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Board names Westmore High track for longtime coach Ron DiMaggio
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The Jefferson Union High School District board unanimously adopted a resolution to name Westmore High School’s track the Ron DiMaggio Track, honoring a coach the resolution said served more than four decades and mentored generations of student-athletes.
The Jefferson Union High School District board voted to adopt a resolution naming Westmore High School’s track the Ron DiMaggio Track, honoring a coach the board said has devoted decades to the district’s cross country and track-and-field programs.
Trustee Presta read the resolution, which cited more than 45 years of service at Westmore, “over 50 league championships,” more than 500 dual-meet victories and the development of “at least 35 state meet qualifiers.” Trustee supporters repeatedly described DiMaggio as a dedicated mentor whose work extended beyond athletics to students’ personal growth.
The board moved to approve resolution number 202526/13 and voted to adopt it. After the vote, coach Ron DiMaggio addressed the board, saying he was moved and grateful for the honor, noting his decades of coaching and relationships with former athletes.
Board members praised DiMaggio at the meeting. Trustee Gallegos told DiMaggio he had “a long time” of service and thanked him for changing students’ perspectives through coaching. Trustee Gutter—whose first official meeting from the dais the board had noted earlier—called DiMaggio an example of leadership in the community.
The resolution directs the superintendent or designee to take necessary steps to implement the naming, including signage and recognition. DiMaggio accepted the honor and thanked the board; the trustees took photos with him after the vote.
The naming was presented and decided at the meeting; implementation steps (signage, formal dedication date) will be handled by the superintendent’s office per the resolution.
