Harold L. Richards High School is a co-ed public high school located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is a member of Illinois school district 218. The current enrollment is over 1,876 students. The school mascot is the bulldog. The school colors are Gold, Black, and White. The yearbook is 'The Golden Year' and the school newspaper is the 'Richards Herald'.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1576 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year is as follows:
Sports
Richards competes in the South Suburban Conference (SSC) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA),.The body which governs most athletics and competitive activities in the state. Teams are stylized as the Bulldogs.
Notable alumni
- Dave Dombrowski, General Manager of the Boston Red Sox
- Dwayne Goodrich, former defensive back of the Dallas Cowboys
- Mike Jones, former offensive lineman of the Chicago Bears
- John Kass - Chicago Tribune columnist
- Joe Montgomery, former NFL football player for the New York Giants
- Dwyane Wade, NBA player for the Chicago Bulls, Olympic gold medalist
Bill Stripeik: Battalion Chief of North Palos Fire Protection District