Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School - Warrior Yearbook (Fort Oglethorpe, GA)

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Dedication: A Memorable Moment

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Somewhere along the way we sat down to rest and took a good look around. Many of us were surprised to see that numerous times, the friends we relied on the most were our parents, brothers, and sisters. They sat through the rain at ballgames, worked on the wrong math problem thirty minutes, or helped raise money for the stadium. It was they who struggled within themselves to let us grow independent and suffer through our hurts while they stood by unable to shelter us from the pain. Friends the radiance felt upon automatically seeing faces, hearing voices, remembering times together is as in- dividual as we are. Perhaps that is the secret we learned: Walking together was beautiful because we accepted each other — imper- fections, differences, arguments, and all. We never turned loose, despite disagreements, because we knew that in order for 1982 to be successful, we had to depend on others every step of the way.

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It’s a challenge to believe In today’s young people when others around are losing their faith. It is a challenge to be different even when one feels that being different is what’s right. Most of all, it is a challenge to maintain the optimism, zeal, and idealistic attitudes that “new” teachers possess. Each year a teacher exemplifying these qualities is pre- sented with the yearbook dedication. It is tradition to share with the audience on Class Night some of the things that this teacher has done for LFO. Yet, sometimes the focus on things accomplished diminishes the value of things he hasn ’t done. This year’s dedication goes to a person who has not given up on students — neither as a unit nor as individuals. He didn ’t teach with rou- tine, boring methods; he was creative. He chose not to conform to the image of an authority figure demanding respect. He took the time to get to know students, to see problems, joys and lives as genuine, not as children emerging into the “real” world, for our world is real now! He joined our world because doing so enabled him to better un- derstand us. He always cared. His ability to relate to students and his love earned him much respect; he did not need to demand it. His personal relationship with students con- sisted also of participation in numerous ac- tivities as a leader and a friend. His position is given the title of “Coach.” Specifically, head girls’ basketball coach, tennis coach, freshman football coach, and one of the leaders of FCA. No description could possibly share with those who have not been fortunate enough to know this man what he means to all of the students at LFO. The senior boys from his freshman basketball team 4 years ago pre- sented him with a plaque at the Spring Sports Banquet this year. The audience gave him a standing ovation at Class Night. The students, the teachers, and those of the community whose lives this man has touched will never forget the impact of Lakeview’s own Coach Ken Henry.