In 1908, Alma Richards, an eighth-grader, abandons school to work as a ranch hand. However, a chance meeting with a Michigan State professor redirects his path towards education, ultimately leading him to achieve his dreams, including competing in the Stockholm Olympics and vying for a Gold Medal in the High Jump.
Raising the Bar: The Alma Richards Story
Alma Richards, an eighth-grader in 1908, abandons school to work on a ranch, but a chance encounter with a professor inspires him to return to education and ultimately compete in high jump at the Stockholm Olympics, where he wins a gold medal.
