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. 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
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
Rocky Christopherson He was one tough kid. Loved being shocked. The plastic bucket was for insulation so that the static electricity would not be dispersed along the floor.
Rocky Christopherson's fist.
Vandergraph generator One hand is Rocky Christopherson.
Trip to the Mail Tribune - Photos by Craig Adams
Mail Tribune trip = by Craig Adams
David McIntyer
Hands on Math
Hands on Math Russell Gillett and Tom Simcoe
Russel Gillett Tom Simcoe
Russel Gillett
Robby Driscole
Randy Griffeth
A cement truck from True Mix drove into a ditch near the school and fell onto its side.
Stacy Beavers A great artist.
Stacy Beavers A great artist
Dale Smith
Gary HInson.
Gary Hinson. He was famous for having a BIG, but nice, mouth. This photo was taken for his campign poster showing off his greatest asset.
From Jon Wilson - My brother Ron's class, four years before ours. In this photo: Brad Morgan, Scott Sevcik, Ron Wilson Added August 27, 2010 From Mark Sanchez - I also see Lynn, Andy Simcoe and Bobby Jones in this one as well. I think Bobby is in Medford working as a chief dispatcher for a trucking firm September 26, 2010 From - Mark Sanchez What was Lynn's last name? September 26 From Scott Sevcik - Lynn Borum and yes Bobby and I are still very close and talk weekly. Still just the same good guy! September 27, 2010
Gary Hinson
Fifth Grade February 1975
Gary Shipley
Behind the camera Bill Stewart and Jordan Stevens 1975
Bill Stewart and Jordan Stevens
From Jon Wilson - Mr. Smith - probably one of the greatest teachers a kid ever had the chance to be taught by. Chandler Bettis Whenever I have told people about the fact that as 4th and 5th graders we were taught photography, dark room processing, and how to work with AV equipment (animation etc.), they are amazed. We were deffinately given a rare opportunity. Jon Wilson I remember making a wizard film - I think with Tommy Glather - having the wizard disappear by stopping the camera while Tommy walked out of the shot. Jeff Andrews - Jonathan that link is phenomenal! You guys are so fortunate to have such a detailed photographic accounting of your school. Would that every teacher or school was as thoughtful. I didn't even go to that school and I've been pouring over it for an hour. So awesome! Jonathan Wilson Aimee, Jeff - Larry is phenomenal and the care he has for his students is amazing. I visit JV every couple of years and he always takes time to have coffee with me. I am always encouraged
Jon Wilson - Mr. Smith - probably one of the greatest teachers a kid ever had the chance to be taught by. Chandler Bettis Whenever I have told people about the fact that as 4th and 5th graders we were taught photography, dark room processing, and how to work with AV equipment (animation etc.), they are amazed. We were deffinately given a rare opportunity. Jonathan Wilson I remember making a wizard film - I think with Tommy Glather - having the wizard disappear by stopping the camera while Tommy walked out of the shot. Jeff Andrews - Jonathan that link is phenomenal! You guys are so fortunate to have such a detailed photographic accounting of your school. Would that every teacher or school was as thoughtful. I didn't even go to that school and I've been pouring over it for an hour. So awesome! Jonathan Wilson Aimee, Jeff - Larry is phenomenal and the care he has for his students is amazing. I visit JV every couple of years and he always takes time to have coffee with me. I am always encouraged
Roosevelt Sixth Grade 1965. Lary Smith student teaching. Jim Tegner teacher. Larry Smith was hired by Jacksonville School while student teaching at Roosevelt by JV Principal Francis Guidrey. Larry taught at Jacksonville School 5th grade for 33 years.
Roosevelt School Medford 1965 Larry Smith student teacher. Jim Tegner teacher.
Roosevelt School - Meford, 1965 - Larry Smith student teacher, Jim Tegner teacher
Roosevelt 6th grade 1966
Wall murals illustrating the time-line of the US.
Transportation BBoard 1966 Student artists
Transportation BB 1966
Transportation Bulletin Board 1966
Wall murals illustrating the time-line of the US. The big kid is John Stagg.
Wall murals illustrating the time-line of the US. The big kid is John Stagg. The kid with the leg sticking out is Stan Cossett.
Wall murals illustrating the time-line of the US. Stan Cossett
Wall murals illustrating the time-line of the US. John Stagg
Left: Doug Herndon Center: Stan Cossett Steve Mike Ratty
Sharon Monday
Andy Dressler, Gail Cosler, Doyle Barlow, Dennis Danner
Gail Cosler, Dennis Danner, Doyle Barlow, Andy Dressler
The giant ponderosa pine blew down March 13, 2011 Was at least 170 years old. Shows up in many of Peter Britt's early photos.
