Rob Johnson Retirement Dinner 4-19-08
Wabash honored Coach Rob Johnson for his 37 years of service to the College by naming the indoor track after him. Photo by Tom Runge.
Nearly 400 people — family, friends, former runners, and coaches — gathered to honor Coach Johnson. Photo by Tom Runge.
Chick Clements and Stan Huntsman were among the guests at Coach Johnson's retirement dinner. Photo by Tom Runge.
Coach Johnson's high school coach, George Baldwin, paid tribute to Rob. Photo by Tom Runge.
Coach Johnson's brothers — David, Alex, and Fletcher — stand as Rob recognized them. Photo by Tom Runge.
Earl Rooks and Jeremy Morris sent greetings from the men of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies. Pictures (l to r) are Dominique Thomas '11, Darryle Tandy-McKenzie '09, Earl Rooks '08, and Jeremy Morris '09. Photo by Tom Runge.
One of Coach Johnson's former runners, Greg Birk, who also served Wabash as cross country coach and Director of Admissions, paid tribute to Rob on behalf of the hundreds of runners he coached over 37 years. Photo by Tom Runge.
Jo Throckmorton ’87, who ran track for Coach Johnson, made a film to honor his former coach. Photo by Tom Runge.
Coach Johnson with his grandson, Julian. Photo by Tom Runge.
Pat Johnson and her daughter, Jenaffer. Photo by Tom Runge.
Rob's Children — Brian, Jenaffer, and Becca — paid tribute to their dad. Photo by Tom Runge.
Alex Johnson, Rob's brother, shares and embrace with his former high school coach, George Baldwin, who paid tribute to Coach Johnson. Photo by Tom Runge.