School, community say goodbye to longtime coach and teacher, Ron Freeman
The memorial service was streamed live on Feb. 18. The above video is an edited version of the footage. A memorial service for coach and teacher Ron Freeman took place in the gym on Feb. 18. Hundreds gathered to honor his memory. Freeman died on Jan. 21 at the age of 52. He had been a mentor at MVHS for almost 30 years as a water polo and swimming coach and a history and physical education teacher. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Miriam and Ken Clark, his brothers Richard, Dean, John, and Wayne Freeman, and his sister Cathleen Bridenstein. The family requests that donations be made to the Ron Freeman Aquatic Fund in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to MVHS ASB/Ron Freeman Aquatics. Program information: Welcome: April Scott, Principal Choir: For Good Video Patrick Ellington, colleague/coach Michael Cummings, class of 2003 Don Vierra, colleague/coach Choir: Seasons of Love Hartmut Ott, class of 1993 Jeff Thomas, colleague/PE teacher Nicolet Danese and Sonika Singh, class of 2011 Video Guy Ravey, class of 1993 Alex Bagdasarian, class of 2011 Dedication: Brad Metheany Pool Dedication: Lisa Fischer-Colbrie Choir: Benediction Conclusion: April Scott, Principal
Read more: Jan. 22: “Coach and teacher Ron Freeman dies” Jan. 24: Senior Nikki Danese’s tribute: “Ron Freeman—the legacy lives on” Jan. 24: “Students and staff react to death of beloved coach and teacher, Ron Freeman” Jan. 29: Students, athletes, colleagues, and alumni share memories: “MVHS remembers Ron Freeman”