Richard D. Benard

MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS, Class of 1969

Wrestling, 4 years

State Champion 1969

Team Captain, 1968-1969

COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENTS, Lowell Technological Institute

Wrestling: Team Captain, 1970-1971

COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS

Wrestling: Lowell Technological Institute, Head Wrestling Coach 1972-1973

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Eastern Airlines Pilot B-727

United Parcel Services Airlines, Captain for B-727

B-747, DC-8, A-300

"I am the first ever Wresting State Champion from MHS because of the people surrounding me. I would like to thank Coach Frank Ball of MHS and Coach Dr. Raymond Sparks from Lowell Tech for their gifts of great athletic technique, sportsmanship and working hard to inspire character.  I especially want to recognize our team. Wresting is an individual sport but we functioned as a cohesive team supporting, encouraging and teaching each other."

Induction Year, Class of 2017