Edwin Donaldson

Bio

You starred and lettered in basketball and baseball at Olivet College for four years. In basketball, you were a three-time all-MIAA selection. As a junior, you were voted team MVP and ranked third in the country in free throw percentage (93.8%). Following your senior year, you were named team Co-MVP. In baseball, you led the team in runs scored and stolen bases in 1964 and 1965. You were also a member of the 1965 conference championship team.

After graduating from Olivet, you began your teaching and coaching career at the Brandon School District in Ortonville, Mich. You spent 28 years in the same district until retiring July 1, 1993. While there, you coached the football, basketball and baseball teams, leading seven teams to a league championship. In addition to your coaching duties, you served as a physical education teacher for 12 years, athletic director for eight years, high school assistant principal for eight years and high school principal for eight years.

Your superior ability on the basketball court and baseball field prepared you for a successful career as an outstanding educator. Olivet honors you and is proud to induct you into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame on this 17th day of September, 2004.