09/04/2026
This is Sanjay.
My fondest memories of Coach Smith were not from school, but from my own childhood shenanigans.
We suffered a historically brutal snowstorm in the winter of 1978, just a few months after I became a licensed driver.
This irresponsible know-it-all (thought he) knew best.
Ignoring my mom and dad's nstruction to keep off the road, I got my brand new bright yellow Jeep Cherokee hopelesslyburied axle deep.
In our driveway...
Coach Smith cruised by in his Toyota Land Cruiser, I believe, and quickly had me back into the garage.
I'm not sure tbat our paths crossed after high School--until Felisha Dawn shared this photo with me.
These are the friendly folks and fond memories that together uniquely make Heartland Heartland.
Everyone have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend with your family and friends.