Saying Goodbye To A Teacher

Her life changed so rapidly, going from outgoing to a shut-in, laughed at due to her iniquities. Not wanted to deal with the frustrations of public school, she decided to go to Lexington School for the Deaf. She exceled there (well rounded) and was valedictorian her last 2 years

She went on to graduate high school and attend a community college. Family problems were beginning to be too much by then so she decided to seek solace from her English professor. The conversation resulted in her moving in with her professor; this had a critical impact on her life. Her professor provided a stable home and encouraged her to pursue writing at a four-year university.

Tanner started his freshman year playing in the second best orchestra of three in his school. Here, he excelled musically and made new friends with upperclassmen. By January, one of Tanner’s older friends had convinced him to join choir, so he decided to audition for the upcoming year. As a sophomore, Tanner sang bass in the top choir, even though he did not have any prior singing experience. The same year, he also auditioned into Symphonic Orchestra, the top orchestra of his school. While he was in both the top orchestra and choir, he started student conducting for the lower orchestras and choirs. By senior year, Tanner’s schedule was almost completely filled with music classes. Consequently, Tanner grew extremely close to his high school ensemble directors. It got the point where he could casually call his Symphonic Orchestra director “mom.” This inspired Tanner to make it a goal for himself to form strong relationships with his future students. Through his experiences conducting his high school orchestras, and choir, Tanner found that he really enjoyed teaching music and decided to study music

“It is not (Beetee), it is (Baytee).” We would scream to them very annoyed and of course they would look back at us with snobby looks of disgust, we did not care. It was a very good time. We all had a lot in common because we listened to the same music, we had the same personalities, and we loved being at concerts for the same exact reasons. Ryan Beatty finally came on stage and we were dancing and singing our hearts out with no care in the world. All four of us knew the words to every one of his songs which made him really happy. The concert was coming to a close and we were

Laura Wallen. My teacher and class sponsor Ms.Wallen was killed during the first week of my senior year. If I had one more chance to talk to her I would be ecstatic. I would want to talk to her because she was one of the first teachers I met in high school. Having Ms.Wallen as a teacher who was always here supporting me was a great feeling. Every Time I saw Ms.Wallen she was smiling. During our homecoming week we would have to design a hallway and even with little to no supplies and only a few class council member, she would make it feel like we were winners. I would want to talk about college applications and all of the senior year events we were planning together. I would want to tell her that I love her and that her support from the beginning

My aunt whom just so happened to be one of my role models passed away. I was devastated. Not only was I confused, but I was lost as well. A woman I looked up to was gone forever. I missed a few days of school and starting falling behind on work. It took me awhile to process my aunt's’ death. I finally realized that I have to move on. I knew that she would not approve of me being sad. I started remembering all of the positive memories my aunt left behind. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from her. Until this day, I carry what she taught me everywhere I go. I strive harder to make her

Dorothy McCormick graduated high school in 1960, but couldn’t go to college because her brother already was going. Her family did not have enough money for the both of them to go so McCormick went to work right out of highschool. She remembers one day, driving to work,

In June of 1942, a senior at the Notre Dame College of Maryland wrote a prophetic message to her fellow student, Elma Kuchar Kelley. On the way to their graduation ceremony, she hurriedly scribbled in the Damozel yearbook, “I know your pupils will love you as much as we do…our loss is their gain.”

He is responsible for choir pieces consisting of four (or more) voice parts. Throughout his lifetime, he made many uncertain opportunities. William Byrd beneficially impacted his society through the risks he took in his music. In order to understand someone’s accomplishments and later life, one must first examine their childhood and years growing

As she got older, she grew a passion of wanting to help teachers help their students. Like many others, her past experiences grew her to have a heart for others and a joyous spirit to want to help others live a prosperous life.

While I was volunteering at a local emergency shelter with a friend, a team of gospel singers visited the shelter, hoping to enliven spirits through song. Being worship leaders at our own church, my friend and I anxiously, yet excitedly, joined them. Before singing, we all agreed on a list of simple, but powerful, Christian songs that everyone would be able to sing along to. The melodies, piercing the atmosphere, soon had shattered families standing hand in hand, joining our growing chorus of hope for a speedy recovery in Houston.

First, on many occasions, Saint Anthony’s Catholic School would be without its only music teacher who would have to take leave several times a year. Because her daughters both attended Saint Anthony Catholic School, LaBeau was often asked to substitute, heading the music department the majority of the time. Eventually, LaBeau permanently became the music teacher for Saint Anthony Catholic School, and in her curriculum, she teaches ecclesiastical songs to the children in preparation for their weekly school mass and also directs the school’s choir. One of her former Saint Anthony Catholic School choir members remarks, “Through Mrs. LaBeau, I was able to strengthen my faith by learning new songs each week. Choir at Saint Anthony’s made me feel like a part of something, and when we sang, we sang together. There’s something about singing songs about our faith during mass in unison that is so powerful. But the choir would be all over the place, if it wasn’t for Mrs. LaBeau” (Calara). In the meantime, Father Adrian, one of the previous priests of the parish, was aware of LaBeau’s active Ronnie’s School of Music, and asked her to consider leading Saint Anthony Catholic Church’s choir, which was in desperate need of a director. Because of her experience and passion for choir, LaBeau excitedly accepted. LaBeau then built the choir, standing in front of the masses of people during

This past saturday, our family lost the one thing that made our world go round. we lost a person that could not possibly be replaced. we lost a person that made our family stronger than ever. we lost a person that taught us more than any school or institution could teach. we lost gramp, and i lost my best

For example, my grandfather Jerry was a doctor and my Great Aunt Margaret and Pat were nurses. Anytime I was sick, my mom would always call her dad up and talk to him rather than rushing me to a doctor. When I was in the 7th grade, it was one of the hardest times of my life, Jerry was suffering from heart attacks and fluid in his lungs. I had never been exposed to the feeling of loss until he passed away. Losing one of my role models and someone that I cared deeply about made me a stronger person. Since his passing, I have seen more and more of my aunts and uncles than I had before, and growing strong relationships with all of them.

It was around the start of my spring quarter that I heard grim news about my high school English teacher. Ann Stewart was diagnosed with cancer. Because of her sunny demeanor, she was everyone’s favorite teacher. It was tragically ironic how the nicest person I’ve ever met could meet such an undeserving fate. After a few months, she lost her fight with cancer. At her funeral, I saw so many familiar faces. Former students, colleagues, friends, and family all so deeply saddened. Ms. Stewart lived a life that has meaning and purpose. She was more than a teacher to me. She was a role model. Ms. Stewart had the ability to bring out the best in her students, even when they didn’t believe in themselves. I want to live up to the potential that she knew all her