After the history of the AHS athletic fields and football stadium last week, here is the story of Keith Paulson. He was the AHS tennis coach from 1964 to 1991.

Paulson was born in Ames, Iowa and grew up playing tennis through the park and rec programs. He continued to compete in singles and doubles tennis at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

After launching a tennis program in Charles City, Iowa, Paulson came to Austin in 1964. He taught social studies and coached tennis, with many Big Nine Championships and state titles in 1969 and 1982.

Paulson continued to play tennis, competing at regional and national levels until he suffered a debilitating stroke at age 58 in 1991. Paulson died in 2002, the same year AHS dedicated the Wescott Field Complex Tennis Courts in his honor.

Reader Mike Ruzek and the AHS Alumni & Friends contributed source material to this article.

Thursday: Mr. Vegas Man, 2 p.m. The HHH and the Austin Public Library present a free show to the public to celebrate the fun of the holiday season.

Entertainer Mr. Vegas Man presents the “Sensational Christmas Holiday Show” with no registration required. The show features songs from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, including some sing-along tunes.

Thursday: Y’s Women, 6:30 p.m.

Coming soon to the HHH

Paramount Presents “Five by Design”

Plan to attend the “Radio Holly Days” show by vocal group Five by Design at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, Dec. 16 and enjoy a dinner package at the Hormel Historic Home before the show.

The VIP package is $45 per person and includes your show ticket ($15) and a unique chef-created multi-course dinner at the HHH before the show. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. A shuttle will be provided to the theater, or take the short stroll to the Paramount if the weather permits.

The “Radio Holly Days” show will feature 1930s- and 1940s-era holiday hits including classics by Bing, the Andrew Sisters, Betty Grable and Glenn Miller — heartwarming music that made Christmas special to the boys overseas during World War II. Purchase your VIP Package through the Paramount box office at 434-0934.