Andrew S. Battend

Mr. Battend was of the most influential teachers of my young adult life. He made a strong impression on me, which I ultimately went on to hold as the gold-standard relationship between educator and student. He had a keen eye for the potential of each of his students, and expected no less than our best every day. He could be hysterically funny too, and served as a role model for me at a critical time in my development. For my senior year Christian Service I was chosen to help assist him with...

You definitely impacted my life and taught me a lot of lessons in high school. You brought yourself down to our level so we felt safe with you but yet demanded the respect that you deserved. It was an honor to know you. May you rest in eternal peace. You and your family are in my prayers

Mr. Battend used to coach me in softball at SJV. He was an excellent coach and teacher. I learned so much from him on and off the field. His high expectations made me a better person all around. He was a great man. R.i.p.

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Andy. He had such an impact on so many people. He was my colleague and my daughter's teacher. We and so many others were blessed to have known him. May he Rest In Peace.

A true SJV Lancer and a good man

Mr. Battend left such an impact on every student who took any of his classes. Besides educating all of his students in history, government and the law, Mr. Battend also dedicated a large portion of his class time for teaching us all practical knowledge, everyday life lessons, day-to-day tips that only a guy like Mr.Battend experienced over a lifetime -- And all the while, he respected his students like no other teacher I've ever had. Since graduating, I've often thought about Mr. Battend and...

R.I.P. Andy...