A testament to commitment, legacy
Artist Terry Lee, CHS '67, back, and statue donor Charlie Nipp, CHS '63, examine the Viking shield on Sigvard at the unveiling reception.
Kerri Thoreson photo
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the Viking bronze statue, Sigvard, at Coeur d’Alene High School. The impressive piece stands at 6 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs over 800 pounds and was created by renowned artist Terry Lee (CHS '67).
The quest to privately fund this $75,000 gift to Coeur d’Alene High School began with Rebecca Priano and Anne Lunceford Capellen and their CHS Class of 1972 50th reunion committee three years ago. They enlisted members of the CHS Class of 1967 for the fundraising efforts. Rick Rasmussen, CHS ‘84, a mover and shaker, get-things-done kind of guy, was recruited to take point on the fundraising. Trivia: Sigvard is Rick’s middle name!
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