MHS Sports Spotlight

John Rock was raised in Morgan, son of L. Dean and Myrtle Rock. As the 5th generation in Morgan, his great-great-grandpa Peter Rock Sr. settled in Morgan in 1861! Susan was born in Idaho Falls to Don and Marlene Zimmerman, then moved to West Valley City in 1967 where she graduated from Granger High School in 1973. 

John was a student body officer, wrestled, and played football at Morgan High where he graduated in 1970. Afterward, he attended Rick's College and wrestled for a year before serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Alaska-British Columbia mission. Upon coming back, he returned to Rick’s for another year of wrestling before transferring to the University of Utah. It was there he finished up his wrestling career and met his sweetheart Susan. They were married Sept. 12, 1975. In 1977, they moved back to Morgan so John could finish up his degree in Education at Weber State University. 

It was in Morgan that John and Susan settled down to raise their six children: KC (Darelyn), Hillari Cragun, Jessica (Shane) Jorgensen, Dustin (KyLee), Amanda (Brady) Nelson, and Mikkel (Ray) Vejnar. They are blessed with 21 grandkids, one great-grandchild, and one on the way! 

While living in Morgan for the majority of their marriage, they have moved around within the county. In 1979, John and Susan built a home in Peterson where they lived for 32 years and raised all their children. After John’s parents passed, John and Susan bought the house and moved to Mountain Green where they have resided for the past 12 years. 

John worked many construction jobs while finishing college. He began teaching and coaching at Morgan High School in 1979 and retired in 2013. Over his 32 years at Morgan High School, he was the head wrestling coach and had the opportunity to coach football under many great coaches. A few of John’s honors while both wrestling and coaching include Rick's College Outstanding Wrestler Award, 2A Coach of the Year, Utah Wrestling Coach Hall of Fame, Utah Health Teacher of the Year, and Morgan School District "I Make a Difference" Award.  John's lifetime hobbies are hunting and fishing. In 2005, John began being a Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor for Falcon's Ledge in Altamont, Utah. He is still guiding and loving it but says that his best catch is Susan. 

Susan has had many jobs since moving to Morgan. She spent most of her children's younger years raising them in the home then worked for Wheelright Lumber Co., Peterson Creek Dist., Parkside Service, Chickenhut, and Morgan High School as a cook. She retired from MHS in 2013 but has not slowed down! Susan enjoys bowling, crocheting, and spending time with her family. 

Together, the top three most fulfilling things in their lives are celebrating 48 years of marriage, six great kids, and building an amazing life together. While retired, John continues to guide fisherman and Susan chases her grandkids. They enjoy traveling and watching their grandkids in their various sports and activities.

"We love Morgan!” enthused the Rocks. “Susan has made this her home and for John, it always has been home. We have loved raising our kids here. We have had the best neighbors and friends here.” λ