John Langley was a college sociology and business major involved in urban community service and interested in social work. He was a high school student leader, a class officer, and a student representative to the School Committee, Governance Council and the MA Dept. of Education. John was a high school athlete who played basketball and soccer; he was the Captain of WHS Varsity basketball. John received many awards: Boy’s State, Outstanding Service Award, and Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association Student Achievement Award for School Leadership. He was the recipient of the Lorusso and Rossi Scholarships.
More important than his many accomplishments, John has been described by many as an exemplary human being, who was kind, caring and sensitive beyond his years. He made everyone feel as though they were his best friend. As a lover of music, particularly jam bands and unique artists, he was well known for copying lyrics and songs for the enjoyment of family and friends. John’s sense of humor, easy going disposition and warm smile charmed everyone. Still everyday, he is a love and inspiration for his family.
John’s friend Eric wrote, “If there were 6 billion John Langleys on this Earth there would not be a single problem except how to contain the overwhelming happiness.”
The John D. Langley Foundation 