CATCHING UP WITH FORMER COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL HEADMASTER ROBERT LARCHER
The Latin School is a very special place for very special students. -Robert Larcher eventually feeling called to a different life of service as an educator, husband, and father. This spark led to a period of prayer and discernment, after which he began training for the Diaconate in his home diocese, the Diocese of Savannah.He began a 5-year study to complete his Masters in Theology, which was earned in 2012. While not enjoying going back to school, he found good camaraderie and a faithful community in his study. In 2012, he was ordained a deacon and appointed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Savannah. Deacon Bob described Sacred Heart as a little cathedral, a beautiful church. As a tourist destination, Savannah is the home to many weddings each year. One of his primary roles at Sacred Heart has been to officiate upwards of 30 weddings per year. Since his arrival, Sacred Heart has had an additional two deacons, and in 2021 Deacon Bob has gone part-time at Sacred Heart. He also serves at St. Michael’s on Tybee Island. Deacon Larcher said, “all I have to do is talk, and I am still good at talking.” Looking back on his time at Covington Latin School, many students will remember Deacon Larcher’s love of history and oratory. He taught AP US History to a decade of Juniors and served as Debate Coach/Moderator for many championship teams.
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n 1988, Mr. Robert “Bob” Larcher was hired as Covington Latin School’s first lay Headmaster. He served in that role until 1998, leading the school through transition, growth, and celebration. I caught up with Mr. Larcher, who is now better known as Deacon Bob. After Covington Latin School, Deacon Larcher continued his career in Catholic Secondary Education, serving as Principal at St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo, Ohio (1998-2003), Principal/President at Aquinas High School in Augusta, Georgia (2003-2010) and Principal of Holy Cross Cristo Rey High School in Birmingham, Alabama (2010-2012). In 2006, he was called to a new path. While at Aquinas High School, he listened to a deacon talking to his students about discernment and whether they were called to a religious or priestly vocation. This sparked something in him. As a young man, he spent two years in seminary, although
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