Richard Johnson

Class of 1953

Induction Year: 2022

Role: Principal

1953 Graduate of Harrison Township High School (which along with Gaston High School was consolidated to become Wes-Del High School)
Served as the Principal of Gaston HS and also Harrison HS
Was the first Principal of Wes-Del and served in that capacity for 28 years.
District 6 Principal of the Year in 1992
Served as Girls Assistant Basketball Coach in 1975
Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall 1994
Wes-Del High School Gymnasium was named after him February 17, 1995
Served in the Gaston Lions Club for 56 years