Allen Frazier
Hartford Public High School has had many track and cross-country stars, among
them Allen Frazier, a 1954 graduate; his accomplishments and tributes include:
- Served as Captain of the Track and Cross-Country Teams in both his junior and
senior years.
- While a junior, won the first-ever State Indoor Two-Mile Championship.
- As a senior, captured the State Cross-Country Championship, and was the top
Connecticut runner in the New England meet.
- At UConn, was captain of track and cross-country; competed in the National
Cross-Country Meet; in track, primarily ran the mile, half-mile, and two-mile.
Also picked up points in the hurdle events. Held the 1000-yard indoor record.
- Set U.S. Marine Corps record in the half-mile.
- Coached the US Military Far East Interservice Track Team.
- Introduced and coached first cross-country team at Rockville High School
- As principal and superintendent served as administrative representative on
CIAC committees.
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