Joseph George POWELL

Mr. Powell was one of my favorite high school teachers. He always treated us as adults and was constantly challenging us to be more critical and thoughtful. I have especially fond memories of how Mr. Powell would read sections of "Gilgamesh" to the class. Contemporary & Moral Issues was hands-down my favorite high school class. He was incredibly funny and much loved, and will be sorely missed.

I am sorry for the loss of Joe. I was glad to learn more about his contributions as a teacher and in animal rescue. I think such a loss can be very hard, especially after other losses in the family. My love to the Powell family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mr. Powell will be sadly missed. He was really there for the love of the students. He always seemed to put them first. Both of my daughters had him and really appreciated what a great teacher he was. God bless you Mr. Powell

Tim (Joe's brother) and I sure appreciate all the posts to this guest book. It is so comforting and heart-warming to learn how loved and appreciated Joe was by his students and friends. Thank you all!

He used to let us sneak out for coffee during zero period. I don't remember if we had to buy him one in return. What I remember the most was the great appreciation for literature he instilled in us. Also the quote from The Divine Comedy which hung over his door, "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here."

Patty and family,

I just heard the news of Joe's passing, and wanted to send my condolences. I've known Joe for a good number of years and will miss his friendship, guidance, and wry sense of humor. He helped me while pursuing my education and he often gave me a reason to smile while I worked.
They say that ony the good die young-this loss just goes to enhance that statement. Best wishes to Patty and all other surviving members of the Powell clan.

Mr Powell was my teacher in HISP and showed me that even students who were not into school as much as others could still learn. We spoke our opinions and they mattered. He showed me how to be a cool teacher and to take everything with a grain of salt. He encouraged me in my education and he was a role model for me being a teacher today. Thank you. Benito D (CKM Class 1996)

Mr Powell was my teacher in HISP and showed me that even students who were not into school as much as others could still learn. We spoke our opinions and they mattered. He showed me how to be a cool teacher and to take everything with a grain of salt. He encouraged me in my education and he was a role model for me being a teacher today. Thank you. Benito D (CKM Class 1996)