JOHN F. JOLINE III

Hi John IV,

My condolences on the loss of your father, John. I was doing a little surfing to see what you're up to and saw the news. I didn't know him, but if he's anything like you, he must have been extraordinary. I hope you're well. I'm still in California with my daughters and my girlfriend, katie.

Mark

Darrow was so fortunate to have Mr Joline at the helm through some really difficult years. I arrived the year after the fires, an event that would have discouraged anyone, but you never saw that in Mr Joline. I know that he was not always liked by everyone, but I think just about every student who was there while he was headmaster now realizes how fortunate we all were. Thank you Mr Joline, well done!

Who among us doesn’t need a pat on the back now and then, a strong embrace from a friend we admire or a soft touch on the shoulder, along with a knowing wink to confirm that we are on the right path and that we are …ok.

Mr. Joline is one of the Great Men in my life, who helped to magnetize my moral compass properly. His commitment to the standard of Noblesse Oblige, a passion for good causes, leadership by example, the ability for true forgiveness and his Core Values stood out...

John Joline was a leader and a friend.

I now shake my head when I think how many times my classmates and I "tested" Darrow and John over my four years there. I now appreciate how he passed every test and kept us all going in the right direction.

My condolences, to The Joline Family. John was a gentleman.

Mr. Joline was a steady and fair leader and did so much for Darrow. John once told my parents I was the first student who had successfully managed to room with Ivan Narodny. He was the 1965 class clown and not afraid to pick on anyone except Ed Mcilvain. Mr. Joline had a way of looking at us with a bit of a glare which turned into a smile and a hint of a wink and you knew he was up to our shenanigans and had better cut them out. Darrow was so lucky. Thank you John, I will always remember...

John Joline was a first class man in every way. He even had the foresight to not throw me out of school on several occasions! As a result, I received an excellent education, not to mention experience! If he had, I am sure my life would have been altered in ways that I couldn't imagine or predict. He left this world a better place!!

Sterling Pile, 1970

Mr. Joline was more than a great role model for us, we all knew that right away. his image is still so clear in my mind.

bob bean, '73