Goshen High School honored one of the most influential figures in its athletic history on Friday, August 21, officially naming the pressbox at Foreman Field in honor of legendary coach and educator Ken Mirer. The Ken Mirer Pressbox was unveiled during an on-field recognition prior to Goshen's season-opening home football game against Angola, celebrating Mirer's decades of leadership, service, and commitment to Goshen High School and the Goshen community.

Mirer arrived at Goshen High School in 1965 as an industrial arts teacher, assistant football coach, and head baseball coach after graduating from Eastern Michigan University. His baseball teams went on to win five consecutive sectional championships from 1967 through 1971.

After briefly leaving Goshen to serve as head football coach at New Prairie High School, Mirer returned in 1974 as Goshen's head football coach.

Over the next 11 seasons, Mirer's teams compiled an 82-36 record, captured four Northern Lakes Conference championships, won the 1978 Indiana Class AA State Championship, and finished as state runners-up in 1981. From 1976 through 1981, Goshen posted an impressive 30-4 record at Foreman Field.

Mirer was named the 1978 Indiana Class AA Coach of the Year and Northern Regional Coach of the Year three times. His career was later recognized with induction into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame.

His impact on Goshen football extends well beyond his high school coaching career. More than 40 years ago, Mirer helped start Goshen's Junior Football League and has continued to play an important role in the program, helping introduce generations of Goshen students to the game.

Even in retirement, Mirer has remained a dedicated supporter of Goshen High School football and the young people of the community.

The naming of the Ken Mirer Pressbox recognizes a legacy that spans generations. Goshen Community Schools is proud to honor Coach Mirer and ensure his contributions to Goshen High School and the Goshen community remain a permanent part of Foreman Field.