Windsor High School - Tunxis Yearbook (Windsor, CT)

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SZ'-a The road to a full education is paved with difficulties, shortcomings, major catastrophes and minor glories. These high school and college years are especially demanding. Occasionally the student chances upon an individual who renders some of those years not only tolerable, but enjoyable-an individual who extends his influence beyond the customary classroom instruction, into the outside problems and needs of his students. There is such an individual at Windsor High School, and we, the Class of 1969, are proud to give him the recognition his skill, effort and dedication deserve. Those of us fortunate enough to have had this man as a teacher can appreciate the high caliber of his teaching skill. We have seen his frank, straightforward, lucid style render complex historical concepts suddenly clear. We have watched as his controlled, yet informal guidance has unfogged questioning minds. We can testify to his willingness to repeat information, backtrack over tricky historical problems, and put forth as much time and effort as is needed to transfer his ideas to the student. We have laughed at his wit, marveled at his ability, and responded instinctively to his methods. And, lastly, we have allowed him to make the learning process more learning than process. In his classroom, education is welcomed, not tolerated. Outside of the classroom sphere this gentleman has distinguished himself, in the truest sense of the word, as a friend to the student. A mention of a special hobby or liking never fails to elicit interest from him, and a complaint or request is never refused ear. At 2:05 plus thirty seconds, hordes of education shocked urchins appear at his room, where they know they can relax, unwind, and confide in someone ready to counsel, comment or just plain listen. It is as if some mantle of teacherhood falls from his shoulders at this time, and he becomes an accepted part of the teen world. Kindness, experience, and just plain ordinary wisdom and common sense are the credentials which admit him to this world, and endear him to us who are in it. Though we are sure he expects no recognition for his services, we feel his long hours, ceaseless good nature, and tireless effort merit what small appreciation this yearbook can express. We, the Class of '69, are proud to dedicate this 1969 Tunxis to one who ,has done so much for a challenged youth -to Mr. Paul Boccaccio.

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