Hall of Fame
Tommy Deal ('71) is one of the greatest LR supporters in history. Deal served as the Tournament Director of the Hanley H. Painter Bear Memorial Golf Tournament for 30 years from 1989-2019 and is a member of the Bears Club Council from 1984-present, nearly 40 years. Deal was recognized by the Bears Club Council with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 for all his contributions and also received the Opal Moretz Alumni Award by the Alumni Association for Service to the Community. Deal is recognized is the author of the, "What Time is It, Bear Time" chant used at every home football game and Bears Club event. Deal also served as the President of the Catawba Country Club Board of Directors.
