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A Tribute to Richard Snowberg
“Weeds grow by themselves,
but a flower has to be
carefully tended”
Richard Snowberg
Bruce "Charlie" Johnson
It is my opinion that Richard Snowberg had more ta, GA in 1983. Richard was elected and installed as
of an impact upon the development of the World the first WCA Education Director. It would be several
Clown Association than anyone else. After many more years before the position of Competition Direc-
years of medical challenges, Richard passed away on tor would be added.
March 19, 2023.
Richard was uniquely qualified for being the Edu-
When the WCA was organized the mission state- cation Director. He graduated with an undergraduate
ment said that education would be the association's degree in physical education Illinois State University.
priority. The first WCA Convention was held in Atlan- He began his career as a physical education teacher.
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