Ben H. Adelson

Mr. Adelson was my journalism teacher at Fairfax High School almost 50 years ago. I remember him with affection after all these years. I still recall the lessons in proper English and good journalism he taught us. I was in his class on November 22, 1963 the day President Kennedy was assassinated. He read the message from the principal that Kennedy had died and school was dismissed for the day. I still remember the emotion in his voice as he read that awful communication. My condolences to his wife and to all of us who held him in esteem.