MARY E HOOKS

My sincere sympathy goes out to The Hooks family!

I was a "64" graduate of Ribault High School and remember Ms. Hooks with fondest memories. I did not have the experience of visiting her at the office but held a high respect for her.
She will be missed very much and the world has lost a great educator and lady.
We need more dedicated people in the schools today, it would really make a big difference in the students of this day.
God Bless!
Carolyn Beecher...

My condolences go out!

In the late '50s & early '60s the Dean Team was Mr. Silas, Mr. Brown & Ms Hooks. Being a frequent visitor to the Dean of Boys for my seemingly weekly "Swats" I once had a choice given as to who I would like my "licks" from...Silas or Hooks...HAH, I chose Mr. Silas. I had seen Ms Hooks swing some mighty swats. If those 3 could be cloned & in every High School today the world would be a better place.

I will never forget her ... few people pass...

Ms Hooks is indeed a legend. I spent 6 years at Ribault- grades 7-12. During that time I observed that she seemed to know everyone - not only by name, but she seemed to see our souls. She was an incredible educator and guide. She was no nonsense and everyone knew that it was fruitless to try misbehavior. When I was a senior, I went to her office for permission to leave school early and she looked at me and said, "Are you still here? They must have brought you in with the bricks!" In...

I was in the class of '60 at Ribault High. I will never forget Miss Hooks... I kept forgetting my drum sticks and she made me a little baggie to wear on my neck... well, she MADE me wear it on my neck with my drumsticks in it.. how embarassing! She also had the most horrible concoction for "monthly pains" that once you tasted it.. you never had the pains again...or that she would hear of. She was a fair woman... everyone liked and feared her. I will never forget her ... few peoople pass...

I was so sorry to hear about Ms. Hooks' passing. She was a huge influence in the lives of everyone she touched. She knew every student's name and you could never get anything past her, but you knew she was always looking out for your best interest. She was a legend and a special lady who will be missed.

Joan Usry Burgos, Class of 1966

I was at Ribault High School from 1957 til 1964 and I am sorry to hear that Ms. Hooks Has past, she was a verying careing Lady for young man or young lady.
My condolences to the family and may God Bless All.
Arthu Bearden Class "64" Jacksonville

I’m so sorry I missed the final opportunity to offer my respect to Ms. Hooks. I can never think of my time at Ribault without remembering her. She truly had found her calling. She was also my mother’s phys ed teacher at Jackson and my daughter has heard stories of Ms. Hooks. So, she continues to “live” in the generations of my family. She was the kind of lady who, once she passed through your life, you never forget her. I can only imagine how much better our schools would be today with...