First Fed Community Conversation | Game On for Life: Athletics and Well-being Beyond the Field

First Fed & PA Hall of Fame Present | Game On for Life: Athletics and Well-being Beyond the Field
Tuesday, June 3 @ 5PM | Donna M. Morris Theater | LIVESTREAM LINK AVAILABLE HERE

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Join Field Hall and the Port Angeles Hall of Fame for an inspiring First Fed Community Conversation exploring the profound and lasting benefits of staying active through athletics, regardless of age or skill level. Discover how the lessons learned on the field, court, or track translate into a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Moderated by Port Angeles Hall of Fame Inductee, Leigh Morgan, this engaging discussion will delve into physical health and longevity, mental and emotional well-being, life skills and personal development, and staying active at any age.

MODERATOR: Leigh Morgan

FEATURED GUESTS: 
Mike Briggs
Sherri Felton
Barry Wilcox

Learn how regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen bones and muscles, and contribute to a longer, healthier life. Explore the positive impact of athletics on stress reduction, mood enhancement, and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

You’ll discover the Port Angeles legacy with personal stories and reflections from local athletes and community members about the power of sports in shaping lives within our own community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow community members and be inspired to embrace a more active and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you’re a former athlete, a current enthusiast, or simply looking to improve your overall well-being, this conversation is for you!

MODERATOR: LEIGH MORGAN, BASKETBALL & TENNIS (CLASS OF 1986)
A three sport star at PAHS, Leigh Morgan was the most valuable player in the 1986 State High School basketball tournament, where the Riders girls finished second, their highest finish ever. She was also MVP of the AAA Girls All Star Game that same year. In tennis, she played on Port Angeles High School’s only state championship team in 1986, finishing second in doubles with Nicole Ostrowski. She was also a two-time All-League soccer player. In college, she was starting point guard at Duke where she finished as the No. 3 Duke player all time for single game assists, No. 2 in double digit assists, No. 2 in minutes player per game, and No. 9 in three-point field goal percentage. Formerly COO for the Gates Foundation in Seattle, she currently chairs the Fred Hutch Cancer Center board of directors, is CEO of Imaginal Leadership Strategies and hosts a popular podcast called  “The Space in Between Podcast”.

MIKE BRIGGS, FOOTBALL (CLASS OF 1960)
A three sports star at PAHS, Briggs played on the outstanding 1959 football team that arguably was the best football team in PAHS history, losing only to Everett in the opening game of the season. He is often called the best student athlete to ever come out of the school, serving as the PAHS Salutatorian in 1960. Playing both offense and defense, he went on to be an All Pacific Coast Conference tackle at the University of Washington in 1963. He was also an academic All-American and played for the Huskies in the 1964 Rose Bowl. After receiving a degree in Physics at the UW, he went on to receive his MBA from Harvard, and had an extremely successful business career, serving as the CEO for several companies.

SHERRI FELTON, TRACK & BASKETBALL (CLASS OF 1977) 
Felton made the Seattle Times Golden Girl list of the top 40 female multi-sport athletes in State of Washington high school history in 1989. She was All-State in basketball, setting state tournament records for two game (70 points and 28 field goals) and single game scoring (39 points). She high jumped 5-11 during her senior year, which was the best in the nation. She qualified for the USA national team trials in the pentathlon, and was all-league in volleyball, basketball and track. She went on to become the first female to high jump over 6-0 at the University of Washington, and set the Husky single game basketball scoring record of 36 points against WSU, which stood until all-time NCAA scoring leader Kelsey Plum broke it.

BARRY WILCOX, CYCLING (CLASS OF 1996) 
A multiple national champion in the 15 to 16 year old age category in the sport of road cycling and a member of the United States Junior National Cycling Team during his sophomore and junior years at Port Angeles High School. He was also a consistent top five finisher in a number of professional races amongst men years’ older than him. Unfortunately, he was also involved in an automobile accident during his junior year at PAHS that resulted in a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. A few years later Barry would play wheelchair rugby with a couple different teams across the nation and two of which won national championships. He got his second chance to race bicycles again, although a hand cycle, in 2015. and has been on many world cup podiums around the globe. His greatest accomplishment was at the 2023 World Paracycling Championships in Scotland where he claimed a bronze medal in the road race. He is currently on the Unites States Para National Cycling Team and hoping to compete in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.