Arthur Cotterell

One of the greatest teachers I've ever known. My condolences to his family.

John Arch
Class of 1985

May the God of all comfort be with the family in this time of sorrow James 4 verse 8

My Good friend,
I miss seeing you in church. I did not know until the last Day. You Rest in peace. You will always be in my Heart and your loving Wife, also-------Luv Ya

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God be a strength and helper to you during this difficult time.

Mary Jane. My deepest sympathy. Kess

Mr. Cotterell was a humble and thoughtful man, an inspiration to me both on the baseball diamond and in the classroom. He provided that spark I needed as a high school sophomore to find joy in learning. He replaced the tedium of memorizing names and dates with analysis of issues. I still remember reading Richard Hofstadter under Mr. Cotterell's tutelage. He surely lived a long and fulfilling life, touching the hearts and opening the minds of all those who were privileged to have known...

Here is what I wrote at the "I grew up in Summit, NJ" site.

Mr. Cotterell was one of the best teachers I ever had. I recently retired as a college professor, and I had plenty of great teachers, not least at SHS, but he has always stood out in my memory of my four or five greatest teachers. He identified early my weaknesses, though I was among the "smartest kids" in an honors American history class with him. I often think back to him when I am preparing a professional paper for oral...

My deepest and sincerest ympathy to Maryjane and family and to the Cotterell familyIuyxa