This is a petition to name the new Track, William Boyers Track at Dudley High School.
WILLIAM N. BOYERS
Coach and Teacher
(1956-1995)
PERSONAL: William N. Boyers served as a teacher and coach at Dudley High School from 1956 to 1995. Every young man who has been a student at Dudley High School life has been affected in a positive way by coming in contact with William Boyers. In conversation, they refer to him as “Mr. B.”. His tough and caring leadership style has been instrumental in the positive development of many Dudley athletes and students. William Boyers feels his contribution to Dudley is “Making boys into better men”. When you think of Dudley High School Football and Track Program, the first name that comes to mind is “William Boyers”. William Boyers is an icon at Dudley High School. He is a foster parent and member of the Children’s Home Society. William Boyers is a life time member of the North Carolina Coaches Association. He has donated trophies for wrestling and help raise money for scholarships. He is a Charter member of the Dudley Educational/Sports Hall of Fame/Hall of Distinction. Also, he has been designated the official cook for the organization and does all the cooking especially the fish at their Fundraisers.
EDUCATION: St. Johns High School Graduate (1949), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, B.S. Degree Physical Education, North Carolina A&T State University (1956).
ATHLETICS: All American and All CIAA Honors in Football at A&T, inducted in the N.C. A&T Sports Hall of Fame.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: William Boyer’s entire teaching and coaching career was at James B. Dudley High School from 1956 to 1995. During this time, he coached football for 35 years as the line coach, coached basketball for 5 years, Head Track Coach for 34 years, Head Wrestling Coach for 20 years, and Assistant Baseball Coach for 1 year. Track Coach of the Year Award 1985-86, 1988-89 and 1991. Second in the state for track in 1991. Coach of the Year in Wrestling 1986-87.
EXPERIENCES: Served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He is a volunteer for Triad Health Project.
PRESENT POSITION: Retired (1995), however, still substitutes from time to time.
MARITAL STATUS: Married to wife Necia Boyers for 30 years.
Updates
May 3, 2012
The stories shared about Coach Boyers reveal just how many lives were shaped by his presence at Dudley High School. I am currently reaching out to school administrators to ensure they understand the depth of this support. Your reflections provide the necessary evidence that his legacy remains vital to our community.
May 3, 2012
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me of the profound impact Mr. B had on so many lives at Dudley High School. It is heartening to realize that his legacy of mentorship still resonates so strongly within our community today.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2012
8 Comments
Coach B was the man!! He taught me more about life than any classroom teacher ever did. This is long overdue.
Coach Boyers really shaped who I am today. Great idea to name the track after him.
My father always talks about his time playing under Mr. Boyers. Definitely deserves the honor.
WITHOUT A DOUBT. He pushed us hard but it was all love. Dudley legend for real.
Mr B is a legend. My brothers all played for him and they still go on and on about those games.
Please do this
Mr. Boyer was a great teacher & coach who cared about his students & players
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This is a petition to name the new Track, William Boyers Track at Dudley High School.
WILLIAM N. BOYERS
Coach and Teacher
(1956-1995)
PERSONAL: William N. Boyers served as a teacher and coach at Dudley High School from 1956 to 1995. Every young man who has been a student at Dudley High School life has been affected in a positive way by coming in contact with William Boyers. In conversation, they refer to him as “Mr. B.”. His tough and caring leadership style has been instrumental in the positive development of many Dudley athletes and students. William Boyers feels his contribution to Dudley is “Making boys into better men”. When you think of Dudley High School Football and Track Program, the first name that comes to mind is “William Boyers”. William Boyers is an icon at Dudley High School. He is a foster parent and member of the Children’s Home Society. William Boyers is a life time member of the North Carolina Coaches Association. He has donated trophies for wrestling and help raise money for scholarships. He is a Charter member of the Dudley Educational/Sports Hall of Fame/Hall of Distinction. Also, he has been designated the official cook for the organization and does all the cooking especially the fish at their Fundraisers.
EDUCATION: St. Johns High School Graduate (1949), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, B.S. Degree Physical Education, North Carolina A&T State University (1956).
ATHLETICS: All American and All CIAA Honors in Football at A&T, inducted in the N.C. A&T Sports Hall of Fame.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: William Boyer’s entire teaching and coaching career was at James B. Dudley High School from 1956 to 1995. During this time, he coached football for 35 years as the line coach, coached basketball for 5 years, Head Track Coach for 34 years, Head Wrestling Coach for 20 years, and Assistant Baseball Coach for 1 year. Track Coach of the Year Award 1985-86, 1988-89 and 1991. Second in the state for track in 1991. Coach of the Year in Wrestling 1986-87.
EXPERIENCES: Served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He is a volunteer for Triad Health Project.
PRESENT POSITION: Retired (1995), however, still substitutes from time to time.
MARITAL STATUS: Married to wife Necia Boyers for 30 years.
Updates
May 3, 2012
The stories shared about Coach Boyers reveal just how many lives were shaped by his presence at Dudley High School. I am currently reaching out to school administrators to ensure they understand the depth of this support. Your reflections provide the necessary evidence that his legacy remains vital to our community.
May 3, 2012
Seeing this groundswell of support reminds me of the profound impact Mr. B had on so many lives at Dudley High School. It is heartening to realize that his legacy of mentorship still resonates so strongly within our community today.
Reached 100 supporters
May 3, 2012
8 Comments
One of the top five most influential people in my life would have to be Coach William Boyers!
Coach B was the man!! He taught me more about life than any classroom teacher ever did. This is long overdue.
Coach Boyers really shaped who I am today. Great idea to name the track after him.
My father always talks about his time playing under Mr. Boyers. Definitely deserves the honor.
WITHOUT A DOUBT. He pushed us hard but it was all love. Dudley legend for real.
Mr B is a legend. My brothers all played for him and they still go on and on about those games.
Please do this
Mr. Boyer was a great teacher & coach who cared about his students & players
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One of the top five most influential people in my life would have to be Coach William Boyers!