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Post by ROADRUNNER 12 on Nov 18, 2006 0:13:09 GMT -5
Roy Ingram is battling cancer, and has just retired from municipal politics to fight the good fight againt the big C. Wish him well. He's in the Quinte West phone book.
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Post by Anne Wride Pennington on Dec 8, 2006 23:59:23 GMT -5
Favourite teacher? Well, I remember a few names that have been mentioned here. Quiet, unassuming man in Hastings House that was my home room teacher. I think his name was Lajeunen. As I said, quiet, unassuming. Pleasant, patient, kind. Mr. Mott. Sigh. I adored him. He was soooooooooooooo handsome to me in ninth and tenth grade. I sat in the front row to hear every word he said. Wry sense of humour. Mr. Lieter (physics) tolerated me a lot. I was a total basket case in physics. Couldn't do the math. Had some friends that tutored me, extensively. Mr. Lieter asked at the end of the year ..,. please Anne, don't take grade 12 physics. Oh well. Loved the class, just wished I could have done the formulas. Thanks to Dale Paus and Dwayne Ducomun, or I wouldn't have passed. How did those names just come back to me? One other guy was involved there, sorry, brain is blocked. I remember Mr. Lehigh. Yes, very unusual, a total sweetheart. I loved English class. Guys like him make you love it. I remember Roy Ingram for grade 9 French. Jumped on the desk to teach us "sur", crawled under the desk to teach us "sous" . His wife taught me home economics, sewing. She was a very talented seamstress. I remember her outfits. Karen, darn, dont remember her last name. Taught English. Long blonde hair, hard as nails. Liked the challenge she gave me. Mr. ... was it Lapointe.? Gray-haired hippy. English department. Legend was that he toked with the students at the quarry. (Legend here, never saw it). Does anyone remember the first year or two the school was opened that all we had to do for English class was write "something" every day? Was OK for me at the time, I loved to write. The lack of structure didn't work for long, we soon had a structured curiculum. We were guinea pigs the first year or two of the school opening, open room concept etc. Took a great deal of focus to tune the rest of the action around us out. Does anyone else remember the trails of people coming in and out of the classroom areas observing us??? We were an experiment for a "modern" age. I also remember Mr. Kirkoski for math. The advanced students did well with him. He didn't talk my language. I was coasting with a 63 in grade 10 math. He felt badly for me and offered for me to come after school every day, learn again, and rewrite the tests. I ended up with 36. Reversed the digits. I appreciated his sincerity .... I can't close without mentioning Cam Baxter. Just saddens me. I liked him, I see from other posts here that everyone did. He was unique and very special. What happened? With no offense meant to Kirkoski (he was a genius, and very sincerely wanted to help me), I might have faired better with Baxter. Alas, mockingbirds dont fare well in the world. Someone tell me that news of his suicide is but another urban legend...
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Post by Paul Nadjiwan on Dec 29, 2006 11:46:08 GMT -5
Guys who took Bachelors Hom-Ec would remember Mrs. Brookes. we had that class just before lunch and rarely had to bring a lunch.
Mr. Dell - History, Mr. Levi - English, Ms. Harrigan - Physical Education, I need my memory jogged again...
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Post by hondavic on Dec 29, 2006 16:11:05 GMT -5
Hey Paul, I was in that Bacholar survival course with and the other crazy guys. Vic Podmilsak
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Post by Tony Horne on Jan 4, 2007 11:30:25 GMT -5
Mr. Lieter was my all time favorite teacher.... I especially remember a test to measure horse power.. ((those of you that know me.. I am a big guy)) the test was to run up two flights of stairs.. and take the weight to distance ratio and all that jazz..(my memory is fading) but I got the highest in the class.. I think it was 2.? something horsepower... anyhow... he called me Mr. Ed for the last two weeks of school.. he was one of those sarcastic teachers that only made fun of you if he liked you (( shh... just let me think that! ))
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Post by vienemo on Jan 15, 2007 18:36:45 GMT -5
Tough call...we were in an era of wonderful teachers who weren´t overburdened by rules and regulations...although at the time we thought they were! Carole Egan (art) was perhaps my fav, due to the fact that she let us play whatever we wanted for music and of course...everyone passed! She broke my heart when she married Malcolm Thurlby and became Mrs instead of Miss!
Mike Bryant...live from the beaches of Punta Cana
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Post by atemple on Jan 22, 2007 18:25:06 GMT -5
For me the toss up occurs between Mr Keast and Mr. Reid.
I know that Mr. Keast took me under his wing and encouraged my 'artistic' side. He was always available for conversation, and acted as more of a guardian then the actual guidance counciler did.
Mr Reid, ecouraged rational and deep thought. He was one of those teachers that pushed the bar and as a result, raised it. He will always be remembered for his blow up over Nick Holmes obsession with Mr. T. I pity the man! Lol!
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Post by mustangsally40 on Mar 1, 2007 19:45:58 GMT -5
Yes there were alot of great teachers........I'd have to say David Begg was my fave though. Used to make me go to the office to sign in when I was late........it was soooo far to walk from Aikins Rd. Had a beer with Mr. Korah recently, he's doing well. Had a interesting time learning to drive with Mr. Dell too...........ahhh the memories. My youngest goes to Bayside now, and it's cool to walk around the halls from time to time.
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Post by saskbob on Apr 12, 2007 15:40:45 GMT -5
David Begg for me too. He would just kinda laugh with me and at me. Made me feel good about myself. Treated a skinny little kid like an adult. Gave advice that I still live with. And I can still play the trumpet although no one wants to hear it. Bob Livingstone
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Post by steve23deco on Apr 25, 2007 23:19:54 GMT -5
My fave guy was Mr Begg. He always had great music in the band room for us to get a musical education. Even though I was not in the band program proper he always gave us space off the stage to rehearse. He always made me feel welcome in the band exchanges, gave me a welcome and comfortable place to get a music education which I have since passed on top my kids and I must say he made a huge impact on my life. He alowed us to play the big farafisa organ, use the pa system, listen to chuck mangione, stevie wonder, all the jazz guys etc etc. He supported us when we did a concert to raise money for the schools adopted child....I went on to work in the music business professionaly for 10 years and I am a huge fan. .....Miss Thurlby was also cool.... Paul...no sex, no drugs , no rock'n roll ( in the art work). LONG LIVE THE ARTS !! Steve DeCoste
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Post by fleeter on Apr 26, 2007 8:41:22 GMT -5
Steve DeCoste....wow there's a name I haven't heard in a while. Steve Fleet here. Where are you living. Still got that old SG? Funny thing - I coached Mr. Begg's son in minor hockey a couple of times. Drop me an email if ya get a minute (Stephen.J.Fleet@servicecanada.gc.ca)
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Post by Darrell McCumber on Apr 29, 2007 20:29:24 GMT -5
Im not sure if he was my favorite or my worse but I would have to say Mr Begg. He was different thats for sure but I sure have a lot of great memories of the years I was in the band.
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Post by gdonnell on May 14, 2007 15:30:38 GMT -5
I would also have to say that Dave Begg was one of the best. I remember in grade 9 and 10 band (74-75), he would smoke in his little office in the music hall. The band presented him with a little trophy which was 'the put up with Greg Donnell award'. He thought it was funny, my dad wasn't impressed. I must say he and the band showed allot of patience for me. Funny thing about it was, I couldn't read a damm note of music!! I faked it from grades 7 through 10, playing trombone, I memorized positions. Funny what you all of a sudden remember.
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Post by gdonnell on May 14, 2007 15:40:36 GMT -5
I don't know about anyone else but I liked Mr Powell (74-78) drafting, he instilled so much confidence in me and my drawings that I actually thought I was good at it. Enrolled in George Brown College to become world's best draftsman, at the ripe old age of 18, entered the student lounge (party central) on my first day, left school 6 months later..............awh those were the days.........
Greg Donnell
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Post by Lynn Caseynee Baker on Oct 14, 2007 15:38:15 GMT -5
My favorite teachers mmm lets see;
Mr Zikopolous latin for 4 years alot of chalk and erasers thrown over those years
Mr Kirkoski grade 13 calcullus I bet I didn't even spell it right little own do well in class just passed I think he felt sorry for me.
Mr Lapointe English class sitting on the floor in the hallway sooo cool.
Mr Stewart for chemistry such a nice person.
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