Monthly Archives: October 2015

Mr. Rochester Really Riles Them Up!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by forstegrupp

As they left, one student said she would like to have a class-wide debate (meaning the entire class of 2017) but would be afraid of the violence that would ensue because other students have such strong opinions. Continue reading →

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How do people feel about their old elementary school? Pretty good!

Posted on October 28, 2015 by forstegrupp

Over 100 people came to see the old Llanerch School before a developer starts to convert the building to apartments. Former teachers came in to see their old classrooms. Students who graduated from the elementary school came to see if … Continue reading →

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Picking up the Pieces of the Past

Posted on October 23, 2015 by forstegrupp

Recently I reconnected with a dear, old friend from our graduate school days. We had not spoken in several years. We simply lost touch since immediate life and family interfere and break the ties between distant friends. My friend had much … Continue reading →

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