Lufkin ISD

This Black History Month, Lufkin ISD proudly honors the legacy of Coach Willie Ross, a true pillar of Lufkin athletics and education. Coach Ross dedicated more than 50 years of his life to education, serving as a respected football and track coach and an even more impactful mentor to generations of students. His leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence left a lasting mark on countless young people and the Lufkin community as a whole.

Coach Ross’s influence continues through the Willie Ross Relays, a track meet proudly named in his honor that celebrates competition, tradition, and Panther pride each year.

Thank you, Coach Ross, for your decades of service and the legacy you built, your impact will never be forgotten.