Summary
Ron Lehman began his career at Minooka in 1961 as the head boys basketball coach. During his 10 years as head coach, he won two conference championships and a regional title, compiling a record of 133-114. He also started the cross country program at MCHS in 1967 and hosted the first Minooka Flight Invitational. He became athletic director and principal at MCHS, presiding over the start of girls athletics program, which began in 1973. He has been a long-time supporter of MCHS and the community, including being a charter member of the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club. He was instrumental in the growth of the Channahon Park District, which he began serving as commissioner of in 1972. Today, the Minooka Flight Invitational is run at a park named for him.