Henry Ray "Jack" Heisch

Mr. Heisch was an influential person in my life. I remember taking his Chemistry and Physics class at RRHS in 1985 and 1986 (and not just the day he strung the class up in a line holding hands as he cranked a generator to demonstrate how electricity flows in a circuit). It was a fun and "shocking" experience. Mr. Heisch always was able to bring the sciences alive for me. I deeply appreciate all that he gave us. He is a great man in my book. It is hard to express what he meant to me but I...

One of the finest teachers I have ever had. I will miss him. He inspired me by his Love of Country, and of teaching at RRHS.

Andrew Brinkman, Major, USAF
RRHS Class of 1987
US State Department, Washington DC

Our sympathies go to out to your family during this time of such great loss.

Although we didn't really know Mr. Heisch, we felt we knew him through his son, Rory.

Having taught Rory in Sunday School during his High School years, we were always impresed by his manners & gentle spirit. We often remarked about the wonderful parents Rory had to raise such a great son.

It was interesting to read the entry from Mark Martinets, & to learn their connection with your famiy. We...

It was the first day of class of our Senior year at Round Rock High School. I'm sitting in class wondering what exactly we will learn in "Physics" and the teacher, Mr. Heisch, a gruff looking older man is calling roll....

"Mar-TEE-nits"
I raise my hand and say "um... it's Martinets..."
"Who's your Daddy, son?"
"uh... Patrick Martinets..."
"That's what I thought! I knew him when he was this big." [his hand down by his knee] "It was Mar-TEE-nits then and it'll be...