Jason Briggs, Class of 1999
On Friday, February 1, 2007, the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches inducted RHS Alumni Jason Briggs, Class of 1999. Briggs was a 2 time state champion in the 800 meter run (1998-1999). He was also a high school All-American. He graduated from ISU in 2004 with a degree in sociology. He was a 4 time champ in the Missouri Valley Conference in the 800.
He holds the fastest 800 meter time ever by an Indiana native (1:47) and in 2004 had the fastest worldwide indoor 600 meter time.
He is not the only one from RHS to be inducted. Two former track coaches were also honored; David Bowers (1969-1986) and Charlie Hilton (1955-1967).