Robby Sullivan elevates for a shot between Coupeville defenders Nick Guay (4) and William Davidson. The Wolves won handily in the final time South Whidbey AD Paul Lagerstedt will be involved in the rivalry. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
After a decade on the job, Paul Lagerstedt is retiring as South Whidbey High School Athletic Director.
The change was listed on the consent agenda for Wednesday’s school board meeting and his last day of employment will be June 30.
Lagerstedt, who is also an assistant vice principal, arrived at SWHS in 2015, after putting in 17 years at Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn.
Along with being an AD, he has also worked as an English teacher and basketball coach.
That included a 10-year stint working with Mercer Island’s Ed Pepple, the winningest high school hoops coach in Washington state history.
During his time at South Whidbey, Lagerstedt worked closely with Coupeville AD Willie Smith, who said the friendly Falcon will be greatly missed.
“Paul has become one of my closest circle of AD’s, and more importantly, a good friend,” Smith said.
“Such a high caliber of a person: ethical, high character, even-keeled, knowledgeable, and passionate about his school and students.
“South Whidbey will certainly have a tough time replacing him,” he added.
“Though, if I know Paul, he has someone that he has mentored and will continue building up what he has started and maintain the same level of professionalism and character driven programs that he has developed.
“Definitely one of the highlights of my 30 years of education is getting to work alongside, with, and befriending Paul.”
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