Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Is Speaker At Paramus Catholic Graduation Ceremony

PARAMUS, N.J. - Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh will be the keynote speaker at Paramus Catholic's Class of 2016 commencement ceremony.

School President Jim Vail said he has gotten to know Harbaugh. He said he was selected for his leadership and educational abilities.

"Graduation is an academic ceremony, it's not connected to athletics," Vail said, "but I think coach Harbaugh would be a great role model for the kids."

Vail said that being a good teacher does not limit itself to academic subjects like history and math.

"Your subject is the sport and you have to know your stuff," Vail said.

Senior Rashan Gary, who was the No. 1 high school football player in the country, selected Michigan on National Signing Day in February. Former Paramus Catholic star Jabrill Peppers is one of Harbaugh's sophomore players at Michigan.

The ceremony will be at the Prudential Center June 9. It will be open to the public. Tickets are not required to attend.

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