Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Larry Wright, a native of northeast Louisiana, reflects on a fulfilling life enriched by the people he's known. He comes from a region with a strong athletic tradition, producing athletes who have excelled in the NBA and NFL. Following his sports career, Wright transitioned to education, serving as a principal in multiple northeast Louisiana school districts over nearly 30 years. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work in education and hopes he made a positive impact on students. Wright acknowledges the challenges teachers face today, particularly with classroom discipline, and admires their efforts to educate students effectively. Despite the differences in today's classrooms compared to his time, Wright emphasizes his approach of treating students as he would his own children. He fondly recalls his days as a professional basketball player with the NBA's Washington Bullets, reminiscing about playing alongside basketball legends. Mentored by respected coaches, Wright credits these relationships for shaping his successful life. Known as "Bugeye" among his early basketball peers, he humorously recounts how he earned the nickname. Wright cherishes these memories as key to his "good life" journey. Praise God!