A well deserving man. His student loved him and I was one of them!
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Anita Stroupe
4 years ago
Well earned and deserved!
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Lee Stroupe
4 years ago
Lan and I joined the coaching staff at Watauga High School at the same time in 1979. We shared office space as science teachers during those 24 years together. I watched his dedication to his student athletes in all the years he coached. I can’t think of a more noble way to honor and memorialize his achievements.
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Lisa A Glenn Walters
4 years ago
Such a great man
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Tyler Langley
4 years ago
Coach Lan was my CC and Diving coach at WHS in the early 90s, he was great and deserving of this tribute.
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Mark Shook
4 years ago
Being the swim coach and helping all the kids in his career, there is NO better person to name this after!
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Marty Landau
4 years ago
My name is Marty Collins Landau. Coach Lan was an amazing man who was my CC coach, swim coach and diving coach at WHS. His name would look amazing and inspire Watauga County kids to be like Lan! I live in Wilmington, NC currently but almost back to Watauga full time. Soon hopefully!
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Michael Elledge
4 years ago
I both ran and swam for Lan. He was a fantastic person, coach, and mentor. He set the foundation for both individual and team success. I truly believe that some of the accomplishments I enjoy today are attributable the the l learned from Lan at WHS.
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Shelton Wilder
4 years ago
As a friend and colleague LAN was 110% every day for the kids, the athletes, the sport, and his friends. I can not think of WHS aquatics without this memory. This recognition will be more than appropriate, it was earned and deserved by LAN the Man. I sure hope this happens!
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Dory Franklin
4 years ago
On his swim team for years growing up. Great coach.
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Patrick Morgan
4 years ago
Love this man, our coach❤️
“Will it matter that I was?” Lan mattered. Whenever I’m near a pool I hear his whistle.
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Angela Barnhardt-Cole
4 years ago
WHS class of 1984. Lan was a great coach and educator. He positively impacted so many students and athletes.
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Patty Matz Browne
4 years ago
WHS c/o 1987
One of the best coaches I knew, Coach Lan worked tirelessly in support of the WHS students and the community. He and his family deserve this honor.
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Katherine McFarland
4 years ago
I would love to support naming the recreational center pool after Lan.
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Marion Hughes
4 years ago
Let's do this
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Tugman Kurt
4 years ago
Right up there with Jack Gross as one of the best coaches I ever had.
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Tim Tompkins
4 years ago
There would be no one better suited for this honor
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David Kirby
4 years ago
It’s been 40 years since I was a student at Watauga High School. I was not on the swim team, but I knew those who were. Lan O’Laughlin was a positive presence at WHS in the time I was there, so much so I remember him to this day. I was shocked at his untimely passing like everyone else. Naming this center after Lan is wonderful way to honor his spirit — and his memory.
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Wade H Booth
4 years ago
Coach Lan was a great man and mentor to so many. This would truly be a great honor to name the pool after him.
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Olivia Higgins
4 years ago
Former resident, this would be a beautiful tribute.
A well deserving man. His student loved him and I was one of them!
Well earned and deserved!
Lan and I joined the coaching staff at Watauga High School at the same time in 1979. We shared office space as science teachers during those 24 years together. I watched his dedication to his student athletes in all the years he coached. I can’t think of a more noble way to honor and memorialize his achievements.
Such a great man
Coach Lan was my CC and Diving coach at WHS in the early 90s, he was great and deserving of this tribute.
Being the swim coach and helping all the kids in his career, there is NO better person to name this after!
My name is Marty Collins Landau. Coach Lan was an amazing man who was my CC coach, swim coach and diving coach at WHS. His name would look amazing and inspire Watauga County kids to be like Lan! I live in Wilmington, NC currently but almost back to Watauga full time. Soon hopefully!
I both ran and swam for Lan. He was a fantastic person, coach, and mentor. He set the foundation for both individual and team success. I truly believe that some of the accomplishments I enjoy today are attributable the the l learned from Lan at WHS.
As a friend and colleague LAN was 110% every day for the kids, the athletes, the sport, and his friends. I can not think of WHS aquatics without this memory. This recognition will be more than appropriate, it was earned and deserved by LAN the Man. I sure hope this happens!
On his swim team for years growing up. Great coach.
Love this man, our coach❤️ “Will it matter that I was?” Lan mattered. Whenever I’m near a pool I hear his whistle.
WHS class of 1984. Lan was a great coach and educator. He positively impacted so many students and athletes.
WHS c/o 1987 One of the best coaches I knew, Coach Lan worked tirelessly in support of the WHS students and the community. He and his family deserve this honor.
I would love to support naming the recreational center pool after Lan.
Let's do this
Right up there with Jack Gross as one of the best coaches I ever had.
There would be no one better suited for this honor
It’s been 40 years since I was a student at Watauga High School. I was not on the swim team, but I knew those who were. Lan O’Laughlin was a positive presence at WHS in the time I was there, so much so I remember him to this day. I was shocked at his untimely passing like everyone else. Naming this center after Lan is wonderful way to honor his spirit — and his memory.
Coach Lan was a great man and mentor to so many. This would truly be a great honor to name the pool after him.
Former resident, this would be a beautiful tribute.