This week's Amarillo business news includes new attorney, school architectural honor

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Brown & Fortunato announces new attorney Richardson joining firm

Brown & Fortunato has announced that Nolan R. Richardson has joined the firm’s Litigation Group.

Richardson is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, the Amarillo Young Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2023.

Nolan R. Richardson
Nolan R. Richardson

While at OU, Richardson helped develop the Oklahoma Athletic Department’s Name, Image, and Likeness strategy, addressing various legal issues and drafting legislation. Nolan also interned at the Wichita Falls District Attorney’s Office.

The West Plains High School received the Stars of Distinction award and will be featured in the 2023-24 Exhibit of School Architecture. Corgan Architects stand with the Canyon ISD Board of Trustees after they presented the award at Monday's school board meeting.
The West Plains High School received the Stars of Distinction award and will be featured in the 2023-24 Exhibit of School Architecture. Corgan Architects stand with the Canyon ISD Board of Trustees after they presented the award at Monday's school board meeting.

Canyon ISD’s West Plains High School receives prestigious architectural recognition

CANYON — Canyon Independent School District announced this week that West Plains High School has been honored with the prestigious Stars of Distinction award and will be featured in the 2023-24 Exhibit of School Architecture.

This distinction makes West Plains High School a contender for the coveted Caudill Award and reflects the district’s dedication to providing an environment that empowers lifelong success, according to a news release.

"Designed by Corgan, a leader in architectural innovation, West Plains High School uniquely blends the district's educational vision with the rich heritage of West Texas. Spanning 278,587 square feet, the school provides a next gen learning experience for its 1,200 students, perfectly aligning with Canyon ISD's aspirations for student achievement and community engagement," the release states.

At the December CISD Board of Trustees meeting, Corgan President Steve Hulsey and Vice President, Senior Project Manager Lance Melton presented two plaques representing four stars of recognition. Melton emphasized that the design did not "settle for the norm.”

"We wanted to honor the West Texas Heritage, and so we pulled from regional elements, and I think the judges celebrated that," Melton said, noting the inclusion of local materials, heritage, and agriculture in the design.

Dr. Darryl Flusche, Superintendent of Canyon ISD, expressed his pride in the achievement: "West Plains High School is a shining example of how thoughtful design can empower our students in their educational journey. This achievement aligns perfectly with our mission of empowering lifelong success for all our students."

The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) recognized the project among 46 outstanding architecture projects in Texas schools. The awards, decided by 12 judges, focus on design, value, innovation, community, planning, and school transformation. This recognition was showcased at the TASA | TASB Convention (txEDCON23) in Dallas, and the project will also be featured in the online exhibit, at https://texasschoolarchitecture.org/.

For more information about West Plains High School and the recognition, visit www.canyonisd.net or the TASA/TASB Exhibit of School Architecture online at www.tasanet.org.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area business news and developments for Dec. 17, 2023

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