After graduating from Western Michigan Jim took a teaching job in South Haven Michigan. From there he moved to Westchester Il to teach at Morton Grove HS. Shortly there after he accepted a position at Glenbard West where he remained until he retired in 1993.
Your Dad was a great coach who really inspired our track team to be the best we could be. He worked us hard in practice but it really paid off in our meets. The 1978 track team had a very good season and being able to compete in the state finals of the mile relay is a highlight I always remember. RIP Coach Arnold". - Craig Gill
"I wasn't the best on the golf team, but Coach Arnold instilled confidence in me. I always enjoyed his sense of humor especially in drivers ed. Absolute legend of GW". - Rob Hutzler
"Coach Arnold was one of a kind. He was an inspiration to all of us. Even though many of us are old men, we still remember his advice and wise instruction. All of us who ran for Coach Arnold owe him a debt of gratitude. He made us better people." - Bob Luedke GW 1974
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Many people were unaware that Jim was a customs agent at O'Hare during the summers in the early to mid 80's. He always had some great stories to share from that job.
Ken Popejoy - Jim Arnold
Glenbard West Alumni
Glenbard West Golf Alumni Get Together
Hank Haake, remembered Arnold's intense rivalry with York High School's legendary coach Joe Newton, whose teams won 28 state titles. "Their competitions were just incredible," he said.
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Jim - Ken Popejoy National HS Championships Los Angeles
"You don't always win. You don't always feel good. You don't always have a great day. If you want to do better, you got to work better. You got to work through adversity." - Jim Arnold
