ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

HALL OF FAME 

Julian King 

Mr. King was well respected by team members, students and faculty members. He was held in high esteem by opposing coaches. He always spoke highly of his years at Albemarle High School. Julian King dedicated his working career to education in Albemarle County and Charlottesville as Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal. He took time with students, faculty and athletes to get to know them and help them in any way he could. Someone said, Mr. King never met a person he didn’t like. Another said they liked his smile and that twinkle in his eye.

Julian King had many opportunities in his career,. There are many who credit Mr. King for their place in life. Julian graduated from VPI. He played football and was Captain his senior year. Julian was a teacher and coach at Staunton Military Academy. He received his Masters of education from the University of Virginia.  At Albemarle High School, Julian was a teacher, football and track coach and assistant principal. He was principal at Johnson Elementary School in Charlottesville for 16 years until his death at the age of 54.  Julian was a member of the First United Methodist Church

Julian King was always ready to help someone with school and personal situations. A personal experience by one of his nominators was when Ted was at Merewether Elementary School, Mr. King and Ted spent several days together going to other Albemarle County elementary schools. The purpose was so I could demonstrate and teach students how to do some track and field events mainly high jumping. Ted said, "being selected to spend one on one time with Coach King when I was in elementary school was a great honor for me and is something I will never forget." 

Julian King was a consummate role model for youth.  He exhibited integrity and dependability and took a personal interest in his students and athletes. He had a huge impact on ,any students lives.  Julian treated young people as individuals and not just students or team members.  He was deeply concerned about students he taught and coached outside of school and long after graduation. Nominator Sherman said, "Julian pushed us hard, but we knew it was for our own benefit.  He taught us to have vision." 

Julian King was active in community affairs.  He felt it was important to give back to the community.

Julian King was nominated by Ted Abbott AHS Class of 1969 and Sherman Shifflett AHS Class of 1960..