Phillip D. Joyce

Mr. Joyce was my Freshman advisor at Shady Side Academy. It was my first year at a new school and my first (since Kindergarten) experience with coeducation. I had every reason to be nervous but Mr. Joyce was so kind and such a great advisor that I ended up knowing he was one of the coolest teachers, and I got the distinction of being one of his advisees. I still have some of my report cards that he wrote in perfect calligraphy and made every letter beautiful. I will never forget meeting...

To a great mentor that aways spoke strait to the truth and influenced the artistic paths of so many. Your direction and humor will be missed. "Vince" Edwards

My most heartfelt sympathy.

Mr. Joyce touched so many lives at Shady Side Academy, and I am very grateful to have been one of them. I hope he knew the profound impact he had on my life. Had I not encountered this tough, hard nosed, loving, gentle man, my life would have turned out very differently.

Mr Joyce instilled in me the love of the craft, the art of jewelry making...not his forte by any stretch of the imagination, but he knew how to get me started. He saw in me an ability...

thank you for your perception, precision, and wit, Captain Pleasant.

rick byerly

Hellen,My thoughts and prayers are with you....may he rest in peace....

We will all miss Uncle Phil. His witty humor always made us laugh.