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Dennis Sealey is a 1966 graduate of Polk High School where he was a multi-sport athlete as well as salutatorian of his graduating
class. Dennis participated in the 1966 Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football game as a member of the South team.
In 1970 Dennis received a Bachelor’s in Science degree, Cum Laude, from Wayne State College. During his time at Wayne State,
Dennis was President and Secretary of the Letterman’s Club and recipient of the Fred Dale Athlete/Scholar Award for Athletic and
Academic Excellence.
Dennis received a Certificate Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 1972 and a Masters of Physical Education
from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1977. From 1973 to 1978 Dennis was Chief & Staff Physical Therapist for the University
of Nebraska, Lincoln. In 1978, he became Head Athletic Trainer for the University of Washington, where he served until 2000.
From November 2000 to 2010, Dennis was the Clinical Director at Whitesel ProTherapy, Inc in Kirkland, WA, followed by work as a
PT, AT/L at the Pacific Medical Centers-Northgate, Seattle, WA, until retirement in July, 2014.
Dennis is proud of his Polk High School heritage. His paternal grandparents Richard and Agnes Sealey both 1928 graduates, his
parents June and Joyce Sealey, 1946 and 1948 graduates and brother Dick Sealey, sisters Peg Rahe & Pat Urkoski, graduates in
1967, 1968, and 1969. He attributes his success to his upbringing and education, and Dennis feels truly blessed.
Dennis and Becky have 3 married sons, and have 6 grandchildren, all who live in Washington and Hawaii.

Served as Athletic Trainer:
Goodwill Games - International Track and Field Meet, 1990, Seattle, WA
PAC-10 Track and Field Outdoor Championships 1980, 1990, 1997, Seattle, WA
Big 8 Track and Field Indoor Championships 1977, 1978, Lincoln, NE
Big 8 Track and Field Outdoor Championships 1974, 1976, Lincoln, NE
AAU Jr. American-Soviet Outdoor Track and Field Meet, July, 1975, Lincoln, NE
AAI Jr. Olympics, August 1974, 1977, 1978, Lincoln, NE
HOME NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, June 1973, Baton Rouge, LA
NCAA Wrestling Championships, March, 1973, Seattle, WA
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