Reavis High School - Aries Yearbook (Burbank, IL)

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In Memor 0 Mr. Thomas Edwards Teacher, Colleague, Friend All the world's a stage And all the men and women merely players. They have their exists and their entrances. And one man in his time plays many parts. We knew him best in his role as a teacher--a part he played with unques- tionable mastery. His interest in others and his dedication to a cause, which was to educate, led him to the belief that each mind, simple or complex, was a miracle, deserving of his compassion or his admiration. No person ever performed the role of friend with more sincerity than Mr. Edwards. Loyalty and generosity were the godparents of his friendships. Each relationship, so nurtured, became the child of a lasting affection. The role of human being, most challenging of all the parts men must play, was his greatest triumph. Mr. Edwards performed upon lifeis stage with a sensi- tivity and quiet confidence which, somehow, drew forth our faith, not only in his talents, but more important, in our own. He saw much humor in life. It was not to him a tragedy, filled with those imperfections which burden men. Rather, it was a balance of strengths and weaknesses, of good and bad, of laughter and tears. At an early age he realized the secret that leads men to an understanding of the balance and rewards them with contentment. Having performed according to the script of this life, a try-out and re- hearsal, he has made the final exit. And surely he proved himself worthy of an entrance and a place on that more magnificent stage. For us, the footlights have become brighter, the music more melodious, the words and actions more meaningful, for we have been the audience that shared in his unforgettable performance. CJ.R.J

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