A Taylorville High School alumnus and longtime community member will lead the line at the school’s homecoming parade today.  The school’s student council has named Chuck Martin as the grand marshal for the parade, which begins today at 5:30 p.m.

Martin has been, and continues to be, involved in several local endeavors.  He has been the Executive Director of the Christian County Coal Mine Museum for the last ten years.  He is also a member of the Taylorville Kiwanis Club, including serving a portion of that time as president.  Martin played baseball and basketball at THS and earned a spot in the Taylorville Sports Hall Of Fame in 2003. 

Martin learned during Taylorville High School’s football game at home to Canton that he was chosen as grand marshal.  When he was called over to be informed, he did not expect that to be the outcome. 

Martin says he is preparing to do a lot of waving but looks forward to doing his part to contribute some joy to the community. 

One of his most meaningful contributions in his view to Taylorville has been keeping the Christian County Coal Mine Museum running.  He did so despite living over three hours away for some of that time. 

More information on the homecoming plans is available at the Taylorville High School student council’s Facebook and Instagram pages.