Paschal High School Class of 56

Bill Frost

My favorite teachers were Ms. Margaret Mitchell .and Ms. Caroline Gaither in the Mathematics Department. Both teachers were very fair but they were no nonsense demanding teachers. They provided me the mathematic skills to be carried forward in both my college years and the business world. I am very proud to have studied under their supervision.

Coach Turner was a teacher who taught me how to compete and I will always remember his strong and demanding skills. He taught me to never give up and to always strive for excellence.

Basically, I really never had a bad teacher at Paschal High School.

- Bill Frost

John (Johnny) Thompson Received "Rules for Entering Texas" yesterday from Mike Tripp, and it was a pleasure.

You mentioned terrific teachers at Paschal. My favorite was Louise Bomar, Spanish. It is because of her that I pursued the language at TCU and went to South America to work for Esso and practice it. I liked her style; still remember the music she shared with us and made us memorize the words to.

Second favorite was William Reid, plane geometry.

But my favorite memories were Levis, helio long-sleeve or pink dress shirts, and dirty bucks.

And Fran's poodle skirt.

- John (Johnny) Thompson

Mort Meyerson

Doc Benson: She is one of my favorite teachers. It would take too long to write about every of the teachers that made a huge difference in my life so I will just write about “the” one. In the 10^th grade I was in her chemistry class. In the 1^st 6 weeks I scored an 90 on a test and she gave me a C. I complained loudly saying it wasn’t fair. She said I was capable of doing much better work and until I did she would downgrade me accordingly. I took that to heart and after that encounter I worked harder. My grade point average and my approach to learning was forever changed for the better by Doc Benson telling me nicely, but firmly, that I could and should do better.

- Mort Meyerson

I can't say there were any teachers that were my "favorites", as all
teachers at Paschal were good teachers.

But, I will choose one: Margaret Caskey. I guess, through her, I began
to come (slowly, granted) out of my shell. She insisted it was PHS's
turn to have the president of the high school journalism society, and I
was HER selected choice. Never before had I been able to get up in
front of group and speak without being tongue-tied and red-faced. (Hmm,
don't think I have gotten away from that even now.)

She knew her journalism and taught me how to write.

- Sandra O'Donnell Perry

My absolutely favorite teacher was Margaret Mitchell in mathematics. She not only taught, but she also inspired. The preparation received from her carried me easily through my four freshman math courses at Texas Tech. Her inspiration led to my eventual selection of mathematics as my college major and two degrees. I always remember that she encouraged me to become president of Allied Youth during my senior year. Great lady!

- Bob Kinney

My favorite teachers at Paschal were Bea Dunning (art) and Margaret Caskey (journalism). Perhaps I should say mentors, not teachers. I was not very teachable. But the quiet leadership of those two kind and devoted women did allow me to learn SOMETHING in high school.

- Garland Bills

My favorite teacher was MISS MARY LEE THOMPSON, ENGLISH 11Tth & 12th: She inspired me to be a teacher, which I was. I kept up with Miss Thompson until her death, 2 months before her 101st Birthday. I shared many of her birthdays with Miss Thompson. On one occasion, I picked Miss Thompson up and brought her to Dallas to share my 50th Birthday Party with me and my friends. She stayed the week-end with me. All the other birthdays were hers.

1988

I'm the one on the right. LOL, Jeanette Augusta Rashti

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       - R T BURKETT

      
          FIFTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME TO REMINISCE. THE TEACHERS AND 
COACHES THAT LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ME WERE JULIA LESSER IN 
MATHEMATICS AND COACH CHARLES TURNER. HAVING PLAYED FOOTBALL IN 
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR TEAMMATES OR 
COACHES. JULIA LESSER MADE MATHEMATICS BOTH INTERESTING AND 
INTRIGUING. COACH CHARLES TURNER WAS A STRICT DISCIPLINARIAN AND 
VERY DEMANDING. THE ABOVE CHARACTERISTICS HELPED ME DEVELOP THE 
ACCOUNTABILITY,DEPENDABILITY,AND RESILIENCY THAT WAS USEFUL IN MY 
COLLEGE DAYS, WORK FORCE AND BUSINESS WORLD.


                                          R T BURKET