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My Favorite Teacher
Feb 19, 2002 --
We're looking for stories by present and former students about their teachers.
Stories can include vignettes about your in-class experience, or you can write a biography of a favorite teacher, including career and other information.
These folks helped to make us what we are today. Other alumni are interested in your story.
If you have a story/article to contribute, contact the editor for requirements and for specifications on how to send it.
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Freddy (Michael) Middleton
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Apr 22, 2002
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Edmonds, WA,
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Auto Parts Manager
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Mrs Annette was my favorite teacher. Was always willing to go the extra mile for her students. If it was not for her I would had gotten kicked out of school. We stayed intouch for years. I still have a poster she gave me over 30 years ago. She said it looked like me. I am a better person because of her. Thank you MS Thompson. |
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Kathy Keithley
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Aug 17, 2002
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North Hollywood, CA
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Cruise Vacation Specialist
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Without a doubt, Mrs. Claire Marquardt was my absolute favorite teacher. I had her for Creative Writing and Humanities. She made the class so much fun! It seems like each class she had us laughing. She made me want to do well.
I recently ran into Claire, and Denny, her husband in Studio City. We were thrilled to see each other! I told her
I was back in college and she was so happy for me. I just love her!
Class of 1978
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Larry
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Aug 21, 2002
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Johnson
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Dep. Sheriff
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I think my favorite was Del Hassenplug (sparkplug for short)in auto shop for putting up with me and others of the zoo crew. I remember Del telling Paul Martini to get a teachers VW and bring it into the shop, what he forgot to tell him was it needed brakes and you can imagine what happened. led foot Paul ran it into one of the Garage doors where Richard DelSignore was working on his mothers car haha |
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Anita Margara
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Oct 21, 2002
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Arcadia
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spoiled brat
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Most of my teachers were great then. The teachers loved us and we loved them. I remember when Steve Weddle drove his car through the hall ways. Can you imagine if someone did that today. Those were the good old days, when kid could be kids without being put in jail. Oh yea, Miss Dun was one of my favorites I will never forget what she said to me. I asked her why she was not striking with the other teachers, and she said, "Anita, I would do this job for nothing, cause I love to teach." We need more like her. |
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JoAnn Callas
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Jan 04, 2003
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CA
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trouble maker ;)
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DAN ACUFF, cuz he was cool and cute; MR.ONDERDONK(sp?),cuz he let me leave class to pick johnny jump ups; CARL HUNSICKER(SP?)great laughs at his expense, inventor of the "Carl"; SALLY SEARS, for "Easin' on down the Road"; MRS. TRACY, lived up to her legendary reputation. & LESKA, cuz that smock wearing Mad Scientist was an original. |
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Andrew Sherman
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Jan 28, 2003
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Earth
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Hacker
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Gary Boerjan. CAD Drafting. Old School.
(I may have butchered the name)
Thanks for the access to the Apple ]['s back in the day. You didn't know what we were doing. You didn't need to. :) |
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Meena Atif
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Apr 23, 2003
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Pakistan
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student
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my favorite and most beloved teacher is Madam Razia. She had always taught me with love and respect. In my eyes she is the world's most beautiful woman with a kind heart. She made me feel like nothing is impossible. therefore I'll always love and respect her. |
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marie tucker
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May 08, 2003
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sacramento CA
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food service worker
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my name is marie tucker im trying to find my old favorite
school teacher she useto teach at tahoe elementary school
her name is linda Morris if you can help me iwould like to tell i stii remeber her and she probaly knows me by marie butler cause im married now but i would love to really see her |
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Susan Conkey
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Jun 23, 2003
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Mission Viejo, CA
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personal assistant
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There was a Mrs. Shultz who taught comm. skills II. Don't remember her first name. She had young kids and was always telling us funny stories about them. Then she read us a book called "Love You Forever", she cried, we all thought she was silly. I bought it one year for my mom for mother's day, she read it and cried. I thought she was silly. The other night I read it to my 4 year old daughter, Bailee, and it made me cry. I remember Mrs. Shultz telling us, "when you are a parent, you will understand." Well, Mrs. Shultz, now I understand. Miss Corky Dunn was also one of my favorite teachers, I didn't see her on the faculty list. So I was concerned about where she might be, I couldn't imagine her not teaching there. Does anyone know what she is doing? |
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Amy Reda Fournier
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Oct 08, 2003
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Martha's Vineyard
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Real Estate Broker
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My favorite teacher had to be Dan Acuff....some of the things he taught have stuck with me after all these years. Where is he now? I also loved Mr. Martin's anatomy class. He made this class so interesting. |
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Julianne
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Jan 19, 2004
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CA
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admin. assistant
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Pilcher was, hands down, the best government teacher. He definitely should go down in the books as one of TC's greatest people. He always had a story to go along with whatever political event was going on at the time. He asked for a volunteer one day and told me I was it. From that point on I was his student aide and he was an awesome mentor. His stories and advice will always stick with me. Where are ya, Pilch? The boss misses you! |
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Brooke
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Mar 08, 2004
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Va
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high school student
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I didn't think things could get any better for me personally because i have been through a lot but the day that i met Mrs.Holley, everything changed. Mrs.Holley has been my spanish teacher for 2 years now and she and i have grown so close to each other. she makes me feel warm and loved. I told her i was having surgery the other day and she just hugged me and told me i was in her thoughts and prayers and she said she would always be there for me and if i needed her for anything for me to just call her, she is so precious in every which way and i am sooo thankful i have mrs.holley! Shes sooooooo sweet and so precious! Never backs down for one student............... |
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Sherry (Adams) Neville
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Mar 10, 2004
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Palm City, Florida
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Real Estate Sales
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My favorite teacher was Roger Locky, the Choir Director. I first met him in 7th grade (at Oak Ave Jr. High) when I joined the choir, thru my Senior year. I was part of the Chamber Singers in H.S. He was a role model, a great man! It would be nice to say hello to him. |
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Bree
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May 03, 2004
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Scottsdale,Arizona
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student
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My favorite teacher was Mrs.Pierce, my chemistry and biology teacher. She helped me in chemisty a lot because I had trouble in that class. She was my 7th grade teacher when I had her for the very first time. If your reading this Mrs.Pierce, I always was too shy to tell you this but you are the best teacher anyone could ever have and I really appreciate you a whole lot! |
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Bree again
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May 12, 2004
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Scottsdale,Arizona
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student
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Hello again. I wrote to my teacher Mrs.Pierce at least 4 times now and she still has not answered. Uh oh. This could be a problem. What if she hates me? What should I do? HELP! |
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Spencer Knite
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May 15, 2004
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Miami, Florida
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vet
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I would have to say that my favorite teacher was Mrs.Irvins because she was always so nice and she never yelled or anything. She was my 6th grade English teacher. |
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Rita Diaz
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Jun 02, 2004
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Virginia Beach VA.
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Student
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I want to thank Mrs scofield for being one of the my best teachers. She helped me so much. I want her to know that she will always be in my heart |
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Mionique J
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Aug 25, 2004
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Florida
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student
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Ms.Williams,
She opened my eyes to my heritage:}
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Rees Clark
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Aug 28, 2004
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Mill Creek WA
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Consultant
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Est. Sr. RubÈn MartÌnez: Quiero que sepa que sus alumnos de aquellos dÌas anceanos recuerdan lo que Ud. nos ha enseÒado. Hasta la vista. Ss:RC |
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Greg Reimer
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Feb 21, 2005
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Glendora,CA.
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journeyman mechanic
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Since I have lived in Glendora for 23 years now,I ran into Roger Lockie last spring-his grand daughter Brooke played on my daughter Michelle's Lassie League softball team.He never was my teacher, but we talked a lot,he's genually one tremendously nice guy. Also, our principal Wes Bossen is a real prince as well. I never know him as a student, but we met during my son's and his grandson's Little League days. His wife advised me to love every minute of my kids activities. I do. Thanks,Greg. |
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Greg Reimer
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Feb 27, 2005
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Glendora,CA.
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journeyman mechanic
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P.S.on above-I feel the most valuable TC non-teaching human asset was our counselor,Ernie Fuller. He always seemed to affirm your value as a human being, always offered honest positive suggestions when needed, never seemed to get down on you, and always made us feel welcome whenever he saw us. I always remember him in this way, and others who knew him felt the same way.Thanks one and all. |
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Jenny lawrence (joanis)73
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Mar 02, 2005
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Azusa California
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Food service supervisor
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My very favorit teacher was Clare Marquardt.
She realy helped me be the person I am today.
She taught me that there is allways a way to accomplish anything. Thank Clare
Jenny |
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Flora Class of 99
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Aug 21, 2005
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My favorite teacher was Mr. Slattery. His kindness and extra help saved me in physics. Mrs. Rey was not my teacher, but her understanding and love saved my life. A big thanks to both!! |
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Crystal Taylor
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Sep 01, 2005
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Kinston, N.C.
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Elementary Education Student
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I happen to come across this discussion board and it made me think of my 2nd grade school teacher. Her name was Ms. Dilahunt who taught at Mosshill Elementary school in the mid 1970's. I would like for her to know that she was my favorite teacher. I have never forgotten her and hope that I can become the type of teacher that she was. |
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Dan Acuff PhD
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Mar 15, 2006
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Arcadia CA
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Consultant
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My favorite student was Joann Callas...cuz she was cool and cute too...and funny...along with her bro' Bob Callas. |
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Braxton Gregg
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Mar 15, 2006
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Austin, Tx
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Health club owner
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John Morris or Mr. Hitchcock ( the son) I forgot his first name. |
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Braxton Gregg
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Jul 04, 2006
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Temple City Ca
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I need to see a picture to see if it is the same person I am seeking. |
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