Paul Calkins was a beloved parent, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend.

He was an educator to thousands of Ripon High School students and coach to hundreds of Cross Country athletes over a 30+ year teaching and coaching career.

Paul's family wishes to reflect his committment and love for the Ripon High community by establishing a donation fund for the school. Donations for the fund will be used to help programs and causes at Ripon High School which were important to Paul, such as the cross-country team which he coached for so many years.