Gene Lightner

So sorry to hear of his death!! Mr. Lightener remains my all-time favorite educator & was tremendously instrumental to my career choice: I took his many lessons to heart and passed them on to as many students as possible in my higher education career, as well as to my kids and grandchildren. I´ll never forget when a friend & I were talking about possibly trying to start a peer counseling program at WNHS, he just looked at us and said, "Well-why wouldn´t you do it? Sounds like a great plan to...

Mr. Lightner was such a caring man. When he spoke to someone it was like they were the only person in the room. I will remember him for his warm smiles, unfailing kindness and his quick sense of humor. Elizabeth, Jenny, Mindy and the rest of the family- I am so sorry for your loss.

Cousin Gene while took much joy in scaring me as a young girl I will always admire you and the lessons I learned (always sleep with clothes on!) as well as the many passions you had amd weren´t afraid to tackle them until we meet again! I´m sure my mom was waiting with Oreo cookies for you