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Caught Smoking in the Boy's Room.

1971 /72...Mr. Coats caught me smoking in the boys room twice in the same day...He looked down his nose at me and said " Your having a bad day...get to class before I change my mind." What a great man !!! 

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Mike Adams
2023-10-17 16:35:42
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A "presidential" visit.
As a freshman in high school, I was unsure of everything and felt out of place. We were assembled in the auditorium to hear a few words from the Principal. He was suddenly interrupted by "Abraham Lincoln". The laughter erupted immediately from all of us, when...
Marty Rogers
2013-08-26 10:51:45
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"Get out of that hole!"
There wasn't much you could count on in high school, but I could always count on Mr. Coates greeting me with a smile and those teasing words. For those of you who haven't met me, I am almost 5'0". My reply was always, "Get off of that chair!" because he was...
Jul Morton
2012-09-13 15:20:07
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Abe's Carvings
Abe was a beautiful craftsman with his wood carvings. One of our most cherished objects is the Mother Mary on the donkey being led by Joseph...depicting the journey into Bethlehem.....it is so special, we keep it out all year round.....now it will have a...
2012-09-06 21:32:38
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A wonderful man that will be missed by many.
Former student Graduated from OSHS in 1993. I'm so sorry to hear this! He taught my father Government when he went to OSHS and when my Dad found out Mr. Coates was going to be the Assistant Principal when I started going there, he was excited. My Da...
Tracie Becker
2012-09-04 17:34:09
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Former Student-1971
I was born and raised in South Norfolk. I was fortunate to have Mr. Coates for Government. What a great teacher and such a nice man. I remember he had a great sense of humor as well. What a great impact he made on a lot of students in his lifetime. Wel...
Bonnie Revell
2012-09-04 13:27:45
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Big Heart Kind heart
Abe was such a joy to talk to. He always had a funny viewpoint to offer and a story to go along with it. He was a big man but not near so big in stature as he was in soul. It was always a treat to get to hear Abe share something in the Winning Walk class because...
Dave Mills
2012-09-04 07:16:40
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Mr. Coats
What a wonderful kind hearted man.Never saw him without a smile or kind word. My prayers to your Mrs. Coats and daughter Ann.
Deanise Whitley
2012-09-03 21:48:54
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Where do you start?
There are too many to tell! I loved him! He made such an impression on me I can't begin to say! He was a riot and a joy to be with. My girlfriend and I were juse talking about him last Wednesday. Loved him.
Faughn Crockett Sharp
2012-09-03 20:24:37
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