Wayne Morrow

Wayne P. Morrow (BS 1965, MA -1966 Education, Oregon State University) taught English, journalism, and photography at Grants Pass High School, 1966-2002, where he also coached cross country and track. He organized the 1987 re-run of Redwood Empire Indian Marathon.

Author's Entries

  • Indian Redwood Marathon (Redwood Empire Run)

    On June 14, 1927, eleven Native Americans stood in front of San Francisco's City Hall waiting for the starter's gun that would begin a grueling footrace. The finish line was 480 miles north in Grants Pass, Oregon. The Indian Redwood Marathon was conceived and organized by Chambers of Commerce …

    Oregon Encyclopedia