Clarence Bowman Born: 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio Died: December 2, 2010 in Normal, Illinois Family: Wife, Charlotte (died 2009). Children: Ed and Al. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Athletic highlights Two-time Class B 880-yard state champ. He is the only Lorain County boy to ever win a state title for Read more…
Tom Schoemig Born: 1946 in Oberlin, Ohio Died: August 9, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona Family: Wife, Kathleen. Step-daughters: Marlene Falise-Segaert, DeAnne Falise. One grandson. Athletic highlights 1965: Class AA state mile champion, 4:18.1 (state record). Frank Riley Casselman Memorial Award winner for being named outstanding Class AA track and field Read more…
Jerry Klyop Born: 1950 in Elyria, Ohio Residence: Cincinnati, Ohio Family: Wife, Leigh. Children: Courtney, 39; Justin, 37; Daniel, 37; Melanie, 18; Lauryn, 15. Five grandchildren. Athletic highlights 1966: World age record, 14-3 at age 15 1968: Ohio high school state pole vault record, 15-3 1968: Class AA Ohio high Read more…
Rodney Moore Born: 1969 in Valley, Alabama Residence: Gatesville, North Carolina Family: Wife: Eboni Branch-Moore. Son: Chase Farris. Daughters: Shae’lyn; Sydney; Leah Moore Athletic highlights Elyria High Six-time All-Ohio Division I track and field 400 meters: 2nd, 1988 (47.19); 3rd, 1987 (47.63); 2nd, 1986 (48.49) 400-meter relay: 4th, 1986 (42.73); Read more…
Colleen (Byrne) Beyer Born: 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio Residence: Lakewood, Ohio Husband – Matthew. Children: Jack and Georgia Athletic highlights Avon Lake High School (1994-98) Division II All-Ohio cross country (4): 3rd, 1996 (18:53); 4th, 1994 (19:02); 5th, 1997 (18:51); 9th, 1995 (19:27). She helped the team to finish 3rd Read more…
Coach Jim Reynolds Born: 1932 in Ashland, Ohio Residence: Ashland Family: Wife: Portia (died, 2006). Children: Jim; Pam and Jeff. Two grandsons. Athletic highlights Coaching tenure 1977-94, 1996-2006: Avon girls track 1974-79; 1985-88: Avon boys track 1973-93, 1995-2002: Avon boys and girls cross country 1994-95: Elyria Catholic girls cross country, Read more…