Karry Cameron

Karry Cameron moved to Oregon in 1977 from Oxnard, California after an impressive prep career.  His accomplishments included being named MVP of his football team twice, becoming a two-time District wrestling champion and being part of the California state champion track relay team.  He graduated from Pacific University in Forest Grove where he is a track record holder and was also named to the Boxers’ athletics Hall of Fame.  His first head coaching job was five years at Poynter Junior High in Hillsboro.  In 1985 Cameron became head coach at Grant High School in Portland where his team won seven PIL championships.  He moved to Jefferson High School in Portland in 2012 where he currently serves as coach.  The Democrats have won two PIL titles under his coaching.  He lives with his wife Katy in Portland.

Awards:

Year
2023
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Oregon

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