NORTHWEST CONFERENCE – PERSON OF DISTINCTION AWARD
The Northwest Conference puts high value on celebrating our students, programs and communities throughout the school year. From “Leaders in Sportsmanship,” to “Coaches vs. Cancer” and “Only 7 Seconds,” The Northwest Conference consistently goes above and beyond with outreach to every school and their corresponding communities.
Starting this spring, each school in the NWC will have the opportunity to highlight someone from their community as a “Person of Distinction.” This honor will celebrate someone associated with each athletic program and draw a spotlight on the amazing selfless people who help make this conference so special!
Sedro-Woolley Athletics
Person of Distinction – Don Wood
Don Wood is a long-time resident of Sedro-Woolley and alumni (Class of 75) of SWHS. While attending high school, Don participated in Basketball and Baseball. As soon as he had kids, Don moved back to the district in 1986 and has not left since. Once his son graduated from SWHS in 2000, Don started helping out with the Basketball team at the high school by taking stats, running the score clock along with other duties. He also became a spotter up in the booth during football seasons while consistently attending home games and traveling to support Cubs Athletics in multiple sports.
For the last 23 years Don has also been high school umpire (working from little league through high school). Don gave back to the community even more by coaching Woolley students in AAU basketball for 8 years. In the last 23 years one thing is certain. Don Wood cares about kids and the community he raised his family in. We are extremely excited to celebrate Don as Sedro-Woolley’s Person of Distinction, and thankful for his continued service to the students of this district!
Testimonials
“I am very excited to hear Don getting some recognition for his commitment to Sedro-Woolley Athletics! I have known Don in various roles for over 20 years,: starting as young Baseball coach with his son and culminating with my time as AD. Don was always there when you needed him – as you know: coach, umpire, field dad, bookkeeper, scoreboard operator, and spotter – you name it, Don was there. He went as far as to stay home and run the clocks for the Northwest 2B tourneys too (so that our local teams had a home area to play for the playoffs. Don is very invested in our athletic community, and I can think of a better person to get recognized for it!”
Jerry Gardner
Assistant Fire Chief
“I first met Don back when I was a principal and his son was competing for the Cubs. Then working with him in the booth at Football games is where I really got to know him. Don has given so much to Cubs Athletics over the years and continues to do so. Great community guy, hard worker and has always put back into the community way more than what he has gotten from it.”
Darrell Heisler
Executive Director of Washington School Personnel Association
“I nominated Don for this award because I have watched him give many years to our community sports. We have worked together now for 13 years and I am so thankful for him. He umpired at both my sons’ baseball games when they were in high school. He was in the booth getting them shout outs for all their football games as well. He is a great choice for this recognition! Congratulations Don!!”
Rhonda Morgan
Sedro-Woolley High School Athletics
