tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post3575636396770472280..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: Sepia Saturday: Those Who CanWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-35449964495552384302013-05-17T07:43:55.138-04:002013-05-17T07:43:55.138-04:00Interesting observation. I bet I do the same thin...Interesting observation. I bet I do the same thing when ordered to smile for the camera - bring out a forced smile.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-24378262904347591712013-05-16T20:39:58.522-04:002013-05-16T20:39:58.522-04:00That's a charming series of portraits from you...That's a charming series of portraits from your great aunt Violetta's School Days. She seems to have brought out the same smile for the photographer each year.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-8117946518279488192013-05-14T07:14:12.557-04:002013-05-14T07:14:12.557-04:00I remember most of my teachers for one reason or a...I remember most of my teachers for one reason or another. I usually liked my teachers, but looking back, I now realize which ones were not so good and why. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-21367018240295748912013-05-14T07:12:42.259-04:002013-05-14T07:12:42.259-04:00I'm certain many students never forgot her.I'm certain many students never forgot her. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-92161756406976556782013-05-14T07:12:04.108-04:002013-05-14T07:12:04.108-04:00Her hair turned grey fairly early, but it was whit...Her hair turned grey fairly early, but it was white white white when I knew her. Thick hair too. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-25213300163556840782013-05-14T07:11:04.373-04:002013-05-14T07:11:04.373-04:00There were many years that I didn't even get a...There were many years that I didn't even get a picture taken. I don't recall ever buying them when I did.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-64436860609674496472013-05-14T07:09:40.996-04:002013-05-14T07:09:40.996-04:00She was forward-thinking, that's for sure.She was forward-thinking, that's for sure.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-666212659493783842013-05-14T05:01:12.112-04:002013-05-14T05:01:12.112-04:00Teachers definitely play an important role in all ...Teachers definitely play an important role in all of our lives. <br />I remember some fondly, others, not so fondly. <br />But I remember them.<br />Glad that Violetta was among those one remembers fondly!! <br />:)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-89907143355897658622013-05-12T23:52:42.561-04:002013-05-12T23:52:42.561-04:00What a fitting tribute to your great aunt, Wendy! ...What a fitting tribute to your great aunt, Wendy! And how interesting to see her yearbook picture from all those subsequent years. She certainly left a legacy in her many students over the span of a long--and hopefully rewarding--career.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-49884511924510595792013-05-12T23:28:28.524-04:002013-05-12T23:28:28.524-04:00Wendy, this is all so cool. To be there 28 years;...Wendy, this is all so cool. To be there 28 years; and being such an important part of the community ... and she aged beautifully as a bonus.<br /><br />What a wonderful post.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-90988914669364551862013-05-12T20:54:37.300-04:002013-05-12T20:54:37.300-04:00How lucky you were to have your Aunt Violetta as a...How lucky you were to have your Aunt Violetta as a Teacher Role Model. I so love the progression of the school pictures. I have every year I taught and had teacher pictures made. The kids were always so funny when it came my turn to sit for a picture. Great memories...thanks!!!<br /><br />Sue <a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexasGal</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" rel="nofollow">Mother's Day Tribute to Ancestor Grandmothers</a>Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-71742651220756449182013-05-12T20:12:04.025-04:002013-05-12T20:12:04.025-04:00Violetta was a teacher and a learner of people. Sh...Violetta was a teacher and a learner of people. She could ask the most insightful questions and have people talking for hours. She was a listener and a good adviser. I am so thankful she was our great aunt. Think of how advanced her thinking was! She made all of us what we are today. <br /><br />Favorite Violetta quote in her later years: "Getting old is HELL" I guess the teacher in her felt we were old enough to hear the word hell. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145530293593063964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-41907589255911651762013-05-11T22:52:55.625-04:002013-05-11T22:52:55.625-04:00I never liked those quotes either. Some teachers ...I never liked those quotes either. Some teachers just have a way of bringing out the best in students, and what a wonderful thing to receive that letter! 21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-21308053669399261882013-05-11T15:41:00.762-04:002013-05-11T15:41:00.762-04:00Yes, "normal" was related to the word &q...Yes, "normal" was related to the word "norms" meaning standards. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-71436635580266225842013-05-11T15:39:21.361-04:002013-05-11T15:39:21.361-04:00I know what you mean!I know what you mean!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-1638882911840347902013-05-11T15:38:55.132-04:002013-05-11T15:38:55.132-04:00Maybe YOU are one of Violetta's former student...Maybe YOU are one of Violetta's former students??? Indeed Violetta fit well in a man's world talking easily about world affairs, politics, business, but she loved a good joke and enjoyed the antics of children although she never had any of her own.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-12505516357484314822013-05-11T10:14:25.552-04:002013-05-11T10:14:25.552-04:00Violeta really aged well, her last school photo lo...Violeta really aged well, her last school photo looks just like her first, maybe with greyish hair. Yes the old time teachers are remembered fondly, I know the ones that made big impressions on me and were significant in my life too from elementary through high school. A good look at the teaching times of that area. I think "normal" was a common reference to colleges that educated teachers, I have found that here and in PA too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-32891752453801726442013-05-11T08:39:35.827-04:002013-05-11T08:39:35.827-04:00Violetta has the intelligent and engaging face of ...Violetta has the intelligent and engaging face of a good teacher. I don't think we ever forget the good ones! I know I remember some of them quite well even though I can't remember what I did yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-27231396274261728612013-05-11T08:35:22.148-04:002013-05-11T08:35:22.148-04:00I agree with the comments above. I really like th...I agree with the comments above. I really like the photos over the years too. The 1946 is my favourite.<br /><br />You shouldn't "judge a book by its cover" but Violetta looks to have a very calm and caring nature, to be very serious and to the point but easily amused?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-62305389522144732752013-05-11T07:04:45.563-04:002013-05-11T07:04:45.563-04:00So true. Teaching is not an 8-3:00/9 months job. ...So true. Teaching is not an 8-3:00/9 months job. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-7023568547631774812013-05-11T07:02:44.966-04:002013-05-11T07:02:44.966-04:00I'm sitting here thinking about how my teachin...I'm sitting here thinking about how my teaching style and standards were influenced by some of my favorite teachers. We could have a deep philosophical discussion on how teachers impart something that resembles DNA.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-68302705143065900772013-05-11T06:52:50.356-04:002013-05-11T06:52:50.356-04:00She was a happy person. She had a great laugh too...She was a happy person. She had a great laugh too. (My favorite picture is the hairdo in 48-49.)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-75669051365177417262013-05-11T06:51:13.841-04:002013-05-11T06:51:13.841-04:00Yes, it was great opening that email to find a mes...Yes, it was great opening that email to find a message from someone who thought enough of Violetta to write me. I'm glad I saved it.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-57624876192595102562013-05-11T06:49:16.532-04:002013-05-11T06:49:16.532-04:00HA -- yes, Violetta gave new meaning to "home...HA -- yes, Violetta gave new meaning to "homework."Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-28909218656779925332013-05-11T06:48:52.795-04:002013-05-11T06:48:52.795-04:00Amen!Amen!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com