In his final season, he led the program to its 1000th victory.
He led the program to three district titles in the 1970s.
He said his son Abraham was thought to have been in line to lead the nighttime program.
In 1969 he retired, but in 1973 went on to lead the religious program.
Watkin went on to lead the architectural program until his death in 1952.
Long cited that he was not the right person to lead the program to newer heights.
Many of the segments he produced led the program.
He led the program to a 50-39 record during his five years as coach (a .561 win percentage).
The programs, led by English-speaking guides, typically last four to six hours.
Haight led the program since 1984 and earned top honors each year.