Robert “Inky” Engstrom retired from public education at the conclusion of the 1979 school year. “Inky” spent all of his 30 years in education at Chelan High School.

“Inky” graduated from Bremerton High School in 1941, played on the State Championship Basketball team and was a member of the1948 University of Washington Basketball team that was the Pac 8 champions. While coaching at Chelan, “Inky” took the Goats to the State Basketball Tournament seven times, placing 3rd in 1950 and winning the title in 1951.

“Inky” served as Athletic Director as Chelan High School for 18 years. He also was very active in WIAA District 6 and the Caribou Trail League. He served as District 6 Executive Secretary for 6 years, as well as many other committees. He acted as District Tournament manager for basketball and wrestling for many years while at Chelan.

We dedicate the Robert Engstrom Outstanding Senior athlete award to him.

1982

Female:
Male:
Jim Beeson

1987

Female: Jodie Southwick
Male:
Darrin Dietrich

1992

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1997

Female:
Male:
Jeff Carlson

2002

Female: Stephanie Parsley
Male:
Michael Griffiths

2003

Female: Coco Poirier
Male:
Logan Schultz

2007

Female:
Kaiti Harris
Male:
James Nelson