The December list will be the top 30 most memorable teachers/staff (see rules below), and tonight, we're remembering multi-talented employee "BUD" GETZ (seen here in a his picture from the yearbook; bonus link to his LHS sports hall of fame induction below).
Similar to last night's honoree, Mr. Getz had a reputation as being one to be feared ... and don't let those luscious locks in that glamour-shot-at-the-mall photo fool you, "Bud" was fond of the weights and it showed ...and he was the designated disciplinarian who ruled the roost in the room where all of the in-school suspension kids would have to do their time.
And, on a personal note, I was once one of those suspended kids (it was a mandatory punishment for a series of tardies tied to some gamesmanship between me and my dad's wife of the moment [#4 of 5, for those of you who track that stuff]). Mr. Getz took one look at me and decided to break all the rules ant to led the guidance counselor "sign me out" of suspension for the day to hang out in their offices around the corner. I like to think of it as the warden stepping in to offer me solitary as a kind of "protective custody" for the day, for which I am *still* grateful!
Here's to you, Mr. Getz!
RULES FOR THIS TOP 30 LIST: Honorees must be one of the ninety individuals listed in the faculty pages of the '89 yearbook (which means two thirds of the list are already not going to be referenced). Honorees may also be selected from the photos of support staff as well (so long as they are on the surrounding pages of the same section). Honorees must be memorable (if there are no stories, then there will be no post about that person). Honorees are chosen and ranked by me (if you disagree, start your own list on your own blog). All memories are believed to be accurate (but are being told through the lens of thirty or more years, so ... you know.)
BONUS LINK TO HIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION:
https://www.ldnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/22/class-2015-set-hall-induction/74455946/
NEWS FROM OUR CLASS ON THE FACEBOOK (IF YOU ARE A MEMBER):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/189980661939188/
