Coach Joe Walker, Sr., was a stellar basketball and track coach at French Camp, Utica, Forest Hill, Copiah Academy, Mississippi College, and Millsaps. A native of Drew, Joe lettered in basketball in 1946 and participated in track at Ole Miss. During World War II, Joe served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. Coach Walker led track programs at French Camp, Utica, and Forest Hill. He was also principal at Utica and Forest Hill and as headmaster at Copiah Academy. Joe also taught at Mississippi College and Millsaps. He is known as one of the finest track coaches in Mississippi high school history and was involved in track meets in Mississippi and all across the South. Coach Walker passed away on May 4, 2015.