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Remembering Bob Mitchell PDF Print E-mail
Written by Michael Zilles   
Wednesday, 03 June 2009

Bob MitchellBob was an enigma: he was fiercely intellectual, uncannily erudite, a teacher who held himself and his students to the highest of standards, and kept in contact with many of these students as they went off to study classics at elite colleges and universities. Yet he prized his many years as a laborer in the construction industry, drove his “classic” 1988 Ford pickup with pride, held season tickets to BC football, and felt at ease in any company. Bob gave his whole to any student or colleague who asked for his help. He asked for the best, gave his best, and anyone—anyone—who wanted to join him felt his welcome.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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Remembering Ucal McKenzie PDF Print E-mail
Written by Inez Dover   
Wednesday, 03 June 2009

Ucal McKenzieUcal was an incredibly talented counselor who connected with each and every one of his students. Counseling was not a profession for him, but a calling. He was a uniquely gifted young man who worked hard at his craft and who became personally connected with every one who came in contact with him. Ucal was a vibrant and passionate colleague who lived every day to the fullest.

His laughter was warm and infectious, and, no matter how you felt, he made life look better. His love of music, and particularly music he could dance to, was indicative of his love for his native Jamaica.

Last Updated ( Monday, 08 June 2009 )
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