Alaska High School Hall of Fame

  • Home
  • Inductees
    • Inductee Directory
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2022
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2021
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2020
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2019
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2018
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2017
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2016
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2015
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2014
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2013
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2012
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2011
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2010
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2009
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2008
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2007
    • Hall of Fame Class of 2006
  • Bylaws
  • Nomination
  • Contact
  • ASAA

Jean Jackson

Jean Jackson

Lifetime Achievement
Klawock High School

When it comes to Klawock basketball, Jackson is in a class by herself. She led the Chieftains to eight state title games – four as a player and four as a coach – and helped Klawock become the first school to win five Class 1A state championships before making the jump to Class 2A and winning another state title at that level.

A decorated player who earned all-conference and all-state honors, her fingerprints were all over Klawock’s success during her four seasons as a player as the team won three straight state championships in 1987, 1988 and 1989. Jackson was a four-time all-conference selection and a four-time all-tournament pick at state. Those that were fortunate enough to see her play easily saw her passion, grit, and purpose when she was on the floor,” said Jim Holien. “She was a true champion.”

After graduating from college, Jackson returned to her hometown in 1993 to begin her coaching career at the high school and teaching career at the elementary school. She coached the Chieftains from 1993 to 2001, leading Klawock to seven league titles and two state championships – a 1A title in 1996 and a 2A title in 1999. More than just basketball, Jackson taught her players how to win in life. “I had the privilege to grow up in Klawock and play basketball for Coach Jackson,” said Sarah Dybdahl. “She planted in each of us resiliency, respect, integrity and how to lead through action. We were fortunate to have such a pillar in our life.”

In 1999, her Klawock team snapped Ninilchik’s 26-game winning streak with a 47-43 win in the state final. Jackson was named Alaska 2A Coach of the Year. “In the four years of being coached by Jean, she taught me more than just the game,” said Teresa D. Fairbanks. “She taught me to be proud of who I am and to carry myself with dignity, even if something is weighing me down. A lot of who I am today is owed to her holding me to a higher standard and keeping me accountable.”

Induction Ceremony

Class of 2019 Induction Ceremony
View the on-demand video of the Class of 2019 Induction Ceremony.

Hall of Fame Sponsors

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
P.O. Box 24948 – SEAGT
Seattle, WA 98124-0948
Phone: 1-800-654-5669
www.alaskaair.com

The Lakefront Anchorage

The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Rd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99517
Phone: 907-243-2300
Website: www.millenniumhotels.com

Alaska School Activities Association

Play for Keeps

Alaska Association of Student Governments

Copyright © 2022 · Alaska School Activities Association· All Rights Reserved