Luis Diaz

Bio

Educator, sportsman, coach -- his days on campus foretold the direction his life would take in later years. As a freshman in 1955, he started in the first football game of the season, and played every game during the four years thereafter. He was elected to the ALL-MIAA second team in 1957 and 1958, received honorable mention for the Little All-American, was named to the Associated Press Michigan College Team, and was voted Most Valuable Player and Captain in 1957 and 1958 by his team-mates. He was also on the baseball team.

Active in campus life, he was president of Phi Alpha Pi, president of the Monogram Club, treasurer of the Senior Class, Intramural director, member of the Inter-society Council, and Homecoming King in 1958.

Dedicated to the education and training of young people, he served as a teacher and coach at Southgate, Mich., for 16 years. Then joined the staff of Michigan Education Association as UniServ Director in the Cadillac area.

As a devoted father, good citizen and staunch supporter of Olivet College, he has demonstrated to all who watch an enthusiasm for life and learning that has inspired all who have been associated with him.

In recognition of his many accomplishments, Olivet College is pleased to induct him into the Athletic Hall of Fame.