Making A Difference

Wally Ashby is a Patrol Sergeant with the Arcadia Police Department and a proud graduate from Rio Hondo Prep in 1993. Back when he was a Senior at Prep, Wally coached me and my 2nd grade teammates on the Gators in Kare Youth League. The first time I ever went to a Rio football game was to watch Coach Wally on the gridiron. We chat about the impact on KYL kids when they go watch their assistant coaches play for Rio Hondo and then dream about following in their footsteps. Wally has also been a high school basketball coach with successful stops at St Lucy's and Bishop Amat as well as La Salle where he currently coaches. Back when I was in 2nd grade, I wanted to wear the Rio Hondo Prep uniform someday just like Coach Wally.