Joe Wessell  (2008)

Paragould High School and ASTC (UCA)
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• Native of Paragould, Arkansas
• Graduated from Paragould High School 1959
• Graduated from ASTC (UCA) 1964
• Ran track at ASTC 1962 through 1964
• Competed in 100 yard dash and all relays
• Participated in 3 AIC Conference Championships
• Coached track for 3 years at Paragould High School
• Began starting track meets in 1969
• Head starter for University of Arkansas since 1987
• Started World Police and Fire Games in 1988
• Head starter for Ole Miss since1991
• Started 12 outdoor SEC Conference meets since 1987
• Started 3 SEC indoor meets
• Chosen as one of the starters for NCAA indoor meets in 2001 & 2002
• Received Service Award from the Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2006 for 37 years of starting.