Retirement Party To Be Held For Lorenzo “Coach” Jones

June 24, 2010

Longtime educator and coach Lorenzo Jones will be honored with a retirement dinner party Friday night in Century.

Jones retired this year after 34 years in the classroom at Northview High, Carver/Century, Carver Middle and Century High schools. Most recently, Jones taught American History and World History at Northview, where he also coached football and basketball.

“Throughout the years, many of us have grown to know Mr. Jones in many different ways. Out of the kindness of his heart, he has done much for this community especially for most of us and our children whether it was during the summer months or in school. Whether it was something small or something big, he has touched the lives of many,” said event organizer Sharon Robinson.

Everyone is invited to the retirement dinner Friday from 6 p.m until at the Century Community Center on West Highway 4 from 6 p.m. until. Gifts are welcome.

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11 Responses to “Retirement Party To Be Held For Lorenzo “Coach” Jones”

  1. Stacey Blackmon Calloway on June 25th, 2010 9:20 am

    Best wishes on your retirement, u surly deserve it. You have not only taught my husband and myself but also 2 of our children. You will truly be missed.

  2. Donna on June 25th, 2010 8:08 am

    Good luck with your future endeavors. You taught me in the 8th. grade (Civics). What I remember most is having to learn and recite the preamble to the Constitution. I hated having to do that. I despised coming to class because I knew you were going to challenge me in ways that I didn’t want to be bothered. I was 14 years old, I really didn’t care to learn. Reguardless, you taught me anyway, in spite of myself. Thank you very much. Looking back, I am grateful for what you taught me. I still remember that darn Preamble to the Constitution too!

  3. Dr. Kevin R. Linam on June 25th, 2010 12:12 am

    I had the pleasure of working/teaching/coaching with Coach Jones at Carver Middle in 1997! Coach Jones found the best in people and situations! Have a great retirement Coach! You were a blessing to me! God Bless you and your family! Kevin R. Linam Ed.D

  4. Class of 1993 (CHS) on June 24th, 2010 10:20 pm

    Thanks, for everthing Coach Jones! I will always remember the times spent with you as a Coach. I have always respected you for what you have given to the Town of Century’s youth. Some may not know but I have seen you provide transportation to the area youth when you were at Century and contuined that at Northview. May God continue to bless you for the things unseen that you do and will continue to do! Thanks Coach Jones!

  5. TJ on June 24th, 2010 9:20 pm

    Have fun and enjoy life…… He was my teacher at Carver middle in 1981….I think that was the year or close to that,, He was great coach too!!!!! At Century High !!!! Remember The KIds at McDonalds years later… hahaha

  6. Levon W., III on June 24th, 2010 7:47 pm

    May God Bless my 8th Grade History Teacher..

  7. Christopher Hale SR on June 24th, 2010 12:59 pm

    Thank a millions you taught me and my son i have noyjing but good memories CONGRATS Coach enjoy your retirement you deserve it.

  8. terri sanders on June 24th, 2010 11:32 am

    Thanks coach Jones for being a good male role model for my boys (Brian and Kevin Winingar)when they were in school.Enjoy your retirement.

  9. Alicia holland on June 24th, 2010 10:32 am

    Hey coach jones, I miss you so much, you were a wonderful history teacher and even though you picked on my ALOT you still made the classroom funn. && i hope you have a great retirment party.

  10. FLORIDA!!!!!!! on June 24th, 2010 7:07 am

    coach jones is a good person. Its sad to know that we are losing a good person and teacher from the school system. Coach jones is FUNNY!!!!! if he ever taught you he had some kind of nick name for you. Enjoy your retirement and may you continue to be blessed

  11. N.H.F. on June 24th, 2010 5:50 am

    Enjoy Your Retirement and May GOD Bless You Forever !!

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