2010 Wolverine Distinguished Service Award
John Holms
John
Holms was a physical education teacher and a coach throughout his
career at Comstock Public Schools. He coached varsity boys basketball
for 10 years and varsity boys golf for 22 years. The Wolverine
Conference elected him to serve as the chairman for both sports while he
was coaching. He received Wolverine Coach of the Year honors and
Regional Coach of the Year honors in basketball. In 2006, he received
the Kalamazoo County Educator Association Teacher of the Year Award and
in 2007, he earned the Significant Educator Award for Excellence in
Education. He was also elected to the Greater Lansing Area Hall of Fame
for all of his athletic achievements. John continues to support
Comstock and the Wolverine Conference by mentoring some of our younger
coaches and working basketball and football games as an announcer and
clock operator. His dedication and work ethic has become a valuable
asset to our school system and we appreciate all he has done throughout
his career.