Da
vid Johnson, long-time local coach and fan of high school sports in Monroe County, WV, wrote a book and I helped!
From the back cover: “The history of high school sports in Monroe County for the past hundred years is a rich story changing with the world it mirrored. From the days of six-man football to the evolution of girls’ sports and a state-wide system of athletic competitions in West Virginia as well as the addition of a variety of team and individual sports, this history gives insight into the times and a nod to small town family connections.”
The price is $20 and all proceeds go to the construction of a James Monroe High School track. Currently, track athletes consistently qualify for WV State Track Competitions but do not have a track to practice of have home meets. Selected local merchants sell them or I can mail you a copy for an additional $5. (Send checks (to JMHS) to Kristen Dillion, JMHS, 142 James Monroe Drive, Lindside, WV 24951
Book is 130 pages with dozens of black and white photos.
Kudos tor Fathom Publishing Company, Anchorage, Alaska for putting this work together!