If I may quote from The Mountaineer, 1964, under the Graduates Section, Page 59:
"Mike Ozelle--"Woman is the confusion of man." Mike's interests are sports--soccer, swimming, track and field and bowling. After graduation he would like to travel to Europe. His present annoyance is Math 30."
Mike was a member of the LVR Bowling Club in 1963-1964. He was also a Member of the Year Book Club for LVR, 1964.
I had a class with Mike. I believe that it was a Science class. Mike along with at least one other student had to stand up at the head of the class to make a presentation on a topic, about a subject of their choice. I don't recall what the topic was that Mike chose, but I do remember that he made an outstanding presentation to the other students. I came away feeling really amazed at his abilities and knowledge of his subject. He was a quiet person, and yet had all of that knowledge and talent inside of him. Mike had a lot going for him. It goes to prove that you cannot judge a person from the outside.
I'm saddened to hear of your demise, Mike. Wherever you are, Mike, I hope that you are enjoying your sports. Rest in Peace.
I have noticed that you have used the word "different" in your comments about Mike (whom I personally knew and he was a caring, kind, generous person) and Norman Wade (who was my classmate and a quiet, reserved, but kind person). I don't know what you mean by "different" but aren't we all "different" from each other. Oh, I hope so! I have worked with adults with developmental and/or physical disabilties for the past 11 years and I can tell you that I have learned so much more from them than they could ever learn from me. Just the fact that we have lost classmates who were important to shaping us into adults is sad enough; but to label them is even sadder. None of us like to be labeled and never have. I remember that I had a big feet from a very young age and I hated it when people judged me for my feet. We are not judge and jury about who is "different" because we are all here for a reason and we are all very important as God's children. Bless you and I'm sorry if you feel that I attacked you. That was not my intention. We all just need a little education and humilitation. Judy Robinson
Judy, I think that all of us do get judged from time to time throughout our lifetime by others that we know. I believe that what Mike maybe meant was that Mike was unique. Sometimes our choices of words aren't the best. Because I do believe that Mike was unique in his own way. Does that help?
Thanks Pam, I think you pretty well nailed it. When I use the term different, it is not to be derogatory or mean they are weird, but rather the went to the beat of their own drummer, which is cool. Everyone is a bit different and that is good but most people fit into a relatively normal patern. Some of the people I would label as different go out of their way to be out of the norm. I hope this clears this point up a bit.
Pam Stegeman (De Kock)
If I may quote from The Mountaineer, 1964, under the Graduates Section, Page 59:
"Mike Ozelle--"Woman is the confusion of man." Mike's interests are sports--soccer, swimming, track and field and bowling. After graduation he would like to travel to Europe. His present annoyance is Math 30."
Mike was a member of the LVR Bowling Club in 1963-1964. He was also a Member of the Year Book Club for LVR, 1964.
I had a class with Mike. I believe that it was a Science class. Mike along with at least one other student had to stand up at the head of the class to make a presentation on a topic, about a subject of their choice. I don't recall what the topic was that Mike chose, but I do remember that he made an outstanding presentation to the other students. I came away feeling really amazed at his abilities and knowledge of his subject. He was a quiet person, and yet had all of that knowledge and talent inside of him. Mike had a lot going for him. It goes to prove that you cannot judge a person from the outside.
I'm saddened to hear of your demise, Mike. Wherever you are, Mike, I hope that you are enjoying your sports. Rest in Peace.
May the Angels send our Love to you!
Prayers,
Pam
LVR 64
Mike MacLachlan
I remember Mike as a very nice guy, just a bit different.
RIP Mike
Judy Robinson (Sausville)
Mike,
I have noticed that you have used the word "different" in your comments about Mike (whom I personally knew and he was a caring, kind, generous person) and Norman Wade (who was my classmate and a quiet, reserved, but kind person). I don't know what you mean by "different" but aren't we all "different" from each other. Oh, I hope so! I have worked with adults with developmental and/or physical disabilties for the past 11 years and I can tell you that I have learned so much more from them than they could ever learn from me. Just the fact that we have lost classmates who were important to shaping us into adults is sad enough; but to label them is even sadder. None of us like to be labeled and never have. I remember that I had a big feet from a very young age and I hated it when people judged me for my feet. We are not judge and jury about who is "different" because we are all here for a reason and we are all very important as God's children. Bless you and I'm sorry if you feel that I attacked you. That was not my intention. We all just need a little education and humilitation. Judy Robinson
Pam Stegeman (De Kock)
Judy, I think that all of us do get judged from time to time throughout our lifetime by others that we know. I believe that what Mike maybe meant was that Mike was unique. Sometimes our choices of words aren't the best. Because I do believe that Mike was unique in his own way. Does that help?
Pam
LVR '64
Mike MacLachlan
Thanks Pam, I think you pretty well nailed it. When I use the term different, it is not to be derogatory or mean they are weird, but rather the went to the beat of their own drummer, which is cool. Everyone is a bit different and that is good but most people fit into a relatively normal patern. Some of the people I would label as different go out of their way to be out of the norm. I hope this clears this point up a bit.