Hall of Honor
“Lou” Newtson earned eight varsity letters as a scrappy, determined competitor in football, track, and basketball. On the gridiron, he was a constant threat as an accurate left-handed passer, deceptive runner, dependable receiver, and shifty kick-return man for teams that won all but three of their 24 games. He was co-captain, top scorer, and most valuable player his senior year, when he also became a defensive stalwart with the return to single-platoon football. As a junior in 1952, Newtson was the rushing and total defense leader in Beloit’s first undefeated team, earning recognition as one of the top 20 backs in the Midwest by sparking an attack that rolled up 200 points against eight opponents. An exceptional pole vaulter, he captained a young but talented track team that won the 1954 Beloit and Carroll Pioneer Relays. He was a three-year basketball standout at forward and guard on clubs posting an overall 52-12 record. A certified public accountant with an economics degree from Beloit and an MBA from Wayne State University, Newtson joins three of his coaches – alumnus Carl Nelson, Herb Hodges, and Dolph Stanley – as a distinguished member of the Hall of Honor.
