Ferris Seeks Letters For Coach Wayne Gilman

Wed., Nov. 29, 2000

Ferris High School is encouraging fans to send letters to include in a collection to be presented to boys basketball coach Wayne Gilman after his expected 500th career win.

The public is invited to a program for Gilman Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Ferris gym, with a reception in the cafeteria to follow.

The coach, who is battling cancer, could have his 500th win by then. He heads into the season, which begins Friday night, with 497.

Gilman has coached in Oregon, Moses Lake and at Ferris. His Ferris record is 332-109 entering his 18th year. The Saxons won the 1994 state title and finished second three times, the most recent in 1998. Ferris has also been third twice and placed three other times in 11 trips to state. Letters should be mailed to assistant coach Brian Sachse, 3020 E. 37th Ave., Spokane, WA 99223. Sachse’s e-mail address is brians@sd81.k12.wa.us.

To help with preparations, the school would also like an RSVP for those planning to attend the program. The telephone number is (509) 354-6026.

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