Richard A. Lapish

Baseball – 2 year Letterman

Played Baseball at Appalachian – Pitcher, Short Stop

Degree in education from Appalachian State University

Masters Degree from UNC-Charlotte

35 years – Principal, Teacher and Coach in Cabarrus County

Served 27 years in the military – Army – active and reserves

Appointed to an Advisory Commission for military affairs by Gov. Jim Matin

He was selected to the Non-Commissioned officers Hall of Fame of the 1^st Battalion, 485^th regiment, 108^th division

Jaycee of the Year Award and President of the Kiwanis Club