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Page 18 November 2004 The AC Phoenix Linda Lindsay The Big 4 Teachers By; Linda Lindsay I thank my Creator and Savior for allowing me to stand before you today. Good Afternoon. I am honored to have been asked to write a poem for our teachers. I would like to thank the big 4 classmates that gave me the meat for this poem/tribute. Before starting I would like to say hello to my 1961 classmates. We are celebrating our 43rd class reunion. We are truly blessed. Once upon a time when we were Negroes When we were colored When we were Black The schools were segregated Anderson, Atkins, Carver and Paisley Were High Schools The teachers were special...they were extraordinary Caring, but strict. Education was number one They had high expectations for their students One was never made to feel a dream was too big They disciplined, nurtured and encouraged Students were taught charm, grace and manners Simply more than teachers. Mothers, Fathers Grandmothers, Grandfathers, sisters, brothers and friends. The teachers were special...they were extraordinary Students will never forget the “Do Right Stick” That made hard heads straighten up and do right in class. Memorizing McBeth and reciting it using The old English accent. Memorizing poetry during The Christmas holidays. They will never forget looking at the keyboard while typing and Feeling they had committed a sin. Math being broken down So they could understand it. A black woman speaking Spanish fluently. Little darling you heard when you were being too slack. They will never forget being unable to purchase materials/patterns And the teacher that purchased them. Seeing the love Of God in a human being. One teacher said, always Become a lady first. She is still a fox today. • Ads must be prepaid • Name, address and phone number must be included Inappropriate ads not accepted Let a favorite person in your life know you are thinking about them. You’ll be surprised at the happiness it brings! Mr. Man and Ms. Lady we were called. As history came alive. A coach said, when you see me fighting the bear Don’t drop help me, help the bear. Whenever you came upon an obstacle, it made you reach down in your gut to overcome. The teachers were special...they were extraordinary Finally segregation was no more To preserve the legacy Anderson created the Big 4 To our teachers you were our Educational Potters And we were the clay WE THANK YOU!!! For molding us into what we are today.
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