Past and current Highline High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees gathered recently at a school assembly to celebrate their accomplishments and inspire current students, according to the Highline High School Alumni Foundation.

The event brought together a wide range of honorees representing decades of Pirate athletics.

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Past and current HHS Athletic Hall of Fame winners gathered recently at an assembly. Front row, left to right: Casey Murphy-Jeannot, Lori Jensen-Box, Ben Guidos, Mark Turner, Gene Tomlinson. Second row, left to right: Jeff Ashley, Kelli Wood, Dave Larson, Tyler Geving, Carol Clingan. Back row: Corrie Adams-Oldfather, Howard Call.

Hall of Famer Bios

Lori Box – Class of 1985

13^th year as HHS AD
21^st year at Highline High School
24^th year in the Highline School District
4-year letter winner in swimming at HHS
Attended University of Washington Undergrad – BA in English
Attended University of Puget Sound Grad School – Master’s in Education
2022 KingCo Athletic Director of the Year
2024 Highline High School Alumnus of the Year

Ben Guidos – Class of 2006

4-year letter winner in Baseball at HHS
2-year letter winner in Basketball at HHS
3-time All-Seamount League in Baseball
Unanimous Selection as Seamount League MVP during Senior Year of Baseball
Won two Seamount League titles with the Pirates
3A State Player of the Year – 2006
4-year Baseball Player at University of Washington

Ron Luthy – Class of 1951

1951 State Basketball Champion
First Team All-State 1951
Hit Game-winning shot in double overtime vs. heavily favored Walla Walla HS in 1951 Semifinal Game
Averaged 13.5 Points for the 27-1 Pirates

Don McDougall – Class of 1952

1951 State Basketball Champion
First Team All-State 1951
Averaged 18.5 Points for the 27-1 Pirates
Highline Pirate All-Time Leading Scorer for over 30 years

Casey (Murphy) Jeannot – Class of 1996

4-year letter winner in Swimming at HHS
6-time Washington State Champion
State Records in 200m & 500m Freestyle in 1994
Member of the 1993 State Championship Swim Team
WIAA Swimming Hall of Fame Member
4-year Swimmer at Arizona State University
All Pac-10 Selection
NCAA All-American/Academic All-American
Principal at Hazel Valley Elementary in the Highline School District

Ed Niehl – Class of 1944

3-Sport Athlete at HHS; Football, Basketball and Track at HHS
4-year Football Player at Washington State University
Longtime Football coach and AD at Bethel High School
Coached two undefeated and unscored on teams in 1955 & 1958
Both teams finished ranked #1 in the state
Bethel High School Gymnasium was dedicated in his honor in 1981

Mark Turner – Class of 1967

3-year letter winner in Football at HHS
HHS Football Team Captain in 1966-67
NPSL Football Champions in 1966-67
All-state Football Selection in 1966-67
4-year Athletic Scholarship Football Player at University of Washington (1967-1970)
3-year letter at UW
Earned his Degree in Business at UW while playing there.

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The Highline High School Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes former student-athletes, coaches, and community members who have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic legacy.

Inductees are celebrated not only for their achievements in sports but also for their leadership and commitment to the Highline community.

The Alumni Foundation, which supports Highline High School students through scholarships, events, and recognition programs, said the assembly provided an opportunity for current students to connect with Pirate history and see the long-lasting impact of athletics on graduates’ lives.

More information about the Highline High School Alumni Foundation and its programs can be found at https://hhsaf.org.

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