In the “HOF Insights”, I ask a group of successful, veteran coaches to share their thoughts on a variety of topics. Each week, I ask a different question. The questions can be focused on helping coaches, parents or athletes to have a more successful athletic experience.
For this post, I asked coaches what are things they picked up from their mentors and important people in their lives. What were examples that these mentors set that impressed you, and/or what were words of wisdom that they shared.
Today’s Costa Alumni Profile features Eugene Tadie from Costa’s Class of 1970, and Knox’s Class of 1974.
Gene was in the next to last graduating class at Costa. There were 68 students in 1970 graduating year.
I first got to know Gene as freshman at Knox College. We both entered Knox in the Fall of 1970. Gene had a distinguished career as a student at Knox, majoring in Political Science. It was obvious at that time that he had a real passion for government and politics.
His career of public service in our government has been very impressive. He has served all over the world helping formulate American policies. Today, he has “retired” into the world of academia as a college professor.
I have been fortunate to reconnect with Gene thru social media. His posts on current events and world affairs provide education and insight. It is my hope that people like Gene will be given the opportunity to guide U.S. policies in the future.
I am so pleased that Gene was willing to take the time to share some of his memories and inspirations. He is an example of one of the many GHS and Costa grads who have gone out into the world and done great things!
This week’s quiz is looking at famous quotes. I will give you’d quote and you tell me who made the quote.
State Champions- East St. Louis Lincoln
2nd- St. Francis de Sales
3rd- Peoria Manual
4th- Rock Island
Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Rev. Tyson Parks III from Galesburg HS’s Class of 1993.
Tyson was one of the all-time greatest wrestlers in Streaks history. He qualified for State- three times, won the WB6- 3 times, and was Sectional champ- 2 times. He later won the CCIW crown while wrestling for Augustana.
Rev Parks is widely respected in Galesburg for his energy and commitment as a pastor. In the last few years, he has moved to Peoria where he is continuing his minister in so many different ways. He has impacted and continues to impact so many people.
I appreciate Rev Parks for taking the time from his busy, busy life to share some of his memories.
“This Week in Galesburg History”
Lots of winning going on this week!!
Lombard wins, Knox wins, and the Cubs win!! That doesn’t even count the GHS IM basketball champs.
Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg came to Galesburg.
This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 70 years ago, 60 years ago, 50 years ago, 30 years ago, and 10 years ago this week?
“This Week in Galesburg History” appears on Mondays on the WGIL website and the Massey Basketball Blog.
