Clarence Perkins Reinhardt
"PERK"
July 31, 1910 – April 12, 1993
Inducted July 18, 2003

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Captain Wake Forest Demon Deacon’s Football Team
Accepted coaching position at Wadesboro High School
Named Head Football Coach at Morganton High School
Conference Championship
Conference Championship
Named Shrine Bowl Coach
Conference Championship
Morganton Recreation Advisory Commission Chairman
Morganton Recreation Foundation Chairman
Co-chairman Freedom High School Stadium Drive
Morganton Man of The Year

Perk earned many awards as an outstanding athlete and coach. He was respected and loved by his teammates and players. His love for recreation and athletics sparked his lifetime achievements. He gave of his time and talents to provide the best for our community. Perk’s vision and leadership help to pioneer recreation facilities and programs which were the envy of towns and cities across the country.

As quoted from lifetime friend Robert B. Byrd –

“Perk Reinhardt was a giant in this community and a man of substantial physical prowess and mental acumen. As he walked our streets and by-ways, into our homes and businesses, and into all of our lives, he has left his footprints upon our great town and county forever.”
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