Gerald D. Waugh

A great teacher, rest in peace sir.

It saddens me that I was not able to get myself together enough, to come back and see my favorite teacher before he passed. Me. Waugh will forever remain my favorite teacher. I know he knows what an impact he left on my life, as he kept my seat vacant after my accident.

After my near fatal car accident I had while Jerry was my teacher, I was saddened that I had been unable to visit with him, before his passing. It is because of him I had wanted to become a teacher. Affects from the accident prevented that, but I will forever remember Mr. Waugh, my absolute favorite teacher of all times!

Your youthfulness, exuberance, kindness, and warmth will forever be burned into my memory. You have not only taught me to challenge myself, but you inspired me to love life and to try always to be a better person. I will always remember you for that. Rest in peace.

Waughdawg! I miss our lunches together with Janet and Sam, for these were the times where we truly discussed life: ours and inevitably, the students (even though we all agreed we needed to take a break from Mesa life during our private time, the conversation always seemed to include a student or two); I miss your candid sense of humor and honesty, your intelligence and counseling mentality. I miss your uncanny way of listening, sometimes just listening, kindly respectful that I really wasn't...

I came as a substitute to Mesa Verde High School about 20 years ago. Gerry made me feel very comfortable. I later found out that we had both graduated in 1960, he from Sac High and I from Bishop Armstrong. We knew a lot of the same people. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

My condolences to Mr. Waugh's family and friends. He was a great English teacher and I will always remember his boundless energy and great smile. Thanks for being such a great teacher. Janet Barnett, Sacramento High Class of 1971

I will truely miss Mr. Waugh! He is who I think ofwhen I think of who should teach!