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Coach Mr. Sutherland
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July: Hank Frame
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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 Teacher, Mr. Joe Turman.



Mr Turman
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We are proud to feature our Health/Fitness Teacher, Assistant Head Football Coach, and Head Boys Golf Coach, Mr. Joe Turman.

Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: I ws born in Chehalis Wa., lived in The Dalles Or. then moved to Spokane in 1974 at 5 years old.

Q: Where did you go to college and get your teaching degree?
A: I attended EWU (Eastern Washington University) where I received my teaching degree.

Q: What was your favorite subjects in school?
A: I really enjoyed Social Studies.

Q: Did you play in any sports in high school? College?
A: I participated in football, wrestling and track while at Shadle Park.

Q: When did you realize that you wanted to coach?
A: As soon as I wsa done playing football in college I decided to coach at the junior level.

Q: Where was your first teaching job?
A: My first coaching job was at Gary Junior High in 1987, I was 18 years old. My first teaching job was at Sunrise Elementary in 1999



mr Turman
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Q: How long have you been at University High School?
A: I started coaching in 1991 and full time teaching in 2000.

Q: What do you do for hobbies?
A: I enjoy time at the lake and golf.

Q: If you were not at U High teaching and coaching what would you like to be doing?
A: I would love to be anywhere hot and playing golf!

Q: Background information:

1. What is your favorite food?
A: Roast Beef


2. What is your favorite movie?
A: A Few Good Men


3. What is your favorite band/artist?
A: Van Halen (David Lee Roth)


4. Tell us about your family:
A: I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters, 6 nephews and 1 niece. They all live here in Spokane along with my parents.



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