Jerry Lacey
St. Mark's School of Texas
Impact Statement
“Through him the boys see an example of pure dedication and passion.”
-Arnold Holtberg, St. Mark’s Headmaster
Biography
Lacey’s St. Mark’s team put together a dominating season en route to a 15-0 record and the Southwestern Preparatory Conference title. In their 15 matches, the Lions didn’t lose a match, going a combined 109-0 in singles and doubles play.
Of those 109 victories, 105 were in straight sets. Sports Illustrated magazine also recognized Lacey’s distinguished career with a mention in its “Faces in the Crowd” section this year. A graduate of Iona College and Fordham University, Lacey teaches humanities at the school.
Lacey continued to teach at St. Mark’s until he retired after the 2012 school year. He continued to coach until he retired.
Lacey was honored in 2012 by receiving the The Ralph B. Rogers Alumni Award. This annual award is given to a teacher or staff member at St. Mark’s School of Texas who have made an “important and pioneering contribution to the mission of the School and the School community,” according to their website.
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