from Brenda Crandall March 16, 2011 Mr. Smith Thanks for confirming me as a friend. I have very fond memories of school, because of you. You made each student feel that they meant something to you. You genuinely cared about each and everyone one of us. thank you for that. I am an Lpn currently working at medford rehabilatation. The job is great. Mr. Patterson is one of the obunsmun represenative for the residents there. Prior to working at medford rehab I worked at the jackson count jail for a couple years, boy that was an expierience. Before the jail I waorked at Providence hospital for 19 years. I have 2 nephews Frank and Fletcher they are Theresa's sons. I love them both very much. I have never been married and I have no children, but that is why I have my nephews, so I can spoil them. My Mom lives in Central Point, she is retired. My brother drives a semi truck, and he lives in Phoenix Oregon. Take care glad to hear you have lots of grandkids to spoil. Take care Brenda
5th grade - Mr. Smith - 1980 - 1981 Mr. Earle Swift, Mr. Larry Smith, Marnie Renner, Randy Rogers, ?, Rob Sack, Jessica Pennacook, Ryan Gerloff Carry Waite, Steven Lance Hamilton, Greg Akinson, Brian Steller, Rick Landis, Kristy (Kristine) Kleah, Jason Scheilie, Alisa Morgan Debbie McKee, Darin Rebert Mike Jones Towery, ? Michele Maxson, Mike Hill, Miken Bjornrollie, Rob Livingston, Rob Hedges, Brian Bennet Smith, Ryan Munn, David Erwin Buck Eichler What a great story! Just think how it could have become just an obscure collection to be thrown out one day. Staci Heywood commented on her Wall post. Staci wrote: "I saw some of the pics and WOW!! Brought back tons of memories!!! Love it"
5th grade - 1981 - Mr. Smith Marnee Amorde, Theodore Schellinger, Ashley Updike, Greg Tinseth, Karen Zash, Daron Dawson Steve Cline, Laura Marshall, Robin Hostick, Sally Spahr Scott Lucas, Pam DeSimone, Brian Thrum, Mike Grimes Isaac Nickelson, Breana Bartanen, Mr. Earle Swift, Mr. Larry Smith, Brian McDonald, Cory Freeman
Shawn Hubbard, Shelley Vladeff, Mark Offord, Sonja Barton-Sevcik, Jason Smith, Inger Groom Becky Ganick, Troy Thrush, Celeste Staib, Randy Rodgers, Joely Eldred Clark Nielson, Angie Oliver, Don Worley, Bren Elledge Ronnie Thompson, Mr. Earle Swift, Mrs. Billie Phillips, Jenny James
Kelli Dumont wrote: So awesome to see those pics. Love em. Thanks for keeping our memories for us."
Amber Smith - first day of kindergarten First bus ride. She was ready to step out in the world. September 1978
Mr. Smith's 5th Grade celebrating Christmas, 1982. Our last Christmas in the Old School. We moved to the new school in April 1983.
Todd Faulk Brian Mayfield Derrick Breazealle
Brad and Brian Mayfield
Brad and Brian Mayfield 2012 Twins work with their father, Gary, at Gamma Software, located on Holly Street, Medford, Oregon
Laura Ossman
Erich Patten
Erich Patten 2011 Portfolio Manager for Cutler Company
Josh Moulin
Steven Lance Hamilton - fifth grade. Steve wandered into my classroom one afternoon after school and sat down dressed in red and white. In the 1970s boys tended to color coordinate their clothes. I was working with some photocopying so had my camera out. Steve was an outstanding kid and athlete. When he attended JV School in 3rd grade he was called Lance. When he moved back from Montana in fifth grade he was calling himself Steve. Then Steven Lance moved back to Montana for 6th grade and we lost contact with him. My twin brother, Larry Smith, has been teaching school since 1965...almost 45 years. He is still subbing. Over those years he took photos of his students and their activities. He has now scanned in the negatives, photos and slides from those years. He has organized the 6,460 photos into 27 Picasa albums. He hopes his former students will find these albums after he posts them on http://www.jvwoodlands.org To contact Larry Smith: jvsmith@clearwire.net To contact Lloyd Smith: Lsmithtwin@comcast.net
Steven Lance Hamilton - fifth grade. Steve wandered into my classroom one afternoon after school and sat down dressed in red and white. In the 1970s boys tended to color coordinate their clothes. I was working with some photocopying so had my camera out. Steve was an outstanding kid and athlete. When he attended JV School in 3rd grade he was called Lance. When he moved back from Montana in fifth grade he was calling himself Steve. Then Steven Lance moved back to Montana for 6th grade and we lost contact with him.
Brian Smith Steven Lance Hamilton 1979/80 Crater Lake National Park From Brian: The first time I met Steve, we went out for a bike ride. Steve had just moved to Jacksonville from Montana. Steve lost control while we were on our bikes and was injured. My Dad Larry practiced his first aid on Steve back at the school.
BRIAN SMITH - track star
Brian Mayfield and Todd Faulk Working on a study unit in the historic Jacksonville Cemetery Susan Krebs Mr. Smith...thank you so much for all the wonderful pictures. Funny how it just seems like yesterday, where does time go? The world needs more teachers like you.
Brian Mayfield and Todd Faulk Working on a study unit in the historic Jacksonville Cemetery
Brian Steller drives in the ball. Theo in back. Brian McDonald in the dark blue striped socks.
Brian Mayfield preparing for a soccer presentation to our class.
Brad Mayfield
Brad Mayfield preparing for a soccer demonstration.
Brian Mayfield
Rick Landis - bike accident From Cory Freeman Jan 13, 2012 Hi there Mr. Smith! It has been a very long time! I hear your name every once in a while from Christian Hamilton and others. Sounds like you are still extremely busy and very involved in the community. You have had a big impact on a lot of people's lives, mine included! Glad to hear that things are going so well for you. Everything is great in my world -- I have 2 great kids (boys 3 and 6) with my wife, Celina. . It's funny you mention art -- I actually started out at U of O taking a lot of art and sculpture classes, but switched my major to Finance. I have a great career that has taken me on a lot of adventures and have had some really exciting times. I still stay in touch with Christian Hamilton, Rob Hostick and Rick Landis. Rick owns a foreign auto repair business in Medford. I lost touch with Isaac Nicholson. The last I heard he was designing snowboard apparel for some European company. Anyway, so nice to hear from you! Take care!!
Ranger Larry Smith with son, Brian. Garfield Peak, Crater Lake National Park
