Class of 2024 Inductees

 

 

ATHLETE- Jennifer Langdon
A 1990 graduate of Clio High School, Jennifer Langdon (Hall) earned an incredible twelve Varsity letters with All-Conference honors earned during every season she participated in during her time here. An incredible Volleyball and Softball player, her biggest impact came on the tennis court where she earned four Big-Nine Championships while playing at #1 Singles. She also captured four Regional Championships and was a four time All-State selection. Jennifer took her talents on the tennis court to Michigan State University where she earned three Varsity letters and was eventually named team captain during her time as a Spartan. Upon graduation, she transitioned to a role as an assistant coach at Michigan State before embarking on a career as teacher, school counselor, and successful tennis coach. As the Varsity Tennis Coach at both Clio High School and Davison High School, she earned Conference Coach of the Year awards at both stops. Clio Area Schools would like to congratulate Jennifer on being inducted into the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2024!

ATHLETE- Chris Coulter
A 1982 graduate of Clio High School, Chris Coulter was the definition of the “Big Man on Campus” during his time here at CHS. A three sport star for the Mustangs, Chris was a three year starter at quarterback for the Mustangs, a two time Big Nine All-Conference baseball player, but it was on the hardwood where he truly left his mark. “Colt,” as he was affectionately known, was a four year starter on the basketball team and a double-digit scorer. He was a multi-year All-State selection in basketball and led both the Big Nine and Genesee County in scoring during his Senior season at 28.8 points per game. Upon graduation from Clio High School, Chris attended Siena Heights on a full ride baseball and basketball scholarship. He later transferred to Mott Community College, where he played baseball for two years, becoming an All-American his sophomore year. Chris’s impact on the athletic program here at Clio during his tenure was undeniable. Clio Area Schools is proud to announce Chris Coulter as an inductee in the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

 

ATHLETE- Kelly Shumate
Our last inductee in the athlete category of our inaugural Hall of Fame class is one of our most decorated female athletes ever, Kelly Shumate. A 1983 grad, Kelly blazed an incredible path on the cross country course and track while leading the Mustangs to new heights with her incredible abilities. Kelly was a four-time All State honoree in cross country and a five-time All-State honoree in track. In track, she holds the school record in the 800, the 1600, and the 3200 while capturing the 1983 MHSAA State Championship in track. As good as she was in track, she may have been even better on the cross country course where she led the Mustangs to a 1980 MHSAA State Cross Country team Runner-up finish and captured individual State Championships in both 1981 and 1982. After graduating as the Valedictorian of her 1983 class, she accepted a scholarship to Western Michigan University where she helped lead the Broncos to three MAC Championships and earn MAC All-Conference three times over an illustrious running career. Clio Area Schools is proud to call Kelly Shumate a Mustang!

 

 

STAFF MEMBER- Loren Willey
Coach Will, as he was affectionately known, taught Social Studies at Clio High School 36 years. The impact he had on students and his ability to build relationships and love those students who needed it the most was second to none. Coach Will led the Mustangs to Big Nine Championships on the gridiron in 1970 and 1972 and served as the Defensive Coordinator on the 1996 team, having a hand in all three league championships in school history. Coach Will was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1987 and was as awarded the Jim Crowley Lifetime Football Achievement Award in 2013. Coach Will passed away in 2013 at the age of 80 but his legacy lives on with all the students and athletes he mentored and impacted throughout his illustrious career. 

STAFF MEMBER- Fay Latture
A lifetime Mustang who spent the bulk of her life in education right here in Clio, Fay Latture began her career as a student here in 1963 and ended it as the Superintendent of Schools in 2011. Fay Latture was a 1970 graduate of Clio High School. A lifelong learner, Fay went on to gain a BA from the University of Michigan, an MA from Eastern Michigan, and a Doctorate from Wayne State University. She began her career as a third grade teacher at Clio Later Elementary in 1974. She soon moved to the position of Special Education consultant at Carter Middle School where she eventually became the Assistant Principal. From Carter Middle School she moved to Garner Elementary where she served as the building principal for six years. Fay transitioned in 1989 to the role of Clio Area Schools Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum where she stayed for ten years. In 1999, Fay became the district’s first female Superintendent, a position she held for twelve years before her retirement in 2011. Fay also worked as a professor for at the University of Michigan working in the Education department. Clio Area Schools is honored to have this incredible mentor, leader, and educator join the Class of 2024 in the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame. 

STAFF MEMBER- Tom Healey

We are proud to induct as part of the Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame Class of 2024, a long time staple and pillar of the Clio community and it’s athletic program, former teacher, coach, and Athletic Director, Mr. Tom Healey. A 1965 graduate of Dearborn Edsel Ford High School, Tom received his Bachelors from Western Michigan University and his Masters from Central Michigan University. Tom began his career as a teacher at Clio High School in 1969. He served as the Assistant Wrestling Coach under Ralph Forsythe from 1970 to 1975 before taking over as Head Wrestling Coach from 1976 to 1980. He moved to administration in 1983 when he took over as the Athletic Director for the district, a role that he would hold for fifteen years and bring unprecedented success and stability to the athletic program. Under his watch the Mustangs captured twenty-three Big 9 Championships, eighteen MHSAA District Championships, 12 MHSAA Regional Championships, and six MHSAA State Runner-up finishes. Tom served as the MIAAA Regional Director and Genesee County Athletic Director’s Association President from 1994 to 1998. He was named the MIAAA Regional Athletic Director of the Year in 1995. In the fall of 1998, Tom became the Athletic Director at Mott Community College, a position he held from 1998 to 2010. During this time, Mott captured four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championships and finished in the top four nationally in four separate sports. Tom was named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year in 2003 and served as the MCCAA Vice President from 2004 to 2010. Following his retirement as Athletic Director, Tom has remained active within the athletic department at Mott to this day. Clio Area Schools is proud to call Tom Healey a Mustang and for setting the standard of excellence that we will continue to pursue both on the field and in the classroom.

 

STAFF MEMBER- Jean Holbert

A graduate of Central Michigan University, Jean excelled as an athlete both running and playing basketball for the Chippewas. She was hired at Clio High School as a Physical Education and Health teacher in 1976. Jean made a huge impact both in and out of the classroom during her time at Clio. She coached tennis, swimming, cross country, and girls golf during her tenure, taking both the girls cross country and girls golf teams to unprecedented heights under her watch. Jean led the 1980 Girls Cross Country team to a MHSAA State Runner-up finish. Jean made the transition to the links and oversaw one of the most incredible runs by any Girls Golf program in state history. Beginning in 1995, the Mustangs finished as the MHSAA State Runner-up for an incredible six straight years. After retiring from teaching and coaching in 2001, Jean was inducted into the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2014. Though we lost Jean in the spring of 2016, her legacy lives on as a pioneer for women’s sports both in the Clio community and the entire state of Michigan. Clio Area Schools is honored to have Jean Holbert as a Class of 2024 Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame Inductee.

 

COMMUNITY MEMBER- Ssgt. Scott Sather
Scott Sather, a 1991 CHS graduate, was a two sport stalwart during his time at Clio High School where exhibited his grit, determination and leadership both on the baseball diamond and football field. Upon graduation, Scott enlisted in the United States Air Force where he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant in his role as Combat Controller. On April 8, 2003, while leading his squadron in combat in Southern Iraq, Scott became the first US Airmen to lose his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Scott was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. Scott’s legacy lives on with all who knew him and admired his tenacity, leadership, and zest for life and our country. On this day of Independence, please take a moment to remember one of Clio’s true heroes, a man who dedicated his life to protecting and preserving our freedom and paid the ultimate price for all of us. The Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame is honored to have Scott Sather as one of our inaugural inductees.
 

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