For 46 years, Marvin “Marv” Smith has had students around him at Iola High School. He doesn’t need to be in a classroom or coaching cross country or track. Young people gravitate to Marv.
Smith is an IHS institution. Years ago when the school purchased a Mustang mascot costume, students named it Marv the Mustang.
Wednesday was Smith’s final day in an Iola High classroom with students. After 46 years at IHS, Smith – after one or two false starts – retired from teaching.
On Thursday, Smith was hosted and roasted at a faculty reception.…
IHS teacher retires after 46 years in classroom
