F E AT U R E
The
Personification
of
&
Passion
Excellence
Honoring the
Life & Legacy of
Richard R. Dolezal,
1935-2012
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L AT I N M AGAZINE
We were saddened to report the passing of beloved
teacher, mentor and friend Richard Dolezal on
August 28, at the age of 76. Dr. Dolezal was a
gifted educator who shared his love for literature,
kind support, wise counsel and gentle wit with
generations of students, parents and colleagues
during the more than 50 years that he taught in
the English Department and led the school in
various administrative roles. He made an impact
on countless lives and was a Latin School institution.
Since August, the Latin community has come
together to honor his life, first at a service at
St. Alphonsus Church in Chicago (where Dr. D
had been baptized as an infant) and later at a
gathering in Latin���s Wrigley Theatre during
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. At these
events, and through dozens of emails and notes,
former students, colleagues and friends have
shared their memories of Dr. Dolezal. Here is
just a sample of the poignant, heart-felt and often
funny recollections that we have received.
