A great friend to Fair Haven History
In his youth, Don Richardson spent his summers at his family’s cottage on Little Sodus Bay. Before he as born, his parents Raymond and Dora Sours Richardson, had served as Principal and Preceptress of Fair Haven High School for two years (1919-1921). After moving to Perry, New York where Don grew up, the family returned to Fair Haven during the summer months. Their cottage was next door to that of Raymond T. Sant, whose love of history and story telling made an impression on Don.
Don H. Richardson was born in Rochester, New York, March 12, 1929. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in History from Hobart College in 1951. He followed in his father’s footsteps with a career in education. Through Ray Sant’s mentoring and recommendation, he secured his first teaching job. He went on to earn a Masters Degree from Syracuse University and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. For more then 30 years he served as principal of Valhalla High School in Westchester County, New York. Continue reading “Don Richardson”