George Wythe High School honors life of former Principal and UNC football player Riddick Parker
Posted Sep 19, 2022
Students and staff of George Wythe High School gathered to celebrate the life of former Principal Riddick Parker Jr., who died while riding his bicycle 10 days before the start of the school year. Parker was riding his bike on the morning of Aug. 19, when he suddenly died. Before pursuing a career in education, Parker played in the NFL as a defensive tackle.
(WRIC)
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