Richard G. Beach

Of all the teachers I had during my time at UMAHS from 89-92, I think of Mr Beach the most. He was the only teacher who didn´t let me skate through. He held me accountable. I had to take "Africa" with him three times before I passed. I didn´t realize until years later, what a service he had done for me. I learned far more than climate, history and geography. I remember he found me on the last day of school my senior year, to let me know I´d finally passed. I don´t remember if I hugged him but...

he was the reason i chose to join the army Howard Hufford Class of 1979

Whenever asked the question,"What teacher made the deepest impression on you?" I have always answered RICHARD BEACH. Mr. Beach's class was where I learned to think independently and to challenge myself by standing by our principals and ideals.His impression of Dan Rather has stayed with me all of these years and still makes me laugh at the memory.
Thank you, his family, for sharing him with us. May his family be comforted by the respect and admiration shared by his former students who...

Looking to be in touch with any children or grandchildren of Richard & Margaret-- regarding old photo albums I have. Please contact me. [email protected]

Deepest sympathies to the family members. What an incredible man Mr. Beach was. Reading these postings rekindled my appreciation for his greatness as a teacher and a patriot. He managed to get a painfully shy and confused young student(me) involved in world politics!. I had him in 9th grade for Recent US History. I'll never forget the Doomsday Clock, Five Minutes Till Midnight and all that Cold War drama.
I actually was thinking about Mr. Beach during a meeting today(I teach in the...

Beth, Mary Lee & Doug - I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Both of your parents meant a lot to the Lang family. Will always remember all the good times your Mom & sometimes Dad would drive us all to swim practice all those years !! Your Dad was a very unique individual and will be missed by many. He & Pixie & Ed are now in that special place in heaven reserved just for Radnorites.

As so many have noted, Mr. Beach was by far the best, most memorable teacher I've had. His class is the only one in which I still clearly remember so many fun, interesting, challenging and thought-provoking discussions. My condolences to the family as we all feel your loss.

I had Mr. Beach as a homeroom teacher- this was a fun way to experience him. He always gave it to you straight, with brutal honestly. I admired him and even though as a student I wasn't aware of all he had accomplished, during college he continued to inspire me with his past and knowledge from his experiences. He didn't just teach about social studies; he taught about LIFE. He was the kind of teacher I strive to be. God Bless his loved ones.

I had Mr. Beach as a teacher at Upper Merion. One of my fondest memories of his class was when he would open the window and say "Hello world, how the hell are ya" He was a great man. God bless the Beach family.