Raymore-Peculiar School District retiring Athletic/Activities Director Tom Kruse was honored at the June 25 School Board meeting.
He was congratulated on his recent induction into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, which includes Kansas City area football coaches, players, and writers. He was also presented with a Resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives.
Kruse has retired after 20 years in the District, with 18 years as the Activities Director.
During his 20 seasons as head football coach at Ray-Pec, Kruse amassed a record of 147-90 and won three Class 5 state football championships. During that time, he was named Coach of the Week 16 times and was honored three times as Coach of the Year.