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St. Jerome living legend honored
The man known as "Mr. B" has stuck with the playbook the past 30 years at St. Jerome's School, and for it was recognized in stylish fashion Dec. 9.
Prior to the Lions eighth-grade boys basketball game, Jeff Brinkman, the longtime eighth-grade boys coach and physical education teacher, was honored for his second-to-none service to the school and community.
The court at St. Jerome's was remodeled over the summer, reminding everyone who plays on it or watches a game that it's "Mr. B's Court."
Over recent years, former players such as Arrowhead graduate Charles Rushman and Greg Glaser, havewritten letters explaining their positive experiences under Brinkman's tutelage.
"I always know you're my greatest friend and will be my coach always," Rushman said in a letter two years after graduating from St. Jerome School.
Glaser supplied more concrete evidence in an American Literature project, written during his days at Oconomowoc High School.
"Mr. B helped me mature through his schooling of sportsmanship," Glaser said in an excerpt. "He stressed respect to everyone on his basketball teams, and in his gym classes. He showed me how important respect is at all times, to all people. In gym class no one could make fun of others for their handicaps, we all had to treat each other fairly. During basketball games, no one could talk trash or showboat."
Two players, including current Oconomowocvarsity boys basketball player Tyler Enright, read half of Rushman's letter to those in attendance on Dec. 9. Brandon Buckholtz read the other half.
"That was something else, very humbling," Brinkman said. "I had all I could do from breaking down. It was a special day. I got the chance to have some pictures taken with some former players. I can't wait to see them."
Keep it up, Mr. B.
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Noonan86 - Dec 12, 2012 3:30 PM