Robert James Alonso

Born January 28, 1944 to Alicia Alonso in Ybor City,

 Tampa, Florida

Attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado on a track scholarship, setting the University record in Triple Jump at 45'10.

Graduated in 1968 with a Master of Arts Degree

Moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1969 accepting a position at Nova Middle/High School

Took a leave of absence in 1973-74 to attend North Texas State College in Denton, Texas on an Assistant Fellowship to work on his Doctorate.

Returned to Nova then moved on to Attucks Middle School and finally ending his 37 year teaching career at Hollywood Hills High School where he was a Health/Physical Education Teacher, Cross Country and Track Coach, Football Coach , Athletic Trainer and Director and Department Head for the Physical Ed. Department.

Retired in June of 2005

Entered into Rest on January 30, 2006

He is loved and missed by his sons, Bobby, Tommy and James,

his half-brothers, Nunzio, Gino and Eugene and his half-sister, Debbie

as well as Paula, Lisa and all his fellow co-workers, students, athletes and friends