Dearest Family Members of Ralph Houghton: Please accept my heartfelt sentiments of sadness upon hearing of Ralph's passing. Many have said it already: he was one of the most remarkable people to have given so much to countless numbers of "K Town" young people who lived and breathed the music program that he directed. From Band-O-Rama to his Ice Cream Socials to his support for the All-State Band and Jazz Ensemble competitions, Ralph was always there to urge us to attain the best possible results....and to love the music we played. No matter where I have been in life since 1971, I will always remember the music of the Kenosha Public School system, and the talented leaders that Ralph brought forth to teach us. My humble thanks to Ralph, and my promise to never forget him. Jeff Douglass - Bradford '71