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You are listening to "King of Glory" made famous by 'Third Day'
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Teacher/Coach Ms. Byers
Teacher/Coach Mrs. Cook
Teacher/Coach Mr. Ganey
Teacher/Coach Mr. Houston
Teacher/Coach Mrs. Lentz
Teacher/Coach Mr. Phillips
Coach Mr. Sutherland
Coach Ms. Thomas
Teacher/Coach Mr. Turman
Teacher/Coach Miss Walters


July: Hank Frame
Sept: Tim McElhinney
Oct: Sonny John
Nov: Wes Millard
Fall: Painted Hills GC
Christmas '06: Painted Hills
Spring '07: Painted Hills GC
Feb '07: Angie Bjorklund 
Meet University High School Science teacher and Basketball Coach, Mr. Garrick Phillips.



Mr. Phillips






We are proud to feature Science teacher, and Head Basketball Coach, Mr. Garrick Phillips.

Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: Born in Eugene Oregon – grew up in North Spokane – 4th grade through high School Graduation. Northwest Christian – 1988.

Q: Where did you go to college and get your teaching degree?
A: Attended and graduated from the University of Puget Sound – 1992 Bachelors Degree in Natural Science (Biology Emphasis) – 1993 – Master Degree in Teaching also from UPS.

Q: What was your favorite subjects in school?
A: I really enjoyed all of the Math and Science classes in school as well as college.

Q: Did you play in any sports in high school? College?
A: I played football, basketball and baseball in high school. I was all – state in basketball and baseball. Played Basketball in college.







Q: When did you realize that you wanted to coach?
A: During my college playing days, I decided that I wanted to teach and coach. I had a good understanding of the game as a point guard and wanted to transition into coaching. I landed at the High School level and really enjoy it.

Q: Where was your first teaching job?
A: After graduating from college – I began teaching and coaching at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie WA. I was there for 13 years as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Science Teacher.

Q: How long have you been at University High School?
A: This is my 1st year at University.

Q: What do you do for hobbies?
A:I enjoy golfing and watching sporting events.

Q: Background information:

1. What is your favorite food?
A: Any Mexican Food


2. What is your favorite movie?
A: Fletch and Tommy Boy


3. What is your favorite band/artist?
A: Third Day


4. Tell us about your family:
A: Married to Kristina for 11 years. 2 boys – Logan 5 1/2 yrs. and Carson 4 yrs.





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