Coach Shannon was the Palmetto Memorial H.S. quarterback for 3 years in the early 40's and after a 4 year stint in the United States Army, headed to Florida A & M. He played football from 1946-50 at FAMU, was their first full-time Athletic Trainer from 1950-53. Upon his return to Palmetto, Coach Shannon was the head football coach at Lincoln High School until it closed, and he moved to MHS along with many of the students. Every day for the next 19 years, Eddie Shannon's smiling face was the first students saw when they walked through the front doors of MHS in the morning. Although retired for many years, Coach Shannon was still on the sidelines at Hawkins Stadium when the 'Canes played. With a height of 5’ 3 ½”, Eddie Shannon has always been a giant of a man. He was “Coach” to several generations of athletes, and “friend” to all who have known him.  Coach Shannon was inducted into our Athletic Hall of Honor in 2016 as a coach, and his legacy will live forever. His chants and famous "Keep a Going" speech will remain in the minds of all who knew him. Keep a goin'. Three words, simple enough for a child to understand, weighted enough for a grown man to carry. Never give up, no matter how tough it gets. Just keep a goin'.