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Evertt McAdams

dedication throughout the years, invest in others, Evertt McAdams
the following state track qualifiers: Plains named their track meet demonstrates that the recognition
21 runners in the mile, eight in the “Evertt McAdams Relays” in and glitter of all the gold medals
the half-mile, 12 in the two-mile, his honor. Coach Mac coached in the world could not compare to
four in the hurdles, and two in and influenced a span of two the importance of faith and family.
the quarter mile. In boys’ cross- generations, including Junior Lira He showed me that you should
country, he took the team to state and son, Jonathon Lira, silver pursue a profession because it is
six years in a row, getting on the medalists at the state cross-country your passion. Evertt maintains
medal stand each time. Evertt’s first meet. When questioned about the that his greatest blessings are his
son, Lacy, was a part of the silver fundamentals of Mac’s coaching, ten grandchildren: Grace (author),
medalist teams of 1990, 1991, and Junior Lira stated that he learned to Abigale, JoAnna, Elijah, Jadon,
1992. His second son, Ken Michael, “Love the Lord first; never give up Nathan, Benyamin, Gershom,
was a part of the gold medalist on yourself and others; love your Tirzah, and Daniel. “God’s been
team of 1993, bronze medalist team family; and be a man of character.” good,” he said in closing. “I’ve
of 1994, and silver medalist team of Jonathon echoed his father’s always looked forward to seeing
1995. statement saying, Evertt taught him grandkids.”
“to involve God in everything.”
Evertt officially retired in 1999 but
continued to coach voluntarily In hearing the narrative of such a
for 16 more years. For all of his dedicated life and sincere desire to

Article Submitted by
Grace McAdams SUNDOWN HIGH SCHOOL

After graduating from Sundown High School, Grace McAdams plans to pursue a degree
in Education at Lubbock Christain University. She is an active member of the Sundown
Church youth group. She is vice president of the Class of 2020 and National Honor
Society at SHS. Throughout high school, she has participated in basketball, cross-country,
and track. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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