Ransom Middle Gym Dedicated In Honor Of Educator, Coach Joseph E. Murphy

September 25, 2015

Thursday, the gymnasium at Ransom Middle School was officially dedicated as the “Joseph E. Murphy Gymnasium” in honor of Joseph E. Murphy.

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.

“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,” stated a school board resolution issued in his honor last month.

Pictured: Joseph E. Murphy (left) with Ransom Middle Principal Brent Brummet at an Escambia County School Board meeting last month. File photo.

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3 Responses to “Ransom Middle Gym Dedicated In Honor Of Educator, Coach Joseph E. Murphy”

  1. William on September 25th, 2015 11:11 am

    >> The School Board previous approved the name change previously, and the school held the dedication yesterday.

  2. molinoman on September 25th, 2015 11:08 am

    I thought they already did that? They had a dedication to dedicate the dedication?

  3. Mr. O on September 25th, 2015 7:20 am

    Measured with every metric, Joe Murphy is a class act!

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