Published: June 08, 2009 04:12 pm      

OISD receives 21 applications for AD position

ORANGEFIELD — The search for an athletic director at Orangefield High School has pulled in 21 names so far, several from local school districts.

OISD Superintendent Phillip Welch released the list of candidates Monday afternoon and reported in a press release a recommendation will be made at a June 22 meeting of the OISD School Board.

LC-M offensive coordinator Troy Bolton, PN-G defensive coordinator Carl Broussard, High Island AD Paul Colton, Vidor offensive coordinator Dwayne DuBois, Beaumont Kelly AD Mike Long, Port Arthur Memorial assistant coach Wayne McKeller, Beaumont West Brook assistant coach Jeff Peveto and Memorial defensive coordinator Curtis Viola highlight the local coaches in the running.

The need for an athletic director comes after Blake Morrison submitted his resignation on Thursday, May 28.

Welch reported interviews will be conducted the week of June 15.

Marlin OC Greg Bass, Spring ISD assistant coach Gary Brewton, Mexia OC Thomas Dracos, Nixon-Smiley head coach James Duprie, Westwood OC Danny Faust, Hutto DC Ryan George, Paul Pewitt AD Brian Huckabay, Burkeville OC Brandon Morgan, Bryan athletic consultant Bob McLeroy, Dallas’ Caleb Peveto, Greenville AD Jim Phillps, Haltom DC Josh Rankin and Mount Pleasant DC Michael Waldie round out the list of candidates.

Morrison served as the Orangefield athletic director the last five seasons and coached at the school for nine years.

The Bobcats went 12-34 under Morrison and went 1-7 in 2008. Morrison stepped up from defensive coordinator in the 2004 season after Kevin Flanigan left for Crosby High School. Flanigan’s last season, 2003, is the last year Orangefield has reached the playoffs.