Mr. Richard Thomas Schill
Class of 1937

Graduated from St. Thomas High School, 1937. Attended University of Texas; recieved wings in civilian flying course at University of Houston; flew 197 missions as fighter pilot in World War II.

Received highest military honor of French government, Croix de Guerre (AVEC PLIJME) 1943. Awarded American Silver Star, and distinguished flying cross on two occasions. First single-engine fighter pilot to be catapulted off an aircraft carrier, August, 1942.

Discharged from Air Force, 1948 with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Joined Schill Steel Company, his father's business, in February 1948. Now President of Rollform Corporation.

Schill Steel Company of Houston; Dallas, Texas: Vice-President Schill Steel Company of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Odessa. Tommy Award 1971; recieved outstanding alumnus of St. Thomas High School Award 1973; silver chalice award, 1974. Chosen king of St. Thomas University Mardi Gras 1975.

Inducted into St. Thomas High School Hall of Honor, February 12, 1976.