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Ronnie Devall Inducted Into Central High Hall of Fame

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    Candidates for induction in the Central High School Hall of Fame must have “made a significant impact on Central High School”.  Who could this more accurately describe than Ronnie Devall?  Mr. Devall, who has been a CHS student, teacher, coach parent and principal, and retired in 2009 as the Assistant Superintendent of the Central Community School System, will be this year’s sole inductee into the CHS Hall of Fame. This is a fitting honor for a man who has spent a lifetime making a “significant impact” on this school, its students, faculty and parents.

    The Selection Committee for the CHS Hall of Fame unanimously selected Ronnie Devall this year and felt it was fitting that he be the sole inductee for 2012.  System Athletic Director and Head Football and Softball Coach Sid Edwards, a member of the committee, shared that “The reason I came to Central was Ronnie Devall. He is a living legend.  Top of his field as an Administrator, Teacher, Principal and Coach, but most importantly as a MAN.  I would do anything in the world  for him.  No one deserves this honor more than Ronnie Devall.  I am a better man for being his freind and having worked for him."
    The formal induction ceremony into the Hall of Fame will be held at mid-field of Wildcat Stadium at halftime of the Central vs Denham Springs Football game on October 18th. Mr. Devall’s attitude toward Central High School may best be summed up in his comment in a 2011 interview when he shared, “I was blessedbeyond measure to have a wonderful staff and administration during my years as Principal. This school’s success, then and now, is a combination of many efforts, starting from the janitor, most certainly the teachers, coaches, principal, assistant principals, students etc. It is a group effort and it shows!”  Congratulations Mr. Devall on this well-earned recognition. 
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