Prof. Philip N. Lockhart

Dr. Lockhart was the best teacher and professor with whom I have ever been blessed. May G-d bless his soul forever.

May God grant you eternal rest, Dr. Lockhart!

Prof. Lockhart was one of the rare people who made you feel like anything was possible. I never dreamed that I would be able to study and learn Greek or Latin. His position was always: it is already within you; it only has to come out -- and with that he would give the Latin roots for the word, "to educate", "to lead out".

His way has left its indelible imprint and like so many other have written or implied here, I will never forget him or his great kindness nor his example to...

Dear Bruce and Lockhart Family: I am extremely saddened to hear about your loss. I have walked a similar journey, having seen my mom pass away a couple of years ago. I pray that you can find peace, rest, and encouragement along the way. I had to learn how to mourn well. I will mourn that you will not see him for some time, but will also celebrate the many investments and sacrifices he has left for others who have come behind him.

The sun shines less brightly today, and the voice of a giant of academia now belongs to the ages. I had the extraordinary privilege of studying under Dr. Lockhart at Dickinson from 1986-1990, and he had a profound impact on my life. I have been an instructor of Latin and Classical Studies now for the last 17 years, and the legacy he imparted to me shines through in my teaching and in my relationship with my students every day. Whether studying the Roman historian Livy with him, discussing...

In the fall of 1967, I also began taking Latin with Dr.Lockhart in order to fulfill the college's language requirement.Within a year, he had turned a tentative psych. major into an enthusiastic Latin major. I owe my life and my livelihood to this gentle, caring man who continued to be a friend and mentor for the forty years since my graduation. He was simply the best!

I also had the pleasure of being taught by Dr Lockhart in the late 80's. While I started out taking latin to simply satisfy a language requirement, I ended up taking Professor Lockhart's classes all four years and finished with a Minor in Latin. He was an amazing man and always very kind and thoughtful.

He will be missed...

An extraordinary man: all who took his classes or met him had the pleasure of his inspiration, wisdom and grace. Event though I did not see him for many years after college in the late 60's, still the comforting memory of his kindness and interest lasted.