Brick Road

I suppose this is old news, but I stumbled on it today:



It's near the track, according to the "Livin' It Up in the HoBro" group on Facebook.

Coach K, 1940-2006

Thanks to Laurel for posting this on the HBHS 93 yahoo group - Lou Korcoulis, better known as Coach K or simply Coach, passed away Saturday, March 4 of cancer at age 65. He was an icon at our school and in the community, someone I will always remember as upbeat, positive and full of boundless enthusiasm. Even though I was often among the slowest and least athletically gifted students in his phys ed classes, he always made me feel like I was worth something, like I could do it. I remember him encouraging me as I struggled to run a mile or do 50 sit-ups, and his support often gave me the extra push I needed to get it done.

I'm sure there are many stories and fond memories out there from our classmates, especially those who worked with him as a track coach and mentor. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his family, and to all who knew him and worked with him over the years.

Update about Coach K

Ryan sent this letter from Coach over to me (It was shared with the current students.):

"Coach wanted to let you know what is happening with his health. His most important words were I do not want the kids to be upset but I want to be honest with them. This is what coach wanted me to tell you: I have a reoccurring cancer that has come back. Right now my health is somewhat weak but I am determined and strong and I want you to know I will fight this. I have a lot going my way, I am thankful for my faith in God, I am thankful for the support of my family, friends and my kids at Hollis Brookline High School. I want to thank you all for all your cards, prayers and many kind words. I want you to know I am going to have a tough battle ahead, but I am going to fight this! I do not want you to dwell on sadness that will not help. I believe in the incredible power of the mind and we need to be positive. Positive emotions have a significant effect on how we see the world and what we do with ourselves. Everything happens for a reason, nothing by chance, they all occur to test the limits of our soul.
So I am looking for your support and positive energy, and I am expecting you to use this energy and let other students who are not here, know how strong and determined I am. I would like you guys to continue to work your hardest in academics, keep in shape, as the spring track season is right around the corner. I will be giving daily workouts to Mr. Boggis and Frank T. and expect a lot from this team this season. We are going to be a strong team and a tough team to beat. I certainly need all of you to be positive and strong, being positive always brings us inner strength. I have a new email address at home and would like to hear from all of you. My email address is coachkorcoulis@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you soon.
Coach"

We all wish Coach our best!!

HBHS track named after COACH

The HBHS Athletic Booster Club page has a scan of an article from the Hollis-Brookline Journal. The new track facility at HBHS was named in Coach's honor during a commemoration ceremony back in May.