Pawnee’s High School Athletic Department has a rich history that has been passed along from person to person over multiple decades. Recently, the Pawnee community was hit with the news that Tom Kratochvil had passed away. Kratochvil, a dedicated Pawnee resident and Principal at Pawnee High School before becoming superintendent, is greatly missed. His legacy is kept close in the hearts of many. Steve Kirby, Athletic Director of Pawnee High School, still holds on to the memory of his friend and mentor and is proud of a new addition to Pawnee’s Varsity gym.

Pawnee High School has undergone a great deal of change for various athletic fields and courts. Kirby discusses some of the visible improvements made to these facilities.

Kirby shares some of the recent success had by Pawnee’s 8-Man Football team. With that success, comes a great deal of support for the student athletes and an additional drive of competitiveness.

Additionally, Don Smargiassi, former Pawnee teacher and Athletic Director, now has the Pawnee Varsity Gym dedicated in his honor.

Learn more about Pawnee High School and their athletics at www.pawneeschools.com.

Steve Kirby appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show as part of our WTIM High School Road Tour stop at Pawnee High School.