John Teeples (1950’s-1960’s)
Head coach in every sport at CHS, with no assistants, from 1955-66, retiring from coaching in 1970. Football teams won five conference championships and went to five bowl games, and won three district girls basketball titles. Won district basketball titles for boys and girls in 1964. Coached 14 players who went on to become head coaches in various sports, including one college coach. Also served as elementary school principal.
“From 1950 to 1970 we had some of best athletes around,” Teeples said. “I want to thank all of you athletes, because, according to these people, you made a pretty good coach out of me. Good athletes make good coaches.
“I had a great, great ride and today you’ve made an old coach very happy. Thank you.”