Wayne Kaeding
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2012
Wayne Kaeding
Teacher/Principal
Wayne Kaeding impacted the lives of thousands of Beatrice young people as a coach, teacher, principal, and sports official for 37 years. Kaeding came to Beatrice in 1948 to teach social studies, physical education, and math at Beatrice High School. He then moved to the junior high school and taught algebra for 14 years, before becoming principal in 1966, a position he held for 19 years. Kaeding believed strongly in the power of participation in athletics to build character, motivate students to achieve academically, and teach life lessons in teamwork, self-discipline, and persistence. As a junior high teacher, he started football and basketball programs for seventh and eighth graders and coached both sports.