Clio Area Schools Hall of Fame

 

 

Class of 2024 Inductees

 ATHLETE- Ian Hearn
A 1990 Clio High School Graduate, Ian made his mark on the field and mat both here at Clio High School at later at Central Michigan University where he participated on both the Baseball and Wrestling teams. A five-time All Stater during his time at Clio, Ian was a four-time Big 9 Champion in wrestling, a three-time First Team All Big Nine selection in Baseball, and a two-time First Team All Big Nine selection in Football. Ian went on to win three MAC Championships while wrestling at CMU and qualified for the NCAA’s on three occasions. Ian was also a member of a MAC Championship and NCAA Regional qualifying Baseball team while with the Chippewas. Ian was inducted into the Central Michigan University Marcy Weston Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022. Following his illustrious playing career, Ian transitioned to an incredibly successful career in education as a teacher and a coach. Ian has coached Wrestling and Baseball for 30 years and has captured two MHSAA State Titles in Baseball at both Rockford (2011) and Forest Hills Eastern (2022). Clio Area Schools is proud of everything you have accomplished both here at Clio High School and beyond. Thank you for being a tremendous ambassador and representative of the Clio community!

 

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 1982 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.