Horst S. Jarka

Ich habe auf Duolingo gespielt, mein Deutsch auffrischen, dachte an meinen alten Professor. Er ist gestorben, aber er ist immer noch in meinem herzen und gedanken.

What great memories we students have of Dr. Jarka! He was a wonderful teacher--passionate about his subjects, friendly toward his students, and demanding in his expectations of good, solid work from those in his classes. I was his student in the late sixties and early seventies and was one of those privileged to participate in his puppet shows. I remember one spring I had the flu while we were rehearsing for the show. I was flat on my back and miserable in bed, but I got myself up and...

I was a student of Dr. Jarka in the early 70s. He was a master academician, who insisted upon logical thinking based upon fact and instilled that trait in his students. He was demanding, but was there to help you to be the best you could. His knowledge of German literature and language was encyclopedic.
He loved Montana, but his his love for his native Austria and to Wales was equally strong.
He was not only an inspiring teacher, he was an inspiring person. His clever wit...