Northeast High Gymnasium Named After Educator

Board votes in support of John Primm Gymnasium

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 10/7/2009 8:32:51 AM

The board voted Tuesday to name the gymnasium at Northeast High after a longtime educator and faculty member. The Northeast gym is now called the John Primm Gymnasium.

A veteran in the Northeast community, Primm started at Northeast Junior High in 1972. Since then, he has served as a history teacher, mentor, coach and athletic director. Primm moved to Northeast High in 1981. For over 20 years, he taught AP U.S. History and AP European History. He was the athletic director at Northeast from 1989-2008 and has also served as the commissioner of the 3A Athletic Conference for the past four years.

“During his career at Northeast, John has been an inspiration to others and has exemplified fairness, integrity and high moral standards to all those around him,” said Gary Swing, former Northeast Booster Club president. “He has served as a mentor, coach and friend to his fellow teachers and coaches as well as to students and parents.”

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