Mel Taylor

All-American in track and field.  Class of 1969.

9-time CIAC Champion in shot put and discus.

Discus throw of 189’ 2” is CIAC State Record.

Shot put effort of 63’ 3-1/2” is CIAC Indoor State Record.

Finished 3rd in discus and 6th in shot put in 1969 Golden West Invitational.

Personal bests, 62’ 3” for shot put outdoors and 63’ 3-1/2” for shot put indoors and 189’ 2” in discus are still HPHS records after 35 years.