Pat Carroll, GHS Teacher, Coach, and Vice Principal
GHS 1962-1977
GHS P.E., Math Teacher 1962-1971
Football Coach 1962-1964 (Backfield); 1966-1967 Head Coach
GHS Vice Principal 1971-1977
Mt. Miguel Vice Principal 1977-1978
Principal at Monte Vista 1978-85 and Mount Miguel 1986-91
1991 GUHSD Assistant Superintendent
From Colleague Yolanda Lopez
“I had a rewarding experience while Pat Carroll was a Vice Principal at Grossmont High School. I was a Spanish teacher who taught not only the Spanish language, but the Mexican culture as well. In my academic and fun cultural activities, it was customary for all five of my classes to enjoy taquitos and break the pinatas that were hanging from my classroom ceiling. There were five pinatas for five classes. (I always adhered to the educational guidelines with a required Spanish vocabulary test and a short essay….pushing it to the limit but not crossing the line.) During these cultural activities, Pat Carroll and Vern Finch would come and stand at my classroom doorway. This meant that they were entitled to some taquitos…. A little friendly extortion, perhaps?????!!!!” Read Entire Remembrance
From Daughter Lesa Carroll
“Long before Pat retired, he had a dream of moving to Texas with his best friend and love of his life, Deannie, whom he met when he was 14. That dream was realized when upon retirement Pat and Deannie moved to Fritch, Texas, and built a beautiful home on Lake Meredith. Now their entire family lives nearby.
It was important to Pat to give back to their new community, so he took advantage of several different volunteer service opportunities. He provided handyman services for a nearby retirement community, served as president of their homeowners’ association, was an election judge for their county, and his favorite opportunity was as a weather spotter for the local TV station.” Read Entire Remembrance
From GHS Retiree Carol Lockwood
“I can still see him walking next to the Band at the 1961 Rose Parade. We were in the stands. He was so proud.”
From GHS Alumni
“ He was such a great teacher, coach, and administrator”
“ A knowledgeable, skillful, and principled educational leader.”
“I spent some time in his office. Firm, but fair.”
“Always a kind person.”
