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DeRidder Today
By the People, for the People
DeRidder High Dedicates Field House to Beloved Coach Elton 'Bull' Mango
The longtime educator and community leader is honored with a new building name.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:13pm
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The DeRidder High School field house has been dedicated in honor of Coach Elton 'Bull' Mango, a longtime educator who taught physical education, civics and free enterprise at the school. Mango was also a professional football player, veteran, and city councilman, and the dedication ceremony recognized his life's work and impact on the community.
Why it matters
The dedication of the field house to Coach Mango highlights the lasting legacy of impactful educators and community leaders, especially those who have made significant contributions to both school and civic life over many decades.
The details
The field house dedication ceremony took place last month, officially renaming the building to recognize Coach Mango's decades-long career at DeRidder High School, where he taught a variety of subjects and also coached sports teams. Mango, known affectionately as 'Bull', was also a professional football player, a military veteran, and served on the DeRidder City Council.
- The field house dedication ceremony took place last month.
The players
Elton 'Bull' Mango
A longtime educator at DeRidder High School who taught physical education, civics and free enterprise, as well as a professional football player, military veteran, and city councilman.
DeRidder High School
A public high school located in DeRidder, Louisiana.
What they’re saying
“I'm humbled that people still recognize his life work,”
— Elton 'Bull' Mango
The takeaway
The dedication of the DeRidder High School field house to Coach Elton 'Bull' Mango serves as a powerful testament to the lasting impact of educators and community leaders who dedicate their careers to uplifting and inspiring young people.
