After four decades of unwavering service to public education, Dr. Sharilynn Locke, the longtime principal of Richwood High School, has officially retired, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of one of Ouachita Parish’s most storied institutions.
Dr. Locke’s retirement marks the end of a 40-year career dedicated to shaping young minds and uplifting a school that has long stood as a symbol of resilience, pride, and possibility for the community it serves.
For more than a generation, she was a steady force at Richwood High School—a public high school located on Highway 165 South in Monroe—where she spent her final years in education as principal.
Richwood, a school with…
