committee and Induction Process 01:36:33 Community Involvement and Future Plans

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