As an assistant principal at CHS for 17 years, following four years of superior classroom teaching of economics and social studies, and prior to becoming principal at Beveridge Middle School, Al LaGreca handled all administrative duties assigned to him with expertise and enthusiasm. His accomplishments included preparing innovative class scheduling, showing compassion with student discipline, and being the person responsible for planning and organizing several CHS renovation projects: the CHS courtyard, the relocating of administrative offices, the removal and replacement of boilers and furnaces, and the reconfiguring of classrooms. Al also led the fundraising effort for needed landscaping and tree planting on the school’s grounds, while, at the same time, serving on the district’s desegregation/ busing task force. Al brought strong business and people skills to CHS, using a personable, patient approach when working with faculty and while helping to make the case for Central’s needs at budgeting meetings with school district officials. Al’s CHS colleagues praised his energy for getting things done and his kindness and sincerity with students and faculty. As one of Al’s colleagues has stated, “He was truly a dedicated ‘Eagle’ from the start.”
Al passed away in 2014 at the age of 75.