Greengo passed away on Dec. 29, 2024. Greengo was an art teacher at Jefferson High School and later Alexandria Technical and Community College. He started the Alexandria wrestling program in 1959 and laid the foundation for what the program is today.
ALEXANDRIA — Every program has its pioneers and Dick Greengo was that for the Alexandria wrestling program. He started the Alexandria wrestling program in 1959 and served as the head coach for 12 years.
Greengo coached many talented wrestlers, including some state champions, and led Alexandria to a third-place finish at the 1970 state tournament.
He also made an impact as a teacher at Jefferson High School (now Alexandria Area High School) and at Alexandria Technical School (now Alexandria Technical and Community College).
Greengo passed away at the age of 91 on Dec. 29, 2024. Throughout his life, Dick was known as a humble, hard-working and caring person. Continue reading at echopress.com →