Ed Reilly Jr. - LHS Class of 1956

Leavenworth’s education system has provided a fine foundation for many people, Edward F. Reilly Jr. said, including himself.
Reilly, former chairman of the U.S. Parole Commission, was the guest speaker Tuesday morning at the annual breakfast for the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation.
Reilly, who graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1956, said there may be times when foundation supporters feel their efforts haven’t been productive. It would be easier to see immediate results.
“But it doesn’t always happen that way,” he said.
He said the work of the foundation goes further than supporters ever can imagine.
“You have changed many lives by expanding education opportunities,” he said.