I
imagine it is all too often that an instructor imparts upon
a student his or her wisdom and experience beyond the
textbook requirements without ever fully understanding what
an impact he or she has had in that student's life. A
positive remark, a pat on the back, a friendly wink to let a
timid freshman know he was going in the right direction goes
far beyond making sure one knows a participle from a
predicate; it lays the groundwork for the maturity and
confidence needed to succeed in school and ultimately in
life. Mr. Swink was that kind of educator and for that I
deeply thank him.
Duane Lanham
Class of 1985
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