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Ransom Middle Gym Named For Educator, Coach Joseph E. Murphy
August 19, 2015
The Escambia County School voted Tuesday to name the gymnasium at Ransom Middle School as the “Joseph E. Murphy Gymnasium” in honor of Joseph E. Murphy.
Murphy said he never dreamed of such an honor.
“To have this honor bestowed upon me is very humbling,” he said. “No one can ever feel worthy of this wonderful honor…I am very grateful.”
Murphy began his career with the school district in 1976 as a science teacher at Ferry Pass Middle School, became a physical education teacher at Workman Middle School in 1980, and then moved to Ransom Middle School in 1984 where he has served as physical education teacher, physical education department chair, School Advisory Council member, and dean of students.
Murphy coached middle school basketball and track and field, winning numerous district championships for Ransom. He also coached football and golf at Tate High School, and served as the pitching coach for the Tate baseball team, leading them to two state championships.
Murphy was also named the Escambia Physical Education Association Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2009-2010 school year.’
He retired in June.
“Joseph E. Murphy has touched the lives of countless young people through his coaching and focus on health and wellness, encouraging and motivating students to perform at their highest level, in the classroom and on the athletic field,” a school board resolution stated.
Pictured top: Joseph E. Murphy before by the Escambia County School Board Tuesday night as the Ransom Middle School gymnasium was named in his honor. Pictured inset; Murphy (left) with Ransom Middle Principal Brent Brummet. Pictured below. Superintendent Malcolm Thomas with Murphy, Brummet and a group of Ransom supporters. Photos by Kim Stefansson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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8 Responses to “Ransom Middle Gym Named For Educator, Coach Joseph E. Murphy”
I am so proud to hear this. Congratulations Joe, on this honor and for your retirement. Apparently, you have done a wonderful job with those students. That is such a blessing. As a retired educator, I applaud your efforts and the influence that you have developed with the students and your peers there.
A deserving honor for a humble educator!! We are proud of you,Joe and eenjoy your retirement.. You have earned it!!
Congrats!!!! I remember Coach Murphy and was great!!
Joe, Janet, I get chills and tears over such a tremendous honor. Congratulations Joe on your retirement and this huge honor.
One of my memories when I think of my middle school days is Coach Murphy and running that mile every Thursday on that orange dirt track *sigh* haha. I look back and see coach in those poly coach shorts polo shirt and whistle standing at the track telling us all to hustle.
I couldn’t think of a more deserving person to have a building named after. You have done so much for us in our lives and for someone to look back and think about you, you’ve done something right. Such a great guy and motivator of our youth.
I never had coach Murphy when I was at Ransom in the mid 90s; I had coach White all 3 years. I do remember coach Murphy though, and he was always firm on students, but funny and pleasant to be around. I’m glad that he has been honored this way. Good move by the school board!
Coach Murphy – we are so grateful to you for the difference you have made in my children’s middle school years. Spencer was with me at the board meeting and was proud to be your student. This honor is so well deserved. God Bless.
Terry St. Cyr
Congrats to Coach! I remeber him taking the time to teach me how to throw discus in the 7th grade. While it was a long time ago, I still have those 1st place ribbons.
Thanks Coach.
Amy