Thomas Rondeau

The anniversary of the death of Mr. Rondeau is not a happy day but he gave me many happy days as a student. that are etched inn memory of him

As a (Northwestern) university admissions director, Tosa East Grad, and lifelong career counselor, it was a joy to hear students lavish praise and admiration on their memories of teachers they considered both influential and outstanding. Tom Rondeau was at the top of that list! . . . and is a name I'll never forget, though he taught in HS after I graduated. The loving praise and admiration for Tom Rondeau which I heard from student-after-student of his, as a university admissions director,...

Nothing changes, Mr. Rondeau was a teacher that every single student at Tosa East new him or knew of him. Classes were always entertaining and and spontaneous. He knew his specialties well. RIP

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

A very positive infuence from my High School days. A memory that brings a smile always.

T. O. was my teacher for Chinese Studies and U. S. Government, and like others who have commented here, he is the teacher I remember most from high school. He had a way of connecting with every student and helping to bring out their best.
I joined the Navy right after high school and had the great good fortune to meet and briefly date Carrie before she passed. I remember going to pick her up at the Rondeau homestead and being so nervous. T. O. was so warm and welcoming, and put me at...

The most inspiring of my high school teachers in a community often not open to new ideas in that era. I definitely miss him as an important person of those young years.

Tom was a great teacher. Wauwatosa East had great teachers. Another great teacher, Jim Hesslink, died shortly before Tom. Both will never be forgotten! Both stand as shining examples of what teachers should be. Both cared about their students!