In a recent series called “Early Influence” on espn.com, Houston Texans lineman Wade Smith credits former Lake Highlands assistant Harry Everett (a classmate of mine at LH) and a “Coach Hill” from Lake Highlands Junior High for giving him the direction and confidence to make it to the NFL.

It’s a great example of how coaches and teachers can influence lives. Not all kids grow up to be massive NFL lineman, but a lot of them can be successes in other ways thanks to the guidance of educators.

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Question: Does anyone who this “Coach Hill” was at LHJH?