Lemoine Trout - Inducted 2025

LEMOINE TROUT (Born 1943. Died 2002.)

1961 Alliance (NE) High School/1966 Black Hills State graduate.

Was the key figure in building a track dynasty at Rapid City Stevens. His girls won six straight State AA titles from 1996-2001. His boys won a state title in 2001. Started teaching at Rapid City Stevens in 1982 until the time of his death. He became the Raiders’ head track coach for boys and girls in 1989. His RCS boys' track teams finished in the top five at the State AA Meet 10 times and were Region 4AA champions five times. His RCS girls' teams finished in the top five at the State AA 10 times, were Region 4AA champions eight times and won the first two Greater Dakota Conference titles. Before that, he coached and taught for 13 years at Rapid City Central, where he was the head football coach for eight seasons. He began his teaching and coaching career in Nebraska (1966-69 at McCook and North Platte). Known for sitting in the top row of the bleachers during track meets, his low-key, positive demeanor and attending nearly every RCS play, band and choir concert and most athletic events. Also served as an athletic official for area high school games. He won numerous awards including being a finalist for national girls’ track coach of the year and three-time conference coach of the year. Member of the South Dakota Coaches, Rapid City and Black Hills State halls of fame.