Poetic Obituaries: After that, he [Troy Huskey] became the principal

at Mountain View Elementary School, where he served for 34 years. He was also the head basketball coach at Mountain View for many years, and he worked closely with the North Wilkes High School coaching staff, including Paul Gregory and Joe Linney, to build up the basketball program at North Wilkes.

Mr. Huskey was also a singer, poet, and spokesman and worked with church and community groups.

from Wilkes Journal-Patriot: Troy Huskey, principal for 39 years, dies today

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