Remembering Eric Johnston

It is hard to believe that our friend and colleague Eric Johnston passed away on July 26, following a massive heart attack on July 11.

Eric was a dedicated member of the Green Valley High School community, having served as a basketball coach, journalism teacher, yearbook advisor, and our school’s unofficial sports and activities photographer. He was passionate about his journalism and yearbook programs, always striving to outdo his award-winning work from the previous year. He was a Heart of Education nominee many times over and was one of the best colleagues you could ever hope to work alongside. He loved his family, his students, and his Green Valley community, as evidenced by how much time and attention he put into every task that he undertook.

Eric’s memorial will be held in the gymnasium at Green Valley High School on Sunday, August 11, at 2:00 PM. A livestream is being planned for those unable to attend. More information regarding the livestream will be posted here and on the Green Valley High School alumni page on Facebook as soon as it becomes available.

In lieu of flowers for the memorial, any contributions towards the end-of-life expenses would be appreciated, for anybody inclined to give. All donations will go to Bailey as she and her family take care of Eric’s final arrangements.

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