Writer – SGM (RET) James A. Harris

Photographer – Benjamin E. Mays Staff

The picture above shows Coach/MSG (Ret.) Dexter Jimerson of Benjamin E. Mays High School JROTC (Atlanta Public Schools) being named the 2025 Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year.

? Congratulating ? Coach/MSG (Ret.) Dexter Jimerson of Benjamin E. Mays High School JROTC (Atlanta Public Schools) for being named the 2025 Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year.

Coach Jimerson’s unwavering dedication, discipline, and passion for excellence have earned him this prestigious honor for the second year in a row—2024 and 2025. Under his leadership, the Mays High School JROTC Riflery Team placed ? in the Area 8 Rifle Competition and went on to achieve an impressive 7th place finish at the GHSA Riflery Championship.

Coach Jimerson continues to represent Benjamin E. Mays High School and APS JROTC with excellence.

Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement!

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