Waterloo, IA – Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 6:30 PM East High School is hosting its 18th annual Ring of Honor event, celebrating six new inductees into the Trojan’s football alumni organization.
The organization was founded in 2005 by former East High School Football Coach, Charlie Aldrich. While the first round of honorees were chosen in ‘05 by a group vote among the football staff, this heart-felt tradition now carries out an annual meeting each April among its current inductees, nominating and selecting the new honorees who will be inducted that fall.
“The Ring of Honor is a great opportunity for us to bridge that generational gap; the common denominators of love for football, and love of playing football for East High,” commented Aldrich. “The whole purpose of this event is remembering, recognizing, and acknowledging the rich history, heritage, and tradition of East High Football.”
“As a former athlete, it’s important to me that we recognize and honor the work of our players, remembering the continual impact they create,” added Joseph Parker, East High Principal
This year’s honorees include Chuck Carpenter (‘92), Russel Jones (‘12), Marcus Mangum (‘88), Rudy Martin (‘67), Dickie Smith (‘67), Lloyd Tims (‘79), and memorial honoree Adam Van Syoc (‘94).
According to Tim Moses, East High Athletic Director, the school currently boasts a total of six State Football Championships, seven All-American Football Players, 100+ All-State Football Players, and three East High Alumni that played in the National Football League.
East High School is thankful to be able to celebrate their athletes for years to come, and wants their students to know, “We never forget our players,” Aldrich remarked.
The East High Trojans continue their 2022 Football Season Friday evening against the North Des Moines Polar Bears at Grubb Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
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