Longtime Helias coach, history teacher retires

Alex Wilde applauds as people roast her “pawpaw” Mike Jeffries. The longtime history teacher, wrestling and assistant football coach has closed the book on a storied high school teaching and coaching career, calling it quits after 43 years at Helias High School.

Alex Wilde applauds as people roast her “pawpaw” Mike Jeffries. The longtime history teacher, wrestling and assistant football coach has closed the book on a storied high school teaching and coaching career, calling it quits after 43 years at Helias High School.

By Tom Rackers

Friday, May 18, 2012

After 43 years, today is the last day for Mike Jeffries as a teacher at Helias High School.

“I’ve got a lot I can do,” Jeffries said. “I’ve got my bird dogs, I’ve got my canoes, I’ve got some trips with family and friends planned. If I can find people to do things with, I’ll be busy.”

Many know Jeffries for his accomplishments as a coach.

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