 Larry Holloway, in his home at Pretty Lake, said he will enjoy his time with the Argos schools. Pilot photo/Carol Anders By Carol Anders Correspondent
PLYMOUTH — Larry Holloway officially retired from education — at least on paper — in 2004. However, he never quit teaching or coaching in some capacity.
Now, he is starting a new chapter as the newly appointed principal of Argos Elementary.
“I’m excited. I’m hoping I can contribute in a positive way,” Holloway said.
He said the Argos school system has a great reputation and is part of a close-knit community.
“There are new state standards and benchmarks, but the job still involves dealing with kids and people,” he said. He is especially looking forward to working with the staff of Argos Elementary, many of whom he knows already.
“I missed it (full-time teaching) and I still have some things to offer,” Holloway said.
He began his teaching career in 1967 as an elementary art teacher in the Plymouth schools. He later made the move to the art department of Lincoln Junior High.
To fill some needed spots, he transferred to Plymouth High School where he taught swimming, art and health.
In 1989, he traveled to the Union-North schools where he served as an assistant principal, but returned to Plymouth when there was an opening as an assistant principal at LJH.
Later, he retired after eight years as the principal of Washington Elementary.
Even with the “retirement” title, he taught at Ancilla College and driver’s training.
In January of this year, he agreed to fill an opening at PHS in the physical education department until the end of the school year. He is also a coach on the staff of the junior football league.
Holloway is currently taking classes to update his administration license.
As a member of he Ply-mouth Community School Board, Holloway is keeping abreast of the changes in education. He said he plans to continue on the board.
In addition to Hollo-way's two grown children and two grandchildren, he and wife, Michele, still have five children at home including a senior, junior, freshman, seventh grader and a fifth grader. They also have a daughter attending the Coast Guard Academy.
Michele Holloway teaches math at PHS.
Holloway said the “retirement” has allowed him time to fish with his father and to practice some housekeeping skills, but admits cooking is not his strongest suit.
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