Herbert MacKay Kennedy

He was my Leadership class teacher in my senior year 1992. Great guy I miss him and everyone around him!

He was a bright spirit at Skyline. The perpetual grin and enthusiasm. He seemed to love teaching. I'm sorry I never had a class with him, but I sure hold him in my heart as the essence of a good teacher.

I graduated from Skyline in 1981 and although I never had Mr. Kennedy as my teacher, he somehow came to know me by name during my senior year and he never failed to greet me by my first name and a warm smile whenever we walked past each other on campus. I could tell then that Mr. Kennedy was someone who really cared about his students.

I last communicated with Mr. Kennedy around 2006 or 2007 on Classmates.com and while searching for news on Skyline High, I came upon news of his...

There has never been a teacher that has touched me as Mr. Kennedy did. With much sadness that I sign this guest book. He was conscientious teacher with a genuine passion for teaching and contributing, both inside and outside the educational setting. His patience and relaxed demeanor as and educator always put me at ease. Mr. Kennedy contributed substantially to my productive study habits and, ultimately, my academic success at Skyline High School. His humility and selflessness made Mr....

I am so sad and shocked to learn of Herb's death. His and Velma's wholehearted commitment to the education of Oakland's youth always made me proud to also be a teacher. My loving thoughts go out to his whole family during this difficult time.

Buzz and I just found out today the Herb had passed away. We were so sorry to hear that. Herb always had a story to tell while at the Colonial coffee. We enjoyed his conversations and will miss him.

My deepest sympathy to the Kennedy Family. I remember Mr. Kennedy at Skyline High when I had him for my English teacher. I remember the Shakespeare plays, watching "Anne of Green Gables" in class, and his fantastic knowledge of The "Big Game" between Cal Berkeley and Stanford.
My class reunion will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in August, and I know that my fellow classmates and I will be thinking about Mr. Herbert Kennedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences to the entire Kennedy family. Herb Kennedy's passion for Shakespeare helped inspire my own academic pursuits, and I am currently serving on the board of a nonprofit that celebrates the plays and sonnets. I can't think of greater praise for a teacher's influence. While I've only met some of your family a few times, many, many years ago, I was close with Kathleen in high school and college, and I have your entire family in my thoughts.