By Vallejo Times Herald

A celebration of life to honor longtime Vallejo teacher Ricardo “Rick” Henley was attended by 300 colleagues, students, and friends on Saturday at Jesse Bethel High.

Gregory Allen Howard who wrote the movie, “Remember the Titans,” fondly remembered Henley as the enthusiastic water boy for the Vallejo High School for the 1969-70 football champions.Councilwoman Dr. Rozzana Verder-Aliga presented a City of Vallejo certificate of appreciation to Rick’s wife, Barbara, which read, “In recognition of your dedication to duty, unwavering integrity, and 37 outstanding years of service as a teacher at Vallejo Adult School, Solano Junior High School, and Jesse Bethel High School in the Vallejo City Unified School District.

Source: Jesse Bethel High honors longtime mentor Rick Henley – Times-Herald