Retirement is something that everyone looks forward to at some point in his/her life, whether they are ready or not.  LBHS will say goodbye to a familiar face on campus, our security guard, Randy Ware after 23 years of service.

Before becoming a security guard, Randy Ware,  was a chef for the University of Central Arkansas for 20 years.  Then he came back to Los Banos in 1991 and applied here at LBHS. When he first applied, he applied for an in-house teacher position, but sadly, didn’t get the job.  Luckily, there was an opening for a security guard and he was told he’d make a great security guard and got an interview for that. Remembering back, Ware says, “I was nervous. I told the guy in front of of me I had no idea what I was going to do.  I had no experience at all.”

And the rest was history; Ware got the job.  It’s now coming to an end, after 23 years of manning and protecting the school gates whether it be for students or teachers entering or leaving campus, Ware will be retiring next week.

As his retirement is getting closer, Ware says he will be spending most of time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife. Ware also wants to buy some property out of state while traveling. He has been looking forward to this, but will miss all of the students and staff here at LBHS.

Ware loves working here, waking up every morning ready to welcome all the students. He has always been passionate about his job for both the students and staffs. He is always enthusiastic in his greetings as he engages with students and saying hello.  Not only that, but he takes pride in keeping LBHS safe each and everyday.

Many students will miss Ware’s presence on campus.   Emily Rivera (11)  said, “He always took pride in his job, and he was one of the nicest security guards.” Felix Raluy says, ” I’m very sad he is leaving; he helped me whenever I needed the help.”

The students weren’t the only ones that had something to say, staff members did too. ” He was a man who served for 23 years and he always welcomed our students with enthusiasm and will honestly be missed on campus,” says Mrs. Latta.

Mrs. Curutchague says, “Randy has absolute control of the back gates.” She also says, ” I have no clue how I’ll do it in the mornings, his enthusiasm and smile was the first thing I saw on campus in the mornings and it would make my day.”

If you see Randy around campus make sure to say good bye and good luck as he goes off to start his new adventure.