NASHUA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
When the Nashua High School Class of 1963 attended high school from September of 1960 through graduation in June of 1963, nearly one-third of all human life roaming the halls and classrooms at Nashua High School consisted of Teachers (87). Administrators (3) and Support staff (11).
Shown below are all of the teachers that guided and helped us throughout our sophomore, junior and senior years. All of the pictures from the Tusitala, including several borrowed from the 1961, 1962, 1964 and 1965 Tusitalas. Wherever we have been able to find additional information on our teachers, we have included it.
If you know of any information on any teacher that you feel would be appropriate to add to our TEACHERS page, please send us an email with that information. To send an email with that information, click here.
When the Nashua High School Class of 1963 attended high school from September of 1960 through graduation in June of 1963, nearly one-third of all human life roaming the halls and classrooms at Nashua High School consisted of Teachers (87). Administrators (3) and Support staff (11).
Shown below are all of the teachers that guided and helped us throughout our sophomore, junior and senior years. All of the pictures from the Tusitala, including several borrowed from the 1961, 1962, 1964 and 1965 Tusitalas. Wherever we have been able to find additional information on our teachers, we have included it.
If you know of any information on any teacher that you feel would be appropriate to add to our TEACHERS page, please send us an email with that information. To send an email with that information, click here.
THE ADMINISTRATION
EDMUND M KEEFE
Superintendent (1961, 1962, 1963)
Edmund attended St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and gave the Salutary at his commencement exercises in June 1925. He went on to receive a baccalaureate degree from Boston College and later a masters degree in education from Boston University. In 1929 Edmund was hired to teach history at the Nashua Senior High School, located on Spring Street. In 1945, at the age of 37, he was named principal of the High School, and in 1958 he became the Superintendent of Schools for the City of Nashua. After 44 years in public education Edmund retired in 1973.
Mr Curran decided to enter politics and served eight terms in Concord as a State Representative for the City of Nashua. He was able to utilize his 44 years of educational experience by serving on the State Education Committee. During this period of his life, he volunteered at the Nashua Historical Society where his favorite task was escorting elementary school students on tours of the Society’s many exhibits.
Mr Keefe passed away on February 18, 2010 at the age of 101. He is survived by his son Timothy, NHS Class of 1962. He was a proud New Englander and although residing in CA for the last 10 years of his life, he would say, “the blue ski is nice, but I bet it’s a glorious day in New Hampshire.”
Superintendent (1961, 1962, 1963)
Edmund attended St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and gave the Salutary at his commencement exercises in June 1925. He went on to receive a baccalaureate degree from Boston College and later a masters degree in education from Boston University. In 1929 Edmund was hired to teach history at the Nashua Senior High School, located on Spring Street. In 1945, at the age of 37, he was named principal of the High School, and in 1958 he became the Superintendent of Schools for the City of Nashua. After 44 years in public education Edmund retired in 1973.
Mr Curran decided to enter politics and served eight terms in Concord as a State Representative for the City of Nashua. He was able to utilize his 44 years of educational experience by serving on the State Education Committee. During this period of his life, he volunteered at the Nashua Historical Society where his favorite task was escorting elementary school students on tours of the Society’s many exhibits.
Mr Keefe passed away on February 18, 2010 at the age of 101. He is survived by his son Timothy, NHS Class of 1962. He was a proud New Englander and although residing in CA for the last 10 years of his life, he would say, “the blue ski is nice, but I bet it’s a glorious day in New Hampshire.”
PATRICK J MORLEY,
Principal, (1961, 1962, 1963)
Mr. Morley was our principal for all three years. In our Tusitala, we wrote: "Our principal and head coach -- Mr. Patrick J Morley -- has meant much to us for the past three years. The respect we have for him is due, not only to his authority, but also to his fairness, and his counsel. To him, we extend our sincere gratitude, and our assurance that his seemingly thankless job has been worthwhile and appreciated".
Mr Morley also wrote a letter to our class, which read: "TO THE CLASS OF 1963. Seldom has a senior class had to complete its final year under such trying conditions as were brought on by our building program. The class, however, showed its adaptability by adjusting easily and accomplishing successfully the many projects that are part of the program during the senior year. The success was a direct result of excellent leadership by class officers and the cooperation of individual members. As the time comes to say good-bye, I want to offer my sincere wishes for continued success and happiness to all of you. Remember you are graduates of Nashua High --- honor it always and yourselves as well.".
Principal, (1961, 1962, 1963)
Mr. Morley was our principal for all three years. In our Tusitala, we wrote: "Our principal and head coach -- Mr. Patrick J Morley -- has meant much to us for the past three years. The respect we have for him is due, not only to his authority, but also to his fairness, and his counsel. To him, we extend our sincere gratitude, and our assurance that his seemingly thankless job has been worthwhile and appreciated".
Mr Morley also wrote a letter to our class, which read: "TO THE CLASS OF 1963. Seldom has a senior class had to complete its final year under such trying conditions as were brought on by our building program. The class, however, showed its adaptability by adjusting easily and accomplishing successfully the many projects that are part of the program during the senior year. The success was a direct result of excellent leadership by class officers and the cooperation of individual members. As the time comes to say good-bye, I want to offer my sincere wishes for continued success and happiness to all of you. Remember you are graduates of Nashua High --- honor it always and yourselves as well.".
JOHN CURRAN, Assistant Principal, (1961, 1962, 1963).
In our Tusitala, we wrote: "Mr. Curran, our assistant coach, because of his capable and sympathetic manner, has won our united respect. His position as liaison between the faculty and students has given him an opportunity to know each of us, and each of us in turn, is better off for having known him".
Mr. Curran also wrote a letter to our class, which read: "Just three years ago you entered Nashua High. Today you are members of the graduating class. I hope that during your stay with us you have acquired the knowledge, skills, good judgment that will be so essential to you in these troubled times. I'm sure that Nashua High has been a better school as a result of your being here. Some of you, I know, will continue your formal education; some will enter the armed forces; some will enter your life's work. To each and everyone, I wish health, happiness, and good fortune. Good fortune, as you know, is the reward for living a God-fearing life. This will require courage, perseverance, and a lot of hard work on your part. It is my sincere wish, as I say au revoir, that you will be guided always by the high principles instilled in you here at Nashua High School.".
In our Tusitala, we wrote: "Mr. Curran, our assistant coach, because of his capable and sympathetic manner, has won our united respect. His position as liaison between the faculty and students has given him an opportunity to know each of us, and each of us in turn, is better off for having known him".
Mr. Curran also wrote a letter to our class, which read: "Just three years ago you entered Nashua High. Today you are members of the graduating class. I hope that during your stay with us you have acquired the knowledge, skills, good judgment that will be so essential to you in these troubled times. I'm sure that Nashua High has been a better school as a result of your being here. Some of you, I know, will continue your formal education; some will enter the armed forces; some will enter your life's work. To each and everyone, I wish health, happiness, and good fortune. Good fortune, as you know, is the reward for living a God-fearing life. This will require courage, perseverance, and a lot of hard work on your part. It is my sincere wish, as I say au revoir, that you will be guided always by the high principles instilled in you here at Nashua High School.".
OUR TEACHERS FROM A TO Z
"......I am a teacher! What I do and say is being absorbed by young minds who will echo these images across the ages. My lessons will be immortal, affecting people yet unborn, people I will never see or know. The future of the world is in my classroom today and this future has potential for both good or bad. The pliable minds of tomorrow's leaders will be molded either artistically or grotesquely by what I do. Several future presidents are learning from me today; so are the great writers of the next decades and so are all the so-called ordinary people who will make the decisions in a democracy. I must never forget these same young people could be the thieves and murderers of the future. Just a teacher? Thank God I have a calling to the greatest profession of all! I must be vigilant every day lest I lose one fragile opportunity to improve tomorrow."
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DAVID ALEXANDER
Math, (1962, 1963) |
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DORIS BARNES
Latin (1961, 1962) Ms Barnes taught Latin. She joined NHS in 1927, and retired after our junior year, in 1962 |
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RICHARD BEAULIEU
Science Survey and Biology (1963) |
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RICHARD BELANGER
Chemistry (1961 |
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GERTRUDE BELANGER
Geometry and Algebra (1961, 1962) |
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JANET (SLINEY) BERNARD
English (1963) |
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LUCIEN BERNARD
English (1961, 1962, 1963) and Department Chair (1963) |
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MARY BINGHAM
Geography (1961, 1962, 1963) Miss Bingham retired after our senior year, and was honored in our Tusitala, as follows: "Miss Bingham, since 1940 a highly respected member of our faculty, is among the finest people we have had occasion to meet. Her quiet and helpful manner has won her many devoted friends. both among the faculty and student body. A truly fine person, Miss Bingham has done much to influence and enrich the lives of those fortunate enough to have known her as a teacher |
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RAYMOND, BISSONETTE
Biology (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ANDREW BURNHAM
Science Survey (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ELEANOR CASHIONA
Spanish and German (1961, 1962) Eleanor Cashiona Rizos, 94, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Born on July 20, 1926 in Nashua, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucretia (Fista) Cashiona. Eleanor grew up in Nashua and was a parishioner of Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church. She earned her Masters and was perusing her PHD. She was an educator for over 30 years in the Nashua Public School Systems where she was loved by many colleagues and students, whom she was always there for during rough times. |
Eleanor was an avid reader, writer, and poet who was fluent in several languages. She traveled a lot abroad, and loved visiting the Greek Islands. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and most of all style and fashion. “Her kindness and eternal beauty will always be remembered.”
She is survived by her loving daughter Dr. Anastasia “Star” Rizos; goddaughter Sophia Koustas; godson Kosmas Koustas; dog Bella; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband of 26 years Demosthanes Rizos; sister Katherine Cashiona; brother George Cashiona. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church.
She is survived by her loving daughter Dr. Anastasia “Star” Rizos; goddaughter Sophia Koustas; godson Kosmas Koustas; dog Bella; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband of 26 years Demosthanes Rizos; sister Katherine Cashiona; brother George Cashiona. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church.
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PAUL CHAREST
Latin (1963) |
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HECTOR CHARTRAIN
English (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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SYDNEY CLARKSON
Auto Mechanics (1961) Mr. Clarkson taught auto mechanics for 26 years at NHS. He also helped develop the Drivers Ed program. He retired in June 1961 |
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MARGARET COTE
French (1961. 1962, 1963) Miss Cote retired after our senior year, and was honored in our Tusitala, as follows: "Miss Cote, named head of the French Department in 1962, devoted years of her life to the students of Nashua High. All who know here consider her a fine teacher and still finer friend. As a teacher, she possesses a remarkable knowledge of France and all that is French, but more important, as an individual, she has an understanding of people, an appreciation of her students which they, in turn, cannot help but have for her." |
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DAVID, CROSS
Industrial Arts (1963) |
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JOSEPH CROTTY
Science (1962, 1963) |
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CLARA CROWLEY
Commercial Studies (1961) |
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CECLIA CURREN
English (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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DOROTHY DALE
Guidance Counselor (1961, 1962) Ms. Dale started teaching History at NHS in 1924. She later became head of the French Department, and then Head of Guidance Dept. She retired in 1962 |
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RAYMOND DANIELSON
English (1963) |
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LEON DAVIDSON
Auto Mechanics (1963) |
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ISABELLE DIONNE
Biology (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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THELMA DOE
English (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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JOHN DOHERTY
Electricity (1962, 1963) Mr Doherty passed away the year after our graduation. In the 1964 Tusitala, the following was said about Mr. Doherty: "When April left, it took with it a man, a teacher, a friend, John Doherty. In the electricity shop, the emptiness he left will be hard to fill. But more significant than the place he left behind are the many lives Mr Doherty touched --- the many boys whose lives will be happier and more meaningful for what Mr. Doherty gave them, his interest, his energy, and himself. |
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LORETTA DOLAN
Home Economics Department Chair (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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JOHN DRINKWATER
Chemistry (1962) |
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ELEANOR EARLY
English (1963) |
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MARY GALLAGHER
Accounting (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ROBERT GORDEN
Geometry (1963) |
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MAX GOWEN
Manual Arts (1963) |
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RACHEL, GRABER
English, (1963) |
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HAROLD GREENE
Physics (1962, 1963) |
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DONALD GRENIER
English (1963) |
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MILDRED HALLISEY
English (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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VIRGINIA, HALLISEY
Typing (1962, 1963) |
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MARY HARDY
Geometry and Algebra (1962) |
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THOMAS HARGROVE
Cabinet Making (1961, 1962) |
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CHARLES BUZZ HARVEY
English and Varsity Football and Baseball Coach (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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NANCY HENDRICK
English and Speech (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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MARIE HEVEY
Business (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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HERBERT JABBAR
History, 1963 |
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ERNESTINE JACKSON
English (1961, 1962, 1963). Mrs. Jackson retired after our senior year. and was honored in our Tusitala, as follows: "Mrs. Jackson, you joined our faculty in 1958, and despite the short time you have been with us, we have learned to appreciate you as an extremely capable and highly devoted teacher. Your retirement from the teaching profession will mean a loss to future students at NHS. We can only hope that future years will treat you as kindly as you have treated us." |
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JOSEPH KEVILLE
Algebra and Geometry (1961) |
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JODY KILBANE
Problems of Democracy (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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MARY KINCH
Geometry (1963) |
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JOAN LEAH
Home Economics (1963) |
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ADRIENNE LETENDRE
Home Economics (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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GENICE LINTOTT
English (1962) |
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NANCY LOCHHEAD
French (1963) |
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TONY MARANDOS
English and Varsity Basketball Coach (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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JOHN MAZUR
Physics and Algebra (1961) |
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DIANE MCCALLISTER
Physical Education (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ANDREW MCCAUGNEY
Physical Education (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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MARGARET MCGLYNN
US History (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ANNE MCWEENEY
English Department Chair (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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YOLANDE MARSHALL
Business Education (1963) |
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RUTH MILAN
French and Department Chair (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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PETER MURAUKAS
US History and Modern European History (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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STEPHEN NORRIS
Music Department Chair (1961, 1962, 1963) Stephen C. Norris, a lifelong resident of Nashua, New Hampshire whose selfless commitment and endless energy enriched his family and community as well as the lives of thousands of students during his 45-year career as a high school music teacher died on May 27, 2018 following a brief illness. He was 88. Mr. Norris” directed the band and chorus and taught music at Nashua High School from 1955 to 1998. He also taught and coordinated elementary and middle school music programs for many of those years and founded the city’s elementary instrumental program and first youth band. |
Mr. Norris earned numerous personal awards, including the NH Music Educators Association Distinguished Educator of the Year, but valued none more than the opportunities to encourage, challenge and provide positive learning experiences for his students. The Stephen Norris Music Rooms at Nashua High School South were dedicated in honor of his distinguished service in 2012 and he was inducted into the Holman Stadium Hall of Fame. Under Steve’s direction and initiative, NHS band and choral groups were integral to the fabric and culture of the city, performing at thousands of football games, parades, concerts and other events. Those groups also represented the school and city throughout the Eastern United States on a regular basis, earning exemplary scores at competitions, festivals and parades from Maine to Florida, including first place at the prestigious Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C. Steve graduated from Nashua High School in 1947 and Boston University in 1952 and earned a Master’s Degree from Rivier University.
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MABEL NOYES
English (1961, 1962) |
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LAWRENCE OMEARA
Guidance Counselor (1961, 1962) |
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PAUL ONEIL
Medieval History (1961) |
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LEONARD PAQUETTE
Economics (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ELEANOR PETERSON
Physiology, First Aid, Home Economics (1961) |
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ANTOINETTE PEYTON
Business Education (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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JOHN PROULX
Geometry (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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PEARL RIDEOUT
Latin (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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ELEANOR RIZOS
Spanish (1963) Eleanor Cashiona Rizos, 94, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Born on July 20, 1926 in Nashua, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucretia (Fista) Cashiona. Eleanor grew up in Nashua and was a parishioner of Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church. She earned her Masters and was perusing her PHD. She was an educator for over 30 years in the Nashua Public School Systems where she was loved by many colleagues and students, whom she was always there for during rough times. |
Eleanor was an avid reader, writer, and poet who was fluent in several languages. She traveled a lot abroad, and loved visiting the Greek Islands. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and most of all style and fashion. “Her kindness and eternal beauty will always be remembered.”\
She is survived by her loving daughter Dr. Anastasia “Star” Rizos; goddaughter Sophia Koustas; godson Kosmas Koustas; dog Bella; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband of 26 years Demosthanes Rizos; sister Katherine Cashiona; brother George Cashiona. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church.
She is survived by her loving daughter Dr. Anastasia “Star” Rizos; goddaughter Sophia Koustas; godson Kosmas Koustas; dog Bella; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is predeceased by her husband of 26 years Demosthanes Rizos; sister Katherine Cashiona; brother George Cashiona. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Philip Greek Orthodox Church.
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SHIRLEY RUDMAN
Algebra (1963) |
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MARY RYAN
Business Education Department Chair (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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MARCO SCHEER
Chemistry (1961) |
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EULA SCOTT
Art (1961, 1963) |
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MARY SHEA
Shorthand and Typing (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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WILLIAM SMITH
Business Education (1962, 1963) |
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HELEN STEVENS
Librarian (1961, 1962) |
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PATRICK SWEENEY
Guidance Counselor (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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PAUL TACEWICZ
Machine Shop (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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FRAN TATE
Mechanical Drawing and Varsity Track Coach (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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NANCY TERO
Home Economics (1962) |
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PETER TESTA
Chemistry (1963) |
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PAUL TRINGOSON
Medieval History (1962) |
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RUTH TRUDEL
Guidance Counselor (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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GERDA TUTTLE
German (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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LUCY WEINBECK
Trigonometry and Algebra (1961, 1962, 1963) |
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DOUG WISEMAN
Aeronautics and Solid Geometry (1961, 1962) |
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KENTON YOUNG
US History (1963) |
A TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued: "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guests that it's true what they say about teachers: "Those who can: do. Those who can't: teach." To corroborate, he said to another guest: "You're a teacher, Susan," he said. "Be honest. What do you make?"
Susan, who had a reputation of honesty and frankness, replied, "You want to know what I make ?
I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I can make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor and an A- feel like a slap in the face if the student did not do his or her very best.
I can make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence.
I can make parents tremble in fear when I call home.
"You want to know what I make ?
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize, and mean it.
I make them write.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them spell "definitely and beautiful," over, and over, again, until they will never misspell either one of those words again.
I make them show all their work in math and hide it all on their final drafts in English.
I elevate them to experience music and art and joy in the performance, so their lives are rich, full of kindness and culture, and they take pride in themselves and their accomplishments.
I make them understand that if you have the brains, then follow your heart...and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, you pay them no attention.
You want to know what I make ?
I make a difference.
What do you make ?"
THE MAINTENANCE STAFF
They emptied the trash, swept the floors, shoveled the snow, cleaned the restrooms (yechh.....) and did a hundred other things you and I would not wish to do.
They emptied the trash, swept the floors, shoveled the snow, cleaned the restrooms (yechh.....) and did a hundred other things you and I would not wish to do.
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From left to right.....
ERNIE HODGE (captain of the crew) BESSIE FLYNN and RENE (BOOTS) BOUTHILLIER |
THE SCHOOL NURSE
She took our temp, dabbed our throats, handed out aspirin (it was OK then) but most of all wrote the notes that got us dismissed early.
She took our temp, dabbed our throats, handed out aspirin (it was OK then) but most of all wrote the notes that got us dismissed early.
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MARY SULLIVAN, school nurse
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THE CAFETERIA WORKERS
They made hot lunch, cold lunch and (mostly) in-between lunch. Lovely ladies, all of them.
They made hot lunch, cold lunch and (mostly) in-between lunch. Lovely ladies, all of them.
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From left to right.....
HAZEL JOHNSON LUCILL WAGNER EVA BELANGER ESTHER BOOTH |
