Swarthout, R. W. ‘Bill’

Swarthout, R. W. ‘Bill’

Last Updated: May 28, 2025By Shirley Chesterfield-StantonCategories: 1983, Basketball, Class of, Football, Great Falls, Missoula County, School, Sport, Track and Field, Wrestling

Bill Swarthout

Bill Swarthout

Class of 1983

Longevity and Service

10 Years

1946-1947 Missoula – Asst. Football
1947-1957 Great Falls High School

o Head Football 10 years, Head Basketball 3 years, Head Track and Field 5 years, Head Wrestling 1 year

o Asst. Basketball 8 years, Asst. Track and Field 5 years

Success in Montana

4 Football State Championships

“Big 16” Champions

Professional Service and Honors

Principal-Great Falls High School 1957-1983
- MCA Honorary Member
- MHSA Board of Directors-President 1 year
- President-MT Association of School Administators-1967
- MT Sports Magazine Governor’s Coach of the Year Award-1968
- NHSACA Distinguished Service Award-1975
- Associated Press Coach of the Year-4 years
- Butte Press Club Harry Dahlberg Award-1956

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