Office of Development Giving to SFA

Janette and Oscar Cripps Scholarship

The Janette and Oscar Cripps Scholarship, established in memory of Oscar Cripps, was endowed to honor his legacy. Through your donation, you are helping to annually award this scholarship to an SFA student with demonstrated financial need who graduated from Stratford High School. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of eight undergraduate semesters. As funding permits, it will grow to a maximum amount of full tuition and fees for the primary grantee, and any excess funds can then go toward partial scholarships for other grantees who also meet the criteria.

Join us in continuing Oscar’s legacy, and through your kind donation and his memory, students will continue to finish their education in Oscar’s name.

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  • Walter & Jeanette Bledsoe

    In memory of William King

    about 5 months ago
  • Bob King $100 class of 1979

    In memory of Bill King, a friend of Coach and Mrs. Cripps.

    about 6 months ago
  • Bob King $100 class of 1979

    Still praising God for both of you.

    more than a year ago
  • Chloe Cripps

    Happy 80th Birthday Poppy! I love and miss you!

    more than a year ago
  • Sherwood Oaks Women’s Club $100 more than a year ago
  • Brad Fricks $2,500 class of 1978

    In memory of Oscar and Janette Cripps. Thank you Coach Cripps for all of…

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    more than a year ago
  • J Kevin Adams $1,000 class of 1979

    Godspeed is with Mrs Cripps. What a blessing Mrs Cripps and Coach Cripps were to…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bob King $100 class of 1979

    In memory of Mrs. Janette Cripps. You will not be forgotten.

    more than a year ago
  • Bob King $100 class of 1979

    Mrs. Cripps: you and your family remain in all our hearts. We thank you…

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    more than a year ago
  • Ernie Trozzo $100

    Oscar Cripps was the perfect high school coach. His players, coaches, and their families came…

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    more than a year ago
  • One of Thousands Who Won’t Forget Him $100 class of 1979

    In thanksgiving for the life of Coach Oscar Cripps, and in gratitude for his amazing…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $100 more than a year ago
  • Keith Denkler $100

    Westchester grad. 1973. Coach Cripps was the best. I am so glad he found…

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    more than a year ago
  • bunco group more than a year ago
  • Jack, Chris and Byron Bateman $200

    To a great human who taught more to us than words could describe.

    Rest in peace…

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    more than a year ago
  • Jim Devine more than a year ago
  • Lawrence Chong $100

    Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. Deepest condolences…

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    more than a year ago
  • Scott Hearon class of 1984

    RIP Coach Cripps

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1977

    In memory of Coach Cripps. Thank you for leading this 17 year old to…

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    more than a year ago
  • Mark Jennings $1,000 class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • James Sheehan $125 class of 1989

    As a Coach you shaped boys into men. Taught us about discipline, and how…

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    more than a year ago
  • Jay Kibbe $50 class of 1976 more than a year ago
  • James Brockway $250 class of 1981

    Happy to contribute to both of my alma maters!

    more than a year ago
  • Alan Osenbaugh $100 class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • Jim May class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1992

    Thanks for the memories Coach!

    more than a year ago
  • Michelle Hardin Taylor $100 class of 1980

    You were such a blessing to so many students and I'm sure your peers as…

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    more than a year ago
  • James Hong $1,000 class of 2001

    Coach Cripps has been one of the most influential people in my life. He was…

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    more than a year ago
  • Ray and Karen Solcher $250

    Coach, thank you for being the mentor to so many, many young people. Dan, driving…

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    more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Michael Payne class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Scott Farley class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Kevin Emmott class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Flora Family $1,000 class of 1976 more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1994 more than a year ago
  • anonymous $500 class of 1981

    On behalf of my sisters, Margaret,’87, a teacher; Ruth,’84, a police officer; and myself ’81,…

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    more than a year ago
  • Luis Ruiz class of 1994

    A true mentor and inspiration to so many. Thank you for everything you taught…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Robbie Garriga $100 class of 1979

    Coach Cripps is a special person, a blessing to anyone who ever came to know…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • Brent Bowman class of 1994

    Thanks Coach!

    more than a year ago
  • J Jennings class of 1996

    Thanks for all the hard work you put into making us think, listen and learn. You…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • Jonathan Homeyer $1,000 class of 1986

    Thanks Coach for pushing many of us to achieve things beyond our own belief, all…

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    more than a year ago
  • Steve Roe $500 class of 1986

    Happy Father's Day, Coach! GATA!

    more than a year ago
  • Tom Kendall $500 class of 1992

    Happy Father’s Day Coach Cripps! Proverbs 22:6

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $1,000 class of 1994

    For one of the biggest hearts I have ever known. Water is wet today. …

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    more than a year ago
  • Mike Fleming $300 class of 1979

    Thanks Coach ! GATA 👍

    more than a year ago
  • McGovern Family $100 class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • Lisa Kantoff $100 class of 1979

    Ladies, let’s all honor the woman that has been there along side the coach all…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1975

    God, Family, Team, Self - we all still remember his lessons and wise words.

    more than a year ago
  • Myers Family class of 1980

    The true definition of a great man. Coach Cripps not only taught us excellence in…

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    more than a year ago
  • Pam Lundeen $100 class of 1980

    Thank you to both of you for all that you have done! Stratford High School will…

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    more than a year ago
  • Mary Aniol Kerr $100 class of 1980

    He is a Legend! Such a remarkable man of integrity who shared many life lessons…

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    more than a year ago
  • Shanna Ciarella Gosey $100 class of 1995

    Favorite tennis coach ever. Thank you for building character and inspiring so many.

    more than a year ago
  • Missy Hutchins class of 1988

    Happy 29th birthday Coach Oscar Cripps!!! Coach Cripps was a Godsend to my brother…

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    more than a year ago
  • Cathy Coers Frank $25 class of 1976

    Love you, Coach Cripps, and appreciate all that you and your family did for Stratford…

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    more than a year ago
  • Frank Blackwood class of 1981

    Happy Birthday my Friend.

    more than a year ago
  • Michael Martin $100 class of 2000 more than a year ago
  • Brent Rutland $100 class of 1991 more than a year ago
  • Tony Kimmey $1,000 class of 1979

    Coach Cripps, you truly have been an important part of my life. Your example of…

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    more than a year ago
  • Danny Gex $500 class of 1985

    Blessed to have played and coached with Coach Cripps.

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $100 class of 1996 more than a year ago
  • Todd Foss class of 1996

    Thanks, Coach, for all the lasting memories.

    more than a year ago
  • Tricia Koch class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • anonymous $10,000 class of 1979

    “But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand. “ Isaiah 32:8.…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $5,000 more than a year ago
  • Mark Gabrisch class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Lance Murphy $250 class of 1989 more than a year ago
  • Kevin Poynter $1,000 class of 1980

    Coach Cripps was/is inspirational. More importantly, and in addition to his obvious coaching abilities, he…

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    more than a year ago
  • Scott McLaughlin $1,000 class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • Steve & Angel Sahinen class of 1980

    Thanks Janette and Coach Cripps! What ever happened to that old blue Ford truck?

    more than a year ago
  • Craig Hagedorn class of 1978

    Coach Cripps has brought more young men to Christ and made a difference for time…

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    more than a year ago
  • Chris Beggins class of 1980

    Dear Coach Cripps, You made a huge impact on my life. Never quit, never give…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1979

    Thanks for your consistency, Coach Cripps! Whether it be your faith, family, or team...you consistently…

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    more than a year ago
  • Jones Family class of 1977

    Thank you Coach Cripps for the countless number of boys you changed into young men.

    more than a year ago
  • Casey Knust class of 1995

    Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many.

    more than a year ago
  • Jim Edwards $500 class of 1989 more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1995

    Coach Cripps has a huge heart and I was lucky to have the experience to…

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    more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Mark Jones class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Brad Thielemann $500 class of 1995

    Coach, thanks for always leading with integrity

    more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Mike Payne class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • In Memory of Mike Walton class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Chuck Serafino class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Tony Stein class of 1995

    Thanks for the memories, Coach!

    more than a year ago
  • Tommy Jackson class of 1995 more than a year ago
  • Todd Stewart $500 class of 1979

    Thanks for always believing and supporting me in what ever I was doing. Football,…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1995

    Coach - There are no words that will do you justice. We love you!

    more than a year ago
  • Ron Stukalin $1,000 class of 1979

    Coach and Mrs. Cripps, thank you both for your kindness and love for so many…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1987 more than a year ago
  • David Stukalin $1,000 class of 1979

    Thank you Coach Cripps for your continued support all these years. You pushed a scrawny…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • J. Carter Breed class of 1978

    Thanks you Coach Cripps for serving and leading us all to be better than we…

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    more than a year ago
  • Steven Ullrich $100 class of 1989

    Happy Birthday Coach. Please know that you left a lasting and valuable impression on…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $500 class of 1978

    You have made a positive impact on all our lives Coach Cripps!

    more than a year ago
  • Jack Little $500 class of 1983 more than a year ago
  • Hunter Armistead $1,000 class of 1986

    Thanks so much for all the years of great memories for living Friday Night lights.

    more than a year ago
  • Danny Sparks $1,000 class of 1985

    Thanks Coach for caring and teaching us so much

    more than a year ago
  • Scott Neal $100 class of 1981

    Coach Cripps has always been a mentor for me personally and a father figure for…

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    more than a year ago
  • David Moseley $500 class of 1986

    Thank you Coach Cripps!!!!

    more than a year ago
  • Craig Chandler $500 class of 1987

    Happy Birthday Coach!

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous more than a year ago
  • anonymous $100 class of 1982

    "Never take life for granted"

    more than a year ago
  • Andrew Quinn $500 class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • David Jamison class of 1988

    Happy Birthday Coach Cripps. Thank you for all you did for me. I will…

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    more than a year ago
  • Tom Bowers $250 class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • John Shroyer $250 class of 1984

    Still to this day think of Coach Cripps often and fondly. Missed most…

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    more than a year ago
  • Malcolm Gilbreath $100 class of 1986

    Dear Coach Cripps. You encouraged us to work hard on and off the field,…

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    more than a year ago
  • Matt Dwyer class of 1986

    Happy Birthday Coach! Thank you to you and Janette for your example and all you…

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    more than a year ago
  • Eileen Cullen Cochran class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Amy Bayer Beale class of 1978

    This is a wonderful tribute to an amazing couple!

    more than a year ago
  • John Beggins $250 class of 1978

    Happy Birthday Coach Cripps! You tried to help me but I was to young, stupid…

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    more than a year ago
  • Red Knowles $1,000 class of 1978

    Class of 1978

    Thanks for all you did,you changed lives through your football program that will…

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    more than a year ago
  • Rod Kerr class of 1986

    Still use the values Coach taught us to this day. Great man

    more than a year ago
  • Todd Jones $500 class of 1990 more than a year ago
  • Lorenzo Costantini class of 1986

    God gave us a gift with Coach and Janette. Love ya’ll.

    more than a year ago
  • Eric G. Wold class of 1980

    Thank you Coach Cripps for helping us turn out to be so much more than…

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    more than a year ago
  • Marco Juarez class of 1990

    Coach Cripps - thank you for the life lessons and many great memories!

    more than a year ago
  • Chris Gandolfo $500 class of 1990

    The water's wet today!

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $500 class of 1982 more than a year ago
  • Steve Streller $1,000 class of 1981 more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1981

    Leader of men

    more than a year ago
  • Mike Pucciarello $1,000 class of 1978

    Happy Birthday Coach Cripps! I'm so thankful for the impact you made in my life.…

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    more than a year ago
  • Duke Stone $1,000 class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Donna Goeser $100 class of 1978

    This is a wonderful gesture in honor of a wonderful couple!!!

    more than a year ago
  • Mary Langlois Drummond class of 1981

    Happy Birthday Coach Cripps! What an awesome tribute to this wonderful couple who have touched…

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    more than a year ago
  • Paul Teeters $50 class of 1997

    Coach Cripps meant so much to me and my family!! His after practice talks were…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bob Haworth $250 class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Richard Collipp $1,000 class of 1978 more than a year ago
  • Holy Spirit Episcopal Church

    Bob King shared stories of this wonderful coach and we are happy to contribute to…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bruce Smith $250 class of 1981

    This is a very worthy and honorable SFA scholarship in honor of Coach Cripps. Coach…

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    more than a year ago
  • Lenin Juarez II class of 1988

    Thank you for the memories Coach Cripps...they will be with us always.

    more than a year ago
  • Steve Crawford class of 1977

    We are fortunate beyond belief to have had you as a coach and mentor. You…

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    more than a year ago
  • Robert Allen $60

    So impressed at how Coach Cripps has touched so many lives and for what he…

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    more than a year ago
  • Jimmy Bautch class of 1986

    Thank you coach for your positive leadership and your ability to care for each and…

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    more than a year ago
  • Scott Fenn class of 1986

    Grateful for Coach Cripps and his family.

    more than a year ago
  • Ted Arps class of 1980

    Your words of wisdom, Coach Cripps are still firmly cemented on my heart. God…

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    more than a year ago
  • Kevin Watler class of 1989

    Coach Cripps, We can only pray that our children will be as fortunate as we…

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    more than a year ago
  • David Tagliarino $250 class of 1987

    Thank you Coach for EVERYTHING! Words cannot fairly or adequately express the positive…

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    more than a year ago
  • Dan & Beth LeNeveu class of 1987

    Coach Cripps is most certainly on my list of life mentors along with other Stratford…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • Lorraine Cannistra class of 1986

    To say Coach Cripps was one of my mentors would be an understatement. There have…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • Will King more than a year ago
  • Matt Trozzo class of 1989

    Coach - Your legacy keeps growing. Thank you for investing in us and teaching us how…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous more than a year ago
  • anonymous more than a year ago
  • Cindy and Kary Kemble class of 1976

    Oscar and Janette have touched so many lives including me (Cindy), the entire Williford family,…

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    more than a year ago
  • Roxanne S Sharrock $100 class of 1975 more than a year ago
  • anonymous $500 class of 1982 more than a year ago
  • Debbie Franklin Green $250 class of 1980 more than a year ago
  • Class '79 Reunion Committee $340 class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Andy Stewart $200 class of 1975 more than a year ago
  • In honor of Janette and Oscar $25,000 class of 1980

    "It is amazing what can be accomplished, when nobody cares who gets the credit." Coach…

    read more
    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Mac Winston $1,000 class of 1980

    Happy BDay Coach Cripps and thank you for your grace and support for all the…

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    more than a year ago
  • Andy Stewart $500 class of 1975

    A Second Dad to us all his players. You made us take pride in everything…

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    more than a year ago
  • Dan Bautch class of 1988

    Thanks coach for all the life lessons and memories!

    more than a year ago
  • Johnny Prejean $500 class of 1978

    I am proud to add a gift as I am both a Stratford graduate and…

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    more than a year ago
  • Steve Jones $1,000 class of 1979

    Coach Cripps had a profound positive impact on my life at the extremely pivotal age…

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    more than a year ago
  • Brian Fowler $100 class of 1993

    To someone who has meant so much to so many, and convinced all of us…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous class of 1979 more than a year ago
  • Stephen Roseman $500 class of 1985 more than a year ago
  • Tommy LoVoi $100 class of 1986

    We always ended our practice on a knee and said the Lords Prayer. God bless…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bill Alford $1,000 class of 1980

    Mrs. Cripps was my favorite teacher at Stratford, always positive and encouraging. Coach Cripps…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bill Mather $500 class of 1980

    There are a few immensely “pivotal” men God strategically placed in my life and Coach…

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    more than a year ago
  • Hugh Ramsey class of 1993

    Well deserved honor...

    more than a year ago
  • Bill & Lynn King

    Oscar Cripps is one of the very "top of the class" as a Christian, an…

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    more than a year ago
  • Daniel Solcher class of 1987

    Hey Coach Cripps and Family - Here's my share to the fund - and…

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    more than a year ago
  • The Ache Family $500 class of 2001

    Coach Cripps, thank you for all of your support. I would not be the man…

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    more than a year ago
  • Mike Moody class of 1986 more than a year ago
  • David Higgins $500 class of 1998 more than a year ago
  • anonymous $1,000 class of 1978

    One of the most influential men in my life. I love you Coach Cripps. Thanks…

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    more than a year ago
  • anonymous

    Axe’ em Jacks!

    more than a year ago
  • friends and family $68,000 more than a year ago
  • Jess Hewitt $40 class of 1975

    I wish we recorded his "talks" as he was always inspirational.

    more than a year ago
  • anonymous $10 more than a year ago
  • anonymous $25

    Grateful to the alumni and friends of Stratford High School that choose to support this…

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    more than a year ago
  • Bob King class of 1979

    I cannot say enough about what Coach and Mrs. Cripps have meant to me and…

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    more than a year ago