RON REED

    
Ron Reed entered Coburg High School in 1916. He was regularly among the brightest students and was dux of the Intermediate Certificate class in 1919. He also excelled at sport, being mentioned as a leading batsman in the cricket team and on another occasion heading the goal kicking list in the football team
After leaving school he entered the Education Department as a teacher and after service in a number of high schools, he returned to Coburg where he was highly regarded as a teacher. His ability carried him to the highest ranks of the teaching service. He joined the Board of Secondary Inspectors, returning to Coburg High in 1957 in charge of the board of inspectors looking after the school. He became Assistant Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools and eventually retired as Director of Secondary Education.
                Reed House [Formerly Maroon House] was named after him .​