TIM TURNER – R.I.P.

·      MHS – Class of 1972

·      B.S. Eastern Michigan University, 1976

·      M.S. Eastern Michigan University, 1981

·      Classroom teacher from 1976-1980 at Melvindale, Trenton and Southgates Aquinas High Schools

·      Guidance counselor from 1981-2006 at Allen Park, Warren De La Salle, and Northville High Schools

·      6 Varsity letters in basketball and track at MHS

·      Basketball Captain and Most Valuable Player in basketball, All League/All Area/All Suburban in basketball, 1970-1971 and 1971-1972 seasons

·      All State basketball, 1971-1972 season

·      Melvindale head basketball coach 1982-1986.  Won Class B District in 1986, Downriver Coach of the Year-Basketball in 1986, varsity football coach 1982-1986

·      Won 4 Catholic League Central Division titles and district as head coach at Warren De La Salle HS.  Also coached basketball at Aquinas and Trenton High Schools, Henry Ford Community College and Dearborn High School

·      Melvindale Athletic Hall of Fame Committee member and past chairperson

·      Family:  wife-Diane, children-Sean, Brett and Stephanie, brother-Terry