Kay Prince Sykes

Not a day goes by that I don't think of Ms Sykes and all the lessons she taught all us rowdy crazy kids in her Freshman drama class. By the time we were upperclassmen, we were ready for success, excelled in a Forensics category (or 2), ready for the world. We all miss you dearly.

It was very interesting that this popped up in my memories this morning. I have recently done a career change and have gone into teaching. As such, I have been trying to developing my own teaching identity and style. I found myself a few days ago sitting in front of my class at the beginning and saying "okay folks let me have your attention please." with my reading glasses. I took notice that it was the second time I found myself taking on the habits of former teacher in the last few...

I’m one of Mrs. Sykes former students from Norview High School. I was just talking about her on Facebook as one of my favorite teachers. I’m sixty five years old now but I still have memories of what a wonderful person she was to talk to and how very interesting she made learning. God rest her beautiful soul.

It has been more than a year since we gathered to memorialize Kay after her death.

She remains in my thoughts as a wonderful woman who lighted a candle for us to help navigate life.

She will remain forever in my heart.

Although several days have passed, I still find her passing hard to believe. I know that God will fill that void, but it has been so hard to release my dear friend Kay. But now, I must. She is free of her pain and for that I can rejoice. So glad to have seen her the day before. She will always be a part of the best memories of my life. We had a great time. What a friend and confidant. We laughed and giggled like teenagers! She was loved by many whose lives were better for having known her....

She pushed all of us to excel beyond our expectations. She touched so many of us to exceed our personal expectations. There's not a day that passes that I find myself using what she instilled in me.
Jim Farmer
Norfolk, VA

Kay Sykes is one of the reasons why I became a teacher. She was one of the "greats" during the glory days at Norview High. Thanks Mrs. Sykes. You were well loved.