Jerry Fischer shared with me the following thoughts written by Wray Lane, Century High School's first football coach. I couldn't say it better myself, so I'll just let Mr. Lane tell his story.
“SOME THOUGHTS FROM MY FIVE YEARS RESIDENCY IN CENTURY 1931-1936
While attending graduate school at Auburn U. in the summer of 1931, I met Mr. Thurston B. Shell, Principal of Century High School. After several interviews he offered me the position Science and Math teacher. I was also to be the coach of the first football team that Century H.S. had ever had. I accepted the offer rather reluctantly si...