Alumni’s' Giving Back

Attention: All Alumni's currently working or volunteering at Willow Run if you would like to be apart of the alumni page, please let me know. Below is a form you can fill out and email back to me or give it to me personally.

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Latin Davis Sr. Class of 19__, currently coaching for 7th grade boys basketball. I can't think of a more wonderful alumni than Coach Davis. He has been coaching boys basketball teams for many years and have brought up three sons to repeat in his steps. Now that's giving back to the community.	Karen Cook Class of 1977, currently coaching middle school cross country and girl's track. Karen is enjoying leading the girl's track team into 4 consecutive winning seasons. Karen has been coaching cross country and girls track for 10 yrs. Karen has been working for the district for 21 yrs. She started out coaching middle school volleyball team until 2003. But like any other parent her proudest moments came when her two children graduated from Willow Run . One of her children graduated third in her class from WRHS, with a full scholarship in academic's to Central Michigan University.	Greg Thompson Class of 1980, currently assistant coaching for football. Coach Thompson was one of the members of the 1980 Class B State Champions for WR Basketball. This is his second year coaching with the football team, but he has been a constant member of the booster club and one of the most supported parents in the community. Proud parent of 2 WR graduates, Tremaine (TJ) and Jeren (JRock) both top 10% of their classes.	Renita Gibson Class of 1982, Webmaster for the Willow Run Flyers and Jets. Although I did not participate in sports when I attended WR. I am proud to say I enjoy being a volunteer for WR Athletics now. It is truly a pleasure watching these young ladies and men working hard to improve their athletic abilities. I also have one daughter graduating class of 2007 with honors #6 in her class of 114. Octavia is now attenting the University of Michigan. The other an honor roll student at the Middle School. I am also a graduate of Washtenaw Community College class of 2006. I graduated with honors and was on the Dean's List.
Karen Butzin Class of 1982, was teaching at Willow Run for some years, but due to cuts had to move on but she left her mark on WR. Taking pictures of the students during sporting events while at the Run and even after leaving the Run. While Karen was a student she was the sports editor during her 3-4 years and did Marching Band all four years at Willow Run. Her son David recently graduated from Willow Run in 2005 top of his class. What a proud moment this most have been for Karen to watch her son graduate from Willow Run Valedictorian, some 23 years later.	Anthony Godin Class of 1982, during 1982 Tony was a team member of the boys track team, helping the team to win 7 out of 8 meets. Tony also participated in swimming all four years, golf years 1,2 and track 3, 4.	Rob Cannon Class of 1983, currently Mr. Cannon teaches Mathematics at Willow Run High School and I have been told on many occasions by different students and parents he is the best math teacher. In 2005/2006, Mr. Cannon was voted Teacher of the Year. While a student at The Run Rob was on the varsity baseball in 1982, having a winning season 16 wins out of 23 under Coach Lee Bjerke.	Tanya Wonnell 1992 , currently works as the secretary to the Athletic Director & Assistant Principal since 2002. While attending WR, Tanya was in the Student Senate and Class Council. She came back to work at WR because she live out of the area and she missed being in the area in which she grew up. Tanya says she "loves working with the kids and with the athletic program!"
Anthony Davis Class of 19__ , currently coaching Varsity girl's basketball.	Monique Cook Class 1986 , volunteering parent for Marching Band and have one child who has graduated from Willow Run and two others currently attending.	Mark A. Cook Sr. Class of 1990, currently assistant coaching staff for boy's basketball. Coach Cook participated in boy's basketball while attending WR.	Sara Shipley Class of 1999, currently 7th grade girls basketball coach, Coach Shipley is an alumni who participated in girls basketball while attending WR.
Kendall Williams Class of 1997 , currently middle school boys track coach. Coach Kendall has lead the MS boy's track to 4 consecutive undefeated winning seasons.	Latin Davis Jr. 19__ , currently the coaching 8th grade boys basketball and JV girl's basketball.	Jesse Davis 19__ , currently the coaching JV boys basketball coach.	Yaminah Smith 1995 , currently the athletic trainer, and a parent of a WRMS student on the combo team.
Lee Morgan 1968 , currently Lee runs the clock at boys basketball and girl's basketball games. What can I say about Lee he contributes to the athletic program in many ways it's hard to begin to name everything he does. When I can complied the list I'll be sure to let you all know just how important he is to WR Athletics.	Tony Jackson 2000, (5-18-2005, Pro-Football, USA Today), Jackson is an unheralded tight end who adds value as a solid wedge buster on the special teams coverage units. Well respected by his teammates and coaches, he was one of five seniors selected to team Leadership Council for the 2004 season. Jackson earned All-Metro honors in the Detroit area as a senior at Willow Run High School. He also earned All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. He was named team captain and Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. In his final season, he had 30 receptions for 390 yards. Jackson earned All-State honors in track and field and holds the school records in the shot put and discus throw. He also lettered in basketball. Jackson redshirted in 2000 at Iowa and saw limited action in nine games the following year. He played in the first four games of the 2002 season strictly on special teams before seeing some playing time with the offensive squad. He finished that year with 10 yards on two catches. He finally received a starting nod vs. Penn State as a junior, appearing in the other twelve contests as a reserve. Jackson finished that year with five catches for 42 yards (8.4 avg.) and a touchdown. After a solid fall camp, Jackson started all year in 2004. He caught seven passes for 82 yards (11.7 avg.) and a touchdown. He also recorded five tackles on special teams. Jackson closed out his career with fourteen receptions for 134 yards (9.6 avg) and two touch-downs, adding five tackles on special teams.	Bryan Schroeder 1992, currently our Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at the Middle School. Bryan grew up in Willow Run and continues to support the Willow Run community. Bryan was a athlete here at the Run, he participated in Football, Baseball and Swimming. Later after graduating from College Bryan returned to the Willow Run Community to give back by teaching and coaching in our community.. Bryan has coached Baseball, Football and Volleyball in his years at Willow Run. Now he has taken on a new role as our Athletic Director and Assisstant Principal we are glad to have him.