William Thurman Batchelor

With Deepest Sympathy.

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know until today, January 2 about his passing. I love ALL of you. With a heavy heart. sincerely Janice Thomas

Mr. Batchelor was a fine principal for the students of Topsail High School as well as a kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Batchelor family.

Dear Mrs. Batchelor and Little Bill,

I want you both to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Some of my earliest memories are of the Batchelors, who came to Hampstead one year before I was born. I grew up respecting Mr. and Mrs. Batchelor, not only as teachers and the Principal of 'the school' (there was only one then) but as neighbors who were always nice, considerate and kind to the little boy next door. As I grew up, I remember...

Mr. Batchelor epitomized the word "educator" and left a lasting impression with me. I was fortunate enough to call him my neighbor as a child and until we moved to Wilmington.The things that I remember the most about him were his great sense of humor and quick wit. He also deeply cared about his students and wanted to see all of them excel. The town of Hampstead was a better place for having him there as a long time resident and principal to almost every child and young person that grew up...

Mr. Batchelor was my principal, Mrs. Batchelor my first grade teacher. They are fine people and exemplars in so many ways. Mr. Batchelor helped my Mom when she was transferring from Swansboro to Topsail and was generous and kind. My Senior class was the first at Topsail to have AP courses thanks to Mr. Batchelor and because of him, I started ASU with 12 college credit hours. His devotion to Education will not be forgotten. God Bless you Mrs. Batchelor and Bill. You have my prayers and love...

O Captain! My Captain!