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JANET STAMMEN
Janet Stammen was a Cuyahoga Falls Elementary School teacher and lifetime supporter of Woodridge athletics. Her husband Stan, now retired, coached wrestling and cross-country for over 35 years here at Woodridge High School. During that time Janet never missed a single event with the exception of one wrestling tournament when she was giving birth to their daughter, Shea. Janet was a true and loyal supporter of Woodridge and its athletics and has had a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her love of teaching was demonstrated by her commitment to every one of her students. Janet passed away in 2002. For Janet`s loyalty and commitment to the Woodridge community and for the influence she had on all who knew her, this tournament is named in her honor.
The above statement was in this year`s program for the Janet Stammen Memorial Duals. Following Janet`s passing on February 16, 2002, wrestling coach, Mike Massey was approached about renaming the Woodridge Invitational to honor Janet. At the same time Mike was asked to change the citizenship award to honor Stan. Mike graciously agreed and it was announced during the winter sports awards. The following January was the first meet honoring Janet and many tears were shed that day. T-shirts were made for each member of the team. They were anonymously given by a 1972 Woodridge graduate.
While her legacy lives on at Woodridge, Janet meant so much to many of us in this community. When Janet asked for help you just agreed without even knowing what she needed. If you attended any of the wrestling meets while she was involved it was filled with her friends in this community helping with the event. Thank you, Mike for continuing to remember Janet.
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