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Teachers Are People, Too

Believe it or not, teachers were not Mr. William Morrison enjoyed sailing probably belong to every book club in
computerized data banks, which and snorkeling in the Keys, as well as the country. Because 1 read so many
spewed forth information during the taking camping trips. “When I travel," books, 1 have learned to enjoy all
school day. They were everyday commented Mr. Morrison, “I like to types of reading material.”
people, who had interests, hobbies, stop and camp along the way instead
and hang-ups just like everyone else. of staying in hotels.” Mr. Elmer Kubie liked to go into the
Teaching was their career. At the end woods for fresh water fishing. He
of the school day, the teachers went Doctor William Drew collected black stated, “Fishing is an excuse to be
their own separate ways, just as the powder guns, which were in use from alone in the woods. Without a fishing
students did. 1820 to 1870. He enjoyed constructing pole the people who live out there
and shooting the guns in his garage. think you are crazy and kick you out."
Many teachers devoted their spare He also makes furniture. Dr. Drew Mr. Kubie enjoyed many other sports
time to hobbies and sports. Mr. Alfred furnished half of his house himself, including baseball, tennis, golf, and
Lawman was interested in photo­ and aided neighbors when they swimming.
graphy. He stated, “On many occa­ needed furniture repairs.
sions I have risen before dawn to ride
my bicycle to the beach for sunrise An English teacher, Mrs. Irene Bush
photos.’’ stated that she loved to read books, “I

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