If it had anything to do with Cheney track, Lawson and Ruth Van Kuren were there
Ruth and Lawson Van Kuren were honored by Eastern Washington University last fall for their contributions to track and field in the region. Lawson Van Kuren passed away June 26.
When Lawson Van Kuren arrived in Cheney nearly a half century ago to begin his teaching and coaching career he was given his choice of what he would like to coach at Fisher Junior High School.
It was 1966 and Fisher principal Jack Philleo told his new hire he could take on wrestling or track.
While it's not exactly certain how things might have turned out had he chosen wrestling, money has it Van Kuren would have plowed the same energy he did into track and field, the sport in which he had legendary credentials.
Van Kuren lost his battle with cancer June 26, 2015 at age 73, but his memory will...
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