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Lan O’Loughlin Aquatic Center Naming Application

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Grace C Dorsey
4 years ago

Valuable teacher, coach, and leader in Watauga County.

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Mark Gould
4 years ago

Great man!

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Marietta Miller
4 years ago

Lan touched my family in such a profound way. This is to thank him from the bottom of my heart.

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Karen K James
4 years ago

Lan made a significant impact in Watsuga County, not just with the teenagers he taught and coached at the HS, but throughout the community. He would be so proud to finally see a world-class pool at the Rec Center. Please name it for Lan O'Loughlin!

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Carol OLoughlin Thompson
4 years ago

As Lan’s wife, I witnessed his heartfelt service to others, particularly the youth of our community. Whether as a teacher or as a coach, he instilled character in each student that he worked with, and most of all, belief in themselves. His dream was that the youth of Watauga County would learn how to swim before they graduated from high school. He worked tirelessly for a new pool and recreation center where this could become a reality. His legacy will live on in the naming of the aquatic center in his honor.

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Andy Harkins
4 years ago

This is a GREAT idea and Lan would be the natural pick for this.

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Jean Malcolm
4 years ago

Lan's daughter and my daughter have been good friends since elementary school. We also went to church together. Although I never saw him coach, I knew him as a great dad and and positive influence to those around him. No one would have loved the complex more than Lan! Please honor him in this very special way.

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Anonymous
4 years ago

I lived in watauga most of my life and still have ties there. This is a smart decision.

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Heather Rogers
4 years ago

This would be wonderful!

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Joe Wellborn
4 years ago

Great name choice here!

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Lauren Wellborn
4 years ago

Lan was such a special person and put in a lot of energy to get to know the young folks in Watauga County. I'm so lucky to have known him. It is very fitting that the rec center Lan envisioned be named after him.

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Jessica Haywood
4 years ago

Lan was an Inspirational swim coach and definitely deserves this honor!

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Penny Tostoe
4 years ago

No better, more caring coach, father, or person, ever.

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Kelly Scott
4 years ago

Lan was my neighbor and friend. He was a wonderful swim coach, and he deserves this more than anyone!

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Anonymous
4 years ago

I was a student at WHS when he was a coach and he definitely had an impact.

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Hannah Cassidy
4 years ago

It would be a great tribute to Lan O’Loughlin and his dedication to others to name the pool after him.

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Anonymous
4 years ago

An incredible man and fitting tribute to the impact he had on so many.

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Tarrah Callahan
4 years ago

Lan was an incredible soul who touched more lives than he will ever know. What a beautiful tribute!

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Kay Campany
4 years ago

Lan was an incredible man. I attended the dinner honoring Lan, shortly after he learned he had cancer. Hundreds of former and current students he taught and coached as well as their parents turned out to tell him how much he meant to them. He treated all swimmers regardless of their talent the same. It would be a wise decision to name the pool after him.

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Nancy Caudill
4 years ago

Would love to honor Lane !