Rashard Mendenhall, West Class of 2005, was honored by the school during this afternoon’s Homecoming festivities. Mendenhall, drafted in the first round in 2008, and who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals, was presented with a Niles West jersey. His brother, Walter, gave a moving introduction, and Rashard thanked Niles West and urged students to find their passion.

Source: District 219