Late coach Henderson remember for care of team, community

After four consecutive weeks on the road, the Stanhope Elmore football team will be back in the friendly confines of Foshee-Henderson Stadium this Friday night as the Mustangs host Smiths Station for their homecoming game. While there will be plenty for the home fans to cheer about, it will be hard not to notice a familiar face missing from the stands.

Former coach, administrator and teacher Conrad Henderson died at the end of August but his legacy is not going anywhere any time soon. Thanks to former players, colleagues and friends, Henderson’s impact on the school and the community around Stanhope Elmore will carry on.

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Late coach Henderson remember for care of team, community

Caleb Turrentine

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