Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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Seniors Motivated by the desire to create a record of successful accomplishment, seniors left a lasting impression on their fellow students. The exhausting pace of many fourth-year courses demanded extra study and research work. Senior opinions and attitudes did much to influence the thoughts of the entire student body, and their efforts to excel in scholarship, citizenship, and sportsmanship drew respect from students and faculty alike. As graduation approached, the seniors gained confidence in their ability to meet the challenges of the future.

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The new graduating unit of the Harold L. Richards High School was officially dedicated November 2l, l965, by Dr. Charles W. Sanford, Dean of Admissions and Records at the University of Illinois. Dr. Sanford said that the new Alter the dedication at the new Harold L. Richards Campus Building, this plaque was hung in the main entrance hall of the new building. Dr. Harald L. Richards was master of ceremonies at the dedication ol the new graduating unit, named in his honor, Harold L. Richards unit represented vision, careful plan- ning and hard work on the part of Dr. Richards, the fac- ulty, Mr. McCord and other members ofthe Board of Edu- cation. Dr. Sanford went on to tell the audience that he had worked with Dr. Richards and members of the faculty for a number of years and had the highest respect for their achievements. Since these achievements were many, they might be summarized by stating that Community High School District 2l8 enioys an excellent and well-deserved reputation, especially in connection with the Two-Two Plan. This plan has been adopted widely throughout the nation after being initiated by Dr. Richards here. Dr. Sanford also mentioned that the counseling and guidance programs and educational offerings were excellent in District 2l8. Dr. Sanford told of the increasing need for o high school diploma and praised this school for its great improve- ments in keeping students in high school and interested in further education beyond high school. ln closing, he of- fered his most sincere congratulations to Mr. McCord, the other members of the Board of Education and the citizens of this district for providing the new building. He said he was glad that it was named the Harold L. Richards High School, for it was an appropriate recognition of Dr. Rich- ards' excellent leadership in the district and his contribu- tions to education in Illinois and the nation. His interest, persistence and accomplishments in providing superior high schools for the youth of this district was a source of in- spiration and encouragement to all of us. Dr. Sanford I added parenthetically but with emphasis, We salute also the interest and splendid co-operation of Mrs. Richards. intnlfff'

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