The legacy of LeRoy Maas was already well established.

Friday, October 19, 2001

The legacy of LeRoy Maas was already well established.

This just enhanced it a bit.

In recognition of Maas’ positive 40-year impact on thousands of Albert Lea High School students and athletes, a bronze sculpture has been placed at Albert Lea High School. The sculpture was commissioned and donated by Frank F. Gallagher and the families of Todd Gallagher, Carolee (Gallagher) McCormick and Timothy Gallagher on behalf of the ALHS class of 1956.

The sculpture of Maas was created by California artist Ethel Reeble, who studied with world famous sculptor Bruno Lucchesi.

Frank Gallagher, a captain on Maas’ 1955-56 ALHS wrestling team, has worked for the Disney organization for 40 years and is a founder of the LeRoy Maas Scholarship Fund.

Manny Steil, who helps oversee the Maas Scholarship, was on hand for the unveiling of the sculpture along with Maas and ALHS Athletic Director Ross Williams.