Ronald L. Cuie
High School Honors
2 Football letters, 1st Team All-PIL flanker asa Junior, 1st team All-PIL defensive back and All-State running back, and Shrine All-Star as a Senior. Team Captain.2 Basketball letters.3 Track & Field letters, long jump and high jump, low and high hurdles, 440m relay; 1st in PIL long jump (4th in State) and 2nd in low hurdles as a Senior.
Post-High School Career
Arizona State University 3 years, led Pac 8 in kick off returns as a Sophomore; transferredto Oregon State University, 1 year of football, drafted by Chicago Bears in 1976. BA in Business Administration (1977); Career encompassed corporate management and sales, International trade, and city govern- ment, retiring in 2008 as Deputy Mayor of Philadelphia. He is presently senior advisor for empowerment center USAInc.
Commentary
In grade school, I knew nothing about John Marshall High except that my neighbor went there. I began high school at Benson and transferred immediately because numerous guys I knew from sport in grade school (MLK, Jr.) were going to Benson to build "super teams." Little did I know that my super team would be known as "The Minute Men."A couple other things I did not know. Had no idea how valuable the social and academic education would be in preparing me for life as an adult. Had no idea that I'd be coached - and mentored - by men who truly cared about my future. Especially Darrell Everett, my Head Football Coach.Could have never expected that I'd be on a super team in football and win a couple of city titles. Most importantly I was fortunate to earn a full ride to Arizona State (following the great Woody Green) where I met my wife and really began my journey in life.What fertile ground was Marshall and I am still thanking.” God for the opportunity to grow as a Man of God from high school on the super team at Marshall High.
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