I remember George with pleasant memories. I hope he feels how many childhood HPers are remembering him, and that we are feeling sad that he died so young. There was happiness to hear he’d taught social studies, a multi faceted enriching experience for students when taught with passion and excitement. He opened the world for many students, no doubt. That is a legacy that knows no end. Thank you, George, for all you left behind.
Patricia, I didn't know that you had been close to George. I did not know him well at all. I got an email from his wife Mythe, who indicated that he passed away last spring. He didn't have a picture in our yearbook so I went back to the class of 1967 yearbook for a picture of him. Can you send me any you might have?
It was so nice to hear what he had done with his life. So, important to understand that high school does not define someone. That is why I want to make this reunion so special. There are no cliques, no smarter/college prep kids etc. We're all just people that have made the best of our lives.
Thank you for the beautiful tribute. I wanted to have similar entries for others but was going to work on it this fall. With your's, I'll begin the project sooner.
Lynda...George did have a passion and excitement for teaching Social Studies. He told me of a project he gave his students once that I thought was so unique, yet so George. The high school where he taught had a diverse population, so he had them research and make kites of different styles from different countries. Then they went out one day and flew them! I would say that was far from a boring class. I, too, hope he is feeling how much he is missed.
Lynne....Thanks for sharing these nice photos of George and Mythe! I hope all of you had a good visit with them. Wish I could've been there too.
I have pictures of George and I somewhere and am still digging for them. I would like to share them, too. I did a charcoal portrait of him in Art class our Junior year, that I gave to him. I only have a very small, old photo of the drawing. Then I did a 3-color mono-print of him in the 1980's that I'd like to post, if I can ever find it. The trouble with a having a life-time of artwork to sort through! Thanks again for sharing these!
My memory of George reverts back to the many times we would walk home together from Lafayette School and compare notes on the day's events as well , on occasion, our report cards. As we got older we grew more distant but I always look back fondly on those walks .....Funny, when I return to the area I often stay at the Heldrich Hotel and think of you..... Rest in peace George...
Jonathan, thanks for sharing this childhood memory of George. I enjoyed reading about the two of you walking home from school together. Those are nice, warm memories.
Patricia Owens
Thank you, Linda.
Lynda McGovern (Stauffer)
Beautiful tribute, Patty. Very loving.
I remember George with pleasant memories. I hope he feels how many childhood HPers are remembering him, and that we are feeling sad that he died so young. There was happiness to hear he’d taught social studies, a multi faceted enriching experience for students when taught with passion and excitement. He opened the world for many students, no doubt. That is a legacy that knows no end. Thank you, George, for all you left behind.
Deborah Miller
Patricia, I didn't know that you had been close to George. I did not know him well at all. I got an email from his wife Mythe, who indicated that he passed away last spring. He didn't have a picture in our yearbook so I went back to the class of 1967 yearbook for a picture of him. Can you send me any you might have?
It was so nice to hear what he had done with his life. So, important to understand that high school does not define someone. That is why I want to make this reunion so special. There are no cliques, no smarter/college prep kids etc. We're all just people that have made the best of our lives.
Thank you for the beautiful tribute. I wanted to have similar entries for others but was going to work on it this fall. With your's, I'll begin the project sooner.
Debbie
Patricia Owens
Lynda...George did have a passion and excitement for teaching Social Studies. He told me of a project he gave his students once that I thought was so unique, yet so George. The high school where he taught had a diverse population, so he had them research and make kites of different styles from different countries. Then they went out one day and flew them! I would say that was far from a boring class. I, too, hope he is feeling how much he is missed.
Patricia Owens
Deborah...I would be glad to share my pictures of George with you. I will dig them out and send them to you soon in an e-mail. Thanks for asking.
Patty
Laurie Greenberg (Aarsby)
Thank you, Patricia, for sharing these wonderful memories of George! I wish I had know him better!
Lynne Genser (Murray)
George Heldrich and wife visiting HP in June 2010 (photos include Lynn Applegate and Bill Thistle)
Patricia Owens
Lynne....Thanks for sharing these nice photos of George and Mythe! I hope all of you had a good visit with them. Wish I could've been there too.
I have pictures of George and I somewhere and am still digging for them. I would like to share them, too. I did a charcoal portrait of him in Art class our Junior year, that I gave to him. I only have a very small, old photo of the drawing. Then I did a 3-color mono-print of him in the 1980's that I'd like to post, if I can ever find it. The trouble with a having a life-time of artwork to sort through! Thanks again for sharing these!
Jonathan Stringer
My memory of George reverts back to the many times we would walk home together from Lafayette School and compare notes on the day's events as well , on occasion, our report cards. As we got older we grew more distant but I always look back fondly on those walks .....Funny, when I return to the area I often stay at the Heldrich Hotel and think of you..... Rest in peace George...
Patricia Owens
Jonathan, thanks for sharing this childhood memory of George. I enjoyed reading about the two of you walking home from school together. Those are nice, warm memories.