Jones, Ron

Jones, Ron

Last Updated: May 26, 2025By Shirley Chesterfield-StantonCategories: 2004, Class of, Cross Country, Football, Laurel, Missoula Hellgate, School, Sport, Track and Field, Wrestling

Ron Jones

Ron Jones

Class of 2004

Longevity and Service

56 Years

1965-66: Laurel High School – Asst. Football, Asst. T&F
1966-2021: Missoula Hellgate High School – Asst. Football, Asst. T&F, Asst. Wrestling, Boys’ T&F, Girls’ T&F, Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country

Success in Montana

Boys’ Cross Country

Third Place (1987)

Girls’ T&F

Runner-Up (1987, 1989)

Boys’ T&F

Divisional Champion (1978, 1981, 1988)
Third Place (1978, 1984, 1990, 1991, 1992)
Runner-Up (1979)
Champion (1980)

Professional Service and Honors

- National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2019)
- MCA Hall of Fame (2004)
- Hellgate High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2019)
- National Coach of the Year Nominee – Boys’ Track & Field (1991)
- Montana Meet of Champions – Coach
- Speaker/Presenter: USA Coaches Medalist Clinic (1985); USATF Convention (1986, 1987); MEA Convention; U of M Guest Lecturer
- Missoula Road/Track Club – Co-founder and first President
- Recipient –
  - Ed Chinske Professional Sports Award
  - Gold Star Award for Teachers
  - Missoula Chamber of Commerce Presidential Scholarship for Leadership
- 1990 Goodwill Games – Starting Line Official
- USTF Governing Body Committee: Montana Cultural Exchange (12 yrs.)
- MCA Member

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