Traditions Winter Issue 04-05.indd - Junipero Serra High School

HALL OF FAME
JERRY TALLON ‘66
In the spring of 1965 and 1966, Jerry Tallon, the colorful
middle distance runner, made track and field at Serra a
spectator sport once again.
In the 1965 CAL championships, Jerry ran the half-mile in a
super time of 1:57.5 to take first place in that event. He then
went on to win the section finals in a time of 1:56.2 to qualify
for the State Meet.
As a senior, Jerry was a double winner in the CAL finals,
winning both the quarter-mile (440) and the half-mile. He
again won the section finals in the half-mile with a time of
1:53.2 for a return trip to the State Meet. In the half-mile
finals, Jerry set a school record of 1:52.5 to finish third! This
record time still stands.
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Hall of Fame Dinner 2004 - Celebrating Junipero Serra High School’s
Most Accomplished & Distinguished Athletes