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2008 Inductee |
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Mac
Manchester |
Lavern "Mac" Manchester has long
been a staple of the Rector community. A seemingly tireless
contributor, Manchester has been an active supporter of
Rector Athletics dating back to his time at the school.
That's quite an accomplishment considering all the events
which have taken place in the community and the world as a
whole since he graduated from RHS in 1938.
While the exact total may never be
known, it's safe to say Manchester has been present for more
than 3,000 baseball, football and basketball games. Though
not an athlete himself, Manchester and his wife, Jane,
raised four children who have all been involved in Rector
High School Sports.
Their daughter, Lisa, was a
majorette. The 1977 grad is in her 29th year of teaching
business at RHS. Their son, Mark, lettered in basketball,
baseball and tennis at then-Clay County Central, where he
was a 1989 graduate. Today, he is the RHS athletic director
and girls basketball coach. Son Jason graduated from CCC in
1993. He was a letterman in basketball, baseball and
football. A member of the 1992 state baseball championship
team, he later played basketball at Williams Baptist
College. Today, he is the boys basketball and tennis coach
at Valley View. Their youngest child, Kevin, graduated from
CCC in 1994, where he lettered in baseball, basketball and
football. He, too, was a member of the school's 1992 state
championship baseball squad. He is now a successful
businessman in Paragould.
Manchester's contributions extend
beyond that of a committed supporter of Rector Sports. He
also has been a community and county leader through his
efforts as a member of the Rector City Council, Clay County
Quorum Court and city recorder/treasurer. He has served as
chairman of the Rector Labor Day Picnic and was recognized
as Harps Grocery Employee of the Year.
