Dear Editor:
This letter commends Tracy Fulton, principal, the reunion committee and staff on the outstanding 100th reunion of Herbert Spencer staff and student alumni on Saturday, June 9.
Every detail was creatively dealt with. The halls were impeccably decorated with relevant student work and research, old photos, memories, opportunities for visitor input, photo opportunities, and the list goes on. The newly acquired mascot, the eagle, was effectively displayed.
It was obvious that many hours had been spent developing and displaying curriculum for the event. Accolades to the teachers and support staff!
It was delightful to witness generations of "Spencers" sharing in the excitement of the day. There were little boys being photographed in front of pictures of their parents' class pictures. Grandmothers wheeled a new generation of "Spencers" in strollers through the hallways.
"Herbies' Diner" (the library) was the focal point for food and beverages, giving people a chance to sit down and chat. Numbers of parents and students managed the entire operation from keeping the food moving to clearing up the dishes.
I was heartened to read former staff and student's memories of their cherished years at Spencer on the Memory Wall. One very well written piece talked about when I taught this student in 1966. A strategy that I do not remember sparked his lifelong love of poetry. I could not find him on Saturday, but I've tracked him down.
He is an accomplished author, and we're meeting for lunch next week. Thank you, Tracy and team, for giving us the opportunity to connect. I'm sure others echo my thanks.
"To teach is to touch a life forever!"
June (Gilgan) Harrison, Spencer teacher, 1963-1970
