My favorite high school memories were all things dealing with band--the Friday night football games and practicing those great formations, pep band, City Band, and also the great music we played for concerts remember Tulsa? How many of you still have the band LP records of our concerts? Also, I have great memories of hanging out with friends at the Robins' Nest. Between Vicki, Barb, Nancy & Kris, I think we probably paid their mortgage bills! Another great set of memories involved being the President of Future Teachers of America (and thrilled to be the first FTA group that had a float for homecoming thanks to the amazing design of Ed Johnson). I have lived my dream of teaching for 35 years, mainly in the Anoka district.

One of my fondest memories, besides all the parties with the band-folks, was the trip to Winnipeg, and finding out that we had taken first place. There were about 15-20 of us that went to Mr. T's house after hearing the news, and he was so excited, he took us all to Bridgemans to celebrate! That amazing man is involved in ALL the very special memories I have of high school. I am so grateful for the example he set, and for the caring he showed for each and every one of us. Mr. T, if you're out there reading this, you have been one of the most influential people in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you did during our 3 years at Robbinsdale (and for taking over City Band!!!!) You set the bar for those of us entering education VERY high. Hopefully every child has a memory of a special teacher that helped form their lives. Mr. T was mine...