Willard Jess Wright

Best principal ever!!! Class of ‘85.

I will never forget the kindness that Mr. Wright showed me when he was principal and i was a Paraprofessional at Kennedy Middle School. It was first thing in the morning and i had just gotten off the bus to start my day. It was a fall day and the streets were wet from a recent rain. I suddenly slipped on a wet leaf and down I fell. Within a couple of minutes here came Mr. Wright barreling across the street with a rolling chair heading in my direction
As this patient gentleman helped me...

I went to Tech and remember Mr. Wright as a kind and gentle man, liked by all. He will be missed.

Willard J. Wright was a great guy and when I graduated in 1978 he was one of the reasons. I will be forever greatful to him. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerly, Tim McQuade

Rest in peace Mr. Wright, you will be missed.

May God bless your soul and rest in peace Mr. Wright. All those years of chasing us through those halls when we were skipping school or class,only years later did I realize you only wanted what was best for us. Thank you Mr.Wright for being the best at every thing you did a and strived to do.

I graduated from Tech. in 1978 and remember Mr. Wright being a man of fairness, integrity, and honor. His memory lives on in the many, many lives he helped to guide and mold during his years of service at Tech.

To his family, may that knowledge comfort you as you adjust to his absence from daily life. Not unlike a graduation, are the emotions we feel upon the passing of those we shared a part of our lives with.
With respect and deepest appreciation of a life well lived,
Jim...

A friend and I was just talkimg about the old Tech days. She went in the 70's, I went in the 80's and was there the final year it closed. He was very easy to talk to. Just a real cool guy and was there for the kids. Willie J. You will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers to Mr. Wright's family and friends. He was a great man and educator at Tech through a very changing time in our society. I remember him fondly and with great respect. Class of 1972