Assumption High School - Roundup Yearbook (Napoleonville, LA)

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D E D I C A T I 0 N v MISS ELMINA THIBAUT §r i REMEMBRANCES Several generations of Assumption High alumni can attribute some part of their professional success and enriched lives to the guidance and inspiration of Elmina Thibaut. Theme writing and quotes from Macbeth were only one facet of her unique teaching methods. Among the ideals she sought to instill in her students were a sense of values, acceptance of responsibility, and pride in one’s work. The pleasure she derived from the simple things in life unfolded in stories about “the island” (Grande Isle) and country walks in search of wild irises. Her garden, orchard, and flower beds were an integral part of her simple, natural life style. Nature’s bounty frequently became gifts to her friends. The qualities she developed as a nature lover — patience, generos- ity, and concern for others — became part of her informal guidance. Treasured memories of a friendship that evolved for nearly thirty years are too numerous to list. Any recollections will always be accompanied by the im- age of a gracious lady who was intelligent, witty, and knew the value of a sense of humor. Jane T. Mabile We fondly remember two great ladies whose long association with AHS touched many lives. Colleagues as well as best friends, they both contributed greatly to the education of several generations of Assumption High students, as well as to education itself. We mourn their untimely deaths and dedicate this book to their memory. MISS DOLORES BORDIS A TRIBUTE In the passing of Miss Dolores Bordis I have lost a great and good friend, whose encouragement, counsel and wisdom have meant so much to me over the years. Her life was the epitome of understanding, sympathy, learning, and integrity - an example worthy of emula- tion by all who cherish teaching. No one, whose privi- lege it was to know her, will soon forget her untiring devotion to youth, to education, and to humanity. We felt her loss very deeply, but some small measure of consolation may be found in the words of the poet, Walt Whitman: She is not gone. She is just away, With a cheery smile and the wave of the hand, She has wandered into an unknown land, And left us wondering how very fair that land May be, since she tarries there. Abbie Vicknair 2

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