New to the hallways of Archbishop Riordan High School next year will be the History Wall. The exhibit will include Riordanhistory 75 years from when the school first opened in 1949, to the present day.
The wall will encompass different moments from academics, athletics, campus ministry, and student life from different eras of Riordan High School. It will also include a tribute to Riordan’s rich Marianist history. This will include photos and relics from different priests and brothers who have served Riordan for many years.
“Riordan has been an integral part of San Francisco for 75 years. As the school looks forward to a bright future, looking back at our history and legacy is important for our alumni as well as it helps us better understand the amount of progress the school has made,” said Vice President of Advancements Simon Chiu.
Riordan’s Advancement Department is working with a committee of faculty, alumni, and parents to put together ideas for the History Wall. At the moment, the committee is gathering text and picture content for the display.
They are planning to be finished with the History Wall by early October 2024.
“I hope that future Crusaders will enjoy understanding the school’s history as a way to measure our progress in the present. Riordan’s history is also an integral part of San Francisco’s history,” Chiu added.
Students so far are all in favor of the new exhibit as they are excited to cherish and learn more about Riordan history.
“Riordan adding a history exhibit would be a great idea. Riordan’s history is extremely interesting and it is important for students to know the history of their school,” said Samuel Phillips ’24.
As graduation approaches and a class of new alumni forms, Crusaders from all ages of Riordan history can look at this wall and give a simple smile as they reminisce about their special time at Archbishop Riordan High School.
