Writings & Speeches
by John Pugh
2021: San Diego State University’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Essay Contest
I entered the voluntary University-wide essay contest by writing a short poem from the perspective of the War Memorial, and was one of 3 selected winners. I got to read my poem at the 1.5 hour long ceremony in front of a crowd that included my family, Veterans, family members of SDSU alumni who fell in action, and Adela de la Torre, President of San Diego State University.
Afoot Amongst Giants
A short piece I wrote about a special time and a special place in Sequoia National Park. The pdf is below.
2019: Presenting the Most Improved Player of the Year Award & Student Athlete of the Year Award
At Excelsior Academy’s High School Graduation Ceremony in June 2019, as Head Coach of the school’s sports teams I presented the Most Improved Player of the Year award, and the Student-Athlete of the Year award.