Firelands Senior High School - Torch Yearbook (Oberlin, OH)

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MRS. GILBERT FAIRCHILD Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Grateful Memories Robert Louis Stevenson

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able DEDICATION. . MEMORIAL. . FACULTY ..... BEHIND THE SCENES. SENIORS '6'7. . . UNDERCLASSMEN. . ACTIVITIES . . . MUSIC ACTIVITIES . SPORTS ..... SENIOR MEMORIES . . ADS AND PATRONS . uf Qlunienis

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4 edinaiinn With fond memories and deep sorrow, we, the Senior Class of 1967, dedicate this TORCH to the memory of Mrs. Gilbert CMarieJ Fairchild, who was so suddenly taken from our midst in July of 1966. Mrs. Fairchild served the Firelands School District as secretary for several years. She first worked at the Brownhelm Ele- mentary School, and in 1964 came tothe high school. Most of us came into contact with Mrs. Fairchild while she performed secretarial duties, yet the roles she assumed in life were many: wife, mother, secretary, confidant, friend, citizen, and Christian. In each of these roles she excelled. Mrs. Fairchild was an active member of the Firelands Booster Club from its start and supported the district's many athletic teams at both home and away games. Also, her attendance was never lacking at other school activities and functions. Mrs. Fairchild was as active in the office as she was in attending school activities. Although her duties took her to all parts of the building, she was still able to keep the office operating smoothly. Whenever we entered the office, Mrs. Fairchild greeted us with a wide, friendly smile 5 we could always count on her to help us solve our various problems. She worked with a quiet efficiency, but with our frequent interruptions it was a wonder that she could get any work done at all. Nevertheless her secretarial work never suffered. Mrs. Fairchild was blessed with a warm and cheerful personality which she unselfishly shared with everyone. He subtle sense of humor delighted and confused those with whom she came into contact, it was often difficult to tell whether she was scolding or teasing. To us, she was not only a secretary, but someone in whom to confideg to our parents and teachers, Mrs. Fairchild was a hard worker and a good friend. We are thankful for God's having permitted us to know such a warm and unselfish woman as Mrs. Fair- child. In spite of our sorrow upon her death, we have grateful memories of her which will always remain a part of us. The Class of 1967