BILL EDWARDS

Just thought I would share a couple of short tidbits regarding "Coach Hux".

I saw him last February ('20) at a Nicolet Athletic Hall of Fame Event, in attendance for "71" Jeff "Jorgy" Jorgensen who was being inducted in the wrestling category. Mr. Huxtable was in attendance, as well as Mr. Doug Irwin. Anyway, I had a chance to chat with him briefly after the ceremony. He looked great,  was sharp, and shared a few memorable recollections from coaching. I was not aware at the time that he was working on his memoirs that we have all learned just was published.

The 2nd recollection is about playing volleyball offered thru the Nicolet Rec. Dept. Our volleyball "regulars" were mostly Nicolet alumni, which set up fun volleyball games, but "delightful trash talk" that were a esstential componet. I can't think of anything specific, but to to share with you that Mr. Huxtable was involved with the Adult program, and frequently stopped at the "old gym" where we played to take in our relativcely unorthodox methods on the  "court." He really seemed to get a kick out of it and a smile - to take in all of our delightful, spirited nonsense combined with a casual interpretation of the rules. When he was involved with Adult Ed - lots of fun - direct & indirect.

Tom lived in our neighborhood and was on our bus. Tom & I were also in sophomore English with Mr. Ron Ernst. I don't ever recall seeing Tom in anything except a good demeanor. He was mischieveously animated in a unique, "Tom Meitner style" and possessed that touch of synacism that I personally relish in mankind to this very day. In Mr. Ernst's English class, I remember one particular incident at the beginning of one particular session. For those of you who remember, Ron Ernst had his own playful style of teaching and he opened this particular session with one of his Ernst-isms'. I was sitting kitty-corner across from Tom and I heard Tom mutter under his breath "Ahhhhh Shadddup!". Apparently the muttering was sufficiently audible enough for Mr. Ernst hear. So subsequently, he turns his head to Tom's grinning face with a big round smile and offers this most profound, probing question: "Would Tommy like to leave???" That quickly capped this little ditty but with special kudos to Tom, this is just one of those things that made attending classes so pleasurable. Now, that you're "upstairs" Tom, undoubtedly you will pick right up where you left off, but while here, you achieved well for yourself, married/raised a wonderful family, kept your Modine co-workers safe, and not at all surprising that you were big community contributor with a diverse range of hobbies & interests. G-d Bless Tom. We will miss you.

Posted on: Aug 14, 2019 at 10:20 AM

When I think of Mike during our Nicolet years, everything I associate with him is exceedingly positive. He was outgoing, compassionate, good natured, and of course very well-liked amongst us all. After high school & college, Mike stayed active in Glendale, and the Nicolet High School district - - with the recreation dept. & teaching. I am sad that he has left us too early. R.I.P. Mike.

Posted on: Dec 14, 2016 at 4:33 AM

Kathy Schultz Raddatz best describes how I remember Joan. Indeed she was sweet, bubbly, loved to laugh - - and of course very bright. The same warmth radiates with twin brother Jim as I recall. As everyone has expressed, I too was very stunned to learn of this from Darcie and can't help but question why those among us are taken from us so early when yet there should be a lot of life and new chapters to still write. G-dspeed to twin brother Jim, family, loved ones and to those among us who were very close to Joan.

Paul & I became acquainted our freshman year in homeroom. (For the record, our homeroom teacher was Dave Arnott and we were in F-Wing library.) We would share a library table with a couple others as Mr. Arnott and the morning announcements were read from the PA.

What can I say about Paul? He was 100% nice, friendly, engaging - - - not any hang-ups, facades - a person who almost always had a smile on his face.

Paul was a "go-with-the-flow" type of gent. That doesn't he wouldn't speak his mind if he had to, but he non-controversial,didn't make waves - - could get along with just about anyone..

In later years, Paul & I would chat on occasion as we both were in the printing industry for many years.At his print/grapbics shop on the east side (Milwaukee), the shop culture was also friendly, non-stress - but Paul & his staff were all hard workers and with 100% integrity.

I was saddened to learn that such a nice human being such as Paul had to struggle with Parkinson's Disease. At least he is no longer suffering - but I will miss Paul. G-dspeed.