Eisenhower High School

• Came to Eisenhower High school in 1958.
• Retired from Eisenhower High School in 1988.
• Taught P.E. – Driver's Training
• Coached Varsity Girls Tennis           8 Years
• Coached Varsity Boys Tennis           8 Years
• Coached Varsity Baseball                6 Years
• Coached Varsity Boys Basketball    15 Years
• Coached Varsity Softball                 5 Years
• Coached Varsity Cross Country        2 Years
• Athletic Director                           10 Years
• President of BIG 9                          3 Years

Eisenhower High School

Carol Finney was born September 9, 1941 in Halstad, Minn., and later moved to Washington and became a graduate of Edmonds High School (Class of 1959). After graduation Carol attended Everett Community College where she received her associate's degree (1961), and later received a bachelor of arts in Education from Pacific Lutheran University two years later.  She completed her master's degree in Education (1969) at Central Washington University and also did graduate work at Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo and the University of Washington.

Carol taught at Eisenhower High School in Yakima (1963-1996) and again for the 2002-03 school year. During her time in education, Carol was the department chair for 30 years. In 1971, she started the girls' basketball and track and field teams at Eisenhower and remained the coached of both teams for 10 years. The Eisenhower girls' track and field team finished second at the State Championships in Goldendale (1975). Carol also coached softball (1983-2004), qualifying for the State Tournament twice.

Carol has dedicated her life to helping the students of the valley.

Davis High School

"It was an honor to be a teacher at Davis, being a part of the educational journey of a diverse population of caring and enthusiastic young people known as Pirates. I am a Pirate for life."

Education Highlights

1967    Graduated from Walla Walla High School

1971    Graduated from Western Washington University - earned 10 varsity sports letters (volleyball, field hockey, basketball, and fastpitch)

Career Highlights

1971-1983    Taught Physical Education & Health at Washington Junior High School

1983-2003    Taught Physical Education & Health at Davis High School

Athletic & Sports Highlights

1972-1988    Coached track & field, Volleyball, Basketball at Washington JR High

1983-1989    Coached Freshman Volleyball for Davis High School

1985-1990    Coached Special Olympic Basketball for Davis High School

Volleyball Officiating Highlights

1972-2014    Officiated High School – Division I Volleyball (Officiated NCAA Playoffs for 12 years, Big Sky Volleyball for 10 Championships, and 5 State Volleyball Championships; Head Official for 18 years at the State 1A, 2B, 1B Championship)

2004    Inducted into the Washington Officials Association (WOA) Hall of Fame for her years of accomplished work as a volleyball official 

2009    Inducted into the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Hall of Fame for 40 years of service as a volleyball Official

Davis High School

"Winners Win, Losers Lose, Which one are you?"

Graduated from Davis High school in 1966

• State Champion both Junior and Senior years in the 100 and 220 yd dashs.
• As a Senior while running the 4^th leg of the 4 by 200 yard relay, Willie sprinted his team from last to 2^nd recording a 19.8 split time that at that time was the fasted recorded in history for a high school student.
• To this day, Willie holds three school records at Davis in 100 meter at 10.5 sec, 200 meter at 21.2 seconds and long jump at 23 ft 9.5 inches
• While at Davis High School, Willie won 55 of 57 races.

College

• Attended Oregon State University on a full track scholarship.
• Immediately broke OSU freshman records in the 100 and 220 yard dashes.
• Tied the word record in the 100 yr Dash at 9.1 seconds
• NCAA Champion 220 yd dash
• Pan Am Games - Gold medal in 4 x 100 meter relay, silver medal in 100 m dash
• World Games in Europe was 200 meter Champion and 400 meter Relay Champion
• American Record 4 by 100 yard relay
• Injured in 1968 of all things a PE trampoline accident that prevented him from competing in the 1968 Olympics.
• In 1970 Willie worked hard to return to form and won Pac 8 Champion 220 yd dash setting a Pac 8 record of 20.4 seconds
• Tied Word Record 50 yd Dash and 100 yard dash
• From lane 8, Willie won the 1970 NCAA 220 yard Dash
• In 1970 ranked the top 200/220 Runner in the World
• Graduated from Oregon State in 197

Coaching

Long Sprint Coach for Davis Track and Field and student guidance counselor at Davis High School and currently at Wilson Middle still inspiring our youth.

Influential Persons in Life

• College Roommate – Dick Fosbury (of Fosbury Flop fame)
• Olympic Camp Roommate – Bob Beamon (1968 world record Olympic long jumper )
• Longtime Friend – Tommy “the Jet” Smith (1968 200 meter Olympic Champion)
• Muhamad Ali
• Mother and Father