Ladd Wessels is a 1988 LaSalle graduate who has been recognized as an outstanding athlete. Ladd was a two-time Des Moines Register First Team All-State football player. As a sophomore Ladd made 2nd team All-Conference, and honorable mention All-State. As a junior, he made 1st team All-State. In his senior year, Ladd made 1st team All-Conference, 1st team Elite All-State, 1st team All-America (Super Prep Collegiate Spot America) and the “Elite 11” All-America. Ladd also received Parade All-American honors his senior year and a full ride football scholarship to the University of Iowa where he became an all-time football letter winner in 1989. Ladd was also a celebrated basketball player, lettering all four years and starting three; he received all-metro honors his junior and senior years. Ladd and his wife Alane (L87) have two boys, Max and Zeb. Ladd is employed in the sales department at Hupp Electric Motor and ToyotaLift.