Frank Ainley - WHS 1951

If anyone is worthy of being in the Woodlake Hall of Fame it is Frank Ainley. He is the only one of this first group of Hall of Fame inductees who hits all of the criteria landmarks.  He is a graduate of Woodlake High in the 1950’s. He worked as a teacher and coach at Woodlake High in the 1970’s until his retirement in 2006. He has been an outstanding representative of all things Tiger for nearly his entire life in every element of his activities.  Frank would be the first to tell you that it is the spirit of Woodlake that makes him do what he does. He claims “Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger” is not only a catchy phrase but it is a way of life. You are never a stranger once you became a Tiger. Frank’s work on the field of athletics or in the classroom classroom makes him one of those teachers you never forget.  Along with his beloved wife Barbara, they had 4 children who attended Woodlake High School and who all still live in the local area. If you don’t know Frank just find him and get acquainted with him but be advised, chisel out a little time because he is going to get to know you and you are going to get a good dose of Tiger common sense. Which is going to take a while.