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Chicago Bears’ founder, owner and coach George Halas once said, “No one that ever gave their best regretted it.”
Those are words Mitch Maxwell tries to live up to each day as principal of Waller Elementary. Since arriving on the scene, he has been a motivational force on campus and his infectious can-do attitude and enthusiasm have gained Maxwell a legion of fans.
“I want to give my best every day in hopes that others will as well,” he said.
An educator for 24 years who describes himself as “drawn to schools and programs described as underdogs in some way,” Maxwell was chosen as principal at Waller because of his vision for changing the school’s culture. He dove right in and immediately filled 16 vacant positions, a task others might call daunting but Maxwell labeled “an opportunity.”
BOSSIER CITY, La. When you think of a hero, who comes to mind? For the family of Dr. Randy Richter, that answer was obvious. I m just really proud of him and I want the world to know, said Melanie Hooper, who nominated her father for the award.
After hearing his background, KTBS and its sponsors decided to surprise Dr. Randy Richter and award him the first Everyday Hero of 2021.
Last week, the announcement was made on Richter s front lawn.
When s he s not receiving awards on his front lawn, Richter lives the quiet life in his east Bossier home. He s also battling terminal cancer.