A 1913 graduate of Springfield High School, Drew qualified for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and at one point in his career was the first man to be called the “Fastest Man in the World.” Drew held the world record in the 100 yard dash. Drew was an extraordinary athlete, Olympian, world record holder, civil rights advocate, track coach, track official, soldier, scholar, author, attorney and judge. The cover photo of this article is of Howard Drew and his Springfield High School track team in 1911. A wonderful website has been established to honor his leagacy and can be found at http://www.howarddrew.com.
Class: 1913 Inducted: 2012