English’s former fiancee arraigned Oct 17, 2009
Kennedy was joined by actors Bill Murray, Matt McCoy, The Unit star Dennis Haysbert, No. 4 Bobby Orr, track star Rafer Johnson, journalist Jim Wooten, and the incomparable Bill Russell at the Hyannisport Club. The RFK Center is a DC-based nonprofit that provides support to human rights defenders around the world. (Boston Globe)
Faculty & Staff Sep 2, 2009
Track and Field's Rafer Johnson/ Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational. May 14-16. (Uclabruins.com)
Hall of Fame overlooks Mathias once again Aug 26, 2009
The others are entertainer Carol Burnett, former Intel chief executive Andrew Grove, former Gov. Hiram Johnson, decathlete and philanthropist Rafer Johnson, industrialist Hen 0000167B ry J. Kaiser, philanthropist and peace activist Joan Kroc, artist Fritz Scholder, author Danielle Steel, bodybuilder and Schwarzenegger mentor Joe Weider and Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager ... The others are entertainer Carol Burnett, former Intel chief executive Andrew Grove, former Gov. Hiram Johnson, decathlete... (Fresno Bee)
California Hall of Fame to induct 13 Aug 26, 2009
The inductees include: entertainer Carol Burnett, famous for her eponymous comedy variety show; Andrew Grove, former chief executive office of ; former California reform governor and U.S. Senator Hiram Johnson; famed Olympic decathlete Rafer Johnson; industrialist Henry J. Kaiser; philanthropist and peace activist Joan Kroc; Star Wars creator, filmmaker and director George Lucas; former professional football coach and current football commentator John Madden; gay rights advocate and slain San... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kingsburg Spotlight ” Ruben Diaz, principal Aug 18, 2009
Ruben Diaz is the new principal at Rafer Johnson Junior High ... Q What is the most important issue right now for Rafer Johnson Junior High. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
A Lasting Legacy Aug 12, 2009
In the nascent days of Special Olympics, athletes such as Rafer Johnson and Frank Gifford got involved, recognizing, as Eunice did, that competition was exactly what the mentally challenged athlete would need. That's how the organization grew into a worldwide force. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Quincy runner seeks national title in trip to Hershey games Jul 30, 2009
Olympic decathlon champion Rafer Johnson is the games honorary chairman and will address the competitors at the meet. The other Massachusetts athletes who will compete include Patrick Ruotolo of Peabody (boys 13-14, softball throw); Jack Armstrong of Harvard (boys 9-10, 200 meters); Clinton Garrahan of Arlington (boys 9-10, standing long jump); and Melissa Isidor of New Bedford (girls 13-14 standing long jump). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Track standouts receive sweet trip Jul 25, 2009
In addition to participating in the national competition, the track and field athletes will also have the opportunity to tour the Hershey Chocolate plant and Hershey Park Entertainment Complex as well as meet Rafer Johnson, a former Olympic decathlon champion. The Hershey s Track & Field Program was created over 30 years ago to promote physical fitness and provide fun learning experiences. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Continue reading Jul 23, 2009
Rafer Johnson Junior High School might slice in half what it pays coaches next school year because of budget cutbacks ... Rafer Johnson has 11 coaching vacancies ... He works for the Kingsburg elementary school district, which includes Rafer Johnson. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Mesman and Kortan to compete in nationals in Hershey, Penn. Jul 15, 2009
Chases toss of 200' 4" would have won the meet last year in Pennsylvania by about 13 feet. Sierra broke the record of Wollschlager from Revillo in 2003. Kortan's toss was just behind the record of Dustin Little of Castlewood back in 1997. Chase did set the nine-ten year old record last year with a throw of 161'.This recent run of athletes representing Bon Homme at the national meet broke a drought of at least 11-12 years when Jocelyn Dockendorf went in the nine-ten year old back in about 1994 or... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Buchanan: Some turn to defense to lead the way Jul 9, 2009
com College Football - Some teams turn to defense to lead the way. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Press Releases Jul 5, 2009
- UCLA Signs Agreement with Collegiate Licensing Company - UCLA Student-Athletes Visit Mattel Children's Hospital - Bruin Student-Athletes Take Part in UCLA Lab School Jogathon - UCLA Athletes Spend The Day Mentoring Local Middle School Students - UCLA Summer Camp Weekly Feature - UCLA Coaches On The Road Series - Lexus Gauntlet Trophy Could Be Decided This Weekend - Women's Golf Team Inspires Youngsters - UCLA Athletics Hosts Final Mile Medal Celebration for Marathon Kids - UCLA Marathon Kids... (Uclabruins.com)
Injured Clay will miss Worlds Jun 27, 2009
"An array of physical therapy maneuvers from acupuncture to intense massage to medication failed to relieve the pain.After huddling with his coaches and advisors, Clay reluctantly announced his withdrawal.The empty lane six in the second section of the decathlon 100 meters the lane Clay was scheduled to occupy said it all.The event went on without him and propelled Trey Hardee, a 25-year-old Mississippi State graduate who came to Eugene with the 2009 world decathlon lead with his... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Going All-in: Documenting states greatness Jun 21, 2009
Tommie Smith of Lemoore is listed as No. 19 on the list of the state's 100 top athletes of all time, behind Jackie Robinson (Pasadena Muir), Bob Mathias (Tulare) and Rafer Johnson (Kingsburg), to name a few, but ahead of Ronnie Lott (Rialto Eisenhower) and C.C. Sabbathia (Vallejo). There's mention of athletes of more recent vintage as well, including David Ausberry and the late Shawntinice Polk - and if there's more, it's because I haven't gotten that far in the book - but for a real ride in the... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
See best in track and field Jun 5, 2009
The others were Tulare's Bob Mathias, Kingsburg's Rafer Johnson, Lemoore's Tommie Smith and Edison's Randy Williams. And now attention is turned to the likes of Shafter's Anna Jelmini and Mission Prep's Jordan Hasay in a meet that has five national leaders and athletes ranked in the nation's top 10 in 00004000 30 of 32 events, according to Rich Gonzalez, editor of the Web site dyestatcal. (Fresno Bee)
Kerman edges Kingsburg for D-IV softball title May 30, 2009
KINGSBURG - They piled on one another, cried buckets of tears, suddenly organized for a championship team photo and then chased down their coach, tackling him down the right-field line Thursday night at Rafer Johnson Junior High. This was not your ordinary Central Section softball title for Kerman High. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Huckabee to speak at Day of Prayer event May 2, 2009
The Kingsburg Mayors Prayer Breakfast will be 6-7:30 a.m. at Rafer Johnson Junior High School, 1300 Stroud Ave. Assembly Member Danny Gilmore, R-Hanford, will be the guest speaker. Cost is $13 in advance or $15 at the door. (Fresno Bee)
Bruins Set To Host Annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational Apr 9, 2009
Jackie Joyner Kersee and Rafer Johnson ... The UCLA track and field teams will welcome athletes from the collegiate and professional ranks this weekend as they host the annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium ... The namesakes of the meet, Rafer Johnson and Jackie Joyner Kersee, will be honored at a ceremony at 2:00 pm on Saturday during the invitational section of the meet. (Uclabruins.com)
Pomona-Pitzer Good To Rebels Apr 6, 2009
Next up for the Rebels will be the Rafer Johnson Invitational in Los Angeles, Calif. on April 10-11. (Unlvrebels.com)
School board vetoes skate park plan Mar 6, 2009
Shane Mac wrote on Mar 1, 2009 8:11 PM:" I was very sad to hear that the Kingsburg Council decided not to build a skatepark in town. kingsburg is very boring and some kids revert to drugs and alcohal. But mabey kids would have somthing fun to do in this boring old town. What a lame excuse to have a train station that costs one million dollers and a skate park is far far less to build. And if the skatepark was at the train station area a police station is right across the street so they could... (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Planning for skateboard park in Kingsburg Feb 27, 2009
One of the kids, a seventh-grade student at Rafer Johnson Junior High waves at the officer ... Eighth-grade Rafer Johnson Junior High student Micha Kawano and fourth-grade Reagan Elementary student Austin Naghise also said they go to Coffee Pot Park because they haven't gotten in trouble there -- yet ... RICHARD wrote on Feb 24, 2009 12:54 PM:" It's nice to see that Kingsburg is considering a skate park. It will not only give Kingsburg residentssomrthing to do, But surrounding communities as... (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Eighth grade algebra rule blocked in court Feb 8, 2009
Rafer Johnson Middle School Principal Laurie Goodman said that it is not a single student issue, but rather a system issue ... Additionally at Rafer Johnson Middle School, there are two math electives that are required for students who have difficulty on state standardized tests. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
