Over the course of his 33-year career, Mr. Wally Larson touched the lives of thousands of students in Douglas County, Colorado. He led one of the most prominent, prolific, and successful high school drama programs in the country, and dozens of his students have gone on to prestigious careers in stage and film acting, as well as leadership roles in business, education, and non-profit organizations. After serving at Douglas County High School for 22 years, Mr. Larson personally designed the new auditorium facility at Highlands Ranch High School (HRHS) during its construction in 1987. Mr. Larson retired in 1999, and passed away in April of 2016.
On behalf of thousands of Larson alumni who remember him with fondness and gratitude, we petition the Douglas County School District to dedicate the HRHS auditorium the "Wally Larson Memorial Auditorium". Such a designation would be a fitting legacy for this truly outstanding educator.
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May 7, 2016
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the Douglas County School District board members to discuss the auditorium dedication guidelines. I am currently compiling a list of alumni endorsements to present as supporting evidence for this proposal.
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Wally Larson was the HRHS theater. He was the email most influential teacher I've ever had. I think of him often amd use the lessons and skills he taught me daily. I will forever be in his debt. The theater should absolutely be dedicated to Mr. Larson as he is the reason it's there, it's respected and that so many of us misfits actually succeeded in life!
My uncle Wally was so pationate about the performing arts. His eyes would light up when he talked about it. I'm glad he could pass this light on to so, so many students. This would be a wonderful memorial to him!
I don't think there's a single student who connected with Mr. Larson who wouldn't scramble to pick up a kitchen spoon and etch his name in those bricks by hand if you asked us to.
Wally Larson taught us to reserve the honor of a standing ovation for rare, extraordinary performances. His expansive impact on our lives and educations is worthy of this rare, extraordinary honor.
Wally created the theatre program in Douglas county schools, he helped design and opened the theatre at highlands ranch. Remembering him in this way is the least we could do.
He was my grandpa and he was amazing
Great idea!
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Over the course of his 33-year career, Mr. Wally Larson touched the lives of thousands of students in Douglas County, Colorado. He led one of the most prominent, prolific, and successful high school drama programs in the country, and dozens of his students have gone on to prestigious careers in stage and film acting, as well as leadership roles in business, education, and non-profit organizations. After serving at Douglas County High School for 22 years, Mr. Larson personally designed the new auditorium facility at Highlands Ranch High School (HRHS) during its construction in 1987. Mr. Larson retired in 1999, and passed away in April of 2016.
On behalf of thousands of Larson alumni who remember him with fondness and gratitude, we petition the Douglas County School District to dedicate the HRHS auditorium the "Wally Larson Memorial Auditorium". Such a designation would be a fitting legacy for this truly outstanding educator.
Updates
May 7, 2016
I have submitted a formal request for a meeting with the Douglas County School District board members to discuss the auditorium dedication guidelines. I am currently compiling a list of alumni endorsements to present as supporting evidence for this proposal.
Reached 100 supporters
May 7, 2016
34 Comments
The difference this man made in my life and the lives of hundreds, probably thousands, of young people cannot be understated. He didn't just build the theater at HRHS. He built people of passion, creativity, generosity, and character. He cast us not in the role of a lifetime, but in the role of our lives.
Wally Larson was the HRHS theater. He was the email most influential teacher I've ever had. I think of him often amd use the lessons and skills he taught me daily. I will forever be in his debt. The theater should absolutely be dedicated to Mr. Larson as he is the reason it's there, it's respected and that so many of us misfits actually succeeded in life!
My uncle Wally was so pationate about the performing arts. His eyes would light up when he talked about it. I'm glad he could pass this light on to so, so many students. This would be a wonderful memorial to him!
I don't think there's a single student who connected with Mr. Larson who wouldn't scramble to pick up a kitchen spoon and etch his name in those bricks by hand if you asked us to.
Wally Larson taught us to reserve the honor of a standing ovation for rare, extraordinary performances. His expansive impact on our lives and educations is worthy of this rare, extraordinary honor.
Wally created the theatre program in Douglas county schools, he helped design and opened the theatre at highlands ranch. Remembering him in this way is the least we could do.
He was my grandpa and he was amazing
Great idea!
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The difference this man made in my life and the lives of hundreds, probably thousands, of young people cannot be understated. He didn't just build the theater at HRHS. He built people of passion, creativity, generosity, and character. He cast us not in the role of a lifetime, but in the role of our lives.